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    George W. Wiseman

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    George W. Wiseman

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Wiseman went above and beyond for me, and my case was complicated. He was able to get both cases dismissed, though I only hired him for one. He sincerely cares, is well connected in Cabarrus County, and knows his stuff. Highly recommend!!!"
    Rating:  6.6
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    John K. Fanney

    John K. Fanney

    4.825 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Review: "Mr. Fanney has helped me in two different cases and got a tremendous result from his ability to handle and take care of them. He knows what he does, and you can trust in him to get the best possible outcome. I would never hesitate to contact him a..."
    Rating:  10
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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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    Watsi Mateenya Sutton

    Watsi Mateenya Sutton

    4.818 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: As a solo practicing attorney, Watsi has concentrated her practice primarily in the criminal and civil District Courts, representing clients in traffic, criminal and domestic matters. Among her colleagues and court personnel, Watsi is an astute at...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Diane Depietropaolo Price

    Diane Depietropaolo Price

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement
    Bio: I represent adults charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in District and Superior Court primarily in Mecklenburg County. I also take felony cases in surrounding counties, such as Gaston and Union, and cases in the federal court of the Weste...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Timothy Scott Emry

    Timothy Scott Emry

    5.08 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have spent my entire legal career as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Charlotte. Although my office is located in Charlotte, I can accept cases in any of the 100 counties of North Carolina. I presently focus on the defense of Felony Criminal Charg...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Bernard Michael Desrosiers

    Bernard Michael Desrosiers

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I hired attorney Bernard Desorosiers and he did a excellent job. He was very perfessional and he always keep in contact with his client. Mr. Bernard Desorosiers did a excellent job on my case when he appeared in court on 11/18/2016 in Winston-sale..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Tara M Gore

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    Tara M Gore

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Small town values. Big time results. Passionately defending southeastern North Carolina clients.
    Rating:  7.9
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    John D. Bryson

    John D. Bryson

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "When I was referred to Mr. Bryson by a friend, I was told he was the best attorney in the county for serious criminal cases. Mine was definitely a serious case. I was worried life would never be the same. Mr. Bryson listened to my side of the stor..."
    Rating:  10
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    Kerri Lee Sigler

    Kerri Lee Sigler

    5.07 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Sigler is fearless. She knows the judges, the prosecutors, the probation officers, and has handled nearly every kind of case from armed robbery to possession of weed. She's logged hundreds of hours in trials and thousands negotiating plea deals. S...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Steven M. Laird

    Steven M. Laird

    4.625 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Steven Matthew Laird has been an practicing law since August of 2009. Mr. Laird's practice areas include criminal, DWI, and traffic litigation. Mr. Laird defends misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, misde...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Ronald James Shook

    Ronald James Shook

    4.712 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Ron was raised in Gaston County. He is a graduate of North Gaston High School and UNC Charlotte. He earned his law degree from The Charlotte School of Law. Ron currently lives in Belmont, NC. After graduating from law school, Ron founded The Law O...
    Rating:  10
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    Walter A. Schmidlin

    Walter A. Schmidlin

    5.09 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Construction & Development and more
    Bio: Winning at the trial level is important, but winning before the trial level is more important.
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph M. Wilson

    Joseph M. Wilson

    5.04 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: Mr. Wilson is a member of the Durham County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. He serves as a board member of the Large Law Firm Management Section of ...
    Rating:  10
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    Charles Malcolm Viser

    Charles Malcolm Viser

    5.013 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I needed a criminal defense lawyer in Charlotte, NC and Mr. Viser was passionate about fighting for me. I would highly recommend anyone needing an aggressive defense attorney in Charlotte use this attorney. Regardless of your situation Mr. Viser i..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Julie Catherine Boyer

    Julie Catherine Boyer

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Ms. Boyer took my case and researched and reviewed it as a whole. She found many flaws that were lined up with current case law that ensures a turn over of my prior convictions. She has stayed in contact with me and is very professional. My family..."
    Rating:  10
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    James Raymond McMinn

    James Raymond McMinn

    5.0135 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Everything dismissed. No court fees no cost of court. The best news I can get. Thank you"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Kevin Joseph Kiernan

    Kevin Joseph Kiernan

    5.03 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Kiernan served as an Assistant District Attorney (Prosecutor) for the State of North Carolina for the Fourth Prosecutorial District from 2007 through 2012. Though he began practicing in District Court in Onslow County, and also handled Juvenil...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Bryan A. Corbett

    Bryan A. Corbett

    5.01 review
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: Bryan A. Corbett is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Bryan A. Corbett, PLLC, where he brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned trial attorney, former judge, and family financial mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolut...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Isaac Andres Cordero

    Isaac Andres Cordero

    5.05 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Hired to represent me in a civil law suit and he did an outstanding representation. Very knowledgeable and knows how to apply the law for your defense ."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael Anthony Fiala

    Michael Anthony Fiala

    5.024 reviews
    North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As a former prosecutor, Mike understands and has been on both sides of our adversarial legal system. Defending clients with this experience makes for the best representation. Before arriving in Fayetteville, NC, Mike‘s family traveled all over the...
    Rating:  8.7
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