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    Tracey Rangel Cruz

    Tracey Rangel Cruz

    4.817 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Compassionate and understanding are words that best fit Tracey and her dealing with my case. The results obtained by Tracey could well have been life changing, she’s capable of reading your enemy’s mind, she’s decisive and knows how to knock..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Krista Nicole Lupica

    Krista Nicole Lupica

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "MsKristaLupica is knowledgeable,prepared,calm,collective,and smooth under pressure,if she even sweats under pressure.i believe pressure drives her. Justice,truth,and integrity are her allies. Those principles are her status quo.she is awesome!!!!"
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

    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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    John Winston Phillips

    John Winston Phillips

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Following his graduation from Loyola Law School in 1979, John became a prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. As a city attorney, John conducted over 100 jury trials, including many for driving under the influence and petty theft –...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Donald Earl Rich

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Review: "I contacted Allan Chappel and Don Rich in order to clear up an old dui warrent and the resulting legal issues. Don was extremely helpful, informative, and reduced my apprehension regarding appearing in front of a judge. On the day at court, my war..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Robert B. Hakim

    Robert B. Hakim

    4.942 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: At the Law Office of Robert B. Hakim, our focus is on traffic tickets, traffic violations, DUI, DWI, DMV hearings, criminal defense, auto accidents, and personal injury. We make every effort to learn as well as understand your legal needs to bette...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas Emerson Rounds

    Thomas Emerson Rounds

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Los Angeles Private Defense Attorney Serving Clients throughout California Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Kern County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, San Deigo County, San Luis Obispo County
    Rating:  7.9
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    Stuart David Kirchick

    Stuart David Kirchick

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: My personal injury and criminal defense practice is primarily based in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. I have engaged in these two areas of law for 25 years because I enjoy helping others who are in difficult personal situations that are ofte...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Michelle Laurin Silva

    Michelle Laurin Silva

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michelle was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. She first became interested in criminal defense when she joined her high school’s mock trial team. She earned her bachelor’s degree in literature and writing at the University of Californi...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Daniel Saul Rubin

    Daniel Saul Rubin

    4.49 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Review: "My experience with Daniel Rubin was the complete opposite of what some reviews may suggest. Throughout my case, he consistently took the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and ensure I understood every stage of the legal process. ..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Wilber Manuel Salgado

    Wilber Manuel Salgado

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Wil took the stress and worry out of our case. He has the experience and knowledge to get the job done. He took what we thought was a mediocre chance at getting what needed to be done, to locking it up “Ironclad” and put the case to rest even befo..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Martin Antonio Sabelli

    Martin Antonio Sabelli

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Donald Ross

    Michael Donald Ross

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I believe that good representation in any type of criminal case requires a lawyer with a broad background and experience defending heavy felony cases where the client’s freedom, or even life, has been at stake. From the first case I handled as a S...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Layli Caborn

    Layli Caborn

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I have over 15 years of experience in the legal field, serving as a Deputy District Attorney, Deputy Public Defender, and General Practitioner I have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and serving clients of a diverse socio-economi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    David Mitchell Pflaum

    David Mitchell Pflaum

    5.036 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Defense lawyer David Pflaum relies on more than 30 years of experience to effectively represent his clients and get the right results. He specializes in the defense of clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors that include domestic violence, se...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Pius Joseph

    Pius Joseph

    4.227 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and more
    Bio: I have been a Trial Lawyer since 1987 and tried my first case before a Jury representing the victim of a motorcycle accident in 1988 in San Diego Superior Court. I obtained a substantial verdict for the client. Since then, I continue to represent ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    David Michael Bigeleisen

    David Michael Bigeleisen

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal defense, including accusations of securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, sex cases including child molesting, rape, statutory rape, child pornography, prostitution, violent crime, drug offenses, driving under the infl...
    Rating:  10
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    Dennis Patrick Wilson

    Dennis Patrick Wilson

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: I am a trial lawyer that has been practicing 32 years in California. I have tried over to 80 jury trials, hundreds of bench trials, and handled a number of binding arbitrations. I sat as a volunter Temporary Judge for the Los Angeles County Superi...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Matthew Jackson Lombard

    Matthew Jackson Lombard

    4.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Arbitration
    Review: "I am really grateful to Matt for his excellent professional service in times when I needed an expert whom I can trust and rely on. I appreciate his utter professionalism and being honest to his clients. I wish him a successful career ahead."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Leonard B. Levine

    Leonard B. Levine

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I cannot comment on the subject matter of the representation; however, from preliminary interview until now I have been very pleased with the communication and information provided by him and his terrific staff. They really stayed on top of things..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Demetrius Costy

    Demetrius Costy

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: The only reason I went to law school was to become a criminal defense attorney. In 1999, I graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Everyday, for the last 20 years, I have proudly represented criminal defendants all over the B...
    Rating:  7.7
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