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Wake County Has 322 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3117 Reviews

Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Leah Hermiller is a talented attorney, veteran leader, and a community activist. Leah has a long-standing passion for volunteering in nursing homes and with organizations, such as the Special Olympics. She served as a Virginia Girls’ State Delegat...

Rating: 10

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident and more

Former Claims Adjuster - Former Insurance Defense Lawyer We only handle vehicle injury cases!

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Appeals and more

Review: "I consulted with Attorney John Kirby regarding a complicated family situation, and I was very impressed with how carefully he reviewed my documents and how clearly he explained the law. He took the time to research the issues involved, walked me t..."

Rating: 5.5

Call for a consultation(855) 904-4417

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Jason Craig is an Attorney for based out of Asheville and personally serving our clients in Burke, Caldwell, Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania Counties. Prior to working with , Jason worked with his father in Alamance County handling criminal and...

Rating: 6.2

Call for a consultation(855) 703-4214

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: A public servant, an individual who serves at the pleasure of the public; Sable has always felt her best when being able to help others in need. As a former Pitt County prosecutor, she has had the opportunity to tailor justice in a more progessive...

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(877) 657-9752

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation and more

Review: "Mrs Springsteen started representing my immigration case in 2015. She has continued to work on my case, as it has been extremely complicated. She has always been available when I have needed her, whether it is to speak about my case, or just offer..."

Rating: 6.2

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Expungement and more

Bio: A native of Durham, North Carolina, Jennifer 'Jen' Wyatt began her career with Dysart Willis after graduating from Campbell Law School in Raleigh. Jen is excited to represent clients facing allegations of criminal charges throughout North Carolina...

Rating: 6.3

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Review: "The best lawyer in town who really cares for his clients. Very effective & worked really hard for my my personal injury case."

Rating: 6.5

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Weiss was very helpful with my case. He is very attentive at answering any legal questions and has gone above and beyond to make me feel like I mattered. I truly appreciate his professionalism and compassion for his clients and job."

Rating: 6.8

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense, International Law and more

Review: "Miguel and team worked on my application. He is very knowledgeable. An excellent professional who understands your concerns. The way he explains makes you feel confident and gives you a feeling of being in safe hands. With all his qualities and ab..."

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "Continued trespass, harassment and property damage by a neighbor ultimately escalated to a point of confrontation in which I was assaulted. In response, I summoned local police and brought an assault charge against the offender. In retaliation, th..."

Rating: 6.6

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Never be outworked, underprepared, cut corners, or back down in the face of adversity. That’s how Kevin was raised, and how he approaches every day as he defends clients who have been charged with criminal offenses. Kevin understands that each cli...

Rating: 6.7

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Prior to joining with Ryan Willis to form Willis Johnson, PLLC, I had a variety of professional experiences that I bring to my practice of law. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I served as a Surface Warfare Of...

Rating: 8.1

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: For three years in a row, Mr. Cheshire has been named the top lawyer in North Carolina by SuperLawyers.com. Joe practices criminal defense and professional license defense in Raleigh, North Carolina. Upon being licensed to practice law in October ...

Rating: 10

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Ryan helped me navigate through a federal business/employment litigation matter after I was sued by a major corporation. The attention to detail and his advocacy was top-notch from the very first meeting until the end of the case."

Rating: 10

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Adam help my husband a few times with his court and get a good result. It's good for our family because my husband is a driver for his work. And also Mr. Levy does not charge us for consultations only for working. So he is a good lawyer because he..."

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a South Carolina native, born and raised in the small town of Pawley’s Island. With law school in mind, I attended the University of South Carolina from 2013 – 2017 where I studied Criminology and Criminal Justice with a Minor in Leadership S...

Rating: 6.0

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration and more

Review: "Steve got me out of a really hairy mess with me x. He reacted very quick to a tinderbox situation and saved my hide. He’s quick on his feet and if your going before a judge that’s what you need. He skillfully used the “object” motion many times an..."

Rating: 1.0

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Expungement

Review: "Devon promptly dealt with my traffic ticket. I gave her the ticket and described the event, a few days later she notified me that my ticket was dropped and I wouldn't get any points on my license. What more could I ask for?"

Rating: 8.2

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Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family

Review: "I had an issue a few years back. I got an email stating I needed to fill out a family medical history form for my 15 year olddaughter. Problem is I didnt know I had a 15 year old daughter. A former love interest popped up out of nowhere. And sure ..."

Rating: 6.5

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