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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Raleigh, NC
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Showing 20 criminal defense lawyers in Raleigh, NC
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Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
421 Fayetteville St #1101, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 587-8544 cottenfirm.com
Kissling Law
5660 Six Forks Rd STE 202, Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 346-7927 kisslinglaw.com
Percy Law Office, PLLC
5540 Centerview Dr STE 200, Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 238-9153 percylawoffice.com
Fay Grafton Nunez, PLLC
2609 Atlantic Ave UNIT 207, Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 828-5570 faygrafton.com
Law Offices of J. M. Kotzker, P.C. (NCLAWTALK)
4208 Six Forks Rd Suite 1000, Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 439-5104 nclawtalk.com
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
434 Fayetteville St #710, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 832-7700 kurtzandblum.com
Coolidge Law Firm
434 Fayetteville St #2030, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 239-8448 nccriminallaw.com
Hatch, Little & Bunn, L.L.P.
2626 Glenwood Ave Suite 550, Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-3940 hatchlittlebunn.com
Saad Law
555 Fayetteville St #300, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 263-2500 criminallawraleigh.com
Matheson & Associates PLLC
127 W Hargett St # 100, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 335-5291 mathesonlawoffice.com
Floyd Law Offices PLLC
434 Fayetteville St #1640, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 805-3663 floydlawoffices.com
Dement Askew Johnson & Marshall, LLP
333 Fayetteville St # 1513, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 642-1717 dementaskew.com
Martinez Law
422 St Marys St Suite 1, Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 275-5688 pmartinezlaw.com
Frickey Law Firm PLLC
5 W Hargett St UNIT 711, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 780-5808 frickeylaw.com
Law Office of Dewey P. Brinkley
130 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 832-0307 deweybrinkleylaw.com
Fanney Law Office, PLLC
108 Park Ave #100, Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 617-7009 fanneylaw.com
Law Offices of Raushanah F Rodgers, PLLC
4909 Waters Edge Dr #209, Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 688-7878 raushanahrodgerslaw.com
The Law Office of Christopher R. Detwiler, PLLC
434 Fayetteville St Suite 1840, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 526-7545 detwilerlaw.com
Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC | Raleigh DWI Lawyer
19 W Hargett St Suite 508, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 297-2461 hiltzheimer.com
Roberts Law Office, PA
5 W Hargett St Suite 1100, Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 782-8115 robertslawnc.com
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Raleigh Cost?
Typical costs for a criminal defense lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina vary widely. For a simple misdemeanor, flat fees often range from $1,000 to $3,000. For a felony DWI or drug charge, fees can range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more. Complex cases like white collar crimes may cost $10,000 to $50,000 or higher. Many lawyers offer payment plans. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases do criminal defense lawyers handle in Raleigh?
Criminal defense lawyers in Raleigh handle misdemeanors and felonies such as DWI, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white collar crimes. They also represent clients in traffic violations and juvenile cases under North Carolina law.
How long do I have to hire a lawyer after an arrest in North Carolina?
You should hire a lawyer as soon as possible, ideally before your first court appearance. In North Carolina, you have a right to counsel at every critical stage, and early representation can help with bail and evidence preservation.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, a misdemeanor is a less serious crime punishable by up to 150 days in jail, while a felony carries a potential prison sentence of over one year. Felonies are classified into classes A through I, with Class A being the most severe.
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