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    Ravi Manne

    Ravi Manne

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Mr. Ravi Manne was very professional from the initial consultancy until the satisfactory outcome of our case. Our case was sent in on 2/20/2015 and on 2/24/2015 we were notified that our I601a had been approved! I started the I-601 process with an..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    James P. Cooney III

    James P. Cooney III

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Real Estate, Criminal Defense
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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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    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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    James Michael Anderson

    James Michael Anderson

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Anderson was appointed to my case. He treated me with the most respect I have ever had from an attorney. The District Attorney wanted me to go away for another 11-14 months in prison. He was able to get me put on probation so I could go back t..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sean P. Devereux

    Sean P. Devereux

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was looking at 3-5 years for marijuana trafficing. Sean made motions before the court and got a bad search by a lieing state troop thrown out. The troopers own dash board cam betrayed him. It took a long time to resolve, but Sean got me out and ..."
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    Kelly L. Greene

    Kelly L. Greene

    4.25 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Roughly two years ago, I reached out to Mr. Greene’s office to seek counsel on matters pertaining to my rapidly deteriorating marriage (since then, my divorce has been finalized). Little did I know how difficult this chapter of life would be for m..."
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel J. Randall

    Samuel J. Randall

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: ANYONE can be arrested I defend individuals and companies in State and Federal court. I understand that if you are accused of committing a crime your freedom, your family, your reputation and your job may be at stake. Don't hire an attorney based ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kyle M. Karnes

    Kyle M. Karnes

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Karnes Law Firm provides top quality, aggressive legal counsel at an affordable price with discounts and flexible payment plans available to best meet your budget. Kyle offers excellent client service and dedicates personal attention to you and yo...
    Rating:  7.4
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    James D. Byers

    James D. Byers

    4.619 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Practicing in North Carolina since 1994, J.D. Byers is an attorney dedicated to serving clients in legal practice areas where he has strong qualifications and experience. A diligent and aggressive criminal defender, J.D. looks at all defense angle...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Andrew Lee Farris

    Andrew Lee Farris

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a founding member of the Appellate Practice section of the North Carolina Bar Association, I represent clients in state and federal criminal matters, focusing on appellate advocacy and post-conviction litigation. To understand more about my law...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Kimberly Mantooth Lott

    Kimberly Mantooth Lott

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills
    Review: "Kim is very thorough in her preparation. She listens to the issues and helps to implement the best course of action. She is a strong advocate for her clients. I would recommend using Lott Law."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Peter J. Juran

    Peter J. Juran

    1.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property and more
    Review: "Peter Juran is the most inept lawyer I have ever experienced. Repeatedly I took him key files for the case and he lost them or misplaced them. He could not keep up with the files of the case much less have any comprehension of the case!e"
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    Robert Samuel Gilligan

    Robert Samuel Gilligan

    3.919 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Robert Gilligan was raised in Waynesville, NC, and earned an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 2009. Robert attended Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, MI, where he was highly involved in the University’s law student groups...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Amy Christina Smith

    Amy Christina Smith

    5.017 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement
    Bio: We are here to help you get your life back on track and get you the information you need to make the right decisions about moving forward with your case. Effectively navigating a DWI charge and its consequences begins with planning. During our ini...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Joshua Nielsen

    Joshua Nielsen

    4.927 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Family and more
    Bio: Joshua Nielsen was raised in Henderson County, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for his undergraduate Degree where he majored in History and English. He graduated at the top of his class and department and re...
    Rating:  8.5
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    R. Michael Elliot

    R. Michael Elliot

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Family and more
    Bio: As an associate in the Charlotte office of Elliot Morgan Parsonage, Michael provides compassionate, diligent, and creative legal services that are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. His ability to relate to clients from diverse backgro...
    Rating:  10
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    Cynthia P. Black

    Cynthia P. Black

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 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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    Malea D. Drew

    Malea D. Drew

    4.25 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Government, Personal Injury
    Review: "I had a tough situation she assisted me with. I don't know if I would have gotten through it without her. She was available to me with flexible hours and she was available through many devices that made it very convenient for me to reach her. Her ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Melissa Lampe Ivey

    Melissa Lampe Ivey

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements
    Review: "Miss Ivey is extremely organized and assertive. She met with me and became familiar with my case very quickly. She also was attentive to not only closing this case with the best possible disposition, but she was also attentive to future education ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    John Randolph Griffin

    John Randolph Griffin

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I also have an office in Raleigh at 4400 Falls of Neuse Road. Call me. I have Practiced Criminal Defense, DWI & Traffic Law in the Wake, Orange and Durham area for 18 years. I am a former Asst DA in Cimberland and Orange County.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Thomas Henry Clifton

    Thomas Henry Clifton

    5.017 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I help people charged with traffic tickets, driving while license revoked, driving while impaired, drug charges and other criminal matters protect their rights! The reason I'm so passionate about helping others is because I know how hard it is to ...
    Rating:  7.6
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