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    Sara Azari

    Sara Azari

    4.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: A fearless and aggressive trial lawyer, Sara Azari provides her clients with quality representation. After graduating from Southwestern University School of Law in 1999, Ms. Azari joined the international law firm of Baker McKenzie in their Rio de...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Louis Justin Shapiro

    Louis Justin Shapiro

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Formerly a deputy public defender in Los Angeles County, Shapiro’s advanced skill set is only matched by his devoted work ethic, one that places his clients in the best position where they often obtain favorable results. Considered one of the top ...
    Rating:  9.7
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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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    Shawn Mills

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    Shawn Mills

    5.060 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    A bad day does not make you a bad person. DUI, theft, property crimes, drugs, domestic; we are here
    Rating:  9.8
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    Andrew David Cherkasky

    Andrew David Cherkasky

    4.917 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Andrew Cherkasky is recognized as one of the most elite trial lawyers in America and amongst the nation’s best criminal defense attorneys. Andrew is regularly recognized for his expertise by national news outlets, to include: Fox News, CNN, The Ne...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Dylan Forest Taylor

    Dylan Forest Taylor

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Dylan Taylor has spent the last two decades fighting to protect the rights of the people in Salinas and the larger Monterey Bay area. A third generation Californian, Mr. Taylor was raised in a legal culture where equality and justice were paramoun...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Peter John Johnson

    Peter John Johnson

    4.917 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights
    Bio: My wife and I have three boys and are partners in our legal practice. I am a former athlete including playing football in college and in fledgeling professional football leagues after college. I have trained for and competed in an adventure triath...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew John Speredelozzi

    Matthew John Speredelozzi

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Education: * Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, December 19, 2007, Thomas Jefferson School of Law * Bachelor of Arts, 2003, University of Massachusetts Bar Admissions: * State of California, June 2008 * State of Massachusetts, February 2010 Professional Ass...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Joseph H. Kazazian

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    Joseph H. Kazazian

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Joseph Kazazian is an Associate Attorney with The Rodriguez Law Group Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mr. Kazazian brings with him a strong background in federal and state criminal defense, as well as defense of parents in child dependency...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Silva Laura Megerditchian

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    Silva Laura Megerditchian

    5.092 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime and more
    You Are Not Alone. We will guide you, and fight relentlessly for your case. Call today for a free consult.
    Rating:  10
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    Leigh Gretchen Fleming

    Leigh Gretchen Fleming

    4.813 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Leigh represented me for a traffic citation out of Marin County. She handled everything from start to finish and was a terrific communicator. When the day came for my bench trial, Leigh appeared on my behalf and obtained a complete DISMISSAL of al..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Winston Kevin McKesson

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    Winston Kevin McKesson

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Winston K. McKesson Will Defend Serious Cases From misdemeanors to felonies, Mr. McKesson will defend anyone plagued by the severity of a criminal charge. Profile: Martindale-Hubbell AV rating. Listed as one of the 15 Most Influential Black Lawyer...
    Rating:  10
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    Byron Ingram Roope

    Byron Ingram Roope

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Byron I. Roope founded the Law Office of Byron Roope in 2012. From the time he was young, Byron knew that he wanted to be an attorney. He comes from a family of attorneys and always desired to follow in the same path. As an undergraduate at Utah S...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Mike Singh Sethi

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    Mike Singh Sethi

    4.730 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: He is a member of the Bar for the state of California. During law school Attorney Sethi worked for severalimmigration law firms and as a result has over ten years of experiencein complex immigration matters. Mr. Sethi's knowledge of immigrationmat...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Adam Allen Arant

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    Adam Allen Arant

    5.030 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    From DUI to drug or theft crimes, The Offices of Adam Arant are equipped to handle all situations.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Kara Beth Stein-Conaway

    Kara Beth Stein-Conaway

    5.048 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney and my practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense representation. With deep knowledge of local criminal law practices in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria, I offer strategic advantages that can make the ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kirk Wincote Elliott

    Kirk Wincote Elliott

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Our firm has been handeling Criminal and Civil Litigation matters in San Jose and Santa Clara County for over 35 years. I am the President and a Partner in Roberts | Elliott Law Corp and have specialized in Criminal Defense and DUI defense for ove...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Daniel A. Hoer

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    Daniel A. Hoer

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Privacy, Commercial
    Bio: Daniel grew up in Hong Kong and spent 17 years living in Asia. After completing university with a 3.99 GPA, he spent a year living and working in China before attending law school at UC Davis, where he excelled in Pre-Trial Skills, Moot Court, and...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Alexander R Ginzburg

    Alexander R Ginzburg

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Family
    Bio: INCLUDED ON THE LIST OF SUPER LAWYERS OF CALIFORNIA FROM 2016 TO 2026
    Rating:  10
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    Adriana C. Quintero

    Adriana C. Quintero

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Adriana Quintero received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, double majoring in Political Science and Spanish. After graduating from UC Berkeley, Ms. Quintero attended California Western School of Law in San D...
    Rating:  9.1
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    David J. Hakimfar

    David J. Hakimfar

    4.714 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Hakimfar Law is a boutique law firm in West Hollywood, California that focuses primarily in criminal defense, victim's rights, and real estate matters. We handle a limited number of cases on a contingency fee basis, and our practice concentrates o...
    Rating:  9.7
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