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    Aaron Raymond Lee

    Aaron Raymond Lee

    5.088 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 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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    H. J. White

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    H. J. White

    5.095 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 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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    Grayson Howard Cheek

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    Grayson Howard Cheek

    4.845 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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    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 10 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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    Eli Parker Sevcik-Timberg

    Eli Parker Sevcik-Timberg

    5.092 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Eli Timberg is a criminal defense attorney with a focus on domestic violence, drugs, and DWI and a track record of delivering for his clients. Prior to joining Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo in 2022, Eli spent more than six years at the Mecklenburg ...
    Rating:  10
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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 18 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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    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 13 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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    Daniel Russell Talbert

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    Daniel Russell Talbert

    4.49 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Best attorney I have ever had he goes above and beyond I appreciate you Mr Talbert & Chelsea"
    Rating:  9.4
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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 28 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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    Daniel Allen Harris

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    Daniel Allen Harris

    5.018 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Dedicated to defending those accused in the Greensboro area. Stop worrying, call me now.
    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 20 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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    George Wilmarth Nickel

    George Wilmarth Nickel

    4.9112 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Defense Attorney – Wiley Nickel When your future and reputation are at stake, an experienced criminal defense attorney makes your rights a priority. As a former Deputy District Attorney Wiley Nickel has the experience that matters most. With a pra...
    Rating:  10
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    Emily Damsgaard Gladden

    Emily Damsgaard Gladden

    5.032 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Emily Gladden is an accomplished criminal defense attorney. She represents individuals facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. She handles a diverse range of criminal cases from serious felony matters to complex white-collar investiga...
    Rating:  10
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    Dewey Powell Brinkley

    Dewey Powell Brinkley

    5.056 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am committed to providing zealous representation to those charged with criminal offenses in the Raleigh area. I have experience as both an Assistant District Attorney and as a private practice Criminal Defense Attorney in Raleigh. I bring a uniq...
    Rating:  10
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    Georgia S. Nixon

    Georgia S. Nixon

    4.843 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I began my career in the district attorney's office as an assistant district attorney. I have spoken on several occasions for continuing legal education to other attorneys in the areas of Driving while impaired, jury selection and drug cases. I se...
    Rating:  10
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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

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    Lloyd Colby Bolton

    5.063 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Lloyd Bolton is a former Assistant District Attorney in Onslow County and Mecklenburg County. He was also a logistics Marine Officer with the 2nd MLG and 22D MEU. Being a Marine and a former prosecutor gives him the insight needed to craft your le...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher Anthony Beechler

    Christopher Anthony Beechler

    5.083 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have practiced criminal defense law since 2001. I am a board certified specialist in state and federal criminal law (by the NC State Bar Board of Legal Specialization). I represent clients in all types of criminal matters around the state. I hav...
    Rating:  10
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    Taylor Hastings

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    Taylor Hastings

    5.040 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Business
    Bio: Taylor knows that every case begins with real voices, real stories, and real fears. That is why he listens first. Understanding drives strategy and clarity anchors communication. He builds each legal step on those foundations because the law can f...
    Rating:  10
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    Jason David Witt

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    Jason David Witt

    4.715 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Serving Monroe and Charlotte. (704) 493-6851
    Rating:  10
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    Cheyenne N. Chambers

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    Cheyenne N. Chambers

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals and more
    Bio: Cheyenne opened The Chambers Law Office in 2026, after working as a Senior Trial Attorney within the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. With over a decade of complex litigation experience in state and federa...
    Rating:  10
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