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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: 20 years of former law enforcement experience, knowledge, and skill in the criminal law field now assisting the public in the defense of all felonies, misdemeanors,at both the state and federal levels.

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "There are many criminal attorneys out there you can choose from, but Peter is one of the best attorneys that you should consider to work with and rely on. Since English is not my native language, I worried my communication with Peter would be a pr..."

Rating: 9.7

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Over 23 years of experience in criminal law focusing on narcotics, gang, and violent crimes.

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: A passionate advocate for social justice, I have worked on behalf of individuals facing daunting legal challenges for my entire legal career. With experience in state and federal court, I have taken dozen of cases to verdict. Having worked at the ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: When facing legal issues, first and foremost, your attorney must provide you sound counsel and fight for your interests. With over a decade of experience as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor, Mr. Prentiss and his team can help you through...

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Having no experience with the legal system and not sure what type of help we needed, we were very impressed with Pante-a from the first few mintues of our visit. She provided a consultation that fully explained the legal process and what we should..."

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Lisbette is a managing partner whose firm focuses on criminal and bankrtuptcy law. While in law school, she interned for UURISE, a non-profit organization for immigration law where she helped people apply to become U.S. citizens. She also voluntee...

Rating: 9.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Antoine D. Williams has earned a reputation as the Van Nuys lawyer clients can trust. Handling both criminal defense and personal injury matters, Antoine knows what it takes to win cases and help clients obtain favorable outcomes, even in...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: I have focused my legal career entirely on criminal law, as I have a passion for protecting those accused of criminal conduct from the powers that be. This passion is rooted in the notion that by protecting the rights of my clients', I am also pro...

Rating: 9.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime

Bio: June marked the beginning of my 50th year as a criminal defense attorney. It seems like only yesterday that I started my career as a deputy probation officer and was going to law school at the same time. As I look through all my many memories and ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: James W. Spertus is an experienced trial attorney who has been litigating cases in federal and state courts for more than 22 years. He has tried dozens of cases to favorable jury verdicts and has successfully argued numerous appeals in federal and...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: The Law Office of Donald R. Hammond provides quality legal representation in the fields of DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, post-conviction and related matters. Don has the same training that the police receive, and uses their training manuals to sp...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime

Bio: I am a true believer in the defense of people accused of crimes. I will focus on you as a person and achieve the best results for you and your family. You will never be just a case number or a file – no matter how big or small your case is. I will...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I am first and foremost a trial attorney. I value and work towards settlement but if a jury or a bench trial is needed, this is where twenty-five years of training and hard work is put in play. My commitment to public service is deeply rooted in m...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Bio: Steven D. Liner has more than three decades of experience in adult and juvenile court.

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Richard L. Grant has been a California Trial Attorney for more than 30 years. His extensive experience and expertise is extremely beneficial to fighting for his client’s freedom and legal rights. Mr. Grant is known as a hard hitting criminal defen...

Rating: 9.8

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