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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

Bio: A founding partner of Doermann Edwards, PLLC, in Greensboro, North Carolina, attorney James Doermann brings a tapestry of experiences to his practice, merging his background as a financial consultant and a military veteran. His legal journey is fu...

Rating: 6.7

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Butch is knowledgeable, well prepared, and extremely familiar with the local environment. There is no better choice in his area(around Southern Pines) to handle a criminal or traffic case."

Rating: 7.3

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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

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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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Born and raised in Indian Trail, North Carolina, I attended Union County Public Schools. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Relations and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 1997. Next, I attended ...

Rating: 9.2

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Patrick Anstead is an experienced criminal defense attorney with extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system that clients can rely on during the most difficult time in their lives. Whether you are charged with a serious felony offense or si...

Rating: 7.4

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: A compassionate advocate, I am an experienced and effective litigator who understands that knowing when to fight is just as important as knowing how to fight. For the last decade, I have guided my clients as they face divorcing their spouse or as ...

Rating: 9.0

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Kenneth D. Snow is the founder and managing attorney of The Snow Legal Group, PLLC. Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and multiple federal courts, he has represented clients in criminal defense, personal injury, medic...

Rating: 8.2

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I was born and raised in Huntington, WV, where I attended Marshall University, home of the Marshall Thundering Herd. While at Marshall, I earned Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. My passions for legal argument and competitive nature inspired...

Rating: 8.0

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

Bio: As the managing partner at Tetterton Law Firm, I practice Criminal and Traffic Law exclusively in Carteret County. This allows me to handle clients’ cases in a timely and effective manner, while working daily with the same prosecutors and law enfo...

Rating: 7.0

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Willis Smith Brantlety is a Raleigh native. He got his B.A in Journalism from East Carolina University in 2002 and has worked in morning radio on the outer banks. He got his law degree from Western Mighigan University's Thomas M. Cooley Law School...

Rating: 6.8

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Mr. Jarvis was my court appointed lawyer, and I don't think I could had hired a better one myself. My family and I was almost ripped apart by the state of NC for no reason at all... only based on what they "thought" happened. The states social ser..."

Rating: 8.1

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Stephen M. Ball: High-Stakes State & Federal Criminal Defense When you are facing serious felony charges, your choice of counsel is the most important decision you will make. Since 1993, I have defended clients against the most severe allegations ...

Rating: 6.7

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Bio: Kevin received a B.S. in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Prior to attending law school, Kevin served in the U.S. Army for over 7 years as an AH-64 “Apache” attack helicopter pilot. He served tours of duty in Sou...

Rating: 7.6

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI

Review: "Attorney Morton was quick and understanding. Everything was completed by Attorney in court without us having to be there. Attorney was very knowledgeable. Attorney Morton's legal assistant Nichole was very kind and kept us updated the whole time. ..."

Rating: 6.6

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more

Bio: Jeff Carmon is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in the United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. He received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and JD from North Carolina Central Unive...

Rating: 7.2

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Custody and more

Review: "Represented me last year. He was able to turn a very bad situation into a very good one........"

Rating: 7.5

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Family and more

Bio: Joseph Alexander “Alex” Marshall is a 2015 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill and earned his undergraduate cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Alex is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Law...

Rating: 9.4

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 474-1920

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: With extensive experience navigating the complexities of the federal justice system, Darrin M. Gamradt is a dedicated federal defense attorney serving clients in Charlotte, Cabarrus County, and the surrounding North Carolina districts. As the foun...

Rating: 9.4

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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 will work hard to get the best result possible for you! Please call me for a free consultation and learn why many people decide to give their legal problems "The Byrd."

Rating: 8.3

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Donna Ambler Rice received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Montclair State College in May 1985 and her Juris Doctor degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law in May 1988. She is the past Chairperson of the Children's Issue Commi...

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(833) 917-5783

Donna Ambler Rice's Website

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North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Estate Planning and more

Facing criminal charges in North Carolina? Cotton Law Firm delivers experienced, trial‑tested criminal defense when your freedom and future are on the line.

Rating: 7.3

Call for a FREE consultation(910) 635-0382

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