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    Amos G. Tyndall

    Amos G. Tyndall

    3.52 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Civil Rights
    Review: "Mr.Tyndall is a great lawyer he was appointed to me for a first-degree murder case and he got my charge dismissed in trial because he knew laws the judge didn’t know. Thank you Mr. Tyndall"
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    H. Wood Vann

    H. Wood Vann

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a lifelong resident onf Durham, NC. I practice primarily in Durham County but will travel to adjacent counties
    Rating:  9.8
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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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    Sarah Jessica Farber

    Sarah Jessica Farber

    4.36 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Business and more
    Bio: I enjoy spending time with my two dogs, Maverick and Goose, when I'm not working. I also love to garden and entertain in my backyard. I love to travel overseas and am hoping to visit Denmark and Amsterdam in the next year.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael D. Cleaves

    Michael D. Cleaves

    5.06 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: When you retain our talented, versatile lawyer to represent you for a criminal, personal injury or workplace accident matter, you are tapping into Michael D. Cleaves's 15 years of experience and reputation for results. The Law Office of Michael D....
    Rating:  7.2
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    Charles Eldridge Mellies

    Charles Eldridge Mellies

    4.85 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Charlie Mellies joined Dummit Fradin in 2014 and focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. Mellies has defended clients charged with DWI, misdemeanors, and felonies including first degree kidnapping, first degree sex offense of a child, and fi...
    Rating:  9.7
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    George V. Laughrun II

    George V. Laughrun II

    3.824 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have used George many times over the years and referred him to several friends and relatives that used him. He is very thorough in his work and looks for any type of loophole he can. I was looking at jail time for a second dui, and he kept me ou..."
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    Patrick Ryan Anstead

    Patrick Ryan Anstead

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Patrick Anstead is an experienced criminal defense attorney with extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system that clients can rely on during the most difficult time in their lives. Whether you are charged with a serious felony offense or si...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Danny R. Glover

    Danny R. Glover

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Over 22 years of experience in DWI, Traffic and Criminal defense and Catastrophic Personal Injury cases. Car wrecks, Truck wrecks, Motorcycle wrecks and Bicycle wrecks.
    Rating:  10
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    James Leigh Epperson

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    James Leigh Epperson

    4.47 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Fighting for what matters most. Call today.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Sharee Latrice McCall

    Sharee Latrice McCall

    5.062 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mrs. McCall was very attentive to our legal needs. We are extremely happy about the outcome of our case. We will be using her in the future."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Wade M. Smith

    Wade M. Smith

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 63 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Bio: Wade Smith has been one of North Carolina's best known and most acclaimed lawyers for nearly 50 years. His trials are recounted in books, magazines and journals. A renowned storyteller, Wade insists that within each case there is a compelling stor...
    Rating:  10
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    Charles Hayes Mann

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    Charles Hayes Mann

    5.06 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jon William Welborn

    Jon William Welborn

    5.026 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Jon practices law from his primary office location in Mocksville, North Carolina. Jon routinely represents clients in Davie, Davidson, and the surrounding counties. Jon was born September 14, 1980. He is the son of the late, Perry Mitchell Welborn...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Paul J. Ditz

    Paul J. Ditz

    3.73 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Bio: I began practicing law in Shelby, NC in 1997 after graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, NC. I began my career in private practice and spent 12 years with the firm of Flowers, Martin, Moore & Ditz, P.A. where I...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Thomas Taylor Manning

    Thomas Taylor Manning

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  9.6
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    Leah Hermiller

    Leah Hermiller

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 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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    Benjamin G. Brown

    Benjamin G. Brown

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I was faceing 164 months for fraud and a gun also could’ve got hit with being a hibitual felon I don’t know what he did but I walked away on probation Ben saved my life thanks Ben I would recommend him he is polite and reasonable on prices"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Garland Franklin Byers

    Garland Franklin Byers

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "I hired Mr Byers to represent me in a Civil Litigation where I was sued for payments on a vehicle were not being made by the person suing me. She wanted me to pay her back payments she never made plus some. Mr Byers was very confident he presented..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    William O. Richardson

    William O. Richardson

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: William O. “Billy” Richardson has been practicing law in North Carolina since his admission to the Bar in 1980. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation as a zealous, effective litigator, in and out of the courtroom. He has appeared in fro...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Donald Kenneth Tisdale

    Donald Kenneth Tisdale

    4.25 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: D. Kenneth “Ken” Tisdale, Jr., joined the law firm of Grace, Tisdale & Clifton in 2002. Since then, he has devoted his practice to DWI defense and handling alcohol-related cases. Ken previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in...
    Rating:  7.9
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