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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

Bio: I am an experienced criminal defense attorney at your service to handle the most difficult criminal matters. It is my belief that the best defense is through early, aggressive action and my record of results more than supports this concept. If we ...

Rating: 9.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "michael was very knowledgable and always available to answer any questions i had involving my husbands case."

Rating: 10

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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 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more

All matters handled personally by Mr. Geller

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 554-0448

Marc Bruce Geller's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Dedicated, aggressive, results. Se habla español. Call (530) 491-4421 now for a FREE Consultation!

Rating: 7.8

Call for a FREE consultation(530) 451-0948

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: For nearly 30 years, I have been a lawyer, law instructor and continuing legal education provider in Alameda County. Since graduating from Hastings College of the Law, at University of California in San Francisco in 1980, I have worked in the cour...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney with approximately 18 years of experience defending people falsely accused of crimes. I take my job extremely seriously. I am acutely aware that people's lives are on the line and they deserve every opportunity to ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Discrimination, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Alana McMains is an experienced litigator of both criminal and civil cases. She defends individuals charged with crimes in both federal and state court. Further, she represents survivors of sexual assault and harassment as well as victims of civil...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: I promise to provide quality legal representation to each of my clients. I established my criminal defense practice to be able to serve the individual needs of each person I defend. I refuse to shift my clients to an attorney with less experience,...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

As your DUI defense attorney, I stand by you and fight with passion and integrity to protect your future and restore your peace of mind.

Rating: 8.8

Call for a FREE consultation(323) 622-4951

Armando Josue Cespedes's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: For many years I worked for a big criminal defense firm in Los Angeles. While working at the firm, I handled over 750 DUI cases and DMV hearings, and more than 300 other criminal matters, which included drugs, theft, sexual and violent crimes. By ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "You cannot argue with results. Dan genuinely bonds with his client no matter what psychological state they may have fallen into due to pending criminal charges. His research and intelligence skills are superb. He's a very likeable guy. One of the ..."

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(650) 414-4800

Daniel Lee Barton's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products

Review: "I would highly recommend Victor C. Marshall if any family need a Lawyer. Mr Marshall was very quick to respond to the needs of my son. It was very easy to talk to Mr Marshall about the case and my concerns. Mr Marshall is very professional and edu..."

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Arash Hashemi’s first career goal was to play basketball in the NBA. One day, when he was 14, a family friend commented that Arash would be a good lawyer and should pursue law. Something clicked in Arash’s head and from that day on, he was determi...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury

Bio: I've counseled individuals, couples and companies through the difficulty process of Bankrutpcy, in Chapters 7, 11 and 13. I offer excellent customer service and cost-effective Bankrutpcy. Stop garnishments, levies, lawsuits. Keep your property & e...

Rating: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Harley represented me in a criminal case. He did an excellent job and I did not service any jail time. I would strongly recommend using Mr. Harley."

Rating: 9.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Law Office of Arezou Bakhtjou is located in Oakland, CA and helps clients in Richmond, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Martinez, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, and all Bay Area Counties including Alam...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Mr. Silldorf focuses his practice in the areas of both federal and state criminal defense. He has successfully defended serious federal cases throughout the country including California, South Carolina, Wyoming, and North Dakota, to name a few. Mr...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: John M. Kucera has practiced law for over 40 years and has provided professional, aggressive and personalized services to individuals seeking representation for defense of State and Federal crimes. Professional Associations Include: California Att...

Rating: 9.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Almost 20 years Of Experience. Results You Won't Get With Just Any Lawyer Or Public Defender. Call (209) 395-0201

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(209) 395-0201

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Established in 1972,under the leadership of Marlin G. Stapleton, Sr.,a former California Highway Patrol Sergeant and Judge Pro-tem in the Orange County Family Law Court, Stapleton Stapletoncarved out a reputation as the leading firm of its kind in...

Rating: 10

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