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    James Richard Boyd

    James Richard Boyd

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "James is a good lawyer i would definitely hire for myself and family he got my bf a great deal "
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    Karina Andrea Alvarez

    Karina Andrea Alvarez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Litigation, Criminal Defense
    Review: " Karina saved me from going to jail. As my lawyer, she stood up for me when nobody else would. I absolutely love her."
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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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    Andrew Francis Nugent

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    Andrew Francis Nugent

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed less than a year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    "We take the Criminal out of Criminal Defense"
    Rating:  5.5
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    Mariah S. Massa

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    Mariah S. Massa

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    "We take the Criminal out of Criminal Defense"
    Rating:  5.8
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    Evonne Grace Fisher

    Evonne Grace Fisher

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.7
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    Bree Leanne Durso

    Bree Leanne Durso

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family
    Review: "Bree is an excellent defense lawyer. Very helpful, extremely nice and hardworking. i couldn't have asked for better. "
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    Keith Jeffrey Staten

    Keith Jeffrey Staten

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Craig Anthony Harbaugh

    Craig Anthony Harbaugh

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice and more
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jeremy David Blank

    Jeremy David Blank

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Jeremy D. Blank has been a California attorney since 1994, when he graduated from the Golden Gate University School of Law with highest honors and was admitted to the California State Bar. He began his career as a Deputy Public Defender in Santa C...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Aviva Judith Gilbert

    Aviva Judith Gilbert

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    George H Ramos

    George H Ramos

    3.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: At George H. Ramos, Jr. & Associates, clients can be guaranteed that they are receiving one of the most decorated, experienced criminal defense lawyers in San Diego. Formerly a prosecutor for over 8 years, Mr. Ramos has a unique understanding into...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Qais Zafari

    Qais Zafari

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: I provide my clients their due individual attention. The big firms can't give you the responsive and affordable representation that I can. My clients have direct access to me via my personal cell phone and email. I put honesty above all and will t...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Kathy Marie Wolf

    Kathy Marie Wolf

    3.48 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Review: "I was in need of a family law attorney for my case that was looking rather bleek. I found Kathy, and after our initial consultation I knew she was willing to see my case through to the end. She is a true champion, a force to be reckoned with in t..."
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    Kenneth Jay Kahn

    Kenneth Jay Kahn

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "My family and I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Khan. Throughout a very stressful situation, he demonstrated an unwavering dedication and investment in the case. His communication was excellent; he kept us informed every step of the way and was alway..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Christine Tornatore

    Christine Tornatore

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Mediation, Criminal Defense, Arbitration
    Review: "Christine was so knowledgeable and professional! She helped me through every step of the way with clear explanations and great confidence. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!"
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    William Li Niu

    William Li Niu

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Mr. William is a great guy he took a lot of time to explain me everything regarding my case from A-Z. I never felt rushed or pressured. He was extremely knowledgeable regarding not only D.U.I. cases but other criminal cases as well. I could tell h..."
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    Jose Garza Badillo

    Jose Garza Badillo

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime
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    James M. Crawford

    James M. Crawford

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Serious criminal charges are never welcome. The best way to get ahead of the situation is to retain the most aggressive, tenacious, successful defense representation you can find. In Orange County, the first name that should come to your mind is J...
    Rating:  7.0
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    David Robert Bush

    David Robert Bush

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Environmental and Natural Resources and more
    Bio: I received honors on entrance to McGeorge School of Law, was selected one of five top speakers in the 1991 Moot Court competition, and that same year I graduated and passed the bar exam on my first testing.I became an attorney on my 25th birthday....
    Rating:  7.0
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    Floyd Rayford Fountain

    Floyd Rayford Fountain

    4.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Fountain was a life saver for me. I was going through a divorce, in deep depression and made some poor choices. He helped me through the legal progress and took the weight off of my shoulders while I was facing criminal charges. Mr. Fountain a..."
    Rating:  6.5
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