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    John Clifford Donovan

    John Clifford Donovan

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  7.7
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    Danya Ledford Vanhook

    Danya Ledford Vanhook

    4.611 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "I hired Danya to help get custody of my three children, and she fought hard for me. The divorce process is tough, and not only is it emotionally difficult and physically draining. The actual legal process itself is simply unchartered territory for..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in North Carolina

    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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    Karen Louise Vaughn

    Karen Louise Vaughn

    4.114 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Education
    Bio: I am the lucky mother of three wonderful children who is originally from Minnesota but has lived in North Carolina for over twenty years now. I was a special education teacher in North Carolina for 11 years. The inequality that I saw facing my stu...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Valerie E. Pearce

    Valerie E. Pearce

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Juvenile and more
    Rating:  7.8
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    M. Alexander Charns

    M. Alexander Charns

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.8
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    Emilia Irene Beskind

    Emilia Irene Beskind

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Sex Crime
    Bio: If you are facing a serious accusation like the violation of an University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy speaking with a lawyer early in the process is essential. Don't face accusations that can change the course of your life alone. A student discipl...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Ronald P. Butler

    Ronald P. Butler

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Speeding and Traffic Ticket, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "Like the other reviewer, I was included in 2 conferences, and was impressed with his ability to lay out probabilities and issues about the case in a clearly understandable way, but also with respect and patience in dealing with an emotional issue."
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    Aleta R. Ballard

    Aleta R. Ballard

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: After graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2006, I started working in the criminal justice system as a prosecutor. It quickly became apparent that there was a real need for criminal defense attorneys who fight hard for their cli...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Nicole Marie Malinko

    Nicole Marie Malinko

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "SHE IS VERY GOOD I WOULD RECOMMEND HER FOR ANY PROMBLE YOU HAVE SHES HELP ME AND MY FAMILY ALOT....IF YOU WANT A GOOD FIGHT HIRE HER"
    Rating:  6.6
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    Rhyan Adorna Breen

    Rhyan Adorna Breen

    4.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am an associate at Farris & Farris, PA. We handle numerous matters including: criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation, condemnation, and business formation. I am a graduate from North Carolina Central University School of Law, Class ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jasmine S. McGhee

    Jasmine S. McGhee

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Tyler A. Chriscoe

    Tyler A. Chriscoe

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Tyler Chriscoe is a criminal defense attorney in Forsyth County and several surroundingcounties. He is a Randolph County, North Carolina, native, and attended East Carolina University in Greenville, where he graduated with a degree in political sc...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Alexander C. Kreager

    Alexander C. Kreager

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Alex Kreager represented my 2 sons and I in a very complicated divorce from a 15 yr marriage that involved 2 states. He worked tirelessly to preserve my spousal support and child support awards from VA while also preparing for the NC trial. Alex m..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Nycole Robinson Howard

    Nycole Robinson Howard

    3.89 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Nycole Robinson Howard is a compassionate, thoughtful, wise, and skilled attorney. I highly recommend her. She is timely in her replies and honest in her assessments. She skillfully supported my family through a difficult time with professiona..."
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    Tiffany Renee Porter

    Tiffany Renee Porter

    1.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Juvenile and more
    Rating:  7.1
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    Anthony Thomas Delnero

    Anthony Thomas Delnero

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Anthony Delnero did an amazing job handling my case without breaking a sweat. He had my case dismissed almost immediately. Professional and ethical, highly knowledgeable in criminal related matters. I hope to never need a criminal attorney again, ..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    William Taylor Browne

    William Taylor Browne

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: W. Taylor Browne was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina State University, magna cum laude, in 2005. Three years later he received his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following law ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    John Daren Pritchard

    John Daren Pritchard

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: For more than twenty-two years I worked as a prosecutor, first for the state of North Carolina and then as an Assistant United States Attorney. But I needed a change. My soul needed a change. I founded The Pritchard Firm at the onset of 2024 becau...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Austen D. Jud

    Austen D. Jud

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I am a lawyer representing clients in Caldwell County, North Carolina and surrounding counties. My practice is focused on family law, criminal and trafffic matters. I have nearly 20 years of experience helping clients. I have litigated numerous fa...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Gretchen Vetter Scavo

    Gretchen Vetter Scavo

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Defective and Dangerous Products, Antitrust and Trade Law, Litigation and more
    Review: "Gretchen Scavo represents excellence, dedication, trust and intelligence in their truest forms. She comes highly recommended. "
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