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    North Carolina Has 2162 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16121 Reviews

    Laura Hesman Barnes

    Laura Hesman Barnes

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Review: "Excellent knowledge of legal matters in my case. Great Job Mrs. Barnes! Hopefully I will not need a lawyer much in the future...but will use you if I need one. Thank you."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jason H. Reece

    Jason H. Reece

    5.014 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am from Winston-Salem, NC, where I attended RJ Reynolds High School. I received a Bachelors of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and upon completion attended Campbell University where I graduated in 1995. While at Cam...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Wade M. Smith

    Wade M. Smith

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Bio: Wade Smith has been one of North Carolina's best known and most acclaimed lawyers for nearly 50 years. His trials are recounted in books, magazines and journals. A renowned storyteller, Wade insists that within each case there is a compelling stor...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew James Thomas

    Matthew James Thomas

    5.038 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Government
    Bio: Matthew J. Thomas is the founding member of Matthew Thomas Law, PLLC. Over the years, Mr. Thomas has earned a reputation for being one of the best military defense attorneys in the country because of his successes litigating and trying some of the...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Lydia A. Hoza

    Lydia A. Hoza

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "Her trusting and understanding was expertised. She flew to the challenge and took a very serious case of custody. Her response time was awesome and her knowledge was deep. She knew what to do. Keeping me informed was a little challenging due to mi..."
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    Josue Efrain Lopez

    Josue Efrain Lopez

    3.73 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Criminal Defense attorney at Shotwell Law Group.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Roger T. Smith

    Roger T. Smith

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: For more than 30 years, I have helped clients in western North Carolina navigate through matters involving criminal and family law. As a native Ashevillian, my community ties and my lengthy experience in criminal and domestic litigation allow me t...
    Rating:  8.2
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    David W. Remington

    David W. Remington

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Remington represented me for a traffic infraction I received from NCSHP. The matter was resolved QUICKLY and ended up getting totally dismissed. Thank you to David and his team!"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jordan Marie Duhe

    Jordan Marie Duhe

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jordan M. Duhe was born in Salisbury, Maryland. Ms. Duhe graduated with the highest honors from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina in 2010. Ms. Duhe received her Juris Doctorate from Washington and Lee University, School of Law.
    Rating:  7.0
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    William Edward Jennetta

    William Edward Jennetta

    5.024 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Debt Collection and more
    Bio: Hard working attorney in the central, northeastern part of North Carolina. Happy to help you with your case or to tell you honestly if I can't. If you have a traffic ticket in any of the following counties, consider contacting me: Vance, Warren, F...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Clyde R. Cash

    Clyde R. Cash

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "helped me sue cwc for damages and we won great lawyer cwc"
    Rating:  8.6
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    Martin Ekim Moore

    Martin Ekim Moore

    4.712 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Mediation and more
    Bio: Martin Moore is an experienced trial lawyer and counselor. He began his career in public service, defending hundreds of clients in criminal, juvenile, and civil trials. In private practice, Martin joined one of Asheville's largest law firms, servi...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Samuel Wesley Brittain

    Samuel Wesley Brittain

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Wes Brittain and the team at Barnes Grimes Bunce & Fraley are outstanding individuals. They are so professional and always prepared to support you in your case. Wes was so knowledgable and articulate in the courtroom! I'm so thankful for everythin..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Leah Hermiller

    Leah Hermiller

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Leah Hermiller is a talented attorney, veteran leader, and a community activist. Leah has a long-standing passion for volunteering in nursing homes and with organizations, such as the Special Olympics. She served as a Virginia Girls’ State Delegat...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew L. Benton

    Matthew L. Benton

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: Matthew attended undergrad at North Carolina State University and law school at the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa. Matthew's practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, family law and personal injury. Matthew is an experien...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jason E. Ross

    Jason E. Ross

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was charged with my 2nd DWI and refused the breath test. I plead "not guilty" in front of the Judge and Jason Ross beat the case for me...He is expensive but WORTH every dollar spent!!!!"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Benjamin Gray Goff

    Benjamin Gray Goff

    2.33 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I was in a really sticky situation here in this deep south town and he got it under control ..and at the time I was all the way in California so couldn't make it to court but he got it resolved so I didn't get a warrant ...and did some other thing..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    David G. Budd

    David G. Budd

    3.810 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: After spending a few years practising law in Georgia, I moved back to the Mountains of Western North Carolina. I am passionate about cycling, soccer, and spending time on the rivers around Asheville.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Ryan Brent Addison

    Ryan Brent Addison

    4.65 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "The Law Office of Ryan B. Addison was attentive and knowledgeable and I felt all the personal and case related concerns I had were heard and addressed. I am from out of town and was anxious about being represented without being present. I was kept..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jessica Marie Major

    Jessica Marie Major

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Jessica M. Major is a native of Richmond, Virginia. Attorney Major attended college at The University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. After completing her undergradu...
    Rating:  7.7
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