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    California Has 8950 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50931 Reviews

    Octavio Chaidez

    Octavio Chaidez

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, my job is to get you the best representation possible and then get you home. I ONLY practice in the area of criminal defense so my sole focus is making sure my clients get the best possible outcome. A little more ab...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Joseph Michael Tysel

    Joseph Michael Tysel

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Immigration and more
    Review: "Hello Joseph Tysel, i wanted to let you know how much i appreciate you. The moment i hired you, you immediately started working on my case. The main thing i like best of is that you care for your clients and you genuinely do. Your attentiveness is..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jonathan James Kissel

    Jonathan James Kissel

    4.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "How many people can say that they got to sit at Comedy Central Comedy Club to be an audience member in what other people paid to see AS A FORM OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR CRIMINAL CHARGES??? Umm… I really feel like I am the only one who can confid..."
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    Ashot Manukyan

    Ashot Manukyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor
    Review: "The case I use to have back in 2012 was a car accident. The attorney I use to have at that time told me that he is not able to do much about my case and it will take a long time, but I was referred to Mr. Manukyan and he did his best for such a sh..."
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    Julius Menchavez Cruz

    Julius Menchavez Cruz

    4.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Julius is exquisite kind or person .hes is willing to help the accuse and innocents from corruption or false arrest.julius is an honest man heck your case may sound a lil bent but its not his fault..."
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    Christopher Carl Chaney

    Christopher Carl Chaney

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Christopher has been my attorney and council for 10 years and has represented me in a number of cases relating to drug, DUI, and other criminal cases. The outcome of each has ruled in my favor. His advice is sound and his explanation of possible..."
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    Joseph Denis Cavanaugh

    Joseph Denis Cavanaugh

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have to say I was unsure about Joe at first being public defender. We all hear how public defenders have too many cases so there's no time for them to do a good job. with Joe I found this very UNTRUE he did a great job and made the time to care!..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Victor Nasser

    Victor Nasser

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I acquired Victor Nasser's services via CSUB's expungement clinic. Mr. Nasser worked with me through several issues, including last minute venue changes, ultimately helping me clear an unsightly blemish off my record. I cannot express this enough;..."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Okorie Okorocha

    Okorie Okorocha

    4.9114 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Nationally Board Certified Lawyer held by federal and state courts to be excellent: "Mr. Okorocha... is not only a competent attorney but quite an excellent one" Finding of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in BRUNSON ...
    Rating:  10
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    Walter Kinmonth Pyle

    Walter Kinmonth Pyle

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 60 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Alex Stuart Bernstein

    Alex Stuart Bernstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a case with another Attorney representing me. I wanted to know how to change Lawyers because the one appointed to me was a U-Haul truck. Bernstein was approachable, personable, non-judgemental, and sharp. He is always sharp. He shared guidan..."
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    Byron George Danell

    Byron George Danell

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was charged with a misdemeanor case and I was innocent so I immediately sought legal help. I thought the prices for a misdemeanor case but in life you get what you pay for. Hiring Byron was definitely worth it, after a few court appearances my c..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jigar H Patel

    Jigar H Patel

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Mr. Patel will take the extra time to discuss your case, go over all possible outcomes, and will make you feel like you are his only case. I was fighting 5 felony charges and although it took over 2 years to come to an end, he got my entire case d..."
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    Michael Christopher Stutz

    Michael Christopher Stutz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was assigned to mr. Stutz through the public defenders office and i am so happy i did! He has kept me out of jail and even helped me negotiate my sentencing to benefit my situation. I did no jail time at all in this case. He goes above and beyon..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Forrest Rufino Miller

    Forrest Rufino Miller

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This guy is a miracle worker he reduced all my charges, drop the separate case and has been a fantastic representation. If you ever need any law advice or representation reach out to Forest Miller."
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    Caleb Jonathan Lin

    Caleb Jonathan Lin

    Not yet reviewedReview Caleb
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Caleb Lin handles adult felonies and misdemeanors in California, including driving-under-the-influence offenses, sex crimes, drug- and weapon-possession offenses, and violent crimes. Caleb is also available to assist individuals who have not yet h...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Brian James Hennigan

    Brian James Hennigan

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, White Collar Crime
    Rating:  9.0
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    Julie Ann Brown

    Julie Ann Brown

    4.86 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: Prior to going to law school and becoming a lawyer, I was a three time Olympic athlete in Track and Field. I understand hard work, diligence, integrity and honesty. These traits (and others) cause me to pursue my client's interest with the utmost ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Janet A Contero

    Janet A Contero

    4.614 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Review: "Amazing is all I can say. She really went above and beyond to help me out of my civil issue and DUI. She made things easy. She always explained everything to me so I could understand. If you need help I recommend you hire you she will get you out ..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Victor Hugo Franco

    Victor Hugo Franco

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.No one fights for you like Franco Law Firm We can answer all of your immigration law questionsYour immigration law attorney can assist you with any immigration issue. Come to us with questions and concerns about: Family-based i...
    Rating:  7.0
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