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    North Carolina Has 2164 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16139 Reviews

    Michael Alexander Frickey

    Michael Alexander Frickey

    5.030 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: The Frickey Law Firm places special emphasis on developing lifelong relationships with our clients. It is our goal to be your attorney for life, not just for the day. We believe every client deserves representation by an attorney who has exception...
    Rating:  9.7
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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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    Derrick Ernest Cruz

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    Derrick Ernest Cruz

    5.030 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Real People. Real Stories. Real Help. That's what we stand for. Check out my blog series on "Do I need a Lawyer?" https://dcruzlaw.com/blog/
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Douglas H. Pearson

    Douglas H. Pearson

    4.823 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I established The Pearson Law Firm, PLLC in 2015 after over 15 years of experience as a trial attorney. I have extensive experience in criminal law, prosecuting at all levels from misdemeanors to murder. I've also prosecuted numerous jury trials i...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Mark Andrew Jones

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    Mark Andrew Jones

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Quickly getting experienced counsel is essential. Call for a free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Robert Paduchowski

    Michael Robert Paduchowski

    5.088 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mike Paduchowski earned his Juris Doctor from theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . While attending law school Mike worked for the Orange County District Attorney's Office, was a member of the Holderness Moot Court Negotiation Team, ach...
    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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    Samuel J. Randall

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    Samuel J. Randall

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Arrested or under investigation? Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law.
    Rating:  10
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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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    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...
    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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    Gintaras Kazys Krulikas

    Gintaras Kazys Krulikas

    5.0131 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Being charged with a crime in North Carolina can be a very stressful experience, especially if it involves the complex web of North Carolina's DWI laws. As the Managing Partner of Minick Law, P.C.'s Wilmington office, I strive to provide detailed ...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Rashad Moore

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    Michael Rashad Moore

    5.019 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: After obtaining his Juris Doctor, Mr. Moore went on to work as an Assistant District Attorney in Guilford County. It was at the District Attorney’s office where Rashad prosecuted all types of misdemeanor crimes such as assaults, gun cases, marijua...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Michael Shane Litrenta

    Michael Shane Litrenta

    5.017 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: I have extensive courtroom experience and I am a dedicated advocate for my clients. I am committed to listening and understanding each of my clients' needs and am determined to secure the best outcome possible. I am admitted in three states (Flori...
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron Bader Wellman

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    Aaron Bader Wellman

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a double Tar Heel, graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's in History in 2002, and a Law Degree in 2006. I worked for over three years in the Guilford County Public Defender's Office before joining with Attorney J. Scott Coalter in ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Thomas C. Goolsby

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    Thomas C. Goolsby

    4.622 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Trusted Defense Attorney & Former Two Term NC Senator. 23+ years of practice in New Hanover County.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Blake Edward Marcus

    Blake Edward Marcus

    5.028 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: DWI law is complex. That's why I concentrate my practice in helping individuals charged with DWI. The criminal, driving, employment, and life consequences of a DWI can often seem overwhelming and I am here to help you come up with a comprehensive ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Lance Christian Williams

    Lance Christian Williams

    5.097 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: We are here to help you get your life back on track and get you the information you need to make the right decisions about moving forward with your case. Effectively navigating a DWI charge and its consequences begins with planning. During our ini...
    Rating:  9.4
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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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