Rutherfordton, North Carolina Criminal Lawyers

Anthony Ryan Morrow
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Rutherfordton, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(828) 919-9590 217 Gilkey School Road
 Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
California Western School of Law and North Carolina Central University School of Law
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Mark Nelson Morris
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Rutherfordton, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(828) 286-3866 187 North Washington Street
 Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
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Mark Morris was voted Best Attorney of Rutherford County, North Carolina by the Rutherford County Daily Courier Readers Poll for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. He practices family law, automobile accidents, criminal law and civil litigation in Rutherford, Polk, Cleveland, and McDowell Counties of North Carolina. Mark has also won the Clients Choice Award through Avvo. He fights for his clients' rights to obtain the best results possible.
John Crotts
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Rutherfordton, NC Criminal Law Attorney
(828) 286-3332 215 N. Main St
 Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Criminal, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Appalachian School of Law
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John B. Crotts is a partner at King Law Offices. He currently practices primarily in the areas of wills and estates, elder law, business law, municipal law, personal injury, civil litigation, and criminal law. In addition to many other individual and corporate clients, John currently represents several municipal and local government entities, including the Town of Spindale, Town of Bostic, Chimney Rock Village, Broad River Water Authority, and Forest City Housing Authority. John is a native of Rutherford County and stays very active in his community. He is a member of Adaville Baptist Church in Spindale where he is a Deacon,...
(704) 466-3331 221 S. Lafayette Street #4
 Shelby, NC 28150
(864) 877-3355 1320 West Poinsett Street
 Greer, SC 29650
John Byrd
Rutherfordton, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 286-2443 175 N Main St
 Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Criminal and DWI
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Lance Williams
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Gastonia, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(704) 323-8485 192 S. South St.
 Gastonia, NC 28042
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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Lance is a graduate of the Charlotte School of Law. He spent 12 years as a Deputy Sheriff in Harvey, LA. During his tenure there he worked in the Street Crimes Division as well as being a Team Leader of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. During law school, Lance interned at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. Lance is certified in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (24 hour training) and Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (16 hour training) by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(704) 215-4242 7005 Shannon Willow Rd
 Charlotte, NC 28226
James Minick
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(828) 333-5024 30 Orchard Street
 Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Charlotte School of law
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James Minick is the NC DWI Guy. James works relentlessly to hold officers accountable in their DWI investigation process. When he meets with his clients, he will review all the potential consequences, criminal, driving and otherwise, and come up with a comprehensive game plan for obtaining the best possible outcome on the case. Find more information at www.minicklaw.com or call (828) 333-5024 for a free consultation.
Mrs. Katherine B. H. Dare Esq.
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Arden, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(828) 505-7838 P.O. Box 1091
 Arden, NC 28704
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Appalachian School of Law
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I am a solo practitioner in Asheville, North Carolina. I serve Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania and the surrounding Western North Carolina counties. I focus my practice primarily on family law related issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, and criminal law related issues including traffic and juvenile matters.
(828) 505-7838 1796 Hendersonville Road
Suite U
 Asheville, NC 28806
Dustin S. McCrary
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Morganton, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(828) 475-1511 203 E Union St
Suite 200
 Morganton, NC 28655
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
North Carolina Central University
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Divorce is tough. There’s no way around it. Divorce is stressful, intensely emotional, and overwhelming. It is the perfect storm of problems, from determining child custody arrangements, divvying up assets, and untangling previously tangled lives.

There’s where I come in. I’m Dustin McCrary, a divorce lawyer focusing on the needs of divorce and separation, child custody, child support, alimony and spousal support, property distribution, and domestic violence. And I’m here to help.

My clients would tell you that I have the natural ability to put them at ease. I have a calming presence and genuinely care about every person I meet. I’m...
(704) 380-0456 102 West Broad Street
 Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 593-6688 181 N Main St
Suite 218
 Mooresville, NC 28115
(828) 495-6464 520 8th Street NE
 Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 221-2999 118 Main St NW
Suite 200
 Lenoir, NC 18645
Christopher Reinhardt
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(828) 254-0499 160 E. Chestnut Street
 Asheville, NC 28801
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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Christopher B. "Chris" Reinhardt is a native and life long resident of North Carolina. He is a second generation attorney, his father being an accomplished real estate attorney in Durham, North Carolina. Chris was admitted to practice in 2003, North Carolina and has practiced in the Asheville area since being admitted. Community: Chris is currently the Legal Counsel for Daniel Boone Council of the Boy Scouts of America serving all of the 14 western most counties of North Carolina. Chris is a Past-President of the Brevard College Alumni Advisory Board, which he has been a member of from...
Corey James MacKinnon
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Marion, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(828) 559-2567 93 S Main St
 Marion, NC 28752
Criminal, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
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Corey founded MacKinnon Law with the idea of providing McDowell County residents with legal representation and customer service normally only available in bigger markets. Corey served nearly 10 years as a police officer with the UNC Charlotte Police Department and Mooresville Police Department prior to and during law school. As a police officer, Corey was a road officer, a field training officer, a SWAT/SERT Member, and then a Detective. During law school Corey took internships with the Recording Industry Association of America, the Iredell County District Attorney's Office, and the United...
Anthony Tuorto
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(828) 552-5393 20 Battery Park Avenue
Ste. 607.4
 Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Vermont Law School and Vermont Law School
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Anthony Tuorto graduated from Vermont Law School and completed an externship in the Buncombe County Public Defender's Office. Anthony served for several years as an Assistant District Attorney in Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties before entering private practice. His years in the public sector have given him the opportunity to try hundreds of cases, spend countless hours in the courtroom, and develop expertise in all aspects of criminal law.
Chad William Cooper
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Shelby, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 2 years experience
(704) 470-2440 1157-4 E. Marion Street
 Shelby, NC 28150
Criminal, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Charlotte School of law and Elon University
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Chad Cooper was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida, but moved to Rutherfordton, North Carolina, where he was raised. Upon graduating Summa Cum Laude from Gardner-Webb University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Chad was accepted to Elon Law School and was a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship. Upon completing his first year of law school at Elon, Chad transferred to Charlotte School of Law to be closer to home and his family. While attending law school, Chad acquired corporate legal experience through an internship with...
William Lenox Fay
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Asheville , NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(828) 412-4755 1 North Pack Sq.
Suite 403
 Asheville , NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
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...
(919) 828-5570 2609 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 207
 Raleigh, NC 27604
Gordon Z. Langer Esq.
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Hendersonville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 490-7433 244 5th Ave W
#300
 Hendersonville, NC 28739
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Nova Southeastern University
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Founder of Langer Law Firm Ticket Defense, which focuses on handling traffic tickets. My WEEKEND HOURS are 9am – 5pm. Speeding ticket, reckless driving, missed court date, designated lane violation, failure to reduce speed, running a stop sign or red light, driving while intoxicated (DWI / DUI), limited learner’s permit violation, improper backing, and even seatbelt infractions – You name it, and I likely handle it on a regular basis.

I truly enjoy practicing traffic law and resolving my clients’ driving-related issues. I am experienced in handling traffic violations in the following counties: Henderson, Polk,...
Burcu Hensley
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Marshall, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(828) 680-0803 32 N. Main Street
PO Box 907
 Marshall, NC 28753
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Campbell Law School
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Hensley Law Firm is the solo practice of Attorney Burcu Hensley. I practice criminal law and my goal is to help my clients navigate through the problems they face. Everyone is thrown a curveball once in a while, and it's helpful to have a dedicated professional in your corner. Through counseling and powerful advocacy, I find solutions to help my clients go back to living their lives without having to worry about their legal problems. There is no charge for basic consultations, so please give me a call today to see how I can help you. If you would...
Ana S. Nunez
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 3 years experience
(828) 477-4120 1 N Pack Square #403
 Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Immigration
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...
(919) 828-5570 2609 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 207
 Raleigh, NC 27604
Scott Ray Rosenberg
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Gastonia, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(704) 865-3600 110 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
 Gastonia, NC 28053
Criminal
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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As a solo practitioner, I work diligently to obtain the most advantageous outcome possible for all of my clients. Defending and protecting my clients is my top priority and I am committed to winning my clients’ cases. In addition to aggressively defending my clients in the courtroom, I also place a strong emphasis on treating each client compassionately and giving all clients the attention and respect they deserve. My experience as an assistant district attorney and as an associate attorney for one of Gaston County’s most respected and successful law firms has established the foundation needed for me to...
Curtis Sluder
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Hendersonville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(866) 276-1917 3 Old Park Rd
 Hendersonville, NC 28791
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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Born in Asheville, NC. UNC-Asheville, Political Science/Philosophy(Magna Cum Laude), UNC School of Law (Honors), Phi Delta Phi, National Association of Criminal Defense, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, North Carolina Bar Association, Buncombe County Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar. Hobbies include Drag Racing, Automobile Reconditioning. I have built the largest traffic defense practice in Western North Carolina, Representing thousands of traffic clients, Hundreds of DWI clients, and have a flare for getting driving licenses restored. Lets discuss racing at the track, and not on the highway.
(866) 276-1917 260 New Leicester Highway
 ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Blake Caulder
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Shelby, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 2 years experience
(704) 470-2440 1157 E Marion Street
Suite 4
 Shelby, NC 28150
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
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I am a North Carolina native who was born in Marion, but grew up in Rutherfordton. While I was truly blessed to be raised in a loving, caring, and stable home, I realized at a young age that not everyone had that opportunity and always had a heart to help my friends who were hurting. Upon graduating high school, I began working with my father who has a real estate office in Bat Cave, North Carolina, while at the same time, attending Gardner-Webb University. I was seeking what direction to go with my career. At the...
A. Michael Edwards
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Marion, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(828) 652-8011 137 Logan St
 Marion, NC 28752
Criminal
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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James O. Rice Jr.
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(828) 258-1590 61 N. Market St.
 Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
George Mason University School of Law
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James O. Rice, Jr. is an experienced criminal defense attorney in Asheville, who can provide you with the strong legal representation you need to fight the charges against you. When your future is on the line, it’s critical that you have someone on your side who will fight zealously for your freedom. Attorney Rice has assisted numerous clients against criminal charges, and can offer you his expertise and resources in order to help you develop a solid legal defense against the prosecution. Attorney Rice has experience with a variety of criminal law matters in North Carolina, including but not...
Steven Cheuvront
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Jonas Ridge, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 413-4720 PO Box 25
 Jonas Ridge, NC 28641
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
West Virginia University
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I am married with 3 children. I was raised in WV by two wonderful parents. My dad worked in a glass factory, and later after it closed, an aerospace manufacturer. I know the value of a hard earned dollar and maintain low fees to help everyone. I have experience in all aspects of criminal law including DWI, Speeding, various misdemeanors and felonies. I also handle employment law, personal injury and worker's compensation. I enjoy mediating divorce/custody cases and doing adoptions. I have vast experience with Domestic violence cases all over the western part...
Thomas Taylor
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Gastonia, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(704) 861-9443 262 West Main Ave
P.O. Box 875
 Gastonia, NC 28052
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
University of Notre Dame
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Personal, Professional attention to select clients.
Tony Rollman
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(828) 253-7788 One Oak Plaza, Suite 301
 Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Stetson University College of Law
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Michael Jon Macht
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(828) 252-0002 61 North Market Street
 Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law and Catawba College
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Paul Ditz
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Shelby, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(704) 482-6329 111 N. Lafayette St
 Shelby, NC 28150
Criminal, Business, Employment and Family
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Paul J. Ditz has been practicing law in Cleveland County, NC and surrounding counties for nearly 20 years. He has extensive experience in both criminal and civil courts having tried dozens of cases during that time. As a former prosecutor, he possesses the insight necessary to prepare and present your case successfully and to help you get the best result under the law.
Mr. Ronald J Shook II
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Gastonia, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(704) 864-8324 269 W. Main Ave.
 Gastonia, NC 28052
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
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Attorney Shook was raised in Gaston County. He practices in the areas of Criminal Law, Immigration, and Firearms Law.
Noe Levi Flores
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Skyland, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 253-5454 1950 Hendersonville Rd. #2091
 Skyland, NC 28776
Free ConsultationCriminal, Consumer, IP and Personal Injury
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Timothy Keith Moore
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Kings Mountain, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(704) 739-1221 305 East King Street
 Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Criminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Mr. Jody S. Lanier
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience
53 N.Market Street
Suite 6
 Asheville, NC 28801
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
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Jody Lanier, Asheville DWI/DUI, Drug, and Traffic Ticket Lawyer. Asheville Personal Injury and Car Accident Lawyer.
Joshua Robert Valentine
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Shelby, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 2 years experience
(704) 470-2440 1157 E Marion Street
Suite 4
 Shelby, NC 28150
Criminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
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Ever since I was a young child and even through college, I have personally witnessed family members and very close friends endure divorce, child custody battles, bankruptcy, civil lawsuits and even fraudulent criminal accusations. I both saw and experienced the stress such events can place on an individual, and I realized that everyone, at some point in their life, needs hope, comfort, and encouragement. In each one of those situations, the person that was best situated to provide that vital support was their lawyer. So that’s why I became an attorney. I understand what you are going through—and...
Mr. Rodney G. Hasty
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 258-2296 14 South Pack Square
Suite 600
 Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationCriminal
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Rodney attended North Carolina State University and graduated cum laude with honors in 1991 with a degree in Political Science with a Criminal Justice concentration. He then obtained his Juris Doctor at the Wake Forest University School of Law in 1995. While at Wake Forest, Rodney was the Captain of the International and Constitutional Law Moot Court teams which won several awards in inter-school competition. Rodney joined the Buncombe County District Attorney's office in 1995 and worked as an Assistant District Attorney until 2009. While there, he tried over 160 jury trials, including capital murder, adult and child sex offenses, armed...
Ben Scales Jr
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(863) 529-8312 PO Box 7382
 Asheville, NC 28802
Criminal, Appeals and Entertainment & Sports
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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David Budd II
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(828) 350-3814 207 Hillside Street
 Asheville, NC 28801
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Brittany Waters
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Shelby, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
131 West Marion Street
 Shelby, NC 28150
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
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Matthew Poteet
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Hickory, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 324-4111 327 3rd Avenue North West
 Hickory, NC 28601
Criminal, DWI and Workers' Comp
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Jenna Blackwell
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Mars Hill, NC Criminal Law Attorney
(828) 689-3037 10 N Main Street
PO Box 1418
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
Criminal, Business, Collections and DWI
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Scott Armstrong
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Mars Hill, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 333-5209 40 N. Merrimon Avenue, Suite 307
Asheville, NC
 Mars Hill, NC 28754
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Family and Juvenile
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Hannah Miller
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Hickory, NC Criminal Law Attorney
(828) 270-7788 200 First Avenue NW #506
 Hickory, NC 28601
Criminal
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Corey B Atkins
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Asheville, NC Criminal Law Lawyer
(828) 232-4466 120 College Street
 Asheville, NC 28801
Criminal
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

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