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    Berryman J. Fitzhugh

    Berryman J. Fitzhugh

    5.014 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former Wake County Asst District Attorney I grew up in Raleigh, graduating from Ravenscroft School in 1990 and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994. In 1995, I enrolled in The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Raymond Curtis Tarlton

    Raymond Curtis Tarlton

    5.02 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: Tarlton Law PLLC: Advocates for Federal Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Litigation. With offices in Durham and Raleigh, North Carolina, we are dedicated to defending your rights. Focusing on federal criminal defense, including white-collar crime...
    Rating:  10
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    Timothy John Pavone

    Timothy John Pavone

    5.063 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Looking for sound advice, counsel, and representation? My name is Tim Pavone and I am your attorney.
    Rating:  7.5
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    William Terpening

    William Terpening

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Kate Kovats

    Kate Kovats

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I began my career at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. As a prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases. But during that time, I realized my true passion lies with family law. I'm a zealous advocate both in the courtroom, as well as ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Emily Grace Watson

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    Emily Grace Watson

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Constitutional and more
    Review: "The nicest and most understanding lawyer I ever had I hate the situation to why I had to meet her but this woman is my hero"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Donald R. Dickerson

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    Donald R. Dickerson

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    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  8.0
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    Leza L. Driscoll

    Leza L. Driscoll

    4.711 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Ms. Driscoll is an experienced trial attorney having acted as lead counsel in numerous criminal and civil cases.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Richard Perez

    Richard Perez

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I cannot say enough about the exceptional service I received from Richard Perez. From the very start, he was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in my case. Richard took the time to explain every step of the process, ensuring I underst..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Benjamin Michael Royster

    Benjamin Michael Royster

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Attorney Royster was able to handle a class II misdemeanor traffic ticket for me with no problem when I had a previous speeding ticket the same year. Great communication skills. Worked quickly and efficiently. Definitely recommend."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Nicholas T. Saparilas

    Nicholas T. Saparilas

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "Nick did an outstanding job representing my son on two different cases which spanned a course of two years. Nick gave great advice and navigated the legal system with expertise winning both cases for my son. I would highly recommend Nick for your ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    John E. Fitzgerald

    John E. Fitzgerald

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: General InfoAttorney John E. Fitzgerald was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan. He is a 1983 graduate of East Lansing High School in East Lansing, Michigan. He moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1983 to attend Wake Forest University. Mr...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Richard Joon Sin

    Richard Joon Sin

    5.09 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Richard knows firsthand the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty that comes when dealing with the immigration process. As an immigrant himself, he has gone through the legal process and has experienced the same feelings of not knowing what the future ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Katy Strait Chavez

    Katy Strait Chavez

    3.76 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Katy is the best choice we took for out case she takes time to explain the process of everything she does"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Reggie E. McKnight

    Reggie E. McKnight

    4.67 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "This is an intelligent and knowledgeable Attorney that will handle your case with honesty and at reasonable cost to his clients. I regard him as a first class Attorney, humble and willing to listen to his clients."
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy Allen Cotten

    Jeremy Allen Cotten

    4.9348 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Mr. Cotten is a native of Fuquay Varina in Wake County, North Carolina. He attended primary education in Fuquay and has many family members from the area. After completing his high school education he signed and played professional baseball within...
    Rating:  7.1
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    David Andrew Creech

    David Andrew Creech

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, General Practice
    Bio: Founded in 2011, the David Creech Law Firm focuses primarily on immigration and nationality law and criminal defense. We are located downtown Wilmington, in close proximity to the state and federal courthouses, which allows us to efficiency serve ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    John Frederick Criscitiello

    John Frederick Criscitiello

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Criscitiello is excellent at what he does. A different Greenville attorney said the charge on my record could not be expunged. Less that 3 months later the charge is expunged from my record. Thank you, Mr. Criscitiello!"
    Rating:  7.8
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    Charles Hamilton Ayres

    Charles Hamilton Ayres

    4.913 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Tax
    Review: "I hired Mr. Ayres of Olsinski Law firm to resolve my son's traffic ticket. His representation resulted in the matter being resolved as a non-moving violation which carries no DMV or insurance point. I am very satisfied with the results and highly ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Kelli Yvonne Allen

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    Kelli Yvonne Allen

    5.010 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Elder Law and more
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    Rating:  7.4
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