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    Wake County Has 322 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3117 Reviews

    Andrew Patrick Crook

    Andrew Patrick Crook

    4.921 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I became an attorney because I enjoy solving problems and helping people. It is fulfilling work to identify strengths and weaknesses in my clients’ cases, and to explain to them how I can use the strengths to their advantage to accomplish their go...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David A. Coolidge

    David A. Coolidge

    4.982 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Heading up Coolidge Law Firm and is criminal defense attorney David A. Coolidge, who graduated in the top 5% of his class from Duke University School of Law, earning him the coveted election to The Order of the Coif, the highest honor for any law ...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Steven Saad

    Steven Saad

    4.941 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Steven Saad spent the bulk of his career as a Wake County District Attorney and is now considered one of the most highly effective criminal lawyers in the area. He has tried over 1,000 trials with charges ranging from simple assault to first degre...
    Rating:  10
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    George Wilmarth Nickel

    George Wilmarth Nickel

    4.9112 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Defense Attorney – Wiley Nickel When your future and reputation are at stake, an experienced criminal defense attorney makes your rights a priority. As a former Deputy District Attorney Wiley Nickel has the experience that matters most. With a pra...
    Rating:  10
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    Miranda Jean Mills

    Miranda Jean Mills

    4.910 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I understand that a person accused of a crime is more than just a name and a criminal charge. A person accused of a crime has a family, a history, and a story that needs to be understood. That person deserves respect and zealous advocacy, regardle...
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick Benton Weede

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    Patrick Benton Weede

    4.99 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Former state and federal prosecutor. Experienced trial attorney. Call for a free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Edd K. Roberts

    Edd K. Roberts

    4.931 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Edd K. Roberts III is a board certified specialist who has handled thousands of criminal cases and has over twenty years of trial experience. As a former Assistant District Attorney, he has gained a specialized knowledge and he will relen...
    Rating:  10
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    John M Kotzker

    John M Kotzker

    4.952 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I hired Mr. Kotzker to handle a few traffic criminal cases and he did exactly what he said he would. However, he actually got me a better result than I expected and I am extremely happy to have my license back. Thank you again Mr. Kotzker."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Daniel Micah Blau

    Daniel Micah Blau

    4.97 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime
    Bio: I am a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice. I provide experienced criminal defense representation for trials and appeals in North Carolina state and federal courts. Whether you have a traffic ticket, a serious felony ch...
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Matthew Marcilliat

    Kevin Matthew Marcilliat

    4.858 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Kevin Marcilliat is an award-winning state and federal criminal defense attorney who has handled criminal cases in more than 70 counties across North Carolina and all three federal districts. Known for taking on complex cases including adult and c...
    Rating:  10
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    John K. Fanney

    John K. Fanney

    4.825 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Review: "Mr. Fanney has helped me in two different cases and got a tremendous result from his ability to handle and take care of them. He knows what he does, and you can trust in him to get the best possible outcome. I would never hesitate to contact him a..."
    Rating:  10
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    N. David Mufuka

    N. David Mufuka

    4.823 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Immigration and more
    Bio: I was called to the law from humbled yet blessed beginnings. I followed my father's footsteps to become a lawyer. I was fortunate to attend Lander University in South Carolina and in 2005 I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I received my my law degree in...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Matthew John Golden

    Matthew John Golden

    4.867 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am passionate about helping people with their legal issues, especially in the fields of criminal law and driving while impaired offenses. I have represented people from all walks of life, including indigent clients, high school and college stude...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Everette Lee Turner

    Everette Lee Turner

    4.848 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Lee was born in 1960 and grew up in Raleigh. In 1974, he moved with his family to the Knightdale area. Lee is the oldest of three children and graduated from East Wake High School in 1978. He attended Wake Technical College and eventually transfer...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Parisa Houshmandpour

    Parisa Houshmandpour

    4.832 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney In Raleigh, North Carolina Parisa Houshmandpour is a defense attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated with honors from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, majoring in Criminology and minoring in Anthropo...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Leza L. Driscoll

    Leza L. Driscoll

    4.711 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Ms. Driscoll is an experienced trial attorney having acted as lead counsel in numerous criminal and civil cases.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Collin Patrick Cook

    Collin Patrick Cook

    4.712 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Collin Cook grew up in Raleigh, where he attended Ravenscroft High School. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2004 with a degree in history, and he began studying law at Wake Forest University ...
    Rating:  10
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    William F. Finn

    William F. Finn

    4.611 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: If the police have spoken to you, you need to speak to me. Former Wake County Felony Prosecutor. Tough, dedicatated and available at for a free same day consulation. Call me and lets talk about your case and let my 16 years of experience help you....
    Rating:  9.6
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    Matthew Charles Faucette

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    Matthew Charles Faucette

    4.535 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is my hero when my son got in trouble all the other lawyers i spoke with said he would go away for a long time but god was always in charge and with matt 's help my son is home thank you"
    Rating:  7.1
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    William Junior Vasquez

    William Junior Vasquez

    4.410 reviews
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: William J. Vásquez is the founder and CEO of Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC, a bilingual law firm headquartered in Smithfield, North Carolina with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Orlando, Florida. A native of Queens, New York, Vásquez served in the Uni...
    Rating:  6.8
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