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    Danielle Rachel Iredale

    Danielle Rachel Iredale

    4.917 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Danielle Iredale began her career in New York City as a public defender. As a felony staff attorney, she handled over 1,400 felony and misdemeanor cases from arraignment through final disposition. She represented hundreds of clients charged with s...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Louis John Takakjian

    Paul Louis John Takakjian

    4.113 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Position: Partner. Born Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (BA, cum laude, 1975); Loyola Mary...
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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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    Robert Lee Hamilton

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    Robert Lee Hamilton

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
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    Rating:  8.4
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    Jessica Claire McElfresh

    Jessica Claire McElfresh

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jessica McElfresh is a San Diego criminal defense lawyer and founding attorney at McElfresh Law, Inc. Her practice areas include all types of criminal defense including drug and marijuana crimes. She is devoted to defending the rights and protecti...
    Rating:  10
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    Yan Erick Shrayberman

    Yan Erick Shrayberman

    5.028 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: During the course of litigation, clients deserve a lot of attention. They need help, they need money, they need to know what is going on with their case, they need assurance that they will get their day in court quickly, they need justice, they ne...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Curtis L. Briggs

    Curtis L. Briggs

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I am dedicated to providing aggressive legal advocacy in a client centered environment. I am a passionate and committed lawyer but I also come from a strong customer service background. Having gone through my own ups and downs when I was younger I...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Susan Marie Hearne

    Susan Marie Hearne

    4.822 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Senior Attorney Susan Hearne was a Peace Officer for the State of California for over 25 years, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She now uses that experience to advocate for you. She trained ...
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin Adam Arsenian

    Benjamin Adam Arsenian

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Benjamin Arsenian is a native of Southern California. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, followed by a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from Chapman University School of Law in Orange County. ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Denise Pereira

    Denise Pereira

    5.028 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Denise is an aggressive litigator who fights relentlessly for her clients. When you hire Pereira Law you get Denise, on your side and in your corner. With nearly 20 years of trial experience handling everything from simple battery to murder she fi...
    Rating:  10
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    Martin Baker

    Martin Baker

    4.311 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Bio: I have represented people accused of sleeping in bushes, people accused of killing multiple victims, and people accused of doing pretty much everything in between. Many of my clients have been acquitted at trial, had their cases dismissed, or had ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Rabin Nabizadeh

    Rabin Nabizadeh

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Rabin Nabizadeh is a formidable defense attorney at Summit Defense, known for his steadfast representation in federal and state courts. He handles cases from misdemeanor DUIs and thefts to complex felonies, including sex crimes and murder. Renowne...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Gregory Charles Garrison

    Gregory Charles Garrison

    4.839 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Gregory Garrison, a San Diego criminal defense attorney, can assist you with your legal needs. When you are faced with losing your liberty, make sure you hire a criminal defense attorney with a proven track record. Gregory Garrison is San Diego’s ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Stephen Paul Levine

    Stephen Paul Levine

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Thank You for visiting my profile. I hope I can help you with your legal matter, please don't hesitate to call. I am dedicated to two disciplines only, Criminal Defense and Family Law, (although my firm also handles Personal Injury and Administrat...
    Rating:  10
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    William W. Bruzzo

    William W. Bruzzo

    4.640 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Will Bruzzo has been a lawyer since 1993. He has been admitted to the State Bar of California since 1996 and to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1993. The primary emphasis of his practice has been criminal law. Will has successfully represen...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Bradley R Corbett

    Bradley R Corbett

    4.854 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Bradley Corbett – Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney With over 18 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, I have built a reputation for providing aggressive, strategic, and results-driven representation. Throughout my career, I have...
    Rating:  10
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    Luz Eliana Phelps

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    Luz Eliana Phelps

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    If you need to discuss your immigration or family law needs we can effectively assist you.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Brian Russell Michaels

    Brian Russell Michaels

    4.875 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Brian Michaels is the only attorney in Southern California to have worked as a front line Prosecutor, Police Litigator and full time private Criminal Defense Attorney. Attorney Michaels was hired directly out of law school, where he graduated with...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Eric Watkins

    Brian Eric Watkins

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
    Bio: San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, Brian E. Watkins is the founder and principle attorney at Brian E. Watkins & Associates. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, one of our nation's top u...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Mark Wade Coleman

    Mark Wade Coleman

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: A staunch defender of a person’s rights to personal liberty and just compensation, criminal defense and personal injury attorney Mark Coleman is a tireless advocate for his clients in Fresno and throughout the Central Valley. As an avid shooter wh...
    Rating:  10
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    Brandon Shori Naidu

    Brandon Shori Naidu

    4.318 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Attorney Naidu plays an instrumental role in the success stories that happen within criminal courts. District attorneys, judges and former clients know that he arrives to the courtroom prepared and ready to present his argument before the court. A...
    Rating:  10
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