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    Ashley Daniel

    Ashley Daniel

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ashley simply changed my life. Not only is he a great person, but he keeps things real and positive. He knows the system incredibly well and navigates its very confidently. I can’t reccomend him enough, and I’m so grateful to have had him represen..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ralph Thomas Rogari

    Ralph Thomas Rogari

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Review: "Always responsive to my calls. Negotiated a great settlement"
    Rating:  8.1
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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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    Kenneth Scott Morrison

    Kenneth Scott Morrison

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Morrison is with the Alternate Defenders Office and was assigned to my case when I was no longer able to pay for my own defense. Mr. Morrison always responded quickly when I needed to speak to him and kept me up to date on all the proceedings..."
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    Shawn B Collins

    Shawn B Collins

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born in Detroit, MI. I moved to the Bay in 2000 and finished law school at UC-Hastings in San Francisco. I am very familiar with Bay Area criminal justice. I've practiced in front of many Judges and opposed many DAs, in most of the courthous...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Amanda Christine Massimini

    Amanda Christine Massimini

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She’s the best attorney ever she made everything quickly go by.I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. If you need an attorney I would call her."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Traci Lewis Carrillo

    Traci Lewis Carrillo

    2.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Experienced criminal trial lawyer. Responsive to and available for regular client contact. As a former prosecutor, has built relationships with prosecutors, Judges, and law enforcement and can best advise on how to strategically handle your crimin...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jeffrey D. Stearman

    Jeffrey D. Stearman

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I offer a FREE initial telephonic consultation. Also, sometimes in divorce/custody cases, a private investigator becomes necessary to locate hidden assets and other related assignments. I can offer my clients this service since I am also a Califor...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Richard Crowley Conway

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    Richard Crowley Conway

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Rating:  8.7
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    Charles Peter Diamond

    Charles Peter Diamond

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Matthew Evan Cuthbertson

    Matthew Evan Cuthbertson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Cuthbertson is truly one of the best lawyers I have ever met. I have been involved with many lawyers and unfortunately most of them they were there just because of money. He answered my emails right back every time I sent him an email. He tal..."
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    Seth Nathanael O'Dell

    Seth Nathanael O'Dell

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I have used seth on 2 different Legal cases and the outcome was possitive both times..I Have No Regrets at All! He Turned Dirt into Gold!!...and I Would recommend him to my own Family if needed.....He's very knowledgeable and He is a man of his wo..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Lisa Chorness Hovden

    Lisa Chorness Hovden

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I'm not a big review writer however what Lisa was able to accomplish for us deserves mentioning. Lisa kept us up to date on the entire process and her results far exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Lisa Hovden."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Daniel Everett Cook

    Daniel Everett Cook

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Cook's professionalism and expertise does not go unnoticed. He answered all of my questions, and was completely transparent throughout the process. Unfortunately I put myself in a position to need representation, but Im glad I found Mr Cook!"
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    Mark Gregory Saatjian

    Mark Gregory Saatjian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ive never had a chance and i actually am out from a felony praise worthy and idk what is going on ....maybe it might be the good Lord as well knowing that the witness lied.. thankyou Mark see you on the 3rd"
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    Richard Lansburgh

    Richard Lansburgh

    4.85 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Richard handled a case for me many years ago and did an excellent job. I recently had a consult with him with a friend, who needed attorney representation, and Richard proved to be very responsive and knowledgeable. His rates are quite reasonable...."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Robin Ann Packel

    Robin Ann Packel

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My friend had a very difficult Federal case that he had been struggling with for several decades. He had been held by Federal parole for several years longer than he should have. Ms. Packel's dedication, concern and hard work resolved his case v..."
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    Rahel Eden Kent

    Rahel Eden Kent

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Review: "Rahel Kent is on top of things! I was hit by a vehicle in Los Angeles last year; I decided to hire Rahel when another lawyer made a colossal mess out of my case and nearly caused me to miss some deadlines. Rahel coached me through getting things b..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Raymond George Aragon

    Raymond George Aragon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This attorney has nerves of steel, I believe because he is extremely knowledgeable and has a cool, calm and very professional demeanor, and therefore instills the utmost confidence in himself by his clients, and most of all he treats his clients w..."
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    Angela Maria Fontova

    Angela Maria Fontova

    4.718 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Excelente abogada. Realmente el profesionalismo, el respeto y la empatía con la que me ayudó a resolver mi caso jamás lo olvidaré. Recomendada completamene. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Michael Joseph Runkle

    Michael Joseph Runkle

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements
    Review: "Michael Runkle represented me during the process to have my probation lifted and record expunged. He thoroughly explained every step of the way. He was able to deliver needed court paperwork without added visits and costs. His expertise in his fie..."
    Rating:  5.9
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