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    Peter Leslie Balogh

    Peter Leslie Balogh

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: We have a broad general practice with experience in a wide variety of areas- both litigation and transactional. We try to provide cost effective solutions to problems in an ethical manner.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jonathan Che Gettleman

    Jonathan Che Gettleman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor
    Review: "Jonathan Che Gettleman is the best, brightest and most humane lawyer I have had the privilege to utilize. Indeed, he is the only one I know. I have had multiple experiences with soul sick rapacious lazy attorneys thus I speak from experience. Gett..."
    Rating:  6.5
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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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    Tom Harry Tavoularis

    Tom Harry Tavoularis

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "I have been very lucky throughout my career and rarely required the services of an attorney until one of my clients tried to breach our agreement potentially costing me a significant amount of money. Fortunately for me, I was introduced to Tom Tav..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Early Marlow Hawkins

    Early Marlow Hawkins

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Early handled a 3rd dui case for me out of riverside while I was on probation in Orange County. He did a great job and kept me out of jail most importantly. Orange County wanted a year and I ended up with house arrest in riverside."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Linden Nadim Mackaoui

    Linden Nadim Mackaoui

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Linden has handled a couple criminal matters for me as a public defender. I am convinced that I couldn't have received any better representation at any price. On the case he just recently handled for me there were to occasions where I would have t..."
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    Kiley Nicole Clevenger

    Kiley Nicole Clevenger

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kiley Clevenger, a Santa Barbara native, and Central Valley transplant earned her undergraduate degree in Administration of Justice with a Legal Studies emphasis from Santa Barbara City College. She earned her Juris Doctorate as well as a concentr...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Patricia Ann Campi

    Patricia Ann Campi

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Patricia was my attorney for a case that was difficult and complicated. She took the time to listen to me, review my materials, and fought against my DA to get me the best possible deal. I couldn't have made it through my case with any other attor..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Tangela Denise Terry

    Tangela Denise Terry

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ms. Terry has been in private practice her entire legal career. She is committed to being accessible to her clients and providing them with comprehensive legal representation that they can trust. Ms. Terry is admitted to practice law before the Un...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Rachel Margolis Chapman

    Rachel Margolis Chapman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Rachel Margolis Chapman is an experienced Bay Area criminal defense attorney, known for her tenacious representation, compassion, and dedication to fighting for the rights of her clients. She has represented over 500 individuals charged with offen...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael F. Lambrose

    Michael F. Lambrose

    1.0112 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.3
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    Rolland Louis Papendick

    Rolland Louis Papendick

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When I found Rolland Papendick I knew he was genuine. I was facing jail time and serious repercussions in a very conservative county. Rolland, while being very professional and interested in my case, wanted to build a rapport with me and simply ..."
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    Brian Kenneth Davalos

    Brian Kenneth Davalos

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Brian Davalos was born and raised in Stockton California and sought out the practice of law so that he could build a diverse firm where his practice would provide clients with the option of an attorney who believes in social justice and equal acce...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Neeta Patel

    Neeta Patel

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Not only did Neeta put me at ease but she also gave me confidence in the system. The cases she has handled have been expertly undertaken. She is down-to-earth and a great attorney. I would highly recommend her to any potential client."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Robert Juan Saria

    Robert Juan Saria

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime
    Bio: For 17 years, Mr. Saria worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the counties of Los Angeles, Plumas, Butte and Sacramento. Prior to this, he was a Trial Attorney with the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice in Washing...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Courtney Elizabeth Griffin

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    Courtney Elizabeth Griffin

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family
    Rating:  6.3
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    James Reginald Reilly

    James Reginald Reilly

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Adante De Pointer

    Adante De Pointer

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Review: "Great lawyer very knowledgable, professional and is a definite fighter in the courthouse!! He defended my case to the fullest. He responded very quickly to my questions and concerns. I felt I was In great hands and with the outcome of my case I su..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    John James Stanley

    John James Stanley

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "The Criminal Defense Attorney, John Stanley and Associates are a “Class Act”! The Jurors in my winning, “Not Guilt” case stated: “Mr. Stanley, if I ever need a defense attorney, YOU are the man; I NEED YOUR BUSINESS CARD!” Within 1 minute, all Mr...."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Christine Analise Revelo-Lee

    Christine Analise Revelo-Lee

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "One of the most promising attorney I have ever met in my life. Smart, fearless, determined and with a clear ethical compass. Five, six years from now she'll be a great judge. "
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    Steven Allan Whitworth

    Steven Allan Whitworth

    4.381 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: District Attorneys are in the business of prosecution. Because of this, you should hire an attorney who has always been in the business of defending individual's rightsunder Constitution of the United States. One of my personal goals as your attor...
    Rating:  5.5
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