Raleigh Criminal Lawyers

Criminal lawyers defend people facing charges such as assault & battery, drug crimes, homicide, sex crimes, theft, and a wide range of other felonies and misdemeanors. They also protect their clients’ constitutional rights and navigate complex legal procedures throughout the criminal justice process.

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Mr. Damon Chetson

Criminal Lawyer Serving Raleigh, NC

(919) 352-9411
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Experienced & Dedicated North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney! Call today!

At The Chetson Firm, we are here to work diligently for you when you’re unsure where to turn. We want to see you get the best possible outcome for your case. Contact our office today to see how we can help! Read More »

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John Fanney

Criminal Lawyer Serving Raleigh, NC

(919) 617-7009
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Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience

John Fanney is an experienced, successful criminal trial lawyer with a small, personal attention practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. John focuses his practice on DWI, felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenses. John has... Read More »

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Moseley Matheson

Criminal Lawyer Serving Raleigh, NC

(919) 335-5291
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Dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. Call for a free consultation!

I’m an experienced criminal defense lawyer and represent clients in all types of criminal cases throughout North Carolina. I will vigorously fight for your rights and help you through every stage of your case. Read More »

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Patrick Roberts

Criminal Lawyer Serving Raleigh, NC

(919) 341-1433
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Former prosecutor with decades of experience. Fearless. Aggressive. Proven.

Seasoned criminal defense attorney known for using unique strategies to protect his clients. 1000s of cases handled.. Hundreds of trials. Duke Law Grad. Available after 5pm and on weekends! Read More »

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Jonathan David Breeden

10.0

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(919) 480-8005 891 Washington St
Raleigh, NC 27605

Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRaleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Campbell Law School

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Most families will encounter the legal system at some point. Whether it involves divorce, adoption, child support, custody, or estate planning, it can all feel overwhelming. At Breeden Law Office, we remove the loneliness and uncertainty around domestic law issues. Attorney Jonathan Breeden is a North Carolina family lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, who aggressively fights for families in Johnston, Harnett, and Wake counties. No matter what your family is dealing with, we genuinely care about the outcome and have the skill to fight for your children, your financial security, and your future. Our clients expect honest advice and fierce...

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Daniel A. Hatley

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience

(919) 200-0822 608 W. Johnson St., Suite 13
Raleigh, NC 27603

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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and Renmin University of China School of Law

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www.iticket.law - Powered by Hatley Law Office Daniel "Dan" Hatley opened the Law Office of Daniel A. Hatley in April of 2009 and has been helping drivers navigate the tangled web of traffic law ever since. Mr. Hatley is a consummate negotiator and advocate, whether working in the Courts or behind the scenes in one of his many non-profit endeavors. As a member of the Millennial Generation, Dan understood intuitively the advantages that technology could bring to the provision of legal services. As a native of the State of North Carolina, he also understood that people highly value honest...

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Mr. Damon Chetson

10.0

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(919) 352-9411 19 W. Hargett St.
Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27601

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRaleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Criminal, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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When Damon Chetson ran for District Attorney in Wake County in 2022, and secured nearly 42 percent of the vote against a powerful incumbent, he did so because he doesn't back down from tough fights. And because he believes in the promise of the Criminal Justice system and its commitment that all people are innocent until proven guilty. In more that a decade in practice, Damon has defended clients in some of North Carolina's most serious and most notable cases. In 2019, he secured the only win in the federal government's largest prosecution in American history. That same year, he...

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Steven Saad

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience

(919) 263-2500 555 Fayetteville St #300
Raleigh, NC 27601

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Campbell Law School

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Saad Law has handled over 100,000 criminal charges in Wake County and devotes their practice to defending citizens who are the subject of criminal charges, both in the DWI arena and all other areas of criminal law. Steven Saad spent years as a Supervisor in the Wake County District Attorney's Office where he oversaw the prosecution of every DWI, misdemeanor, and traffic case charged in Raleigh and the surrounding cities. Now that experience is put to work for his current clients.

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Moseley Matheson

10.0

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(919) 335-5291 127 W. Hargett St., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27601

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Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
North Carolina Central University School of Law

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Mr. Matheson is a former prosecutor who is dedicated to zealously advocating for his clients. He practices exclusively criminal defense, and limits his practice to only Wake County. Attorney Matheson has substantial criminal law experience, not only as a private defense attorney, but also his previous work with the Harnett County District Attorney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney, the A.C.L.U. Capital Punishment Project and the Durham County Public Defender's Office. Recently, Mr. Matheson was asked by the North Carolina Bar Association to serve as the Managing Editor of the N.C. Criminal Law Desk Book. Additionally, he wrote...

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Patrick Roberts

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(919) 341-1433 314 W Millbrook Rd.
Suite 21
Raleigh, NC 27609

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRaleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Duke University School of Law

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I am a criminal defense attorney with a proven track record of securing Not Guilty verdicts in a variety of cases, ranging from Statutory Sex Offense to First Degree Murder. I earned my law degree from Duke University School of Law and further refined my skills at the Trial Lawyers College, a selective "finishing school" for practicing trial attorneys. Additionally, I am a graduate of the Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College, which I completed over a decade ago. Before founding Patrick Roberts Law PLLC, I worked as a prosecutor in Wake, Johnston, and New Hanover counties. Currently,...

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Howard Kurtz

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience

(919) 832-7700 434 Fayetteville Street
Suite 710
Raleigh, NC 27601

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University of North Carolina School of Law

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Since 1992 I have focused my practice primarily on criminal defense. In 1998, along with Seth Blum, I founded the Raleigh Law Firm of Kurtz & Blum PLLC. At Kurtz & Blum we help people who have been accused of crimes from minor traffic cases and DWIs all the way up through high profile murder trials. On our civil side we help people who have been harmed by the negligence of another such as in car wrecks, nursing home negligence cases and legal malpractice cases. We round out our practice by helping people with family law...

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James Prescott Little

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience

(919) 856-3940 2626 Glenwood Ave - Suite 550
Raleigh, NC 27608

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
North Carolina Central University School of Law

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James is a Wake County criminal defense attorney with extensive experience defending against driving while impaired charges, traffic violations, probation violations, drug offenses, and a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor allegations. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and North Carolina Central University School of Law. While in law school, James served as President of the Student Bar Association and was a Senior Board Member of the Moot Court Board. In 2007, he was awarded the Floyd B. McKissick Award for Leadership and Scholarship at the school. He graduated from law school cum laude.

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John Fanney

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(919) 617-7009 108 Park Ave
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Raleigh, NC 27605

Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRaleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School

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John Fanney is an experienced, successful criminal trial lawyer with a small, personal attention practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. John focuses his practice on DWI, felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenses. John has 25 years of trial experience representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in Wake County and other parts of North Carolina. He has tried over 20 criminal jury trials and literally hundreds of trials before district court judges. John is Board Certified as a Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Defense by the North Carolina State Bar. John has been twice selected by U.S....

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Brian S. Demidovich

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience

(919) 424-8319 211 E. Six Forks Road
Suite 205
Raleigh, NC 27609

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Cleveland State University

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Brian Demidovich is the Managing Member of The Law Corner. In 2001, Brian moved to Raleigh, North Carolina after he graduated from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. After spending the first five years in corporate law and as a partner in a litigation law firm, Brian created The Law Corner in 2006. The Law Corner was created with one simple, but important, core principal: customer service. Brian firmly believes the legal profession IS a service industry. That is why since 2006, Brian has offered an initial $99.00 consultation and established...

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Howard Kurtz

Criminal Lawyer Serving Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience

Since 1992 I have focused my practice primarily on criminal defense. In 1998, along with Seth Blum, I founded the Raleigh Law Firm of Kurtz & Blum PLLC. At Kurtz & Blum we help people who have been accused of... Read More »

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Matthew John Golden

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney

(919) 890-3795 127 W. Hargett St.
Suite 603
Raleigh, NC 27601

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Campbell Law School

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My firm, which is approaching its 10th year in practice, focuses on criminal defense and DWI defense in the Raleigh area. I have been named to the Legal Elite by Business NC Magazine, as well as a SuperLawyers Rising Star for the 5th year in a row.

If you want top-notch representation at an affordable price, you have found the right firm. I have successfully represented over four thousand clients with charges including Speeding, Reckless Driving, Driving While Impaired, Drug Trafficking and Distribution, Felony Assault, Felony Larceny, and Felony Death by Motor Vehicle.

I also focus on driver's license restoration. I help...

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Benjamin Hiltzheimer

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(919) 899-9405 19 W Hargett St
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Raleigh, NC 27601

Free ConsultationRaleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal and DWI
The George Washington University Law School

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Ben Hiltzheimer is an experienced trial lawyer who has fought for the accused for his entire career, beginning as a public defender at the nation's preeminent Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia and now based in North Carolina.

We recognize that a criminal charge -- whether it's a DWI, a drug charge, financial fraud, or first degree murder -- is often the most serious and stressful experience in the life of the accused. We listen to our clients and their priorities and we craft each defense in close contact with our clients.

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William Lenox Fay

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience

(919) 828-5570 2609 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 207
Raleigh, NC 27604

Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Saint Louis University School of Law

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I finished law school in 2005 and immediately opened my own firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. I began my practice taking criminal cases in North Carolina state courts, with matters ranging from simple speeding tickets up to high level felonies. My practice has been a success because I care deeply for my clients, I consistently get them fantastic results, and I create fee structures that people can actually afford. Over my career, I have taught several seminars to other attorneys on how to properly defend criminal and traffic cases, with a significant emphasis on teaching defense of...

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Amily K McCool

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience

(919) 457-1954 827-B N. Bloodworth St.
Raleigh, NC 27604

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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Amily (she/her/hers) is an attorney with 20 years of experience working in the anti-domestic violence field. She assists domestic and sexual violence victims by representing them in protective orders and Title IX hearings, defending them in criminal cases so that a criminal record does not act as a barrier to escaping an abusive partner.

Amily also focuses her practice on representing non-predominant aggressors in criminal defense cases as a primary prevention strategy to help foster economic stability- one of the greatest protective factors for living violence free. She represents those charged with everything from misdemeanor and felony drug offenses, to...

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Thomas Courtland Manning

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience

(919) 834-3499 3509 Haworth Drive
Suite 207
Raleigh, NC 27609

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University of South Carolina - Columbia

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A Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Tom Manning brings 33+ years of experience to focused and determined criminal defense representation of clients charged with serious offenses in North Carolina state and federal courts. Manning has tried to verdict more than 200 cases, including first degree murder, drug trafficking conspiracies, federal money laundering and drug conspiracies, political corruption cases, bank and wire frauds, criminal environmental violations and attempted murder, kidnapping, sexual assaults and child sexual abuse cases.

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Adam Palmer Soltys

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years of experience

(919) 200-0822 608 W. Johnson St
Suite 13
Raleigh, NC 27603

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University of North Carolina School of Law

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Attorney Adam Soltys's office is centrally located in Greensboro, right in the middle of his practice area, which spans throughout the Triad in Guilford, Davidson, Rockingham, and Forsyth Counties. Before joining iTicket.law, Adam started and for the past nine years has continued to run his own independent criminal and traffic practice. An avid Davidson Wildcats fan, Attorney Soltys can often be found debating the intricacies of Steph Curry’s shot. Fluent in Spanish, he has a particular focus on serving underrepresented immigrant communities.

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Tyler Benson

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience

(919) 200-0822 608 W. Johnson St
Suite 13
Raleigh, NC 27603

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University of Miami School of Law

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Tyler S. Benson is an attorney based out of Raleigh, NC. Tyler focuses his practice on criminal, DWI, and traffic matters, and has represented clients throughout the State of North Carolina on thousands of cases. He knows the ins-and-outs of traffic laws and DMV regulations, and has handled criminal matters ranging from felonies to misdemeanors. He is also an experienced entertainment attorney, and handles contract and venue negotiations for a number of musical acts. Prior to working with iTicket, Tyler worked for a large criminal & traffic firm in Chapel Hill, and his practice has taken him all over central...

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Ana S. Nunez

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience

(919) 828-5570 2609 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 207
Raleigh, NC 27604

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North Carolina Central University School of Law

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Ana S. Nuñez practices in both our Criminal Defense and our Immigration practice areas. She was recruited from the Public Defender’s office in Wake County. Being an immigrant herself, she understands the importance of having an advocate in your corner when you need it the most. Fluent in Spanish, Ana serves on the Governor’s advisory council on Hispanic/Latino affairs, she has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers, and she was recognized with the Citizen Lawyer Award by the NC Bar Association for exemplary public service to her community. She is a graduate of...

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Sean Patricio Cecil

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience

(919) 828-1456 315 E. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

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Lewis & Clark Law School

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Sean is licensed to practice state courts in North Carolina and Washington State (currently on inactive status), and in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eastern District of North Carolina, and Western District of Washington Federal Courts.

A graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, Cecil represented the law school in a national moot court competition at UCLA in 2005 after placing first in the intra-school competition. After law school, Sean's first job was as a public defender, there he realized a lifelong passion for helping the underprivileged and questioning authority. Attorney Cecil has been lead...

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Brad Trexler

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(919) 335-5291 127 West Hargett Street
Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27601

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Campbell Law School

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Hello! My name is Bradley Trexler. Before graduating from Campbell Law School and pursuing a career in criminal law, I received my bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining Matheson & Associates, I worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Wake County DA’s Office. During my time there, I handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic tickets, to assaults, to DWIs, and anything in-between. I also spent time previous to that working in private criminal defense. A Wake County native born and raised, I strive to use my legal knowledge to give back to...

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G. Ryan Willis

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience

(919) 341-6294 150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of North Carolina School of Law

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Ryan is a Raleigh-based criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience representing clients in North Carolina’s state and federal courts. He focuses on high-level felony cases, including drug trafficking, white collar crimes, violent offenses, and sex crimes. He has tried more than 35 cases to verdict and is known for securing acquittals in complex, high-stakes trials. Ryan has successfully defended clients accused of first-degree murder, armed robbery, felony assault, and second-degree rape. He also works behind the scenes to protect clients during investigations, often preventing charges from being filed or convincing prosecutors to dismiss weak cases. In federal matters, Ryan...

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Douglas Kingsbery

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 45 years of experience

(919) 821-4711 150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27601

Criminal and Appeals
Duke University

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Upon graduation from law school in 1980, Doug Kingsbery joined the firm of Tharrington, Smith & Hargrove in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he worked as an associate in the areas of education law and criminal defense. He was made Partner in 1985, and has developed an extensive litigation and trial practice which includes trial and appellate work in civil, criminal and administrative law. Over the past 28 years, he has tried dozens of civil and criminal jury trials in numerous state and federal courts across North Carolina and he has received an AV rating from his peers as reported in...

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Wade Smith

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 62 years of experience

(919) 821-4711 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800
P.O. Box 1151
Raleigh, NC 27602

Criminal and Appeals
University of North Carolina School of Law

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Wade Smith has been one of North Carolina’s best known and most acclaimed lawyers for nearly 50 years. His trials are recounted in books, magazines and journals. A renowned story teller, Wade insists that within each case there is a compelling story waiting to be told. In seminars and bar meetings Wade has shared the art of story telling. His cases offer a fine collection of North Carolina Courtroom lore. In 1979, Wade served as counsel to Dr. Jeffrey McDonald in the much studied and discussed Green Beret Murder case. Most recently he was lead counsel for Collin Finnerty, one...

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Charlie Gray

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer

(919) 834-3790 5 W. Hargett St.
Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27601

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Campbell University and Nottingham Law School

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Charles “Charlie” Gray spent his entire life in Wendell, North Carolina. A lifelong Wolfpack fan, Charlie attended N.C. State University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a Minor in Biological Sciences. Charlie then made his way to Campbell University where he received his law degree (JD) and, simultaneously, received a Master of Laws (LLM) from Nottingham Law School in the United Kingdom. While in law school, Charlie developed a passion for representing the criminally accused and being in the courtroom. Charlie’s enthusiasm for criminal defense stems from a desire to guide others through the complex criminal justice...

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David A Coolidge Jr.

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience

(919) 239-8448 434 Fayetteville St.
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Raleigh, NC 27601

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Duke University School of Law

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David Coolidge is a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney at Coolidge Law Firm, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Coolidge is dedicated to defending the rights of clients throughout the area who have been charged with crimes, including DWI, drug charges, sex crimes, domestic violence and a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges. Coolidge graduated in the top 5 percent of his class from the Duke University School of Law, which is one of the top law schools in the country. There he received top-notch training both inside the classroom and in the field as a student. ...

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Colby Tilton Berry

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience

(919) 832-7700 434 Fayetteville St
Suite 710
Raleigh, NC 27601

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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2020 will be the 14th year that I have practiced law exclusively in criminal defense. My legal career began as a deputy public defender in Los Angeles County where I received extensive training and experience. During my tenure as a public defender, I tried approximately 18 jury trials and more than 50 juvenile cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies and strikes, including one murder case in the juvenile system. Now in private practice in North Carolina, I maintain the original passion and dedication to my clients that drew me to this work while still in law...

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Patrick Benton Weede

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience

(919) 891-5015 8801 Fast Park Drive, Suite 301
Raleigh, NC 27617

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of North Carolina School of Law

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Weede Law, PLLC is a criminal defense law practice that handles all types of state and federal criminal cases. We serve the Triangle area as well as surrounding communities.

Attorney Patrick B. Weede, a former state and federal prosecutor and an experienced trial attorney, is uniquely qualified to handle your case. He knows how to identify the key issues and how to think like a prosecutor.

As a prosecutor, Mr. Weede handled almost every type of case, including traffic, DWI, drugs, fraud, property crimes, firearm offenses, common law/armed robbery, and murder. In addition, he...

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Melissa Hill

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience

(919) 821-4711 150 Fayetteville Road, Suite 1800
P.O. Box 1151
Raleigh, NC 27602

Criminal
University of North Carolina School of Law

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Melissa Hill is a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1984. She also attended law school at UNC, where she was admitted to the Order of the Coif, was on the North Carolina Law Review and received her J.D. with honors in 1987. Ms. Hill is the author of Tennessee v. Garner - The Use of Deadly Force to Arrest as an Unreasonable Search and Seizure, 65 N.C.L. Rev. 155 (1986);...

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Elliot Sol Abrams

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience

(919) 833-3114 133 Fayetteville Street, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27601

Criminal, DWI, Family and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School

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Our nationally recognized Raleigh law firm focuses on criminal defense, family law, and professional license defense. A small firm mentality allows us to provide personalized attention to each matter. Our philosophy of tireless devotion to our clients and uncompromising honesty has earned us the reputation as one of the go-to firms in the State. We counsel our clients through all aspects of the case, providing the individual attention necessary to achieve justice and return peace to your life.

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Buxton Reed Bailey

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience

(888) 364-4727 126 Mine Lake Court
Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27615

Criminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Immigration
St. Mary's University School of Law

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Buxton Reed Bailey is a practicing attorney in Raleigh, N.C. He represents clients in North Carolina and other states, including Maryland, Delaware, Georgia and Pennsylvania. His law firm, Buxton R. Bailey, P.C., focuses on a general practice of law with a special focus on Immigration and Nationality Law. Bailey, a native English speaker, is also fluent in Spanish. Immigration law is a unique area of law without boundaries and Attorney Bailey represents corporate and individual clients locally and globally. Attorney Bailey represents his clients before the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, The...

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Russell D. Babb

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience

(919) 821-4711 150 Fayetteville Road
Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27601

Criminal
University of North Carolina School of Law

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Russell D. Babb was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and co-captain of the 1995 Carolina football team. A four-year starter as an offensive lineman for the Tar Heels, Mr. Babb was also the winner of the 1995 Jim Tatum Award, which is presented each year to the top Senior Scholar-Athlete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

After college, Mr. Babb entered the University of North Carolina School of Law. During law school, he participated in the UNC Criminal Law Clinic and served...

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Roger Smith Jr.

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience

(919) 821-4711 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27601

Criminal, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School

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Roger W. Smith, Jr., was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the Raleigh public schools. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina in 1991. While at UNC he was inducted into the Order of Gimghoul.

After college, Mr. Smith moved to Wyoming where, during a period of about two years, he learned to hand-make rough white-pine furniture in the Western tradition. He returned to North Carolina and co-founded Appalachian Designs, a company through which he continued to manufacture and market this furniture.

In the fall of 1996, Mr. Smith entered the Norman A....

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Hill Allen

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience

(919) 821-4711 150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27601

Criminal, Antitrust, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Virginia School of Law

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Hill Allen is a partner in the firm and handles a broad range of civil and criminal litigation. His practice areas and recent cases include:

white-collar criminal defense;
healthcare fraud;
False Claims Act and qui tam, or whistleblower, litigation;
wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury;
antitrust litigation;
administrative law;
aviation and workplace accidents;
class actions and other commercial litigation;
campaign finance and political corruption matters;
environmental crimes;
intellectual property litigation;
mortgage fraud;
securities fraud;
trade secret and non-compete litigation; and
criminal tax investigations.

Mr. Allen's clients have included a former Olympic Gold medalist; a former North Carolina Lieutenant Governor...

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Mark Thomas McCullough

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience

(919) 270-5105 5 W. Hargett St.
Suite 206
Raleigh, NC 27601

Free ConsultationCriminal
Campbell University

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After five years being a prosecutor, I decided to put that experience to use defending criminal defendants. My decision was based in part upon the realization that criminal prosecution is too often conducted more upon political considerations than upon considerations of fairness, objectivity, and ethics. I believe in the State and federal Constitutions and the rule of law. I'll always be honest with you about your case so the decisions you make regarding the handling of your case may be made fully informed. McCullough Law stands ready to zealously, efficiently, and ethically provide legal representation to...

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William J. Vasquez

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(919) 533-7000 4426 Louisburg Road
Raleigh, NC 27616

Free ConsultationRaleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal, Immigration, Traffic Tickets and Workers' Comp
North Carolina Central University

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William Vásquez is a native of Queens, NY. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2000-2007. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and received the Joint Service Achievement Medal for his work as a Spanish linguist for the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2005. William graduated from Campbell University in 2007 with a degree in computer science. He earned his J.D. in 2011 from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. His practice areas include immigration law and criminal defense cases. He is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of North Carolina and...

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William Finn Jr

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience

(919) 845-6688 7101-122 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School

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I have been practicing as a criminal defense attorney exclusively in Wake County since 2002. Prior to that I was an Assistant District Attorney in Wake County. While I was a prosecutor I co-authored the first edition of the North Carolina Prosecutor's DWI Manual, and prosecuted individuals for armed robbery, arson and murder to name a few. As a defense attorney I have been recognized on multiple occasions as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina. I pride myself on giving quality service to my clients and ensuring that they stay...

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Andres Tomey

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(919) 335-5291 127 W. Hargett St.
Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27601

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal and DWI
Campbell Law School

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Andres Tomey is a licensed attorney in North Carolina. Andres earned his Bachelor’s Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015 where he majored in Political Science. He went on to earn his JD from Campbell Law in 2020. While at Campbell Law School, Andres participated in the Hispanic Law Student Association, where he assisted with Naturalization events and also participated in the Campbell Community Law Clinic, where he assisted with expungements and other matters. Andres joined Matheson & Associates as an Associate Attorney in December 2020.

As an Associate Attorney in the Criminal Defense department,...

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Paige Miles Feldmann

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney

(919) 747-3244 203 W. Millbrook
Ste. 200
Raleigh, NC 27609

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School

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Paige is a criminal defense attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina. She handles a wide range of criminal offenses in Wake County, including possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, shoplifting, DWIs, larcenies, assault on female charges, and traffic tickets.

Contact her at hello@paigefeldmannlaw.com

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Veronica Bayó Clifford

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience

410 N. Boylan Ave. #131
Raleigh, NC 27603

Criminal, DWI, Immigration and White Collar Crime
Florida State University College of Law

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Defense attorney Veronica Bayó Clifford is the co-founder of the Clifford Law Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. She and husband Nicholas Clifford founded the firm to help those in the North Carolina Triangle who are struggling with immigration issues and people facing criminal charges. Veronica has dedicated her career to helping those who are experiencing some of the most difficult times of their lives. She is passionate about her work, and she takes her role as a lawyer seriously. Guiding her clients through complex legal processes is of utmost importance to her. Veronica majored in...

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Russell Dement III

Raleigh, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience

(919) 833-5555 333 Fayetteville Street Mall
Raleigh, NC 27601

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Wake Forest University School of Law

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Russell is a former prosecutor with 19 years of experience in North Carolina Criminal Courts. It is a passion for protecting people's rights during the most difficult times of their lives that has lead Russell to achieve significant success throughout his practice. Among the many accolades and awards Russell has received for his work are being included in Best Lawyers (c) in America for Criminal Defense, General Practice 2017, North Carolina Business Journal's Legal Elite 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2017, as well as The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 since 2014.

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