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    North Carolina Has 2167 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16166 Reviews

    H. J. White

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    H. J. White

    5.099 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Committed to defending your rights and your freedom.
    Rating:  9.5
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    James Prescott Little

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    James Prescott Little

    4.45 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: James is a Wake County criminal defense attorney with extensive experience defending against driving while impaired charges, traffic violations, probation violations, drug offenses, and a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor allegations. He is a...
    Rating:  10
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    Keith A. Williams

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    Keith A. Williams

    5.049 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law since 1999
    Rating:  10
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    James A. Davis

    James A. Davis

    5.0203 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: James is the right choice for the client seeking a blend of experience, academics, peer recognition, and wisdom. His experience of more than 35 years includes not guilty verdicts in capital and non-capital murders; $2.29 million, $2.25 million, an...
    Rating:  10
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    Grayson Howard Cheek

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    Grayson Howard Cheek

    4.845 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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!
    Rating:  9.7
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    Russell W. Dement

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    Russell W. Dement

    4.816 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    The power and knowledge of a former prosecutor on your side.
    Rating:  10
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    Karen Draper Gerber

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    Karen Draper Gerber

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Talk to a Board Certified Specialist in Federal & State Criminal Law today- free consultations.
    Rating:  10
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    Bill Powers

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    Bill Powers

    4.9189 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    "Lawyer of the Year" Criminal Defense: Gen Practice by "Best Lawyers in America" Charlotte NC (2017)
    Rating:  10
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    Zachary Andrew Cohen

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    Zachary Andrew Cohen

    5.0476 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    If you have been charged with a DWI or any criminal offense in Union County, call Zac Cohen first.
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron Michael Goforth

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    Aaron Michael Goforth

    5.012 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 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 ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Eric A. Richardson

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    Eric A. Richardson

    5.06 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    The Right Team. Right Now.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Kevin Brandon Remington

    Kevin Brandon Remington

    4.986 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Born and raised in North Carolina, Brandon is a founding partner at Remington & Dixon, PLLC. Brandon concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, professional license defense and traffic law. Brandon double-majored in Political...
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin Hiltzheimer

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    Benjamin Hiltzheimer

    5.0108 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Two decades of experience litigating complex criminal cases on behalf of the accused.
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth D. Burns

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    Kenneth D. Burns

    5.0207 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Defending the accused. Criminal Defense, DWI, Traffic Offenses. Call today.
    Rating:  8.7
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    Aaron Raymond Lee

    Aaron Raymond Lee

    5.088 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Lee is originally from Tennessee and presently resides in Cabarrus County. Mr. Lee received his B.S. degree in Finance and then went on to earn his Juris Doctor Degree. Since being admitted to the North and South Carolina Bar, Mr. Lee has exte...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Vernon Silva

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    Matthew Vernon Silva

    5.0251 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    I have personally handled thousands of criminal charges as a State's attorney and Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    W. Scott Harkey

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    W. Scott Harkey

    5.013 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Former prosecutor and Board-Certified Specialist in NC Criminal Law. Scott has handled thousands of complex matters in over 60 NC counties. His cases have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Associated Press, Adweek, Washin...
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Lee Aycoth

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    Jason Lee Aycoth

    5.072 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
    Aggressive Representation With A Proven Track Record For Excellent Results! Call 336-814-2430
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Carter Clifford

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    Andrew Carter Clifford

    5.022 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime and more
    Andrew Clifford is an elite criminal defense lawyer and will ensure your rights are protected.
    Rating:  10
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    Brittany Michelle Cartner

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    Brittany Michelle Cartner

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Support and more
    Bio: I spend a lot of time in District and Superior Court, with trial experience in both courtrooms. I have gained a reputation for working hard for my clients and going the extra mile to make sure that you get what you need. Everyone's legal situation...
    Rating:  7.0
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