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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Robert W. Tiangco is an aggressive attorney with over 15 years experience specializing in criminal defense. Mr. Tiangco has a high level of proficiency in criminal defense, extensive litigation of complex cases with notable esteemed character and ...

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "I have no hesitation in recommending Mark Briscoe as a attorney. I have had the pleasure working with Mark Briscoe several times. Briscoe is very reliable and trustworthy. He is dedicated and determined and takes his cases very seriously. I know t..."

Rating: 7.0

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "My dad and I got into a vehicle accident. We contacted Mr. Brown, and he went to work. He is very professional and communicates clearly with his clients. Both my dad and I are happy with the representation we received from Mr. Brown."

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more

Bio: James A. D’Ambrosio is a graduate of George Mason University (1990), holds a Master of Arts degree from The American University in Washington, D.C. (1993), and obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (1996). During law school...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Andrew handled a legal matter with the city of San Diego For me. The process was very smooth. He's very knowledgeable and was able to draw a road map of how he would go about the legal case. I couldn't recommend him enough."

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Review: "i hiigher recomended Evangelina Malhotra, she is outstanding lawyer very knowledgeable, responsable and profesional . she handled my case very profesional and always did the best for me."

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more

Bio: An experienced trial attorney, Scott H. Toothacre's practice focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation. After graduating from Western State University School of Law in 1989, Mr. Toothacre immediately began working as an associate attorney a...

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Marcia is honest and no-nonsense. i appreciate her direct communication style. she is very responsive to questions. she has gone out of her way for me, and i appreciate that. I like working with her and would recommend her to a friend."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Environmental and Natural Resources

Review: "Here you will find a top notch attorney that I feel ranks among the very best in California. If you get a chance t work with him, you can rest-assured, that it really gets no better than him for any legal matter in which he represents you."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Bio: Crimmigration Inc. A Professional Law Corporation aims at providing immigration law, criminal defense, and family law services in the vicinity of Northern California, including Sacramento, Placer and Yolo County. Our firm’s goal is to deliver undi...

Rating: 6.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Preparation. Honest. Strategy. Alejandro Hurtado Jr., Esq. is a Southern California criminal defense attorney dedicated exclusively to representing individuals accused of crimes. He believes every client deserves honest advice, careful preparation...

Rating: 5.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "If you need to go to court, this is the guy you want on your side. He prepares meticulously and does not enter a courtroom to LOSE. Don't let his laid-back demeanor fool you—he is wicked smart, an absolute powerhouse, and more than professional in..."

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "ruselle is a very nice guy very welcoming and professional dressed man one of the best out there him and his team are very well organized . "

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: We will always work for the best available result for you, our client. We will not make promises that cannot be kept. Having been a criminal defense attorney for over 35 years, I understand the realities and will not promote litigation for my own ...

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Review: "I was charged with attempted murder and Stevin Alpers was a great legal representation long story short it was dismissed i am very happy with the outcome and the professionalism and how tentative he is with his clients"

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I was served with documents regarding a TRO, for alleged domestic violence, alleged sexual assault, alleged abuse by my ex. She had very hill intentions against me. Since the moment I called Azad he did everything in his power to reassure me and g..."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for over twenty-one (21) years. As a sole-practitioner I pride myself in providing personalized service to each and every one of my clients. In addition, I am available to my clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a S...

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Civil Rights and more

Review: "Mr. Doyle is probably one of the most professional men I’ve ever met in my life. He is extremely intelligent and very quick on his feet. He will work very hard to help you in anyway possible to win your case. I don’t know what would’ve happened to..."

Rating: 6.1

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