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    California Has 8947 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50912 Reviews

    charlie unger

    charlie unger

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Highly recommend Mr. Unger to help through the overwhelming process of facing legal issues. This is a time when quality matters because there is just so much at stake. In my personal experience Charlie’s expertise in understanding exactly how to n..."
    Rating:  10
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    Jesse Dameron Terrell

    Jesse Dameron Terrell

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
    Bio: A former city prosecutor himself, Mr. Terrell knows how prosecutors build their case, and what factors make them decide to reduce or even dismiss a charge.
    Rating:  8.4
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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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    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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    Arsineh Aghakhani

    Arsineh Aghakhani

    4.822 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: ALL POTENTIAL CLIENTS RECEIVE A FREE CONSULTATION WITH AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY
    Rating:  10
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    Adriane Rose Bracciale

    Adriane Rose Bracciale

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: When you are charged with a crime, you need someone on your side to advocate for your rights. I fight for my clients and I am not afraid to litigate your case and go to trial. I have experience defending a wide variety of cases; including DUI, dru...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Albert Garcia

    Albert Garcia

    4.726 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Offices of Albert Garcia has proudly represented individuals and families throughout California's Central Valley for more than 30 years. Founded by attorney Albert Garcia, a former Tulare County Deputy District Attorney, our firm is dedica...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Monte Lee Hansen

    Monte Lee Hansen

    5.06 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Former Sonoma Counry Sheriff, Former Sonoma County Deputy D.A., U.S. Marine Corps Veteran,
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jesse Ivan Korn

    Jesse Ivan Korn

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Korn is everything a good lawyer should be. He is also a good listener with a sharp mind. I was excellently represented with very good results. Mr. Korn will tell you how it is with no beating around the bush."
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    Ashley Jean Bargenquast

    Ashley Jean Bargenquast

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ashley was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and possessed the confidence and clarity needed to help me with my case. I can tell she’s educated, but also personable which many lawyers lack. You can’t go wrong with entrusting her with your legal ne..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Scott Alan Borthwick

    Scott Alan Borthwick

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would highly recommend Scott Borthwick as an attorney. In Sept of 2012 I was arrested on three counts (1) a 245a2 felony assault with a fire arm (2) a 422 felony terrorist threat charge and (3) a domestic violence charge misdemeanor . I was beyo..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Kelly Margaret Knight

    Kelly Margaret Knight

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "Kelly is very intelligent, stays up to date with all current case law and is aggressive for her clients. She does not take 'no' for an answer!"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Anthony Janji

    Anthony Janji

    4.916 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Anthony Janji provides clients with individualized attention coveted by those demanding the personal touch of a tenacious criminal and personal injury attorney. The approach the Law Office of Anthony Janji takes with each client ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    E Sheldon Lee

    E Sheldon Lee

    4.822 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Seasoned and Experienced Attorney Sheldon Lee knows the emotional toll and aspects of going through a difficult divorce/dissolution, a family law issue or a criminal matter. Sheldon will provide the time and attention into each individual case whe...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Marc Xavier Carlos

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    Marc Xavier Carlos

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights
    Bio: Marc Carlos is a partner and co-founder of Bardsley and Carlos LLP. Mr. Carlos has been practicing criminal law since 1987. He has been a member of both the Los Angeles and the San Diego County Public Defender’s office where he was a senior trial ...
    Rating:  10
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    Bernard P Bray

    Bernard P Bray

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney Bernard P. Bray is widely recognized and respected in the legal community for his over 32 years of Extensive Experience and Successful Results handling Criminal and Civil cases involving Drunk Driving, Domestic V...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joshua Peter Visco

    Joshua Peter Visco

    4.714 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Visco began his legal career in 2006 as a prosecutor with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office. While with the district attorney’s office, Mr. Visco handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases and quickly rose through the...
    Rating:  10
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    Scott Ronald Spindel

    Scott Ronald Spindel

    5.051 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Scott R. Spindel is the tenacious Encino criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Scott R. Spindel. Whether you are dealing with a drunk driving case or a serious criminal offense, Attorney Spindel has extensive courtroom and trial experien...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Seymour I. Amster

    Seymour I. Amster

    5.02 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Seymour is a great attorney just be patient and he fights for you with all he has he is ready when you go to court and fights like you never thought any would could. He is a genius and is prepared at court Thank You Seymour"
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    Claire C. Calvert

    Claire C. Calvert

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Claire C. Calvert has experience in both civil and criminal law and has participated in trials, hearings and a variety of other appearances in Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County, Nevada County and Yolo County. Claire grew up in the...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Curtis Bonghoon Sok

    Curtis Bonghoon Sok

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "he is the real lawyer who fights for the rights of his clients. He is not pretencious but truly understands the legal issues and dilemma I was facing. He is also flexible about installment plans because he cares about my family and situation. I tr..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Peter Sebastian

    Peter Sebastian

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Originally from Berkeley California, I'm a former Los Angeles prosecutor and an adjunct Evidence professor at a local law school. I have won jury trials as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney, including murder.
    Rating:  8.1
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