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    Jackie-Lynn Adams

    Jackie-Lynn Adams

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education
    Review: "Thank goodness for Jackie! My dad recently got a first time Felony DUI. Our family was very scared and had no idea what to do. We knew we had to get a attorney and we interviewed many. Jackie was the only one that made us feel comfortable. She was..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jeffrey Darren Armendariz

    Jeffrey Darren Armendariz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jeff returned to the court house over and over again to fight my case with the district attorney until initial felony charges were dropped to an infraction resulting in a $50 penalty plus court fees. His perseverance saved me $50K, jail, and commu..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Neil Patrick Hallinan

    Neil Patrick Hallinan

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: NEIL HALLINAN, a third-generation trial attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the founder and lead attorney at the Hallinan Law Firm, with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Hallinan spent a decade as a publ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    David Ta-Wei Sun

    David Ta-Wei Sun

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Review: "I was referred to Attorney David Sun by a friend of mine. Attorney Sun handled two of my DUI cases and was able to get the DA to drop charges and helped me dodge a really big bullet. He's always available to give me valuable advice. I highly recom..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Samuel Milgrom Lasser

    Samuel Milgrom Lasser

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Sam was very attentive and caring right from the start. I could tell he really cared. He listens to you... Unlike other "Hot Shot" Attorneys, who are all for you until they've got your money in their pocket... Then its all about time waivers and a..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Diana Vargas

    Diana Vargas

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Thank you for your interest in the Law Office of Diana Vargas. I am the founding attorney, Diana Vargas. My goal is to provide excellent service at an affordable price.I was raised in the Inland Empire, and want to give back to the community that ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Edward Michael Ramirez

    Edward Michael Ramirez

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: ">> Mr. Ramirez reviewed the arrest >> report, subpoenaed and reviewed evidence, researched the case with >> expert witnesses, discussed the case repeatedly with the district >> attorney, made a low counter-offer, and obtained a plea >> that was ac..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Andrew Aidan Delahunt

    Andrew Aidan Delahunt

    4.9137 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Andrew Delahunt prides himself on always being available, explaining the legal process to his clients, and working aggressively to obtain the best possible results. When Andrew Delahunt started his criminal defense practice he noticed that other a...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Mark Elliott Beck

    Mark Elliott Beck

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
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    Stacey Lee Montgomery

    Stacey Lee Montgomery

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Stacey Montgomery has been an attorney in California since 1993. Stacey has worked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and estate Planning. Stacey has worked both sides of the aisle as both a Public Defender and as a Prosecutor giving her...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Margaret Grace Tafoya

    Margaret Grace Tafoya

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "I was being harassed and stalked by a crazy woman who was making up lies about me, and trying to get me into trouble with the police. Ms. Tafoya was able expose the matter for what it was, and no charges were ever filed against me."
    Rating:  6.7
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    John-Patrick Edward Mullen-Lujan

    John-Patrick Edward Mullen-Lujan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney John-Patrick Mullen-Lujan grew up in vibrant Miami, Florida, where he encountered people from all walks of life and learned to develop genuine connections in diverse communities. As the son of an Argentinian immigrant, Attorney Mullen-Luj...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ramiro Jose Lluis

    Ramiro Jose Lluis

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Just got an old conviction that was preventing me from getting a professional license. Ramiro was honest about the possibilities and that while it might be difficult to get the case vacated we still had a possibility of withdrawing the plea and en..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Adam Harland Braun

    Adam Harland Braun

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Ellyn S Garofalo

    Ellyn S Garofalo

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  8.7
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    Michael Joseph Hroziencik

    Michael Joseph Hroziencik

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mike Hroziencik knows how to navigate the court system to present the strongest defense when the deck is stacked against you. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges in San Mateo County the first fact to face is: The rules of court favor..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Alexandra Neville Rahn

    Alexandra Neville Rahn

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Let me start off by saying that Alexandria and her team are the best lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with. She treats her clients with compassion and is there to answer any questions. I was facing 5-40 years in prison in Texas and ended..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Miles Austin Harris

    Miles Austin Harris

    4.838 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime
    Bio: Mr. Harris represents clients throughout California and the Central Valley. He is endearingly referred to as “Mr. Miles” because of the time and attention he pays to each of his clients and their cases. Mr. Harris is dedicated to his practice, oft...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Gerald Edward Smith

    Gerald Edward Smith

    5.013 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Gerald E. Smith grew up in Superior , Wisconsin . As a youth, he consistently made the honor roll, while competing with the Traveling All-Star Hockey Team in national tournaments throughout the Northern States. He was also proficient in t...
    Rating:  5.8
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    Melinda Alicia Gomez

    Melinda Alicia Gomez

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Could not recommend more highly. Melinda worked tirelessly on my case with an amazing result."
    Rating:  5.9
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