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    California Has 8950 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50931 Reviews

    Reginald Eugene Alberts

    Reginald Eugene Alberts

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury and more
    Review: "Really good lawyer at a great price"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Bruce Fredrick Benson

    Bruce Fredrick Benson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Review: "Bruce "Red" Benson has been my attorney for years now and he has been an inspiration in changing my life .he has been not only a great attny but has become a true friend..if it wasnt for his great skill as an Attny I wouldnt be where i am today..h..."
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

    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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    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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    Cesar J. Andaya

    Cesar J. Andaya

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Cesar Andaya is a dedicated trial lawyer serving clients throughout California with a strong focus on criminal defense and personal injury litigation. Known for his courtroom advocacy and extensive jury trial experience, Mr. Andaya has built his p...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Douglas John Myers

    Douglas John Myers

    3.710 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a very complicated and difficult case that took over a year to unwind all the details. The D.A. wanted prison time for me that scared me to death because of the prison and I still have a family to support. Doug worked and worked hard, and he..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Steven Roy Sands

    Steven Roy Sands

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Review: "Steven Sands is an attorney i will go back to and recommend highly. He pulls no punches and does what he says he csn do.... He isnt over priced and for me was worth more then he charged...."
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    Paul Edward Caprioglio

    Paul Edward Caprioglio

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a great experience with Mr. Caprioglio, he was always there for us and guided us professionally in our situation. I would greatly recommend him to anyone needing his services. Our case was in San Luis Obispo county in the late 1989 and he wa..."
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    Danielle Esther Tamir

    Danielle Esther Tamir

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "She pleasantly surprised me on how well I was treated as her client. She is straight to the point and she really is there for you every step of the way. She treated me like a human being not just an number or statistic. I am so lucky to have her r..."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Ariel A Neuman

    Ariel A Neuman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Terry R Leoni

    Terry R Leoni

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Employment & Labor
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Alexander Lombardo

    Daniel Alexander Lombardo

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Daniel is very caring and is extremely available to discuss your case and take the time to discuss both the minute aspects and the big picture. He is a very strong advocate and his number one goal is to get your case dismissed or have you found n..."
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    Kole Edward Oswald

    Kole Edward Oswald

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is Ready for all battles. ,...,,,,....,........................................................................................................................................,....................... .... ."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Darrell G. Griffin

    Darrell G. Griffin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I started practicing in criminal defense in Calaveras county as a juvenile and dependency defense. My work was primarily with juvenile defendants and helping parents navigate CPS cases. I moved on to Stanislaus County as a prosecutor. In my five y...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Garrett Jason Zelen

    Garrett Jason Zelen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was a previous client who, after experiencing Garret's undeniable skill, demeanor and exceptional knowledge of the law, he inspired me to study law. I earned my J.D 2010. Garrett is truly one of the best Criminal Law Attorneys nationwide, hand..."
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    Erica Gene Franklin

    Erica Gene Franklin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Erica Franklin was relentless until the case was dismissed. She was super knowledgeable about the legal system, determined to fight hypocrisy."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Elizabeth Armena Missakian

    Elizabeth Armena Missakian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Missakian help me as a public defender. She defended me and negotiated the best possible plea bargain as if I was hiring her to defend me. She always toke the time to explain and ask questions for my case instead of treating me like just anoth..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jason B Christmann

    Jason B Christmann

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: Jason Christmann, co-founder of Christmann McConnell, LLP., focuses his practice in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support, and marital agreements. In addition to practicing family law, ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Chris Cain

    Chris Cain

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration
    Bio: Chris Cain is an experienced attorney specializing in immigration and criminal defense law, with an office located in Salinas, California. With over ten years of experience in the field, Chris has built a reputation for providing high-quality lega...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Courtney Michele Selan

    Courtney Michele Selan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I wish I had someone like Courtney Selan handling all aspects of my life. She handled a complicated and serious legal problem I had and was fantastic. Court rooms aren't so scary when you can sleep at night knowing you have not only a great lawyer..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael Thomas Malowney

    Michael Thomas Malowney

    3.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: For over 20 years I have dedicated my law practice to helping those who suddenly find themselves facing the criminal justice system and the complications that come along with being accused of a crime. I have extensive experience defending all type...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Michael Dale Troy

    Michael Dale Troy

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Our family has utilized Michael Troy for many different legal issues over the past several years. Hes advised us on minor issues such as landlord/tenant problems, as well as more serious criminal issues. All situations have been resolved in our fa..."
    Rating:  8.3
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