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The Houser Law Firm
- Spouse
- License
“Before her involvement, my ex took advantage of the vague visitation terms in the divorce decree, which only specified "reasonable visitation" without a set schedule.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jacksonville, NC
24 firms listed · 12 in Jacksonville · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Silva, Kiernan & Associates
- County
- Result
- Insurance
“Being out of state and strapped for time they assisted me without hesitation and worked around my schedule, not only in their offices but made every effort at the courthouse aswell.”
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Bryon M. Smith Attorney at Law
- Receptionist
- Court Costs
“They communicated with us regularly to ensure we knew exactly what was going on and called as soon as the case was dismissed, with the paperwork following shortly in the mail.”
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Edward G. Bailey Attorney at Law
“Mr Bailey is hands down one of the very best defense lawyers in south eastern North Carolina with more knowledge of the law than any other lawyer I know of.”
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The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick
- Team
- Communication
- Settlement
“Despite being a 3-4h drive from home and only communication through phone/email/facetime - Bob and team were for the most part great at communication; can't say the same for other attorneys.”
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Lloyd C. Bolton Attorney at Law
- Stress
- Phone
- Brandy
“I recently worked with Bolton attorney at law the staff are very helpful and professional they were able to reduce my ticket down with no insurance points highly recommend putting your trust in them!”
The 24 firms listed for Jacksonville, NC defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Jacksonville, NC
12 of the 24 firms we list are based in Jacksonville; the other 12 serve Jacksonville from Wilmington (46 mi) and New Bern (31 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,439 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "price". 2 are open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), family law (4), personal injury (4), drug crimes (2) and dwi/dui (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 97 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside Jacksonville shown on this page?
12 of the 24 firms are based in Jacksonville; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
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Lanier Fountain & Ceruzzi
“He always took my calls, always kept me updated, he always answered my questions (no matter how many I had), and most of all, he lessened my worries and anxiousness over court and the outcome.”
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The Barber Law Firm
- Choice
- Real Estate
- Law Firms
“They are great very helpful and caring”
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Matthew Thomas Law
- Odds
- Career
- Well-Being
“His knowledge and experience helped me tremendously and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for assistance with legal matters or security clearance.”
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The Wilkie Law Group
- Doubt
- Military
- Marines
“The Wilkie Law Firm did a very professional job on my case I appreciate it thank you very much I would recommend anybody that's in trouble contact a lawyer thank you”
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McNeil & Jack
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Wright Law Firm
“It's likely that the original construction probably didn't require accessibility modifications, but the office is at the top of a narrow staircase with landings and turns that were difficult to navigate for me and anyone else with mobility issues.”
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The Carolina Law Group
- Litigation
- Matter
- Call
“Kellis & assistant Charlotte and The Entire Carolina Law Group were we're stupendous through and through without them I wouldn't have had the successful outcomes I have had”
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Hewlett, Collins, & Allard
- Evidence
- Witness
- Jury
“As a result of his experience and wisdom along with the favor of almighty God justice was served and our son was determined innocent from false charges that were brought against him.”
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The Shotwell Law Group
- Not Guilty
- Felony
- Outcome
“During my situation, he showed me kindness, empathy, was always very quick to respond, and knowledgeable about the best steps to take for my desired outcome.”
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Minick Law
- Traffic Court
- Insurance
- Efficient
“He achieved a great result, and I would have given the Minick firm an excellent rating regardless of the outcome, based upon the professionalism and demonstrated dedication to serving clients.”
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Woody White Law Firm
- Money
- To Choose
- Legal Representation
“Woody and his team helped with an issue, which was from my past, that they did not have to help me with but chose to do so to bring closure to my situation.”
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Burney & Jones
- Efficient
- Know
- Legal Representation
“Coming from the same experience of searching for someone who still puts their heart into their work and is wanting the best possible outcome for your case too..”
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Collins Law Firm
- Charges
- Legal Advice
- Stress
“I have called on this office to handle two different situations in two different counties and both times I was blown away by the prompt phenomenal service and excellent outcomes.”
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McGee Law Firm
- License
- Communication
- Courtroom
“Not only was he understanding, but he was able to resolve my case on its second court setting, saving me from having to repeatedly come in from out of state.”
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Mason, Mason, and Smith, Attorneys at Law
- Feel
- Opinion
- Best Interest
“After a very lengthy battle with the court system, a lot of missed work days, and many trips to Bolivia, Mr Smith gave us the best outcome possible for the case at hand.”
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Mulligan Attorneys
- Case
- Ticket
- Results
“Will was so helpful and offered insight and advice that has allowed me to take the next step in what I am trying to accomplish and would not know what I would have done without his help.”
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Greene Wilson Crow Trial Lawyers
- Confidence
- Divorce
- Job
“I love there service Friendly, Reasonable, Helpful I will definitely keep there number and give them a call if I get another ticket on a tractor trailer in Craven County”
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Hayes Mann, Attorney at Law
- Call
- Informative
- Driving
“) I was pleased with the price, the courteous and pleasant lady I spoke to, that she didn't mind taking her time with me and the outcome was just what I wanted.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Jacksonville, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1666
Maximum cost
$19991
National Average
$6109
Avg Per Hour Rates
$389
$3888
$6664
Typical price range is based on 470 cost profiles
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