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    North Carolina Has 2164 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16152 Reviews

    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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    Eric Meehan

    Eric Meehan

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I had a very complicated case regarding guardianship of a minor child and was represented by Mr. Meehan. I consulted with 4 different lawyers before deciding to hire him and I could not be more pleased with our outcome. Unlike the other lawyers I ..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    M. Anthony Burts

    M. Anthony Burts

    4.714 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Excellent attorney he will definitely go the extra mile. It took some time to get my license back but he never gave up, he was always patient and most of all consistent"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Christopher Thomas Dunnagan

    Christopher Thomas Dunnagan

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: My Promise I am committed to helping my clients minimize the consequences of a criminal conviction, which could include prison or jail time, sizeable fines, loss of your driving privileges and a permanent mark on your criminal record. I understand...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jose Rodrigo Pocasangre

    Jose Rodrigo Pocasangre

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I have been an attorney with A.G. Linett & Associates, PA in Greensboro for almost ten years. In that time, I have represented thousands of clients in things as simple as a seatbelt ticket and as complicated as discrimination suits in federal cour...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Donna Ambler Rice

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    Donna Ambler Rice

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Donna Ambler Rice received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Montclair State College in May 1985 and her Juris Doctor degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law in May 1988. She is the past Chairperson of the Children's Issue Commi...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Andrew Gordon

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    Andrew Gordon

    3.45 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "My job involves attorneys every day and I was a little reluctant at first to hire Attorney Andrew Gordon but I do not regret any part of my decision. Attorney Andrew Gordon and his staff River Bonaficio are both incredible. They kept me appraised ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Laura A. Devan

    Laura A. Devan

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Arbitration and more
    Bio: Former Judge Laura A. Devan attended Lafayette College in Pennsylvania where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated with honors with a BA in History and French. She received her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chape...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David M. Schweppe

    David M. Schweppe

    4.85 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "My son received a traffic citation and I was referred to this firm by another attorney. The matter was resolved in a timely and efficient manner. Both m son and I were well informed of the proceedings and how he would be able to defend my son in c..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Kehinde Abena Watford

    Kehinde Abena Watford

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Kehinde Watford earned her J.D. Degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2006. Ms. Watford believed that in starting her own practice, she could be more effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues. In 2007...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Sally M. Waters

    Sally M. Waters

    4.58 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Sally McClure Waters has deep connections to Asheville, NC, her hometown, where she laid the foundations of her education and career. After graduating from Asheville High School and obtaining her undergraduate degree from UNC Asheville, she pursue...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Benjamin E. Lefever

    Benjamin E. Lefever

    5.06 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ben grew up in Pinehurst. Upon graduation from law school in 1988 Ben began living in and practicing law in Fayetteville. Ben began his career as an associate attorney with a local firm and later as a partner in the firm of Lockamy and LeFever. Du...
    Rating:  6.8
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    George G Gerding

    George G Gerding

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    Review: "Mr Gerding really helped me out of a hard space and gave me a second opportunity. Great guy, great lawyer. Two good kids + he is a good father. 10/10 would reccomend."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Ernest L. Conner

    Ernest L. Conner

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Personal Injury
    Bio: Married for more than 30 years, and the father of two daughters, I served in the Army for seven years before receiving my undergraduate degree from the East Carolina University, with honors, and my J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Richard Andrew McCoppin

    Richard Andrew McCoppin

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
    Bio: Andrew McCoppin was headed for a career as a criminal defense attorney even before he finished college at the University of California at Berkeley. Two key experiences helped shape Mr. McCoppin’s views of the legal system, steering him toward the ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Sarah Lynne Shoaf

    Sarah Lynne Shoaf

    4.36 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Sarah has been such an amazing Attorney, She listened and followed through with all her professional compassion with my case. We are still in battle with my Divorce, but know the outcome will be more than amazing with her by my side. This Attorney..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    William O. Richardson

    William O. Richardson

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 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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    Keith David Rouse

    Keith David Rouse

    5.027 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I was born and raised here in Goldsboro. I spent many non-school days as a child and as a young man going to court with my dad in the Wayne County Court House. I thank God I had the opportunity to see some brilliant passionate lawyers at such a yo...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Donald R. Stroud

    Donald R. Stroud

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I can't say enough kind words of Mr. Stroud, he truly holds up his end. Doesn't sugar coat n to point. If all legal aid / gov. Was as he is we be much better off."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Christian Bennett Thomas

    Christian Bennett Thomas

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Christian was extremely professional and trustworthy. He made me very prepared as to what would happen with my case and walked me through every step so there would be no confusion. I would definitely hire him if I ever need an attorney in the future."
    Rating:  7.1
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