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    94 criminal defense lawyers serve Wilmington, NC. Compare the best based on 832+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in New Hanover County are listed below.

    Wilmington Has 94 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 832 Reviews

    Woody E. White

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    5.037 reviews
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    Woody White Law PLLC
    2004 Eastwood Road, Suite #201, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Arrested? Under suspicion? You need an aggressive, effective, and experienced criminal attorney. Call Today
    Grayson Howard Cheek

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    Grayson H. Cheek, PLLC
    244 Princess Street Suite 209, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    For Passionate & Experienced Criminal Defense Call Attorney Grayson H. Cheek Today (910) 338-0864!

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Wilmington, NC

    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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    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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    Gross Law Group, PLLC
    321 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: David Gross graduated from Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores, Michigan in 1992 where he was on the football and swimming team. David graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mount Olive College in Mount Olive, N.C. with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Da...
    Mason and Mason, Attorneys at Law
    514 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Minick Law, P.C.
    321 N. Front Street, #210, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Being charged with a crime in North Carolina can be a very stressful experience, especially if it involves the complex web of North Carolina's DWI laws. As the Managing Partner of Minick Law, P.C.'s Wilmington office, I strive to provide detailed ...
    Derrick Ernest Cruz

    PRO

    5.030 reviews
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    Cruz Law, PLLC
    3907 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 200B, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Real People. Real Stories. Real Help.
    Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC
    272 N. FRONT ST., Suite 330, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 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...
    Thomas C. Goolsby

    PRO

    Goolsby Law Firm, PLLC
    212 Walnut St Ste 100, Business, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Trusted Defense Attorney & Former Two Term NC Senator. 23+ years of practice in New Hanover County.
    McGee Law Firm
    218 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: James W. McGee Jr. of the McGee Law Firm, located in historic downtown Wilmington, NC handles DWI/DUI law as well as personal injury, traffic, and drug litigation. The McGee Law Firm handles DWI cases in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties ...
    James Rutherford, Attorney at Law
    615 Princess St, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education
    Bio: James F. Rutherford is a North Carolina native and graduate of the Michigan State University School of Law. He is genuinely passionate about advocating for the rights of the accused and guiding them through the criminal justice system. He is a hig...
    4932 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Attorney Jason Vaughn, a 2014 general election nominee for New Hanover County Sheriff, has a long history of service and dedication. Mr. Vaughn is a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving as a Military Police corrections specialist. He served...
    Bingham Law, PLLC
    401 Chestnut St, Suite F, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Criminal law is her primary focus and she provides representation to those charged with Felonies, Misdemeanors, Drug charges, DWI, Domestic Violence and more in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. She is also experienced in Personal Injury...
    White & Hearne, LLP
    265 Racine Dr Ste 104, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements
    W. James Payne
    1213 Culbreth Drive, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Military Law
    Bio: W. James Payne is a fearless criminal trial lawyer. Mr. Payne is also a retired Colonel of United States Marines, serving his country for over 30 years as a Reserve Officer and very active trial lawyer. Mr. Payne's practice is defending the crimin...
    611 Princess St., Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Andrew grew up in Wilmington, NC and graduated in three years from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science before attending Elon University School of Law. While at Elon Law, Andrew w...
    Girdwood & Williams
    4626 Market St., Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Scott is an experienced trial lawyer that has represented thousands of clients in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties since 2004. Scott's primary practice areas include personal injury, worker's compensation and criminal defense which inclu...
    Hosford & Hosford, PC
    401 Chestnut Street, Suite L, P.O. Box 1653, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Charles Hayes Mann

    PRO

    5.06 reviews
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    Hayes Mann Attorney at Law PLLC
    715 Eastwood Rd., Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Hablamos Español. We handle DUI, Speeding, Traffic Tickets, and all other criminal matters in Wilmington and Southeastern NC. We can help avoid or reduce any negative consequences. More options may be available the sooner you speak with an Attorne...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Wilmington (Chicago)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Residential Real Estate, Family
    615 Princess St, Wilmington, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Alimony and more
    Bio: Cindy has lived and practiced law in the Wilmington area for more than 15 years.She began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney and has extensive trial experience. She formed herown law practice in 2003 and focuses on the areas of fam...
     
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