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    California Has 8949 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50841 Reviews

    Sherif Fathy

    Sherif Fathy

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Settlement, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "I and many of my friends and family have used Sherif Fathy for various legal services. He is very responsive and an excellent communicator. He will work with you until your issue is satisfactorily resolved. All my friends and family that I have re..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Eric Paul Lampel

    Eric Paul Lampel

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment and more
    Bio: ERIC P. LAMPEL established the firm in 1985, although he has practiced trial law in California since 1980. Leading the firm's Civil & Criminal Litigation Department, Mr. Lampel has extensive experience in employment litigation, serious injury, cri...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Stuart Goldfarb

    Stuart Goldfarb

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Stuart Goldforb is an amazing attorney who believes in the definition of the word law. My husband was accused of four count of murder and with the knowledge determination of Mr Goldforb my husband is now a free man. Great job Mr Goldforb your o..."
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    David Shane Tango Fujimoto

    David Shane Tango Fujimoto

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Fujimoto will go above & beyond to defend his clients. Having him as your public defender is just as good as hiring private counsel. It is evident that he is passionate about his job and he really cares about his clients and goes out of his wa..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Raymond Homola

    James Raymond Homola

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Dedicated, thoughtful, resourceful and wise are just a few of the words that I would use to describe this humble attorney. He represented my sister who was wrongfully charged with murdering her baby. The case was dismissed in prelim, a legal mirac..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Rory Owen Moore

    Rory Owen Moore

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Rory helped me in a case over 10 years ago helped me trough it got me a great deal. Made me feel like i was not a criminal. He was patient with me, and helped me avoid jail time. Ten years later i got into a little trouble again, called him out of..."
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    David Alfred Butler

    David Alfred Butler

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "David Butler was extremely professional and thoughtful as he not only handled my expungement case, but also went the extra mile when he determined that additional measures to seal / destroy the record might be appropriate to my specific situation...."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Allen Sawyer

    Allen Sawyer

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Experienced California Criminal Defense Attorney With over two decades of legal experience, Attorney Allen Sawyer is a seasoned California Criminal Defense Attorney serving clients in Stockton, Sacramento, and Northern California. Drawing upon his...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Ms. Jachimowicz is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA, where she received a certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice Law. She also served as the Student Bar Association President and participated in vari...
    Rating:  9.0
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    James Michael Vincent Fitzpatrick

    James Michael Vincent Fitzpatrick

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have known Attorney Fitzpatrick for over a decade. He is the most intelligent, thorough and hardest working lawyer I have ever met. He genuinely cares about his clients and does an excellent job for them. I am blessed and grateful to have him an..."
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    Mikonos Gillespie Vasquez

    Mikonos Gillespie Vasquez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mikonos, What can I say about him.Not only he is empathetic one has been through,he walks as far he could with you to make sure you get your freedom back.I have been charged with frlony case,still pending result(s) I am pretty sure it will be sma..."
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    Mania Abrahemian

    Mania Abrahemian

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mania became my lawyer a few months ago and since then, I could not of been any luckier! She is so thorough and precise with every part of my case. She always calls and makes sure we are on the same page with understanding everything and to make s..."
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    Richard Elia Nahigian

    Richard Elia Nahigian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Richard Nahigian came very highly recommended to me via other lawyers in the same field of a different type as well as word of mouth. His experience in Los Angeles alone is vast and is he is revered in other states as well. The odds were so agains..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ira Sheldon Chester

    Ira Sheldon Chester

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I have known Ira Chester Esq. for over 30 years as personal friend. Then came a time when I needed his professional services. I was arrested on four felony counts with a firearm. I was employed by Los Angles Airport Police as a Traffic Enforcement..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Thomas Burke

    John Thomas Burke

    4.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Burke was very helpful with my case. He made sure he followed through with everything and he was able to secure the results he claimed he could from the outset. Overall I think that Mr. Burke was a great choice for representation and I would r..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Abel Galvan

    Abel Galvan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I have been a client of Mr. Ticket for over 15 years now, and I have only positive reviews of his staff and the attorneys that represent his firm! This past speeding ticket that I had, I contacted Mr. Mehdy (Super Smart and a sense of humor), and ..."
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    Morgan Alexis Janssen

    Morgan Alexis Janssen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was so pleased with Morgan Janssen's great concern for my case in the short time I got to meet him. . I felt so lost and he help ground me and assure that if we needed to fight to the end he will do so. Thank you so much for your great wisdom a..."
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    Edward Charles Sada

    Edward Charles Sada

    4.33 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He has been amazing. He’s kept me in good grace and is straight to the point. I love you Mr SADA! Thank you for being a huge help in my life!!!"
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    Fabian Celedon Serrato

    Fabian Celedon Serrato

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "El abogado fabian nos esta ayudando en nuestro caso, Un exelente serviso a nosotros nos toco trabajar con lily y nos ha dado un exelente service nos ayudo en todo. 100% recomendado"
    Rating:  8.4
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    Nuha Abusamra

    Nuha Abusamra

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This was a once in a lifetime mistake on my part . An having a public defender like Nuha was an absolute god send. In my opinion she went above and beyond what was expected. An I would absolutely hire her again and again. Thank you so very much.. "
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