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    Thomas George Tears

    Thomas George Tears

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "There are hundreds of DUI lawyers out there, and I’m sure there’s are a few that know how to win, but I don’t think all attorneys have the legal experience and relentless compassion, followed up by the genuine care that Attorney Tom Tears has prov..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jeffrey Robin Stein

    Jeffrey Robin Stein

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My long standing in local criminal law practice brings you the benefit of my deep knowledge of the local practices and approaches that make the difference in getting the results you want. My time is devoted to fully understanding your concerns, yo...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Stephen Bernard

    Stephen Bernard

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Stephen Bernard has been a litigator for over 43 years. A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Bernard joined his father's law firm in 1973. His father, Saul J. Bernard, also a native of Los Angeles, was a prominent family law attorney who started his own f...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jacob Matthew Evans

    Jacob Matthew Evans

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am one of a very small number of Certified Criminal Law Specialists in Kern County, certified by the California State Bar Association. I am dedicated to high-quality indigent criminal defense, and I regularly appear in the Bakersfield felony cri...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Aslin Tutuyan

    Aslin Tutuyan

    4.919 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "Aslin is one of the best lawyers out there. She will fight for you and get you the best results. - I am so greatful that I trusted her with my case. She helped through every step and was there whenever I needed her! I highly recommend Aslin to be ..."
    Rating:  7.7
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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 Benjamin Olmos

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    Daniel Benjamin Olmos

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Appeals and more
    Rating:  10
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    Seth Michael Goldberg

    Seth Michael Goldberg

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Business and more
    Bio: Attorney Seth M. Goldberg focuses his practice on Estate Planning, Business Formation & Operations, Employment Discrimination, General Corporate Law, Contracts and Torts. Mr. Goldberg has tried over 60 court trials and 15 jury trials. His largest ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Sunita Kapoor

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    Sunita Kapoor

    4.910 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more
    Advocating for clients and businesses since 1991.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Dirk Brian Paloutzian

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    Dirk Brian Paloutzian

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Paloutzian has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He specializes in defense of health care providers in professional liability cases, probate litigation, business litigation and agribusiness. Prior to joining Baker Manock & Jensen in ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Charles Martin Sevilla

    Charles Martin Sevilla

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan Phillip Friedman

    Ryan Phillip Friedman

    4.819 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents
    Bio: My firm provides quality reprsentation in criminal defense, immigration defense, and personal injury matters. As of 2023, we have a staff of four, full-time attorneys with a combined 50+ years in defending clients' rights against State/Federal gov...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Nadia N. Iqbal

    Nadia N. Iqbal

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was amazed to the work and effort of Nadia .. she is a true believer in HER case .. she will give 100 % of a time if no more .. saying that I'm greatfull will not be enough. Actually , still, truly she still at this time fighting for me .. I can..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    John W Stanko

    John W Stanko

    5.094 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For nearly 30 years, Attorney John Stanko has been defending clients facing traffic ticket violations and Drunk Driving offenses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. As the Managing Attorney at Ticket Crushers, Mr. Stanko underst...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joel Mark Weinstein

    Joel Mark Weinstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Joel Weinstein represented me during a labor dispute. Although it was not a criminal case, I felt Joel went above and beyond, as if it were a criminal type of case. Joel made me feel as if he really cared how the case turned out and was not just "..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Shawn F Matian

    Shawn F Matian

    4.539 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Shawn F. Matian attended the University of California Los Angeles and upon his admittance into the California State Bar immediately began his career as a relentless defense litigator. Attorney Matian handles all felonies misdemeanors. He ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Miranda Beth Kane

    Miranda Beth Kane

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Miranda is the best attorney I have ever hired. The outcome was beyond what I expected. She is tireless and will go to the ends of the earth for you. She has the unique background of working for the federal government in a very high capacity as ..."
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    John Patrick Dolan

    John Patrick Dolan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: As a California Criminal Trial Lawyer with over 40 years of courtroom experience, JOHN PATRICK DOLAN has handled everything from traffic tickets to death penalty murder cases. Dolan is a recognized California State Bar Certified Specialist in Crim...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Elon Berk

    Elon Berk

    3.321 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Berk received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in human resource management. Since the time he could remember, Mr. Berk was interested in the personal rights and freedoms afforded by this great country. This...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Nicole Fraser

    Nicole Fraser

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Nicole Fraser is an experienced Family Law Attorney who is licensed to provide legal representation throughout the State of California. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the Law Offices of Nicole Fraser strive to provide successful, professio...
    Rating:  9.3
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