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    Trevor James Avery

    Trevor James Avery

    3.511 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Trevor J. Avery is a partner and leading criminal defense attorney at Welch and Avery in Jacksonville, NC. Having been born and spent much of his life in Onslow County, Mr. Avery has a wide network of professional contacts in health, academic, and...
    Rating:  7.9
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    M. Leann Melton

    M. Leann Melton

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Public Defense Attorney
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Ted Besen

    Ted Besen

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Theadore J. Besen was born in Lansing, Michigan in August 16,1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines from 1989 to 1993. He participated In Operation Desert Storm while serving his country. After leaving the Marine Corps he...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Gentry Alexander Palmer

    Gentry Alexander Palmer

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: "INTEGRITY is KEY in This Legal Practice" Attorney Gentry Palmer was born and raised in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He attended Winston Salem State University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Political Science. Gentry then at...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Emily Beth Crocker

    Emily Beth Crocker

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Originally from NY, I've seen/had experience with some of the most highly rated however, Ms. Crocker has by far gone above and beyond her duties as acriminal defense attorney and reduced what easily could have resulted in approximately 6 years sta..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Vernon Elliott Cardwell

    Vernon Elliott Cardwell

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Amazing experience. Polite, communication is exceptional, representation is full force, outcomes are incredible"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Leah Marie Shellberg

    Leah Marie Shellberg

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Review: "Ms. Shellberg is an exceptionally skilled attorney with incredibly good people skills. We hired her to manage our immigration petition and she was not only wonderfully reassuring throughout the entire process and answered all of our many questions..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Selena Diane Lackey

    Selena Diane Lackey

    5.012 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I am proud to be one of North Carolina's only father's rights attorneys. I understand the difficulties facing fathers in today's court room and I want to help. America has lost sight of how important the father is to today's family. Father's deser...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Douglas Perry Edwards

    Douglas Perry Edwards

    4.36 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Doug began his career as an assistant district attorney in Asheville, North Carolina where he worked for over 10 years. He served as Chief Assistant District Attorney for the last year as a prosecutor. Doug has vast experience handling cases rangi...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Grady L. McClamrock Jr.

    Grady L. McClamrock Jr.

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "McClamrock is an amazing attorney. He's never "too busy" to get back to clients, and his follow-ups are incredibly timely; which I can't say the same for most other attorneys. If I left a message I would hear from him in a matter of minutes, at th..."
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    Joseph Peterson

    Joseph Peterson

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I focus my practice on criminal defense and domestic/family law. I work to find solutions outside of the courtroom but remain prepared and willing to fight for your rights as a trial attorney. Call The Castle Law Firm at to ask for a consultation.
    Rating:  7.5
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    Kevin Matthew Boxberger

    Kevin Matthew Boxberger

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Continued trespass, harassment and property damage by a neighbor ultimately escalated to a point of confrontation in which I was assaulted. In response, I summoned local police and brought an assault charge against the offender. In retaliation, th..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Mark J. Simeon

    Mark J. Simeon

    5.06 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Born in Chicago, raised in San Francisco, educated in Atlanta and Washington DC. Licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia (inactive), and in the state and federal courts of North Carolina. Based in downtown Durham on "Black Wall Street...
    Rating:  8.2
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    William Thompson Miller

    William Thompson Miller

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate and more
    Bio: Legal Counsel for Individuals, Families and Businesses in the Piedmont Triad Area of North Carolina
    Rating:  7.5
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    Richard J. McCain

    Richard J. McCain

    4.214 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr McCain not only offered great legal advice and direction but also followed though in a timely, professional and friendly manner. I am extremely grateful for my experience with his law office. Court case had desired outcome."
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    Tiffany Renee Lail

    Tiffany Renee Lail

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Rating:  8.7
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    Calvin B. Hamrick

    Calvin B. Hamrick

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Divorce and Separation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Hamrick handled my divorce case as well as a case with a tenant from a renter. He handled my cases with the utmost professionalism and care. I would hire Mr. Hamrick again, should the need arise. In addition, his assistant Sharon has always..."
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    Vernon E. Cardwell

    Vernon E. Cardwell

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Vernon is truly the "lawyer's lawyer!" I have consulted with him on numerous occasions over the past 35 years, particularly with regard to matters involving criminal offenses at all levels. He has consistently provided sound, informed, common-se..."
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    Robert Glen Thomson

    Robert Glen Thomson

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills
    Review: "Robert Thompson is the best lawyer I have ever met ,He has always went over and beyond helping me with some legal issues ,if you want someone who genially cares and personalizes each person accordingly ,he will make sure Justice prevails for you ,..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Eboni Monique Elm

    Eboni Monique Elm

    5.062 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement and more
    Bio: Welcome! :) My name is Eboni M. Elm, Esq. I am licensed attorney ceritfied to practice law in North Carolina and New Jersey. I was borned and rasied in Pemberton, New Jersey. I attended the Livignstone College, in Salisbury North Carolina, where I...
    Rating:  6.1
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