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Lindsey D. Granados
Cary, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
Attorney Lindsey D. Granados is an experienced trial lawyer and seasoned litigator who advocates tirelessly for her clients. She truly cares for the well-being of her clients, and her compassion and desire to see justice in action motivates her to seek the best possible outcome in each case. Over the course of her career, Lindsey has tried hundreds of District Court cases—infractions, misdemeanors of every variety, DWIs—and numerous high-level felony criminal jury trials to verdict in Superior Court.
Ms. Granados was born and raised in Seminole, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University, located in Shawnee, Oklahoma and with a Bachelor’s...
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Roger Smith Jr.
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School
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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Melissa Hill
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(919) 821-4711
150 Fayetteville Road, Suite 1800
P.O. Box 1151
Raleigh, NC 27602
Criminal Defense
University of North Carolina School of Law
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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Hill Allen
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Antitrust, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Virginia School of Law
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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Russell D. Babb
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense
University of North Carolina School of Law
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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Elliot Sol Abrams
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School
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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Timothy G. Fowler
Garner, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and Traffic Tickets
Drake University Law School
Whether you are going through a separation and divorce, have suffered personal injuries as a result of an auto accident, or have pending criminal charges or a traffic ticket or need a Will drawn up or you need a probate attorney to help administer an estate, Tim G. Fowler is available to help you get the results that you both want and need. Tim has over 21 years of experience helping clients just like you. He is a knowledgeable, skilled, and determined attorney with attorney's fees that are fair and reasonable. Just as importantly, he is also a good person...
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Kathy Williams Richardson
Durham, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Wake Forest University School of Law
I help people who are facing felony and misdemeanor criminal and traffic charges and driver’s license revocations. I also represent people on a wide array of family law issues such as Separation and Divorce, Child Custody and Support, and Alimony and Equitable Distribution, and I assist landlords and tenants with residential and commercial leasing disputes. I have been a criminal defense attorney since the beginning of my career. I worked as an Assistant Public Defender in both Gaston and Durham Counties, before I decided to move to private practice and left the Public Defender’s office to...
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Lee Wilson Bettis Jr
New Bern, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
I am a former Marine, (1982-1986) who began practicing Federal Criminal law in 2001 in New York City. In 2004 I was admitted to the North Carolina Bar and have been a practicing trial attorney ever since. I say "trial attorney", because that is what I am. Whether you have a complex criminal felony, a misdemeanor, a DWI, or a domestic case; if I cannot reach a reasonable conclusion with opposing counsel, I am always prepared to empanel a jury and plead your case.
With nearly 19 years of Criminal, Domestic and Civil trial experience, both...
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Kevin Michael Kennedy
Chapel Hill, NC Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
For over 15 years attorney Kevin Kennedy and team have built a law firm on the values of transparency, clear communication with clients, and aggressive advocacy. All at an affordable rate. Attorney Kennedy is a Chapel Hill based criminal defense attorney serving the greater Triangle area. He focuses his practice on traffic related violations, DWI cases, revoked licenses, drug and alcohol violations, and traffic accidents. Please give us a call or get in touch with us on our website to receive a free consultation directly from Kevin himself about your pending legal matter. You are not a criminal. Let us...
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Marcus Hill
Durham, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of North Carolina School of Law
marcus@marcusehill.com
phone:919-688-1941
fax:919-688-2628
cell:919-810-6975
Marcus E. Hill is a sole practitioner and has been focusing on criminal, traffic, and personal injury for over 30 years. He has given many seminars to attorneys in his areas of expertise.
Marcus was born in Asheville North Carolina to G. Edison Hill and Helen Hill. Edison was an attorney in Asheville. Helen hung the moon. Marcus graduated from UNC in 1978 and UNC Law School in 1983. He then practiced with Clayton, Myrick and Bryant, Patterson. Marcus now works for himself (best job to have!)and specializes in criminal, traffic, and personal injury. He has given many seminars to...
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Russell Dement III
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Wake Forest University School of Law
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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James L. Jordan
Greenville, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law and I have since dedicated my career to various areas of law including Criminal Law, Family Law, Landlord-Tenant issues, Civil Litigation, and Business Formation. As a trial attorney, I firmly believe in the power of trials to reveal the truth, which I consider the most formidable tool in the quest for justice. "Trials expose the truth and the truth is the greatest weapon in the pursuit of justice." I am committed to advocating fiercely on your behalf and ensuring that your interests are protected at all...
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Andres Tomey
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Campbell Law School
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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Veronica Bayó Clifford
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
410 N. Boylan Ave. #131
Raleigh, NC 27603
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and White Collar Crime
Florida State University College of Law
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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Mark Thomas McCullough
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Campbell University
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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Kristi R. Haddock
Cary, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School
Attorney Kristi Haddock was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. A true hometown attorney, she knows how much central North Carolina has changed over the past 30 years. Kristi recognizes the issues her clients face in growing cities that lack good public transportation. For that reason, Attorney Haddock is committed to helping her clients restore their license.
Prior to starting her own firm, Kristi worked as a criminal defense attorney for four years and enjoyed successfully defending a wide variety of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses both in and around Wake County. Kristi also successfully represented clients at numerous...
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Robert Dean Craig
Graham, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 36 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Samford University
I have practiced law for 29 years and have over that time handled thousands of cases in court. My practice focus is Family Law cases involving child custody, grandparent and third-party custody, divorce, alimony and property distribution.
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Geoffrey Hulse
Goldsboro, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School
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John M. Holmes Jr.
Sanford, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School
As a small dedicated law firm, we represent clients involved in marital disputes. Our knowledge of the law allows us to aggressively represent you when you need someone on your side. We represent people who need help in the following Domestic/Family Law areas: family and domestic law including; child custody, support, alimony, divorce, and property distribution.
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Leslie Robinson
Greenville, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer
(252) 758-4100
1510 East Arlington Boulevard
Suite A
Greenville, NC 27858
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Campbell University
If you have been accused of a criminal offense in Greenville or the surrounding areas, please contact Attorney Leslie S. Robinson of the Robinson Law Firm, P.A. With over 25 years of experience, Attorney Robinson is a valuable legal advocate to have on your side during these types of situations. He has tried over 2,500 bench and jury trials and has been able to successfully defend countless types of cases. Whether you have been accused of a drug crime, DWI, a traffic offense, or a probation violation, you can rely on Leslie Robinson and his team for the aggressive defense...
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Jeremy A Cotten
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School
Mr. Jeremy 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 was drafted in the 2nd Round (58th overall pick) of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft and signed a professional contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for five seasons in the Pirates organization as third and first baseman. He was a Baseball America Top Prospect in 1998; his career stats are available here. He then returned to North Carolina to obtain his BA in Trust and...
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Edd K. Roberts III
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Attorney Edd K. Roberts III is a board certified specialist who has handled thousands of criminal cases and has over twenty years of trial experience. As a former Assistant District Attorney, he has gained a specialized knowledge and he will relentlessly fight for the best possible outcome in your case. His focus has been on defending those accused of a crime and advocating for professionals that have been charged with wrong doing by their licensing board. He provides criminal defense and representation of professionals throughout North Carolina, with a large part of his practice covering Wake County, specifically in the...
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Ms. Devon Ashley Glick
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Business
Campbell University
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Joseph Wilson Jr
DURHAM, NC Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Traffic Tickets and Workers' Comp
North Carolina Central University School of Law
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 the North Carolina Bar Association.
He is admitted to practice before the following courts:
All North Carolina State Courts
United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
United States District Court for...
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Hayes S. Ludlum
Warsaw, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
404 N. Pine St.
P.O. Box 711
Warsaw, NC 28398
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Campbell University
Hayes was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina and graduated from James Kenan High School in 1998. Hayes attended Hampden-Sydney College in Central Virginia where he met his future wife Emily.
A graduate of Campbell University School of Law, Hayes was active in the Honor Court and was elected Cheif Justice of the Honor Court his 3L year.
Hayes and Emily reside in Duplin County with their son Miller. In his spare time Hayes can be found running the backroads of Duplin County. He also enjoys fishing and hunting.
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Mr. Ron Cooley
Hillsborough, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
(919) 245-1300
2203 Rhonda Road
www.cooleylaw.com
Hillsborough, NC 27278-7087
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
With an engineering degree and MBA, I started my career as an in-house consultant in the aerospace industry. After a few years I transitioned to engineering and consulting positions in other industries. Eventually I returned to college for a law degree and have been a courtroom lawyer for more than 20 years.
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Justin P Nichols
Chapel Hill, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Campbell Law School
Attorney Justin Nichols practices family, personal injury, and criminal law in Chatham, Orange, Durham, and Wake Counties. He joined Averett Family Law in 2012, after practicing in the fields of personal injury defense, workers’ compensation, and complex construction litigation.
Justin has extensive experience in the courtroom litigating cases, as well as helping clients negotiate out-of-court settlements. He has handled cases before state administrative agencies, the state superior and district courts, the North Carolina Justin Nichols Associate Attorney Pittsboro Siler City Court of Appeals, and the federal district court.
Justin graduated cum laude from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina,...
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Kelly Fairman
Chapel Hill, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI & DWI and Family
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Kelly was born and raised in North Carolina, and currently lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina with her wife and daughter. Kelly has worked with the seriously mentally ill, at risk youth, troubled families, domestic violence aggressors and victims and as an intake counselor for a four county area in NC. She has extensive training as a mediator As an attorney, she has represented defendants with serious felony offenses through negotiated pleas or jury trials to verdict. She has represented a wide variety of clients in negotiated and litigated family law matters and believes that negotiation should always be pursued...
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Christopher R. Detwiler
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Chris is not the type of attorney who wants to collect the fee, plead guilty, and move on to the next case.
He is a criminal defense attorney because he cares about people who have been accused, he enjoys taking cases to trial when necessary, and he loves winning.
He is ready, willing, and able to represent you in any criminal, traffic, or DWI case for anything from a minor speeding ticket to a serious felony. The process of retaining him starts with scheduling a free initial consultation. You make the call, and he will handle the rest.
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Morgan Davis
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Cannabis Law and Trademarks
There are moments when society changes in a massive way. The invention of the printing press, for example, or when man first stepped on the moon. But many of the most important changes are far less exciting. The invention of the refrigerator completely reshaped the destiny of mankind. Now, with the relaxing laws surrounding the use of marijuana, we are experiencing another important step forward for mankind. Marijuana has proven, over and over again, to be a substance with the potential to affect the world in a positive way. But it is also a new industry, one that is rather...
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Dewey P. Brinkley
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Tulane University School of Law
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Howard Cummings
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Campbell Law School
Howard Cummings is a tenured criminal litigator who brings a wealth of knowledge, resources, and insight into the criminal defense team at Tharrington Smith.
Howard served as Deputy Assistant District Attorney for Wake County for nearly three decades. During his tenure at the DA’s office, he handled thousands of criminal matters and became known for fairness and compassion, which he displayed to victims and offenders alike. Upon his retirement from the District Attorney’s office in late 2018, Governor Roy Cooper bestowed to him fellowship in the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of his service to the state.
Howard...
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Bradley Craig Jones
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Campbell Law School
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Jaime Halscott
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Military and White Collar Crime
Barry University
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Christina E Lollar
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Employment
Washington and Lee University School of Law and University of South Carolina - Columbia
Christina E. Lollar is the founder of The Lollar Law Firm, PLLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ms. Lollar brings a dedicated, innovative and individualized approach to the representation of each and every client. She currently concentrates her practice in civil litigation, criminal law, college student defense and employment law. At The Lollar Law Firm clients will find a high degree of sophistication and professionalism combined with a genuine commitment to helping people face personal, legal and business challenges.
The Lollar Law Firm specializes in civil litigation, criminal law, collections, college student defense, and employment...
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Marshall Miller III
Coats, NC Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Family
Former Prosecutor for 11th Judicial District where I handled thousands of criminal case for State of North Carolina. Went into private practice in 1998 and opened my own law from in 2004. My main focus is Criminal Defense, Domestic/Family Law, Traffic, License Restoration, and Personal Injury. Pride myself on providing excellent service to my clients and forging long term trusted relationships with my peers, judges and law enforcement.
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Kelly Greene
New Bern, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense and Family
Campbell Law School
Kelly L. Greene was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kelly attended high school at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia. He attended Wake Forest University where he earned a B.A. in English in 1996. He attended law school at Campbell University and received a J.D. in 1999.
Kelly was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1999. Kelly is a member of the Craven County Bar Association, serving as its President in 2003-2004. He is a member of the United States Eastern District of North Carolina, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the North Carolina Bar Association, and North Carolina Advocates for...
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Robert C. Slaughter III
Edenton, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Agricultural, Military and Personal Injury
University of Richmond School of Law and University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
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A trial lawyer for over 40 years, Mr. Slaughter has vast experience in personal injury law, civil law, and criminal trial practice.
He began his legal career in 1979 as a prosecutor in the office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Norfolk, Virginia. He rose to the position of Chief Deputy before entering the private practice of law in North Carolina in 1989. Following about 15 years of trial work in private practice, he returned to the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office in 2004 as the Chief Deputy prosecutor and later served as the interim...
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Jim Melo
Raleigh, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill