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    Robert Corey Bray Atkins

    Robert Corey Bray Atkins

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I believe that every person charged with a criminal offense deserves a fair trial and equal treatment under the Law. I try to treat all of my clients with the same dignity and respect that I feel the law is supposed to afford us all. Therefore, wh...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Joseph Carroll Bowman

    Joseph Carroll Bowman

    4.713 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime
    Bio: I spent 10.5 years prosecuting every kind of crime for the State of North Carolina. I have asked for the death penalty twice. I have been the crime scenes while the police are still processing the evidence. I have taught police how to investigate ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Seth R. Cohen

    Seth R. Cohen

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Constitutional and more
    Bio: Seth Cohen has spent his legal career fighting against discrimination and advocating for people whose civil rights and civil liberties have been violated or infringed. The veteran labor and employment, civil rights and civil liberties attorney is ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Ronald Scott

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    Ronald Scott

    4.779 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more
    "For The People"
    Rating:  6.4
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    Catherine Peebles

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    Catherine Peebles

    4.33 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I am in shock that she has only 3 reviews and 3 stars. If I could, she deserve 100 stars. God first, and she's second. THANK YOU."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Merritt White

    Merritt White

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Insurance and more
    Bio: Merritt is a partner in the firm of Hartsell & Williams, P.A. He has sixteen years of trial experience concentrating in Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly, and Mecklenburg counties. Merritt successfully handles and tries cases involving family law and domest...
    Rating:  7.0
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    William Terpening

    William Terpening

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Elizabeth Hopkins Thomas

    Elizabeth Hopkins Thomas

    5.016 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education
    Review: "Elizabeth Hopkins is a very professional lawyer, she has gone out of her way to help me with my case I am very happy with what she has done for me. I will highly recommend her to anyone. She explained everything that was going on and always kept m..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Julian Michael Hall

    Julian Michael Hall

    5.040 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: About Julian Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2011 Active member of the 14th Judicial District Bar (Durham County Bar Association) The American Bar Association (Criminal Law Division) as well as The George White Bar Association B.A. in ...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Nichole Cotton

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    Nichole Cotton

    5.013 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Estate Planning and more
    Facing criminal charges in North Carolina? Cotton Law Firm delivers experienced, trial‑tested criminal defense when your freedom and future are on the line.
    Rating:  7.3
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    John W. Cox

    John W. Cox

    5.020 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Growing up as the son of a Marine Corps Aviator and a public school teacher, John W. Cox saw firsthand how his parents dedicated their lives to helping others. From defending those who can’t protect themselves, to teaching children for the betterm...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Timothy John Pavone

    Timothy John Pavone

    5.063 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Looking for sound advice, counsel, and representation? My name is Tim Pavone and I am your attorney.
    Rating:  7.5
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    Kevin Edwin Vidunas

    Kevin Edwin Vidunas

    5.014 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: EDUCATIONAL HISTORY2003-2007: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSpring 2006: Studied at Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany2007-2010: Juris Doctorate from Charlotte School of LawReco...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Kate Kovats

    Kate Kovats

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I began my career at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. As a prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases. But during that time, I realized my true passion lies with family law. I'm a zealous advocate both in the courtroom, as well as ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Kellie Chappell Gonzalez

    Kellie Chappell Gonzalez

    5.028 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Bio: MEETING YOUR LEGAL NEEDS EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS Experienced, Dedicated, Professional--Traffic, Divorce, Separation, Wills, Criminal and Real Estate. Let us help you with all your legal needs. Experienced Legal Representation where we go the e...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Emily Grace Watson

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    Emily Grace Watson

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Constitutional and more
    Review: "The nicest and most understanding lawyer I ever had I hate the situation to why I had to meet her but this woman is my hero"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Donald R. Dickerson

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    Donald R. Dickerson

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  8.0
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    Nicholas T. Saparilas

    Nicholas T. Saparilas

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "Nick did an outstanding job representing my son on two different cases which spanned a course of two years. Nick gave great advice and navigated the legal system with expertise winning both cases for my son. I would highly recommend Nick for your ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    John E. Fitzgerald

    John E. Fitzgerald

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: General InfoAttorney John E. Fitzgerald was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan. He is a 1983 graduate of East Lansing High School in East Lansing, Michigan. He moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1983 to attend Wake Forest University. Mr...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Katy Strait Chavez

    Katy Strait Chavez

    3.76 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Katy is the best choice we took for out case she takes time to explain the process of everything she does"
    Rating:  8.7
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