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Criminal Defense lawyers in North Carolina

From a first arrest to an appeal, defense lawyers protect your rights at every hearing and negotiation.

Lawyers (88)

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Ralph K. Frasier, Jr.

Frasier & Griffin, PLLC

Office in Durham, North Carolina

Criminal Defense · Personal Injury · Traffic Tickets & License Issues

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Allyson Kay Duncan

Retired federal judge

Office in Raleigh, North Carolina

Appeals

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Brennon Blake Morton

Law Office of Brennon Morton, PLLC

Office in Cary, North Carolina

Criminal Defense · Traffic Tickets & License Issues · Driver's License Restoration

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Carolyn Jennings Thompson

Guilford County Attorney's Office, NC Industrial Commission

Office in Greensboro, North Carolina

Appeals · Civil Litigation · Employment Law

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Cheri L. Beasley

JAMS Arbitrator, Mediator, Court Appointed Neutral (Special Master), Neutral Evaluator

Office in Raleigh, North Carolina

Business Law · Appeals

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Common questions

Should I talk to police before hiring a lawyer?

You can decline questions and ask for a lawyer. That request is your right.

What does expungement do?

It clears qualifying records so most background checks no longer show the case.

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