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    32 criminal defense lawyers serve Statesville, NC. Compare the best based on 87+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Iredell County are listed below.

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    Statesville Has 32 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 87 Reviews

    Billy Jay Baity

    Billy Jay Baity

    4.727 reviews
    Law Offices of Bill J. Baity, Jr., PLLC
    Baity Centre, 910 Crossroads Drive, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Widely known for excellence in criminal defense and other legal services, Mr. Baity has been practicing law for 23 years. Mr. Baity's areas of concentration include Criminal Defense, Serious Felonies, Misdemeanors, DWI, Traffic Matters, Wrongful D...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Bryan A. Corbett

    Bryan A. Corbett

    5.01 review
    The Law Office of Bryan A. Corbett, PLLC
    328 East Broad Street, Suite A, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: Bryan A. Corbett is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Bryan A. Corbett, PLLC, where he brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned trial attorney, former judge, and family financial mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolut...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Brittany Michelle Cartner

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    Brittany Michelle Cartner

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Statesville (Stateville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Support and more
    Review: "Ms. Cartner is a professional and hardworking attorney. She makes you feel like a top priority and always has her staff prepared and available to answer questions. I would recommend her to anyone needing a kind and easy attorney to work with."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Sloan Goforth

    Sloan Goforth

    5.08 reviews
    W. Sloan Goforth, Attorney at Law, PLLC
    234 W. Broad St., Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: As an attorney, my goal is to use my education and experience to provide each of my clients with excellent legal representation and to help resolve personal and business issues that happen in life. Many times, the need for an attorney is due to a ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Michael D. Cleaves

    Michael D. Cleaves

    5.06 reviews
    129 N. Green Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: When you retain our talented, versatile lawyer to represent you for a criminal, personal injury or workplace accident matter, you are tapping into Michael D. Cleaves's 15 years of experience and reputation for results. The Law Office of Michael D....
    Rating:  7.2
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    Matthew L. Benton

    Matthew L. Benton

    5.07 reviews
    Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC
    335 N Center Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: Matthew attended undergrad at North Carolina State University and law school at the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa. Matthew's practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, family law and personal injury. Matthew is an experien...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Thomas Peter Morris

    Thomas Peter Morris

    5.02 reviews
    Morris & Fox, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
    121 N. Center St, Suite 101, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Tom Morris is a founding partner at Morris & Fox, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. Tom has spent his career focusing on protecting families and individuals in both family law and criminal cases. Experienced in both state and federal courts, Tom is ready to...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Peter A. Smith

    Peter A. Smith

    3.73 reviews
    316 E Broad St, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Peter Smith represented me on severe felony cases and was court appointed. Usually that means they don't care about what you want nor do they even speak to you until your day in court . Peter Smith went above and beyond what I ever expected from ..."
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    James Michael Anderson

    James Michael Anderson

    5.01 review
    248 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Anderson was appointed to my case. He treated me with the most respect I have ever had from an attorney. The District Attorney wanted me to go away for another 11-14 months in prison. He was able to get me put on probation so I could go back t..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Martin J. Gottholm

    Martin J. Gottholm

    5.01 review
    Gottholm Welborn and Benton, PLLC
    203 Wickersham Dr, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family
    Review: "Mr. Gottholm is an outstanding attorney. From the moment you walk in his office he entitles you with a sense of friendly reassurance that your case will be handled like you are his only case and he will do anything in his power to ensure your free..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Seth James Johnson

    Seth James Johnson

    4.25 reviews
    Crosswhite, Crosswhite
    239 East Broad Street, PO Drawer 1226, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Review: "Mr. Johson and his legal team are one of the best we have ever hired. They kept us informed of all dates and progress on our case. Seth gave us excellent advice and the outcome of our case was just as he predicted. We spoke with him personally on ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Edwin A. Pressly

    Edwin A. Pressly

    5.01 review
    Pressly, Thomas & Conley
    224 Harrill Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "Ed Pressly handled a Workers compensation case for me. I was kept informed every step of the way. I am very pleased with the outcome. Mr. Pressly is very professional, and cares about his clients. I couldn't have asked for better representation."
    Rating:  7.4
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    C. Jason Ralston

    C. Jason Ralston

    4.25 reviews
    Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC
    335 N Center Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Iredell County and am a 1993 graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy. From there, I attended The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina earning his Bachelor of Arts in business administration in 1997. I attended Cu...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jamie Rebecca Gentry

    Jamie Rebecca Gentry

    5.09 reviews
    Gentry Law, PLLC
    242 E. Broad Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Business and more
    Bio: I have a different approach to providing legal services. My clients are not just a number or a name, they are a person, and I try hard in every case to get to know my clients so I can provide more personalize assistance to them and their case.
    Rating:  6.9
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    Lee Marshall Cobb

    Lee Marshall Cobb

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    Cobb Law PLLC
    224 East Water Street, Suite 2, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Child Abuse
    Bio: Lee has a strong passion for helping others in need, especially those with Immigration legal issues. Lee founded the first Immigration Law practice in Iredell County and is proud to serve the immigrant community as well as citizens who desire to b...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Kenneth B. Darty

    Kenneth B. Darty

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    Law Offices of Kenneth B. Darty, PLLC
    210 E Water St, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jonathan Dean Griffin

    Jonathan Dean Griffin

    4.25 reviews
    Griffin Law, PLLC
    321 North Center Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: At Griffin Law, PLLC we assist our clients with experienced, knowledgeable and personal representation for their family law and criminal issues. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our clients and offering vigorous advocacy for each particul...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Troy C. Homesley

    Troy C. Homesley

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    Homesley, Gaines & Dudley, LLP
    316 East Broad Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 67 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  7.9
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    Joseph N. Crosswhite

    Joseph N. Crosswhite

    5.01 review
    Crosswhite, Crosswhite & Ashley, PLLC
    239 East Broad Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Insurance and more
    Review: "I hired him in 2006 an was in court 1/2007 it was suppose to doned but I need to talk to him about some paper work that did not make it to Raleigh N.C. or got losted some how that he was suppose to take care of because I paid what he charged me in..."
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    Marisa Caitlin Graham

    Marisa Caitlin Graham

    2.01 review
    Ashley Cannon Attorney at Law, PLLC
    140 East Broad Street, Statesville, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Marisa grew up in Dutchess County, New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York; English major and a Criminal Justice minor. Marisa moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where she earned her J...
    Rating:  6.5
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