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    California Has 8949 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50948 Reviews

    Saman Ahmadpour

    Saman Ahmadpour

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: After nine years as a prosecutor, I launched my own firm specializing in criminal law. I have handled every type of criminal case including murder, attempted murder, robbery, carjacking, burglary, rape, child molestation, child abuse, domestic vio...
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    Jacob Yale Glucksman

    Jacob Yale Glucksman

    4.931 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jacob Glucksman is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who has extensive, proven, and respected criminal trial experience with cases ranging from traffic infractions, to criminal misdemeanors, to serious and violent felonies. Mr. ...
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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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    Ron S Bamieh

    Ron S Bamieh

    4.847 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Attorney Ron S. Bamieh is a Ventura personal injury attorney the founder of The Law Offices of Bamieh & Erickson, PLC which in 2019 became the Law Offices of Bamieh and DeSmeth, PLC. Not only does Mr. Bamieh have 30 years of experience in the lega...
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    Stacey A Kartchner

    Stacey A Kartchner

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Reliable. Knowledgable. Excellent professional contacts. Strategic. Supportive. Positive. Allied. A friend suggested I hire Stacey after a public defender mismanaged my cases ... I got to have a thorough first time sit-down meeting with Stacey wit..."
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Frederick Greene

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    Daniel Frederick Greene

    5.035 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Here is a little bit of information about me: A San Diego native, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. There I studied a wide range of subjects, including economics, engineering,...
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    Maureen Furlong Baldwin

    Maureen Furlong Baldwin

    5.040 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement and more
    Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney in the San Jose area for 26 years. I am experienced in very serious cases such as homicide, sexual crimes,or three strikes, down to simple drug drug cases and juvenile matters. I give each case I handle my p...
    Rating:  9.7
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    R.J. Manuelian

    R.J. Manuelian

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: R.J. Manuelian is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney with a prominent presence in the legal community and media. Serving as a speaker, consultant, and legal professional, he frequently appears as a commentator on leading media platforms, ...
    Rating:  10
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    Chad Michael Lewin

    Chad Michael Lewin

    4.845 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Attorney Chad Lewin has spent over 20 years vigorously defending clients in Los Angeles courtrooms. A UCLA Law graduate and lifelong Angeleno, he has built a reputation for navigating the city’s complex legal system with insight gained from decade...
    Rating:  10
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    Greg Thomas Hill

    Greg Thomas Hill

    4.847 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Author of over 1,750 published articles about DUI, domestic violence, theft, drug offenses, sex offenses and other areas of criminal defense, including resentencing, Greg Hill defends those accused of such crimes in the Torrance and Long Beach are...
    Rating:  10
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    Jill Marie Cremeans

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    Jill Marie Cremeans

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Since 2006, Jill Cremeans has been a steadfast champion for clients across Southern California, navigating a wide range of criminal cases with care and diligence. Her extensive experience spans from serious charges like murder and three-strikes of...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Nafiz M Ahmed

    Nafiz M Ahmed

    4.642 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Nafiz M. Ahmed is an owner and managing attorney at Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, a premier criminal defense law firm with offices in Redwood City and San Jose, CA. Nafiz and his legal team have over 30 years of combined ex...
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony A Arzili

    Anthony A Arzili

    5.0342 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Selected as a Super Lawyer from 2015-2025. Top 5% Lawyer in California. Certified Criminal Law Specialist by State Bar. One of only 345 in California. Exclusively Criminal Defense. Exclusively L.A. Attorney Anthony A. Arzili has devoted his practi...
    Rating:  10
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    Tomas D Requejo

    Tomas D Requejo

    4.823 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Requejo is an experienced trial attorney with over 150 jury trials. His success is due to the hard work, experience and knowledge he has in handling serious crimial cases and personal injury trials.
    Rating:  10
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    Mary E Tatum

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    Mary E Tatum

    5.034 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation and more
    Facing criminal charges can be one of the most challenging experiences you’ll ever face. We deliver rigorous and strategic defense backed by decades of experience. Mary Tatum’s experience as a Deputy District Attorney provides her with unmatched i...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Brian Jude White

    Brian Jude White

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Merry Christmas! This has been a heavier hearted year, Even though my case is not solved yet, it does not change the facts up to this point. Brian has dealt with my in jail panic freak outs twice (too many times), before he got me out of jail very..."
    Rating:  10
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    Sharon J. Brunner

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    Sharon J. Brunner

    4.978 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: I'm Sharon J. Brunner, an attorney with over 20 years of experience representing individuals and families through some of life's most difficult challenges. My practice focuses on family law, where I guide clients through divorces, custody disputes...
    Rating:  9.8
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    John David Underwood

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    John David Underwood

    5.076 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Quality criminal defense, we have experience in Kern and LA Counties--call today! (661) 689-6208
    Rating:  8.3
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    John David Rogers

    John David Rogers

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney John D. Rogers is an Orange County criminal defense attorney based out of Newport Beach. He exclusively dedicates his practice to criminal defense representing clients standing accused in state and federal court. He has successfully defen...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Kelly Bloom

    Steven Kelly Bloom

    5.028 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am a National Award Winning Defense Attorney that can help navigate you though the legal maze you are in. At the Law Offices of Steven K. Bloom, we know that if you are searching for an experienced attorney for assistance, you are probably going...
    Rating:  10
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    Nathan H. Soleimani

    Nathan H. Soleimani

    5.035 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Results-driven, client-centered, and compassionate Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney in Beverly Hills. Graduated Top 5% at UCLA. Attended Top 20 USC Gould School of Law. Call for a free consultation. Distinguished as a Top 2.5% Attorney ...
    Rating:  10
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