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    California Has 8949 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50941 Reviews

    Jesse Paul Duran

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    Jesse Paul Duran

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    White collar crimes, violent crimes, drug/DUI's, theft, expungements/pardons, sex crimes, juvenile.
    Rating:  10
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    Tai Christopher Bogan

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    Tai Christopher Bogan

    5.024 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Fewer than 1% of CA attorneys hold this designation. Never a prosecutor. Always fighting for the accused. Same-day consultations.
    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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    Christopher Francis Morales

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    Christopher Francis Morales

    4.837 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Chris Morales is one of the top attorneys in San Francisco as rated by judges and other lawyers.
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Michael Liss

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    Peter Michael Liss

    4.994 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Top Vista and San Diego Criminal Lawyer. Distinguished Graduate of U.C. Berkeley Law with Over 40 Years of Experience. Vista Criminal Law Provides Top-Quality Representation at Affordable Rates! Call (760) 642-2408 for a Free Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Lehr

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    David Michael Lehr

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    You need help. Don't wait until it's too late. Let me help you get a great result on your case!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jordan Cunningham

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    Jordan Cunningham

    5.042 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Jordan has successfully tried dozens of criminal cases before juries and judges. His experience as a former prosecutor gives him a unique perspective from both the prosecution and defense standpoints. Call us today at (805) 706-8917 for a free con...
    Rating:  10
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    John Jimenez

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    John Jimenez

    5.015 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Coachella Valley’s Premier Criminal Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Aaron Hankoff

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    Robert Aaron Hankoff

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
    Review: "The last thing you imagine in life is that you’ll need a criminal attorney. When a friend needed help with a simple possession citation (which requires a court appearance, and can result in hefty fines, a criminal record and a year of jail time) s..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Juliet Elaine Peck

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    Juliet Elaine Peck

    4.945 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Aggressive | Experienced | Effective
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony Michael Solis

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    Anthony Michael Solis

    5.024 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Aggressive and Intelligent Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy Ian Lessem

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    Jeremy Ian Lessem

    4.942 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    We understand the various intricacies within criminal court cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Jude Bou Saeed

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    Christopher Jude Bou Saeed

    5.034 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Results. Not Promises.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Robert Armin Schwartz

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    Robert Armin Schwartz

    5.017 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorneys With 80 Years of Combined Defense Experience.
    Rating:  10
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    Ty Anis

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    Ty Anis

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Former LA and OC prosecutor for a decade with awards for client satisfaction from multiple groups.
    Rating:  10
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    William Vadim Pernik

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    William Vadim Pernik

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Commitment. Determination. Results.
    Rating:  10
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    Julie Crawford

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    Julie Crawford

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    UC Berkeley/UC Hastings Law Felony DUI, Violent Crimes, Drug Crimes, AVVO CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD 2015
    Rating:  9.7
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    Samantha Ashley Greene

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    Samantha Ashley Greene

    5.029 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Certified by State Bar of California as a Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Call today
    Rating:  10
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    Sam John Polverino

    Sam John Polverino

    4.728 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have representing people accused of crimes for over thirty years. I practice in the State and Federal Courts of California. I have handled thousands of cases including both felonies and misdemeanors. They include: murder and vehicular manslaught...
    Rating:  10
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    Catherine Anne Beekman

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    Catherine Anne Beekman

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    An experienced attorney who cares about her clients and works hard to achieve great results.
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Abrams

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    Joseph Abrams

    5.030 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Law Office of Joseph Abrams is a federal criminal defense and sentencing advocacy and mitigation law firm based in Orange County, California. Led by attorney Joseph Abrams, the firm provides unmatched legal representation and results to clients in...
    Rating:  10
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