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    Emily Damsgaard Gladden

    Emily Damsgaard Gladden

    5.031 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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    David A. Coolidge

    David A. Coolidge

    4.981 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Heading up Coolidge Law Firm and is criminal defense attorney David A. Coolidge, who graduated in the top 5% of his class from Duke University School of Law, earning him the coveted election to The Order of the Coif, the highest honor for any law ...
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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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    Christopher R. Clifton

    Christopher R. Clifton

    5.021 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Christopher R. Clifton holds the rare distinction of being a Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law. As a criminal defense lawyer and partner at Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A. in Winston-Salem, Chris focuses most of his practi...
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    Eben T. Rawls

    Eben T. Rawls

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have worked for more than 30 years in State and Federal courts defending people accused of crimes. In that time I have handled a number of high-profile cases across the Southeast, New York, California and in one case, Norway. I am certified as a...
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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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    Michael C. Fitzpatrick

    Michael C. Fitzpatrick

    5.016 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement and more
    Bio: I’ve been licensed to practice in North Carolina for quite some time. During that time my staff and I have helped hundreds of people with their criminal charges. Each person we’ve helped had their own individual needs and wants, but over time one ...
    Rating:  10
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    Joel N. Oakley

    Joel N. Oakley

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Joel is the best criminal defense attorney. He has helped us twice in the past with traffic offenses and I highly recommend his service. He is very professional and loves what he does. If you are looking for a fair trial, Joel is your attorney."
    Rating:  10
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    Gael Gilles

    Gael Gilles

    5.014 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Gael Gilles is the founding attorney at Gilles Law, PLLC. Mr. Gilles is licensed in state courts in North Carolina and South Carolina, and the Federal Courts in all of North Carolina and South Carolina. Gael's areas of focus are criminal defense, ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Frank Harper

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    Frank Harper

    5.09 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Over 16 years handling criminal defense and federal cases throughout Greenville. Call today
    Rating:  7.9
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    Carol Huffman Kendrick

    Carol Huffman Kendrick

    5.035 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC, was founded in 1961. Over the past 50 years, our firm has focused on developing aggressive and effective trial skills. We prepare every case for trial so that you can go into your negotiations from a positio...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher C. Fialko

    Christopher C. Fialko

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Chris Fialko defends the Consitution by fiercely defending one client at a time. For more than 30 years, Fialko has counseled, represented, and defended men and women who are under investigation, accused of a crime, or somehow under the law enforc...
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan Maxwell Stowe

    Ryan Maxwell Stowe

    5.025 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ryan Stowe is the managing attorney at Stowe Law Firm, PLLC, and a Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law through the North Carolina State Bar. He is proud to practice in his hometown of Salisbury, North Carolina, where he stands as a fi...
    Rating:  10
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    Albert Brennan Aberle

    Albert Brennan Aberle

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Brennan is a creative problem solver who handles every kind of criminal case from speeding tickets and DWI to capital murder and criminal appeals. He knows that every case requires a unique approach to find the best way to protect his clients. Bre...
    Rating:  10
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    Collin Patrick Cook

    Collin Patrick Cook

    4.712 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: Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Collin Cook grew up in Raleigh, where he attended Ravenscroft High School. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2004 with a degree in history, and he began studying law at Wake Forest University ...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Saad

    Steven Saad

    4.941 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Steven Saad spent the bulk of his career as a Wake County District Attorney and is now considered one of the most highly effective criminal lawyers in the area. He has tried over 1,000 trials with charges ranging from simple assault to first degre...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Kristi Rogers Haddock

    Kristi Rogers Haddock

    5.018 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Kristi Haddock was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. A true hometown attorney, she knows how much central North Carolina has changed over the past 30 years. Kristi recognizes the issues her clients face in growing cities that lack ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Kevin Matthew Marcilliat

    Kevin Matthew Marcilliat

    4.858 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Kevin Marcilliat is an award-winning state and federal criminal defense attorney who has handled criminal cases in more than 70 counties across North Carolina and all three federal districts. Known for taking on complex cases including adult and c...
    Rating:  10
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    Todd Eric Gonyer

    Todd Eric Gonyer

    5.030 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: Attorney Todd Gonyer focuses his practice on serving the business, criminal defense, and personal legal needs of his clients. After more than fifteen years of practicing law, Todd has had the opportunity to serve as counsel and trusted advisor to ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Robert O'Hale

    Robert O'Hale

    4.622 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. O’Hale is a Board Certified Criminal Specialist in both the State of North Carolina and the Federal Courts by the North Carolina State Bar. That certification is the highest accreditation available. He has been profiled as a North Carolina Sup...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Y. K. Castle

    Paul Y. K. Castle

    5.012 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Castle studied philosophy in his twenties. After obtaining a Ph.D. in that field from the University of Chicago, he went on to study law at Duke University School of Law. At the beginning of his legal career, Mr. Castle served as a prosecutor ...
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