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    Todd A. Smith

    Todd A. Smith

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Bio: We provide superior defense representation for all State and Federal Criminal offenses and full-service legal representation to those who have suffered due to the negligence or wrongful actions of others. Being a Board Certified Federal, and State...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Andrew Timothy Shilling

    Andrew Timothy Shilling

    5.022 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and more
    Bio: Andy represents clients in a wide variety of matters, including trust creation and estate administration, fiduciary litigation, and family law. He routinely appears in the trial courts of both Virginia and North Carolina. He has also had extensive...
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Starr Harrold Ward

    Starr Harrold Ward

    4.52 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement and more
    Review: "She is more like the prosecutor rather than a defensive attorney. Seek some different. Shows up after 10:00am when court starts at 8:30am. very unprofessional and obviously lacks regard"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Sloan Goforth

    Sloan Goforth

    4.69 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: As an attorney, my goal is to use my education and experience to provide each of my clients with excellent legal representation and to help resolve personal and business issues that happen in life. Many times, the need for an attorney is due to a ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Sean Michael Olson

    Sean Michael Olson

    5.06 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a partner at Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson, Sean M. Olson enjoys assisting clients with their criminal law needs, ranging from misdemeanor criminal charges and traffic tickets to DWIs to serious felonies. Prior to joining the firm, Sean was an ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Lea E. Morgan

    Lea E. Morgan

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family
    Bio: I am a native of North Carolina, but have traveled extensively and lived up North (upstate New York) for approximately 5 years. I returned to NC in 2007 and believe that my age and experience with a wide variety of people allows me assist my clien...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Preston Harry Edwards

    Preston Harry Edwards

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Integrity, Honesty, and Professionalism Preston Edwards is a criminal defense attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina. His genuine desire to help others navigate the criminal justice system means that he’ll take your case to heart and help you ever...
    Rating:  10
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    Marcus W. Chesnutt

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    Marcus W. Chesnutt

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
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    Rating:  7.3
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    Tartt B. Thomas

    Tartt B. Thomas

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a life-long resident of Wilson County, NC. I am the youngest son of a great criminal defense attorney, Allen Thomas. I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for my undergraduate degree and Campbell University School of Law ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Selin Nassi Roberts

    Selin Nassi Roberts

    5.015 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She is the best lawyer,kept me well informed, took the stress out of my shoulders, this is not just a job for her is her career, she is passionate for what she do, make me feel welcome,always with smile, Trustworthy, knowledgeable,very satisfy how..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Fred Thomas Martin

    Fred Thomas Martin

    5.015 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Great attorney, easy to get a hold of when you need to. Very forward and concise in his responses and will tell you the best case, worst case, and what will likely happen. I wasn't worried about my legal status throughout all of my charges handled..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Liedeke Allyn Sharp

    Liedeke Allyn Sharp

    5.011 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Highly Recommend Ms. Sharp! She made me feel at ease during a difficult time. My cases concluded with the best possible out...dismissed! She will fight hard. You are safe in her hands."
    Rating:  8.0
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    James E. Quander

    James E. Quander

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Quander is an excellent attorney. The consummate professional who fought hard in several separate instances to maintain my clean record. "
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    C. Melissa Owen

    C. Melissa Owen

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Missy Owen always wanted to be a criminal defense lawyer. The daughter of Pittsburgh defense attorney John Knorr, Missy grew up with the practice of criminal law in her blood. Missy has practiced criminal law exclusively since moving to Charlotte ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Harold W. Cogdell

    Harold W. Cogdell

    4.67 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Health Care
    Bio: Attorney Harold Cogdell, Jr. founded the Law Offices of Harold Cogdell, Jr., P.C. on April 1, 1998 after having worked as an Assistant District Attorney following graduation from N.C. Central University School of Law. Since that time, Harold, alon...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Matthew Grant Moore

    Matthew Grant Moore

    4.936 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Matthew G. Moore is dedicated to providing effective and zealous service to clients going through the most trying times in their lives. Matthew G. Moore focusses his practice on all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, child sup...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Joshua Tetterton

    Joshua Tetterton

    4.911 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For seventeen years, Joshua Tetterton has done one thing: defend people charged with crimes and traffic offenses in North Carolina. He opened Tetterton Law Firm in Beaufort in 2009 and has practiced here ever since — building a reputation in Carte...
    Rating:  8.0
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    J. Clark Fischer

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    J. Clark Fischer

    3.06 reviews
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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  9.1
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    Joshua Nielsen

    Joshua Nielsen

    4.927 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Family and more
    Bio: Joshua Nielsen was raised in Henderson County, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for his undergraduate Degree where he majored in History and English. He graduated at the top of his class and department and re...
    Rating:  8.5
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    John W. Cox

    John W. Cox

    5.020 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Growing up as the son of a Marine Corps Aviator and a public school teacher, John W. Cox saw firsthand how his parents dedicated their lives to helping others. From defending those who can’t protect themselves, to teaching children for the betterm...
    Rating:  8.6
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