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Criminal Defense

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)

Dawn Y. Baxton

Dur

Office in Durham, North Carolina

Criminal Defense

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Dena Janae King

Parker Poe

Office in Charlotte, North Carolina

Civil Litigation · Criminal Defense · Education Law

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Derek Lee Hunter

NC Department of Justice

Office in Raleigh, North Carolina

Licensing & Regulatory Law · Appeals · Civil Litigation

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Dolores J. Faison

Faison Law Firm

Office in Tarboro, North Carolina

Criminal Defense

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Early Ceasar Kenan, Jr.

Law Offices of Early Kenan, Jr.

Office in Burlington, North Carolina

Criminal Defense

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Edward Demestrius Gray

Federal Public Defender's Office, EDNC

Office in Apex, North Carolina

Criminal Defense

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Erin Fleming Taylor

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Office in Charlotte, North Carolina

Business Law · Civil Litigation · Criminal Defense

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Erin Kimberly Taylor

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Office in Charlotte, North Carolina

Business Law · Civil Litigation · Criminal Defense

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