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Bill Powers, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Charlotte, NC with 242 reviews
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shaquiah
Bill and the team are awesome!
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27 Sep, 2024 by John
Case ended in dismissal on both counts. I couldn’t be happier with Bill Powers and Chris Beddow. Thank you for all your help.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Ob one
I contacted Mr. Bill Powers on a legal matter about a neighbor issue and he was completely transparent and honest with a waived consultation fee and some awesome info! Thank you Mr. Powers.... You POWERED me!!
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Matthew Charles Faucette, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Raleigh, NC with 3620 reviews
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21 Dec, 2024 by Dean
Absolute Scam and Unprofessional Behavior Jeremy, I hired you to help with a bogus speeding ticket, where I have clear dash cam footage showing my speed, location, and the officer’s actions before and after the stop. The officer claimed I was going 80 in a 45, wrote the wrong location of the stop, and the speed limit on that road was actually 55. My speedometer was at 61, clearly shown on the dash cam. Yet, you had the nerve to tell me you could “maybe” reduce the ticket to a 14-over, despite knowing the entire ticket was a joke. After this ridiculous introduction, I called the very next day—over a month before the court date—and requested a refund. Your desk lady assured me I’d get a full refund. But today, I get a call telling me the case was continued (even though I fired you), and now you’re only offering half of my payment back because you “spent 20 minutes” on my case? That’s a load of crap. Then, to top it off you have the audacity to threaten me with legal action if I dispute this scam through my bank. You’re not even competent enough to handle a simple case like this and now you’re acting like a crook. I honestly feel bad for your firm that you’re so desperate for this money, but I’ll be sure to keep on sharing my experience the community. Keep the half—you clearly need it more than I do. Shameful.
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18 Dec, 2024 by Xavier taylor
Was great help to keeping my points and penalties down to a minimum kept future options for me as well just in case I need them.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Method director
Very helpful and great communication.
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William Joseph Kennedy III, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Beaufort, NC with 442 reviews
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15 Jan, 2025 by Derrick goad
Great service and awesome people to work with! Above and beyond the outcome I expected! Highly recommend
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14 Jan, 2025 by Kaisho parson
Mr. Kennedy is incredible. I really appreciate his wisdom and dedication to his clients.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Joann bingman
A person in a situation I was in really appreciates the information given to me that helped my case tremendously. Other lawyers I have had did not give me the same information that I could have used. Mr. Kennedy was very polite and direct with me. They do the work needed to get things done correctly for my specific case.
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Ryan T. Smith, experienced Business, Car Accident attorney in Charlotte, NC with 674 reviews
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23 Dec, 2024 by Mr. joshua manns
GREAT JOB!
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17 Dec, 2024 by Cole holbrook
I had an amazing experience working with Campbell & Associates. They kept their word and treated me like a valued client. Our relationship made the process smooth and kept me in the loop. They were able to get me the full amount of my settlement. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great firm to work with.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Josephus williams
Team was good, especially the lady.
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Christopher Todd Browning, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Charlotte, NC with 1110 reviews
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07 Feb, 2025 by Berenice cruz
Got over $$3,500 stolen from my attorney. He promise to take our case to sue a company and every time we asked for updates he will have an excuse. It’s been a year (12 months) and no work was done, we have ask for our money back and he was failed to provide an explanation on where the money is. He said he has to deduct his hours which no work was ever presented to us. In the whole year NOTHING was ever done. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Update: Ms Andrew provided me with an invoice where he charged us $250 for just REVIEWING emails, this means he DID NOT REPLY, he did not do anything but received it. Emails that he decided to ignored, he wants us to sign an invoice for a check when he is not even acknowledging the $200 that Mr River promise to add to our fund. He is also charging us more than what we had agreed on. The agreement was that he was going to charged $250 for every HOUR Working on our case. He is charging us $250 for emails WE send asking about our case! EMAILS he decided to ignored. And unless he has a disability I can’t understand how long it took him to read my email. We got over $3,250 for him LOOKING at our emails. Please be careful because if that’s not stealing money idk what is. In the refund the wants to give us is only for $375 back and asking us to sign a disclosure saying “we are happy with his service and all charges are accurate” IF THATS NOT STEALING PEOPLES MONEY, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS! Funny you claimed we didn’t dispute the charges when we are asking you to send us the drafting work you claim you did. And NOTHING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. WE ARE DISPUTING ALL THOSE $3,250 that you did not work, you ignore emails. I dispute those charges as soon as you sent them.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Saara raja
Andrew was 45 minutes late to our first court appearance. I was sent multiple reminders from his firm to appear at the correct time, and I was getting more and more stressed when he did not show up. I called his office and they had no idea where he was and assured me that they would contact him and find out. Finally he showed up 45 minutes late. I did not get an apology or explanation for why he was late. Andrew was representing me in a tenant eviction where the tenant was living in my property without leaving for 6 months. This is the first time that I have ever gone through an eviction so I hired him. He was supposed to check the rent bonds each month so that we could remove the tenant any time they did not pay their bonds to the court. He failed to check the October rent bond because we were attempting to negotiate with the tenant. Instead he waited until November and then realized the tenant hadn't paid in October and we could have filed to remove her weeks earlier. This inaction lost me 1 month of income. He will probably reply here that he didn't check the bond because he was negotiating - but I fail to see why both tasks are mutually exclusive. I am literally paying for his time (retainer paid for his hourly rate so it's not like I asked him to do this for free), so why were the tasks I asked him to do not done? When I asked Andrew to acknowledge this mistake or provide me with a discount on his rate for the income that he lost me, he sent me the following reply, direct quote: "I have 100 other cases going on besides yours. The rent bond information is publicly available. So, it is also something that you could have checked just as easily." If he has 100 other cases and can't give my case the attention it needs, maybe he should take on less cases. And obviously if I was a legal expert and could have gone through this process on my own, I wouldn't have needed a lawyer in the first place. EDIT - He was absolutely 45 minutes late. To deny that would be an absolute lie. I sat in the court room by myself while the judge skipped over me and went to other cases, and she directly said that we can come back to mine when my council shows up. And I did bring this up to Andrew by asking him to state clearly (by email) exactly what time he would be at court for the next court appearance. As for why I said "Thank you" in emails??? and didn't call out the issues immediately it's because I was afraid that if I call out ineffective work during my case, that I would be retaliated against and the work wouldn't be performed at all. There's a reason I had to follow up over 100 times. You are also misrepresenting me here. I NEVER once asked why you didn't file the writ of possession while we were negotiating. I understand ethics very well. I only asked why you didn't VERIFY that the tenant paid her bond. Isn't the saying "knowledge is power"? When the tenant flaked from turning up to sign the negotiated paperwork, we should have been able to file the Writ of Possession Immediately. Or even immediately after our court date. Instead because you never checked this fact, we had to wait weeks!!
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21 Dec, 2024 by Brett matthew
Service - 0 stars Quality of work - 0 stars Any type of case resolution - 0 stars A waste of my entire fee that was paid. Mr. Gordon - It seems all your time trying to prove to my cc company that you did the work I paid for was most of the work you did, because that's more work than I ever saw for myself.... Which is what I told them, and the reason it was in your favor was because one of the deadlines of my cc company to reply to your response expired and I was not aware. As I explained to them, all the paperwork you showed them were never provided to me, and the reason I asked for a refund in the first place was due to your lack of communication, professionalism, and any type of quality of work (or lack thereof). It's the only logical explanation in the first place, since I have paid money for services which I have never received, and I have no resolution of the case you were hired to perform. Presumably, if it took you “several hours” to refute my claim, you didn’t start out with enough evidence to disprove it in the first place. And my “audacity” comes from being the fact that I am the one that ended up wasting every penny I gave you, with nothing to show for it. I think that you are the audacious one, to think that I am not deserving of any refund, because you had to spend time to manufacture evidence of your work you did for me. Edit to respond to your edit: I'm responding so that we stick to the facts as opposed to manufacturing hyperbole and you misrepresenting what happened, and taking no responsibility for your actions as a professional. To reiterate, I lost the chargeback because, as the bank told me multiple times, we went past the deadline required by the bank to respond. In addition you showed the bank "evidence" of work you had done for the case, which I had never seen before, and could have easily been manufactured after the fact. And to keep facts straight again, I never disputed the fee charged for the consultation, only the fees for the case, which was never performed. Way back I asked for a refund from you when there wasn't even any work performed yet, and you offered me a very small fraction of my fee. It was then that I realized you were not going to be reasonable and I initiated the chargeback. Throughout the time of the case I had to continuously do my own legwork for the case and emails to you went unanswered for days at a time. I was also extremely dissatisfied with your attention to my case, and knowledge of procedure, which is another reason I asked for a refund. I had to hire different representation for my case due to your lack of attention and resolution. I find it interesting in all of your responses you never claim to have represented me or found any resolution in my case. I think if you had finished the case, and then I initiated a chargeback, that would be a scam, not me trying to get some money back before the case was started because I was dissatisfied with your service. You offered me approximately a 25% refund of my original fees, which was before anything was even started for the case. If I had been represented to my satisfaction, or you recovered any damages in my case, I would have not asked for anything back, obviously. In this case the scam seems to be accepting my total fee with no resolution or progress to my case, and I find it preposterous that you expect you should be compensated for time responding to my dispute, when I was dissatisfied with my service in the first place. Also I think we should leave anyone accepting credit card payments from me out of the equation, since you have zero knowledge of the subject. I hope my fee is worth it to you, since you seem to have a business practice of accepting funds for work not done, which seems like more of a scam to me. Merry Christmas
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Carnell T Johnson, experienced Criminal Defense, Immigration attorney in Charlotte, NC with 142 reviews
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26 Dec, 2024 by Prince clarise perimbie
I can't let the year end without acknowledging what this firm has done to me with regard to my immigration status adjustments. I came here after reading all the reviews, and I was still skeptical. But I just had to go with it. I met Mr. Johnson and he reviewed my case on a one-on-one and assured me that everything gonna be just fine with my status adjustments. And everything was just fine like he promised. He was open and clear with me on the steps he would take, and I was informed all the way along the process. This firm has a formidable team that worked with me and helped me out with the right documents to be presented. Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and your team. You all are the best 👌. I will definitely recommend this establishment to all needing immigration and legal services. Fantastic service. I will definitely make sure i stop by sometime and add pictures to this my review.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Reina bautista
Excelente servicio 💯
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04 Dec, 2024 by Whiskys rosales
Muchas gracias a al abogado y su servicio excelente y 100 % recomiendo que si estas en problemas el peleará asta ganar
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William Robinson Heroy, experienced Appeals, Criminal Defense attorney in Charlotte, NC with 2333 reviews
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Dustin R. T. Sullivan, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Bolivia, NC with 535 reviews
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05 Feb, 2025 by Michael mcdonald
Sullivan Law is the best! I highly recommend you contact their office for expert advice and a positive outcome.
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05 Feb, 2025 by Elaine worth
From my first initial conversation with Mr. Sullivan I was comfortable and confident that I chose the right guy. Explained the process and assured me that everything would be ok. Diana was extremely supportive and professional and kept me updated as my case got delayed because of weather. Mr. Sullivan made good on his word and everything turned out better than expected. I highly recommend Sullivan Law Firm if you’re looking for results at a very reasonable fee. Thank you again Dustin & Diana
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29 Jan, 2025 by Jessica barba
I was referred by a friend to contact, Sullivan Law, they were great! responded accordingly to all needs and questions. A great assurance and support for those who have the anxiety of things going wrong! Definitely a great duo in the county.
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Carol Huffman Kendrick, experienced Criminal Defense, Drug Crime attorney in Monroe, NC with 116 reviews
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14 Nov, 2024 by Toya nelson
Thank you Carol for everything you did for my brother. For believing in him and working so hard to bring him home. Carol and her firm are the best.....she works passionately for her clients to ensure the best results. We love her so much she is FAMILY.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Ricky dixon
Their office was great to work with. They were extremely professional and produced great results. They handled my case in a timely manner and at an affordable price. Brittany Starnes was great to work with as well. She kept me informed and guided me through the process. I hope I never need a lawyer again but if I do I will definitely seek their assistance again. Would highly recommend their services!
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20 Feb, 2024 by Jen grant
Extremely professional, efficient and transparent. Assisted me courteously every step of the way and delivered an outcome that exceeded my hopes and expectations. Would absolutely partner with this firm again and 10/10 recommend!
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Kenneth D. Burns, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Fayetteville, NC with 83 reviews
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02 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
my lawyer got my case dismissed for a speeding ticket i recently received. I only had to pay the lawyer no additional fees either.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Julie
Hired to handle a speeding ticket. Great service and quick turnaround. Thank you so much.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Tyvhon
I got a speeding ticket and I was supposed to have a lot of fees and points on my record but Burn’s law saved me!
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Giles Clark Jones, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Greenville, NC with 235 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Kico collier
Ley Law Firm handled my case professionally and expeditiously. The staff was friendly and answered all questions to my satisfaction. I could not have asked for a better outcome. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of great representation!
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23 Jan, 2025 by Michelle scott
Key Law was very professional and they provided and achieved the out come that needed .
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22 Jan, 2025 by Erica moreno
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Steven Saad, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Raleigh, NC with 230 reviews
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19 Nov, 2024 by Zain
Incredible, a case that seemed unbeatable, dismissed.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Manas takalpati
worked with saad a couple times now, and he’s worked with my friends as well. great lawyer and his firm is incredible, highly recommend!
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03 Sep, 2024 by Mike s.
When a previous attorney suggested that a family member plead guilty to DUI rather than challenge the evidence and basis for the arrest, we turned to Saad Law for a second opinion. We could not have made a better decision. It was clear during our first phone call that Saad Law was the right firm to represent us. Steven thoroughly reviewed and explained the applicable case law, the evidence presented by the arresting officer, and the elements of the arrest open to dispute. He gave us hope for an outcome other than conviction and turned that hope into reality. If you need a criminal defense lawyer who will go above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome, look no further than Steven Saad and Saad Law.
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Gordon Zasha Langer, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Hendersonville, NC with 126 reviews
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23 Aug, 2024 by D m
I can’t say enough great things about Langer Law. Being out of state made me extremely uncomfortable needing to deal with this ticket. The payment was reasonable and he took care of everything. I admit that I was likely unpleasant at first but the reassurance I received made everything so much better. Would refer anyone to Langer Law in the future. Hopefully I wont need them again. Rest assured if I did, I would be taken care of without issue.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Chad grant
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06 Dec, 2023 by Michael fink
Lawyer Gordon langer is honestly the BEST lawyer I’ve ever used for a traffic ticket!! A speeding ticket that I was supposed to lose my liscense for a whole year, I also have a cdl I drive a truck and my job was at stake and if the plead guilty I would’ve lost both liscense’s. Possibly never getting my cdl’s back!! Gordon went above and beyond for me! Not only did he get my speeding ticket reduced but I didn’t even have to appear in court!! End result he got my speeding ticket reduced tremendously!!!!! I still have my driver license, CDL’s and my job!!! I can’t thank Gordon enough!! Constantly calling me and keeping me aware and up to date of everything going on with my case!!! Usually you have to hunt and chase the lawyer down !! Not this lawyer tho!!! Gordon is worth every bit of money I had to pay him so I didn’t lose my liscense and possibly my job!!! I HIGHLY recommend Gordon langer !!!!! #1 lawyer in Rutherfordton NC!!! He won’t disappoint!!! Thanks again Gordon!! I will def be using him again if ever needed!!
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Grayson Howard Cheek, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in Wilmington, NC with 57 reviews
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07 Jan, 2025 by Oday sara
all across 5 stars .
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Daron Durant Satterfield, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Hillsborough, NC with 41 reviews
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19 Nov, 2024 by Blanca ortiz
Muy buen abogado agradesco su buen y excelente servicio muy amables en todo momento muy atentos y mi divorcio lo logre gracias a él y su equipo supieron comprenderme en todo momento en mis dudas y mis miedos lo recomiendo al 100 porciento estoy muy contenta y muy agradecida de encontrarlos cuando pensé que mi caso no tenía solución lo recomiendo para personas que al igual que yo piensan que no ay una salida a casos que por error y la ignorancia comentemos cómo divorciarnos en otro país y no recidimos mas en el aveces por aser algo que pensamos será más fácil termina siendo mas difícil muchas gracias infinita mente les doy un 💯de 💯
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07 Mar, 2024 by N martínez
Recomendado al 100% calidad, experiencia, profesionalismo y servicio al cliente 👌 excelente servicio... muy satisfecha con el servicio, gracias 🥰
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25 Oct, 2023 by Francis
Daron Satterfield loves his job. I wouldn’t have it for love or money, but here is a man who truly loves his work. Here is my story. I sold some land in 2018 in Durham County. The real estate agents Alex Rivers and David Balon did, by way of deception, caused me to sign an agreement with them while under contract to another agency. They told me that their lawyer, Josh Whitaker, said that I did not receive “adequate compensation”. As a result of this advice, I told the first party that I had not received adequate compensation and signed with Alex Rivers and David Balon of ReMax. Within six days or less, a lis pendens or “suit pending” was filed against the land. That action froze my land and put me into a state of severe depression. I hired Kenneth Haywood, a lawyer from the agency of Howard Stallings From Atkins Angell and Davis in Raleigh. I paid him $7500. We went to mediation, all to no avail as I told Haywood. Nothing else was done except for more billing, up to nearly $13000. I refused to pay any more and he quit!~ Daron took on the job at short notice, sat up all night and found case law and president that allowed my effort to continue. We went to court and he was astounding in his remarks to the jury, and his cross examination of this swine. It took about 90 minutes for the jury to find in my favor. Daron is a man you can trust, and one who believes in service to those in need, and I can tell you from the heart that that was me. Francis J Hale, III
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Taylor Hastings, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Chapel Hill, NC with 663 reviews
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20 Dec, 2024 by Wendy
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13 Dec, 2024 by Paola rivas
I had an awful experience— He represented me for a traffic ticket and assured me that everything was fine, with no points being deducted. However, it turned out that we ended up paying the ticket. He claimed it was the court's mistake and said he would handle it. Months passed, and despite repeated attempts to contact him, we’ve had no success. His voicemail is full, he has no office (just a mail drop in Chapel Hill), and when we went to court to check, we found out that nothing had been done. It has been over six months, and I am still waiting to hear from him. Please do not hire him!
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10 Dec, 2024 by Danieal diamond
The Law Office of Kevin M. Kennedy PLLC, quickly responded to my inquiry and provided detailed information. They were able to reduce my speeding ticket with no insurance or license points. Fees were very reasonable. Highly recommend.
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Nathaniel James Earwood, experienced Criminal Defense, Drug Crime attorney in Sylva, NC with 617 reviews
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23 Jan, 2025 by Nick garner
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23 Jan, 2025 by Robert kiser
The Law office of Nathan Earwood was very professional and responsive. They resolved my case after two appearances representing me and my case. All charges and fees were dropped. I recommend them to anyone having traffic citation due to accident.
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22 Jan, 2025 by Edward register
The law offices of Nathan earwood were very professional friendly and handling my case very efficiently and timely they are highly recommended
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C. Adam Barrington III, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Hampstead, NC with 37 reviews
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07 Jan, 2024 by Norma block
Everthing was taken care of to my satisfaction.
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21 Nov, 2023 by Stephanie austin
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Robert Charles DiDomenico III, experienced Criminal Defense, Drug Crime attorney in Durham, NC with 61 reviews
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08 Dec, 2024 by Anonymous
This guy is so good that he got my DUI and resisting arrest double-trouble case dropped despite an extremely high breathalyzer reading and the existence of a bodycam video of me legging it away from the police towards the safety of my house for a few seconds before being tackled. Robert DiDomenico isnothing short of a legal black belt, a true professional who can turn the dark power of bureaucracy against itself and allow you to escape unfair permanent consequences, all for a reasonable price. He is a wizard who works with legal databases in place of ancient scrolls. In court I could hear him behind the wall arguing with the prosecutor, obviously fired up about getting me the best result in my case, and it's that kind of dedication that ensured I actually did beat the charges. Of course, your results may vary based on the details of your own case, and he did tell me that it would be difficult and unlikely to get this kind of ideal result. If I remember correctly, what happened is that when they pulled me over they had shaky probable cause to actually get me out of the car and/or breathalyze me or whatever, and he threatened to take my case to trial on this basis. The prosecutor wanted to avoid this because it would make her look bad to not convict immediately with a plea deal, clogging the jury trial system with a case that's much less important than, for example, a murder or something legitimately horrible like that. I am no longer an (active) alcoholic and no longer drive drunk, and I thank Robert for my currently bright career prospects as an engineer, saved from the possibility of background checks coming up dirty.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Rebecca
This is a five star firm. I turned to them for help with a speeding ticket. Telephone calls are answered and help given in a timely manner. I did not have to appear in Court. The conclusion of my case was phenomenal.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Roy blue
Very professional and willing to help with criminal records, especially old criminal history from 20 years ago. Easy to talk to and called me back right away and is working my case. Give these guys a call 📞 👏🏼 🙌
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Jason Lee Aycoth, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in Greensboro, NC with 558 reviews
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12 Dec, 2024 by Helena lennon
Phillip and team were awesome during my injury case. I always felt up to date and aware of everything, I was never confused with the legal jargon, he took the time to explain everything to me. He did everything in his power to ensure I was awarded the best outcome. I would highly recommend Phillip and this firm.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Luis valdes
Muy buenos abogados los recomiendo 100% Trabajaron en mi caso y lograron que yo quedara tranquilo y satisfecho.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Amy clear
Mr. Aycoth helped my family through a difficult time with compassion and understanding. He goes above and beyond to explain the law and reduce the stress of dealing with the court system. He takes the time to listen and cares deeply about the people he represents. That is rare these days. You are not a number to him, you are a person and your family matters to him. He makes himself available to you to listen to your concerns and is incredibly responsive. If you need a talented attorney that will guide and protect your emotions through difficult times, Mr. Aycoth is one in a million and we are lucky to have him in Greensboro. HIGHLY recommend him.
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Jeremy Allen Cotten, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Raleigh, NC with 3644 reviews
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21 Dec, 2024 by Dean
Absolute Scam and Unprofessional Behavior Jeremy, I hired you to help with a bogus speeding ticket, where I have clear dash cam footage showing my speed, location, and the officer’s actions before and after the stop. The officer claimed I was going 80 in a 45, wrote the wrong location of the stop, and the speed limit on that road was actually 55. My speedometer was at 61, clearly shown on the dash cam. Yet, you had the nerve to tell me you could “maybe” reduce the ticket to a 14-over, despite knowing the entire ticket was a joke. After this ridiculous introduction, I called the very next day—over a month before the court date—and requested a refund. Your desk lady assured me I’d get a full refund. But today, I get a call telling me the case was continued (even though I fired you), and now you’re only offering half of my payment back because you “spent 20 minutes” on my case? That’s a load of crap. Then, to top it off you have the audacity to threaten me with legal action if I dispute this scam through my bank. You’re not even competent enough to handle a simple case like this and now you’re acting like a crook. I honestly feel bad for your firm that you’re so desperate for this money, but I’ll be sure to keep on sharing my experience the community. Keep the half—you clearly need it more than I do. Shameful.
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18 Dec, 2024 by Xavier taylor
Was great help to keeping my points and penalties down to a minimum kept future options for me as well just in case I need them.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Method director
Very helpful and great communication.
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Mark Patrick Foster Jr, experienced Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law attorney in Charlotte, NC with 62 reviews
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07 Dec, 2024 by Jan kellogg
Jeanna Shelton was recommended by our financial planner to tweak our wills, etc. My husband and I were impressed with our first appointment, as Jeanna covered all aspects, asking questions and welcoming our input. We left our appointment on a positive note, knowing we had been heard, and were pleased to sign the final documents.
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22 Nov, 2024 by Mary dovel
Jeanna was wonderful to work with. She provided us with a lot of education along the way and we felt the plan provided was tailored to our situation. The fees were clear and transparent and the signing process was incredibly efficient which we greatly appreciated since we have busy schedules. I would highly recommend this firm.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Scott kennedy
Estate planning can be complex and confusing. Erin and her team made the process easy. Highly recommend their services and will continue to utilize their expertise going forward.
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Frank Harper II, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Greenville, NC with 21 reviews
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14 Dec, 2023 by Robin castro
I highly recommend the criminal attorney services of Frank Harper. His responsiveness, knowledge, and professional guidance helped to keep us calm during the most stressful time of our lives. His strategy, experience, and negotiation skills kept our son out of prison. We are forever grateful.
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12 Sep, 2023 by Miquel castro
Frank Harper was fantastic. He truly helped me out in my case. He returned calls and emails within the same day, and helped walk me through the entire legal process. I would recommend him to anyone especially if you’re facing some serious charges. I am a free man because of him! 5 stars, by far the best attorney you could ask for.
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19 Aug, 2023 by Carson martin
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Benjamin Hiltzheimer, experienced Criminal Defense, Federal Crime attorney in Raleigh, NC with 158 reviews
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18 Oct, 2024 by Dennis jarema
I would absolutely use Damon Chetson to represent me in the future. He is very responsive and timely. He walked me through the entire process, answered all of my questions, and gave me confidence that I needed during that dark time. Thank you
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07 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Prompt communication, did exactly as was presented to me during the initial consultation.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Lith k
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Lawyer Ben for his exceptional work on my case. He has been incredibly helpful, always answering my questions and assisting me with everything. I cannot express how grateful I am for his amazing job and dedication. He is one of the best lawyers in the region, always responsive and providing reassurance with every query. I highly recommend his services to everyone. Thank you very much for everything. 🙏🙏🙏✨
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Asi Botwe Jackson, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Raleigh, NC with 182 reviews
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21 Nov, 2024 by El walid veirick
They really helped me throw out my red light ticket The team was very helpful. They were on top of my case. I would definitely recommend it.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Elizabeth overstreet
I had the opportunity to work with Asi Jackson and her staff at her law practice. I had a traffic incident, and I was impressed by Asi and her team's professionalism, responsiveness, and interactions. They resolved my issue quickly and implemented an excellent legal strategy, resolving my problem quickly. I would highly recommend her services and work with her staff. You won't be disappointed!
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26 Oct, 2024 by Femi gooding
While visiting the U.S. from Switzerland, I was involved in an auto accident. I was recommended to the Jackson Law Center by my old roommate and have been totally satisfied with the quality of service. I am very happy with the results of the case, and would recommend this Law Firm to anyone with a not-at-fault accident.
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W. Jay Wheless, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Manteo, NC with 51 reviews
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06 Nov, 2024 by Tk warden
Jay Wheless and his staff have been fabulous to work with. Very professional. Highly recommend them.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Ronny bennett
Very Professional, Very attentive, Very knowledgeable. First Class in every way!!
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17 Sep, 2024 by Allen moore
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Paige Dorothy Miles Feldmann, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in Raleigh, NC with 3606 reviews
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21 Dec, 2024 by Dean
Absolute Scam and Unprofessional Behavior Jeremy, I hired you to help with a bogus speeding ticket, where I have clear dash cam footage showing my speed, location, and the officer’s actions before and after the stop. The officer claimed I was going 80 in a 45, wrote the wrong location of the stop, and the speed limit on that road was actually 55. My speedometer was at 61, clearly shown on the dash cam. Yet, you had the nerve to tell me you could “maybe” reduce the ticket to a 14-over, despite knowing the entire ticket was a joke. After this ridiculous introduction, I called the very next day—over a month before the court date—and requested a refund. Your desk lady assured me I’d get a full refund. But today, I get a call telling me the case was continued (even though I fired you), and now you’re only offering half of my payment back because you “spent 20 minutes” on my case? That’s a load of crap. Then, to top it off you have the audacity to threaten me with legal action if I dispute this scam through my bank. You’re not even competent enough to handle a simple case like this and now you’re acting like a crook. I honestly feel bad for your firm that you’re so desperate for this money, but I’ll be sure to keep on sharing my experience the community. Keep the half—you clearly need it more than I do. Shameful.
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18 Dec, 2024 by Xavier taylor
Was great help to keeping my points and penalties down to a minimum kept future options for me as well just in case I need them.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Method director
Very helpful and great communication.
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William M. Willis IV, experienced Criminal Defense, Sex Crime attorney in Mooresville, NC with 124 reviews
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28 Dec, 2024 by Jon h.
Mr Willis and his staff are absolutely wonderful. He was very understanding about my situation. He offered great advice and counsel and definitely made me feel better about everything. He did absolutely wonderful with my case and really helped me out. If I ever need help or advice again, he's the only one I will ever go to. Hands down, the best attorney.
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05 Oct, 2024 by Zak jones
I hired Mr. Willis almost 3 years ago to represent me in a DUI case. Within this time, he has been very informative and easy to get ahold of via text/ cell. I followed his lead and advice from day one, all the way to him fighting my case in trial this past week.. Not only did Mr. Willis win the favor of the Judge, but the State also chose same day not to appeal and dismissed my Charge!! Mr. Willis was very impressive in the court room.. from how well he spoke, his demeanor, he was calculated in his approach/plan, and showed great passion in my closing arguments. Most importantly, why would I hire Mr Willis time and time again? It was obvious that not only did he care and take his job very seriously..he truly cares about his clients!
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William G. Causey Jr., experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Greensboro, NC with 126 reviews
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08 Jul, 2024 by P j
I am very impressed with the service I received. I received a speeding ticket (too high to admit) while traveling through Greensboro. I called Causey Law Office and within a few minutes, they had all the information needed to handle my case. I live a few hours away, I didn't have to travel to their office or to court. The cost was very reasonable. They stayed in communication with me, he was able to reduce my ticket to a improper equipment with NO driving school, and no points on my license. I am very grateful I chose them out of all the different lawyers I could have went with.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Sydney caldwell
AWESOME LAWYER!!!! He handled my case pretty fast and got it dismissed. His staff and communication was great
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Daren Wesley Gum, experienced Child Custody, Criminal Defense attorney in Asheville, NC with 537 reviews
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10 Jan, 2025 by Tina rice
100% recommend! I live out of state and they represented me and were able to reduce my traffic fine.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Patrick peterson
I got a ticket back in June off 2024 of failure to yield I hired these wonderful people at iticket powered by Hatley Law. They had kept me informed about my case. Went to court for me and got the best ending result of dismissal. I highly recommend these great people. Attorney Meg Westall is a life saver. Very pleased with the outcome of this ticket that could have been a lot of money. Highly recommended
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06 Nov, 2024 by Ridley morgan
These ladies are absolutely amazing!! They were so helpful and kind during my whole court process! I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing help, they took great care of me!!
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What a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Do for You

A criminal defense lawyer provides legal representation to individuals or organizations accused of criminal conduct. If you're facing criminal charges, a defense lawyer will work to protect your rights, build a defense strategy, and ensure you receive a fair trial. Their primary goal is to reduce or dismiss charges, secure an acquittal, or negotiate a favorable plea deal.

Criminal defense lawyers have extensive knowledge of criminal law and court procedures. They investigate your case, identify weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence, and represent you in court, ensuring that you have the best possible defense.

When Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

It’s crucial to hire a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible if you are facing any criminal charges. Some situations in which you should seek legal representation include:

  • Arrest or police questioning: If you've been arrested or are under investigation, hiring a lawyer early on can prevent self-incrimination and protect your rights during police questioning.
  • Felony charges: Crimes such as murder, assault, drug trafficking, or robbery carry severe penalties, including long prison sentences. A defense lawyer is essential in these cases.
  • Misdemeanor charges: Even for less serious offenses like DUI, theft, or simple assault, a lawyer can help reduce penalties, negotiate alternatives to jail, or get charges dismissed.
  • Plea negotiations: If you’re considering a plea bargain, a lawyer can evaluate the deal, advise you on its consequences, and negotiate for more favorable terms.
  • Probation or parole violations: If you’ve been accused of violating probation or parole, a lawyer can defend you against additional penalties or revocation.
  • Juvenile offenses: For minors charged with criminal acts, a criminal defense lawyer can protect their future by minimizing legal repercussions or keeping the case in juvenile court.

What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do?

Criminal defense lawyers provide comprehensive legal services to protect their clients’ rights throughout the criminal justice process. Their duties include:

  • Case evaluation and investigation: Reviewing the evidence, interviewing witnesses, and investigating the facts to develop a strong defense strategy.
  • Legal advice: Advising you on your rights, the charges you’re facing, and potential defense strategies, including whether to take a plea deal or go to trial.
  • Negotiating plea bargains: Working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal that could reduce charges or minimize penalties.
  • Court representation: Representing you in all court hearings, including bail hearings, pretrial motions, trials, and sentencing hearings.
  • Filing motions: Filing motions to dismiss charges, suppress evidence, or reduce bail, depending on the specifics of your case.
  • Trial preparation and defense: Preparing a defense strategy and presenting arguments, evidence, and witnesses during trial to contest the prosecution's case.
  • Appeals: If you are convicted, a defense lawyer can appeal the conviction or sentence, arguing errors in the trial process or legal rulings.

How Are Criminal Defense Lawyers Paid?

Criminal defense lawyers generally charge clients in one of three ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Payment structures include:

  • Flat fee: For straightforward cases (e.g., minor misdemeanors), some lawyers charge a one-time flat fee that covers all aspects of the defense.
  • Hourly rate: For more complex or ongoing cases, lawyers may charge by the hour, with rates varying based on the lawyer’s experience and geographic location.
  • Retainer fee: In cases where extensive work is expected, the client may pay a retainer fee upfront. The lawyer then bills against that retainer for their work on the case.

The cost of criminal defense services can vary greatly, so it’s important to discuss fees during your initial consultation.

How Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a criminal defense lawyer depends on several factors, including the severity of the charges, the complexity of the case, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost guidelines are:

  • Misdemeanor cases: For relatively minor offenses, such as a DUI or petty theft, a flat fee may range from $1,500 to $5,000.
  • Felony cases: More serious charges, such as assault or drug trafficking, can range from $10,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on the complexity and duration of the case.
  • Hourly rates: For cases billed by the hour, lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on their expertise and the case's location.
  • Additional expenses: You may also be responsible for other costs, such as filing fees, expert witness fees, or the cost of private investigators.

Be sure to clarify the lawyer’s fee structure and any potential additional costs during your consultation.

Top Questions to Ask a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Before hiring a criminal defense lawyer, you’ll want to ensure that they’re a good fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask:

  1. What is your experience with cases like mine?
    Make sure the lawyer has a strong track record with the specific type of criminal charges you’re facing, whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, or violent crimes.
  2. What is your fee structure?
    Ask how the lawyer charges for their services and whether you’ll be responsible for any additional costs.
  3. What are the potential outcomes of my case?
    A good lawyer should provide an honest assessment of your case and the likelihood of dismissal, a plea bargain, or conviction.
  4. How many cases have you taken to trial?
    While many criminal cases settle with a plea deal, it’s important to hire a lawyer with courtroom experience in case your case goes to trial.
  5. Who will handle my case?
    Ask if the lawyer will be personally involved or if other attorneys in the firm will handle most of the work.
  6. How do you communicate with your clients?
    Be clear on how often and through what channels you can expect updates on your case.

How to Check the Credibility of a Criminal Defense Lawyer

To verify the credibility of a criminal defense lawyer, take the following steps:

  • Check their standing with the state bar: Confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with your state’s bar association. Look for any past disciplinary actions or complaints.
  • Read online reviews and testimonials: Platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google can provide insights from previous clients about the lawyer’s communication, professionalism, and case outcomes.
  • Ask for references: A reputable lawyer should have past clients or other professionals who can speak to their competence and work ethic.
  • Review their case history: Look at the lawyer’s website or professional profile to see their experience with criminal cases, including high-profile or complex cases.
  • Look for trial experience: If your case might go to trial, make sure the lawyer has a strong history of courtroom advocacy and success.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make the most of your first consultation with a criminal defense lawyer, bring the following:

  • Details of your case: Be prepared to provide a detailed account of the charges against you, including any documents related to your arrest, police reports, and court dates.
  • Criminal history: If you have any prior criminal convictions, inform your lawyer so they can understand how that may affect your current case.
  • List of witnesses or evidence: If there are any potential witnesses or evidence that may support your defense, share this information during the consultation.
  • Questions for the lawyer: Prepare questions about their experience, legal strategy, and fees to ensure you understand how they will handle your case.
  • Bail or release documents: If you’ve been released on bail, bring any paperwork related to your release conditions or restrictions.

By being well-prepared, you can help your lawyer quickly assess your situation and begin building an effective defense strategy.

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