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    In Wake County, North Carolina, there are 302 criminal defense lawyers available with 3004+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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    Wake County Has 302 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3004 Reviews

    James Kevin Jackson

    PRO

    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Highly Skilled & Experienced Representation With A Commitment To Personal Attention.
    Benjamin Hiltzheimer

    PRO

    5.0102 reviews
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    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Over a decade of experience litigating complex criminal cases on behalf of the accused.

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    Criminal Defense

    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 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Raleigh criminal defense lawyer and founder of the Floyd Law Offices, Chris Floyd, has proudly served the people of North Carolina through thousands of criminal cases. He has experience as a career criminal defense lawyer and uses this insight to ...
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Emily Gladden is an accomplished criminal defense attorney. She represents individuals facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. She handles a diverse range of criminal cases from serious felony matters to complex white-collar investiga...
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: The Frickey Law Firm places special emphasis on developing lifelong relationships with our clients. It is our goal to be your attorney for life, not just for the day. We believe every client deserves representation by an attorney who has exception...
    Robert Charles DiDomenico

    PRO

    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I am a graduate of The University of North Carolina School of Law. While working as an actor in New York City, I experienced first-hand how “powerless” non-union performers were taken advantage of by those in positions of authority. My experience ...
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Bio: MEETING YOUR LEGAL NEEDS EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS Experienced, Dedicated, Professional--Traffic, Divorce, Separation, Wills, Criminal and Real Estate. Let us help you with all your legal needs. Experienced Legal Representation where we go the e...
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Kristi Haddock was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. A true hometown attorney, she knows how much central North Carolina has changed over the past 30 years. Kristi recognizes the issues her clients face in growing cities that lack ...
    Russell W. Dement

    PRO

    4.816 reviews
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    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    The power and knowledge of a former prosecutor on your side.
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former Wake County Asst District Attorney I grew up in Raleigh, graduating from Ravenscroft School in 1990 and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994. In 1995, I enrolled in The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell...
    John O.N. Eluwa

    PRO

    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: John Eluwa is a graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina and currently serving a term from 2014 to 2016 as a Board of Director for the Wake County Bar Association. Attorney Eluwa is eager to work with all...
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, General Practice and more
    Aaron Michael Goforth

    PRO

    5.012 reviews
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    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Aaron obtained his undergraduate degree in Spanish Language and Literature, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Garner-Webb University. While in college, Aaron studied abroad in both Alajuela, Costa Rica and León, Spain. After college, Aaron moved to ...
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, General Practice and more
    Bio: Attorney Priscilla McKoy is a native of Raleigh, NC. She received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish from North Carolina Central University. Attorney McKoy attended law school at North Carolina Central Uni...
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I have been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years. After almost 8 years as an Assistant District Attorney, I opened my private practice in 1987. Since that time, I have been representing persons accused of crimes from traffic offenses to capital m...
    Wake County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Landon White has earned more than 10 years of trial experience representing clients in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings in State and Federal Courts. He has experience in more than half of the 100 counties in the State of North Carol...

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