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    Thomas Murray Derryberry

    Thomas Murray Derryberry

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have a passion to help others! I have a beautiful family! My daughter Melinda is licensed to practice law in Oklahoma and Tennessee. My mother is an attorney as well! My wife enjoys helping others and is Self-Employedas a cosmotologist! I love s...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Harold Victor Mesick

    Harold Victor Mesick

    3.410 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Let's face it...finding an attorney is never fun. It is usually the culmination of several negative events in one's life or a particularly stressful situation that needs to be straightened out. When you are in one of these aforementioned situation..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Michael Patrick Guingona

    Michael Patrick Guingona

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is very good and professional. He was able to get the case dismissed. Highly recommend him. "
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    Matthew John Delgado

    Matthew John Delgado

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: As a practicing defense attorney for over eight years three years as a law clerk with several District Attorney's offices as a law student, I have handled cases ranging from simple traffic tickets, to sex crimes, to death penalty cases. I have stu...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Kathy Lynn Trosclair

    Kathy Lynn Trosclair

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I’m vulnerable have been for years! I don’t trust anyone easily! I didn’t even trust Kathy at first! She is not intimidating like other attorneys she comes off like a sister talking about her every day life. she is however brutally honest weather ..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Douglas Warren Lofgren

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    Douglas Warren Lofgren

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more
    Rating:  8.0
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    Craig Michael Lytle

    Craig Michael Lytle

    5.02 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired craig last minute,he has a big heart he is willing to work with you he is affordable and reliable,he won my daughters case....he has alot of experience. "
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    Travis Wayne Daily

    Travis Wayne Daily

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Travis Daily is my sons attorney. Travis kept me informed and responded to my email questions! Travis did great in my sons jury trial. He even listened to our recommendations and suggestions. Travis is a great attorney and I hope he is shown grati..."
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    Shanna Nicole Hesketh

    Shanna Nicole Hesketh

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Shanna Hesketh was raised in the Central Valley and attended California State University, Fresno. During her time as a Fresno State Bulldog, Ms. Hesketh competed as a member of the Fresno State Mock Trial team, winning several awards for her indiv...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Thomas John Cummins

    Thomas John Cummins

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I received a citation for public intoxication and a secondary charge. At arraignment, I spoke with him briefly and he was able to swiftly work a deal with the prosecutor to offer me diversion for the secondary charge. With the diversion program, b..."
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    Vinuta P. Naik

    Vinuta P. Naik

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Naik is a public interest attorney who helped me petition the department of justice to correct my rap sheet, even when private paid attorneys said it could not be done. She showed patience and compassion with me, even when I asked a lot of que..."
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    Cole Michael Williams

    Cole Michael Williams

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My soon to be ex-wife filed a TRO against me that was granted. Many false accusations were made and I KNEW that I needed someone with the experience and skill to help me restore my rights as a father and citizen. I am so thankful that I hired Cole..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Andre S Boghosian

    Andre S Boghosian

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: My name is Andre Boghosian. I am an attorney practicing law in California for the alst 14 or so years. The bulk of my practice is in the areas of immigration, personal injury and criminal defense laws. I have a good reputation in my community and ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Marc N Kapetan

    Marc N Kapetan

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Recent Awards $10.2 Million: Largest Single Person Accident Award in Fresno's History | $350,100: Wrongful Arrest by Police Officer | $1.7 Million: Wrongful Death Vehicle Accident | $560,000: Sexual Assault by Police Officer | $260,000: Sexual Ass...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Patricia Corrales

    Patricia Corrales

    5.043 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I wanted to give a huge thank you to Patricia and everyone at her office. Patricia has been with me for years helping me with issues I had with my DACA as well as getting my Permanent Residence which I just got approved. Within 6 months of Patrici..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michelle Arline Camacho

    Michelle Arline Camacho

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michelle Arline Camacho is a Spanish-speaking criminal defense attorney based in Downtown San Diego. Michelle's practice focuses on all criminal matters in both federal and state courts. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Elysia Inez Wilschke

    Elysia Inez Wilschke

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was falsely accused of a violent crime (the felony sentence carried up to 14.5 years in potential prison time). I took the case to jury verdict and was convicted of a lesser included offense (a misdemeanor brandishing charge). As a licensed ..."
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    Jason Anthony Cueva

    Jason Anthony Cueva

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This lawyer actually felt real to me from the get go. He is very easy to talk to and gives me confidence that i have someone who understands how to protect my rights. "
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    Edward William Pilot

    Edward William Pilot

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I. IMMIGRATION LAW PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY As the grandson/great-grandson of immigrants to the United States of America, I understand and appreciate the contributions which generations upon generations of immigrants have made to our land of opportunit...
    Rating:  8.4
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    John Chung-Chuen Tang

    John Chung-Chuen Tang

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Securities and Investment Fraud, Litigation, Criminal Defense and more
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