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    Shawn L. Fraley

    Shawn L. Fraley

    4.65 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "Shawn Frayley represented me in serveral cases from tickets to drug charges to probation violations. My cases were so bad I should still be serving time, but Shawn helped me over and over again knowing I had it in me to do right. Even when he was ..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kathryn S. Lindley

    Kathryn S. Lindley

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Daniel H. Johnson

    Daniel H. Johnson

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Prior to joining with Ryan Willis to form Willis Johnson, PLLC, I had a variety of professional experiences that I bring to my practice of law. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I served as a Surface Warfare Of...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Stacey D. Rubain

    Stacey D. Rubain

    4.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Stacey Rubain of Quander & Rubain P.A. was a beacon of hope to me and my family at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. Not only was she able to defend me but she went above an..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Chandan Yajaman Shankar

    Chandan Yajaman Shankar

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Review: "I live in Augusta, GA and was involved in a multicar auto accident just outside of Fayetteville, NC on I95. I sought counsel from a professional friend who referred me to Mr. Shankar to handle some issues I was having with a ticket I received for ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    John M Kotzker

    John M Kotzker

    4.952 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I hired Mr. Kotzker to handle a few traffic criminal cases and he did exactly what he said he would. However, he actually got me a better result than I expected and I am extremely happy to have my license back. Thank you again Mr. Kotzker."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Wade M. Smith

    Wade M. Smith

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 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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    Marcus Wayne Conner

    Marcus Wayne Conner

    5.09 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Marcus Wayne Conner, Jr., a native of Greenville, NC, received his undergraduate degree from East Carolina University where he majored in Political Science and Philosophy. During his tenure at ECU he was an active member of the Student Government ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Nicole Latrice Little

    Nicole Latrice Little

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I spent 4 months in search of an attorney and settled on Grace, Tisdale & Clifton. This would be a case I would have usually handled on my own but the distance played a role and I am glad I chose a firm and the competence of Ms Little. Thanks to h..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Gary H. Clemmons

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    Gary H. Clemmons

    1.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Rating:  9.4
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    Frank O. McFarland

    Frank O. McFarland

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Frank is a Partner at King Law, focusing primarily on family law and serving clients throughout Western North Carolina, including McDowell, Rutherford, and Cleveland Counties. Having spent most of his life in Cleveland County, Frank has a strong c...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew Grant Moore

    Matthew Grant Moore

    4.936 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Matthew G. Moore is dedicated to providing effective and zealous service to clients going through the most trying times in their lives. Matthew G. Moore focusses his practice on all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, child sup...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Anna E. Smith

    Anna E. Smith

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Anna was such a helpful attorney during some very troubling times for me in my life. Not only did she just help with my legal problems, she also helped me get back on the right track in life. She was always available to answer my questions, and al..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Randall Ross Howell

    Randall Ross Howell

    4.917 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Randall Howell recently represented me in court. I was very worried about the case and nervous of the outcome. However, Mr. Howell was prompt, effective, and informative. There were over 800 cases on the docket, but I was in and out of the cou..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Matthew Alan Stockdale

    Matthew Alan Stockdale

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am a Christian attorney that represents my clients to the fullest extent of the law. I treat my clients with the utmost respect. I am a trial attorney that has tried all types of cases to verdict. If you want an experienced and compassionate att...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Charles Winfield Taylor

    Charles Winfield Taylor

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The law is complicated and can be confusing to the untrained eye. Have you been charged with a crime, do you need estate planning help, or feel someone has done you wrong, but have no idea where to start? Charles W. Taylor III has been providing c...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Dawn Marie Oxendine

    Dawn Marie Oxendine

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "My daughter, a graduate of UNCW, had a legal issue that could have had a devastating impact on her life and career. Dawn gave us wise counsel and excellent legal advice. The results were wonderful for my daughter with the case being dismissed. I w..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Darrin D. Jordan

    Darrin D. Jordan

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: After graduating from Catawba College with degrees in Accounting and Political Science/Pre-Law, I attended Campbell University School of Law in Buies Creek, North Carolina where I receive my law degree in 1990. I was admitted to the North Carolina...
    Rating:  7.6
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    James Martin Doermann

    James Martin Doermann

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: A founding partner of Doermann Edwards, PLLC, in Greensboro, North Carolina, attorney James Doermann brings a tapestry of experiences to his practice, merging his background as a financial consultant and a military veteran. His legal journey is fu...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Walter Jenkins

    Walter Jenkins

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Butch is knowledgeable, well prepared, and extremely familiar with the local environment. There is no better choice in his area(around Southern Pines) to handle a criminal or traffic case."
    Rating:  7.3
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