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    California Has 8949 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50941 Reviews

    Erik H Zentz

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    Erik H Zentz

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I work hard to keep you out of jail.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jonathan Scott Franklin

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    Jonathan Scott Franklin

    5.0128 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    SoCal's Top Rated DUI Attorney. Former Prosecutor with 30+ Years’ Experience. 24/7 Free Consultation
    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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    Stephanie Rickard

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    Stephanie Rickard

    5.0197 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    I have been a criminal attorney for over 20 years and know how to get the best result possible.
    Rating:  10
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    Victor A. Orsatti

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    Victor A. Orsatti

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For over 30 years, Victor Orsatti has helped clients during some of their most trying times. If you’ve been arrested or are facing charges, it doesn’t mean you’re a “criminal,” but it does mean you need professional assistance. Attorney Orsatti wo...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Eve Maestre

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    Eve Maestre

    5.046 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Compassionate Defense. Aggressive Advocacy. Exceptional Results. 5-time Winner of Avvo's Client's Choice Award. Rated in Top 2.5% of all Criminal Lawyers in San Diego by SuperLawyers.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Laurence Fell

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    Michael Laurence Fell

    5.0151 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Former Senior Dep. District Attorney of Orange County Now Voted a Top OC Defense Lawyer
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Andrew Jones

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    Eric Andrew Jones

    5.075 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Juvenile and more
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    Rating:  10
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    Jennifer Diem-Trang Le

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    Jennifer Diem-Trang Le

    4.9102 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Fierce and Dedicated Representation. Every case has and deserves a defense.
    Rating:  10
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    Jimmy Cha

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    Jimmy Cha

    5.0119 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION FROM START TO FINISH. CALL NOW!
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Moaddel

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    Daniel Moaddel

    4.998 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, especially when language and immigration status add to the stress. At Moaddel Law Firm, we defend your rights with clear communication and a strategy built around your situation.
    Rating:  10
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    Seppi Esfandi

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    Seppi Esfandi

    5.063 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    State Board Attorney. Over 21 years in Criminal Defense. Call (310) 274-6529
    Rating:  10
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    Jon Kiyoshi Renge

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    Jon Kiyoshi Renge

    5.0112 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I graduated from California State University of Fresno and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. After law school, I returned home to practice law and began my career at the Fresno County ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    William Asher Morehead

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    William Asher Morehead

    5.064 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Harvard Law Graduate -- get expertise and experience on your side
    Rating:  10
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    Pat Carey

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    Pat Carey

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    California Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Former Senior Prosecutor, Pro-Active Advocate, and Effective State and Federal attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    George Isao Kita

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    George Isao Kita

    5.0116 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement
    Specializing In All Forms of Juvenile Criminal Law! Call Now! 562-453-3116
    Rating:  10
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    Ardalon Fakhimi

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    Ardalon Fakhimi

    4.9110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Top-Performing DUI/DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney. Avvo Awarded. I'll personally handle your DUI case. If you have been arrested for a DUI charge, you have only 10 days to act before losing important legal rights. Don’t delay in hiring legal coun...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

    4.992 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES AND HOLLYWOOD CRIMINAL, DUI AND FEDERAL CRIME LAWYER. 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
    Rating:  10
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    Neeraj Dayal Singh

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    Neeraj Dayal Singh

    5.097 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    I won't let you be defined by the fact that you were once in handcuffs. I've represented decent, hardworking people fight all types of criminal charges and my results speak for themselves. Whether you are currently under investigation, already bee...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Anthony Hernandez

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    Michael Anthony Hernandez

    4.943 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I had known Michael Hernandez before my legal matters and I knew as soon as I had been arrested who I wanted to defend me. I contacted Michael immediately and he instantly calmed my nerves and began to talk me off a cliff. He was so incredibly sup..."
    Rating:  10
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    Alan Eisner

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    Alan Eisner

    4.795 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    TOP 1% U.S. LAW FIRM. BAR-CERTIFIED CRIMINAL DEFENSE SPECIALIST. TOP-RATED "SUPER-LAWYERS"
    Rating:  10
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