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    North Carolina Has 2165 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16083 Reviews

    Andrew Charles Cochran

    Andrew Charles Cochran

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Cochran helped me with some serious charges I had pending in Rowan County. He worked very hard on my case and I got a very impressive outcome. He was very kind and seemed to care about what happened to me, which I appreciated. He's not only a ..."
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    Courtney Kristin Neal

    Courtney Kristin Neal

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement and more
    Review: "She did a wonderful job. In defending my case I will get if something would to happen in the near future. So I suggest everyone to think about Courtney for there lawyer."
    Rating:  6.2
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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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    Zebulon Loranzo Smathers

    Zebulon Loranzo Smathers

    4.52 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I cannot recommend Zeb Smathers highly enough. From the very beginning, he demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion that anyone could hope for in an attorney. His knowledge of the law, attention to detail, and c..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Robert K. Trobich

    Robert K. Trobich

    3.73 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This man fought for me! Had felony charges that I didn't do and DA wanted me to take a plea. Trobich said he had my back, and he did. We took it to trial and the jury came back "not guilty" on everything. He took the DAs witnesses apart on the stand."
    Rating:  6.9
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    William Gray Smith

    William Gray Smith

    4.931 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: I am passionate about serving as a voice for those in need, and I look forward to serving you. Since becoming an attorney, I have zealously advocated for my clients in the areas of criminal defense and family law. My criminal practice includes fel...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Stefan R. Latorre

    Stefan R. Latorre

    4.52 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration and more
    Bio: Our firm's attorneys have extensive trial experience representing our clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense, and immigration matters. Our greatest satisfaction comes from being able to use our knowledge and skills to ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Dominique Wilson Williams

    Dominique Wilson Williams

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: My goal is to make quality, attentive legal counsel and representation available to anyone in North Carolina dealing with a personal injury. I will serve as your aggressive advocate and fight for your rights.I offer a free initial consultation wit...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Myron T. Hill

    Myron T. Hill

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation and more
    Bio: The Hill Law Firm specializes in the representation of individuals charged with crimes in both the federal and state systems throughout eastern North Carolina. Myron T. Hill, Jr. is committed to providing superior legal representation to a diverse...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Robert Noel Jennings

    Robert Noel Jennings

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Family and more
    Review: "I have consulted with Rob Jennings for a few family law matters and hired him for one. He is approachable and very efficient. He gave me the confidence to approach my legal matter more aggressively. He is good at communicating and knows the law..."
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    James S Perry

    James S Perry

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Alimony and more
    Review: "I met Atty. Perry in August and called on him to represent me for a Show Cause and Child Reduction hearing in December. While he made me no promises, he said he would do what he could to get me a fair hearing, and did so. In fact, he was able to g..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Kate Fulton

    Kate Fulton

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I didn’t even have to stand before the judge. She took care of this case behind the scenes on the day of my appearance. Highly highly highly advise using her. She saved me from a lot of trouble. 10/10"
    Rating:  5.7
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    Richard J. Costanza

    Richard J. Costanza

    4.36 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Richard Costanza has practiced in the Moore County (Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Pinehurst, Carthage, North Carolina) area for over 20 years. Richard Costanza is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist since 2007. He and his staff strive to provide...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Travis Gene Page

    Travis Gene Page

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Guardianship and more
    Bio: I was raised in Cherryville, NC and graduated from Cherryville High School in 2002. From 2002 until 2006, I attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC on scholarship as a fourth-generation student. While at Appalachian State, I served as a...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Howard J. Cummings

    Howard J. Cummings

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Howard Cummings is a tenured criminal litigator who served as Deputy Assistant District Attorney for Wake County for nearly three decades. He brings a wealth of knowledge, resources, and insight to the criminal defense team at Tharrington Smith. L...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Amy F. Zacharias

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    Amy F. Zacharias

    3.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Trusts and more
    Review: "I retained Ms. Zacharias to handle my divorce, child custody and support, and equitable distribution. Ms. Zacharias has always been professional in her interactions with me. We discussed up front what would be covered by the retainer agreement and..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Cynthia P. Black

    Cynthia P. Black

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She did all that could be done to get my $250,000 bond reduced so I could get out of jail on PreTrial. After 8 months on PreTrial we went to court. 1 of my charges carried a active sentence of 5-7yrs. She had some dismissed and the others reduced..."
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    Jason Craig

    Jason Craig

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jay was always very quick to respond to any questions I had, and made the entire process so much more bearable. He is a great young lawyer."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Seth James Johnson

    Seth James Johnson

    4.25 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Ralph K. Frasier

    Ralph K. Frasier

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Ralph Kennedy Frasier, Jr., is one of the founding partners with Frasier & Griffin, PLLC, and a successful legal practice with a proven track record serving clients all over North Carolina. Attorney Frasier has been in private practice since 1996 ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Douglas Perry Edwards

    Douglas Perry Edwards

    4.25 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Doug began his career as an assistant district attorney in Asheville, North Carolina where he worked for over 10 years. He served as Chief Assistant District Attorney for the last year as a prosecutor. Doug has vast experience handling cases rangi...
    Rating:  7.9
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