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    Jasmine H. Berndt

    Jasmine H. Berndt

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "Jasmine is one of the kindest, down to earth and intelligent person whom I had the pleasure of speaking with. She is truthful with all her clients and has a way of calming you down in regards to your legal situation. If you are looking to get lega..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Sylvia Vargas Gonzalez

    Sylvia Vargas Gonzalez

    4.210 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I grew up in the city of Whittier, California and graduated from La Habra High School. I attended the University of California Santa Barbara and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Chicano Studies. I moved to Comayagua, Honduras af...
    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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    Jason James Buccat

    Jason James Buccat

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Family and more
    Bio: Jason Buccat is the Founding Partner of Buccat Law Group. He is a successful litigator with expertise in criminal, and employment law, as well personal injury, general civil litigation, civil rights, and mediation. Mr. Buccat is dedicated to provi...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Michelle Rheintgen

    Michelle Rheintgen

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Review: "Michelle helped me with matters regarding my divorce. She traveled from San Diego to Los Angeles on short notice because she knew my matter was very urgent. She was able to get me everything I needed. I am very happy with the results. Since then I..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    James E Dunn

    James E Dunn

    4.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: One of the area's top criminal defense and DUI attorneys who won the landmark breathalyzer case upheld by the CA Supreme Court Team includes Harvard Attorney, Former DA and Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Immigration law expert to help non-citi...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Christopher Scott Taylor

    Christopher Scott Taylor

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Defending the accused has always been a passion of mine. Pride in criminal defense law was imparted in me at a very early age, as my father is a very prominent and nationally recognized DUI attorney. I was able to see the personal satisfaction tha...
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Wesley O'Hara

    Kevin Wesley O'Hara

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: O’Hara Law is honored to represent people against corporations, insurance companies, and the government through personal injury representation and criminal defense. We will rise from the ashes, forge through the fire, and soar to Justice together....
    Rating:  8.9
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    Payman Zargari

    Payman Zargari

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation
    Review: "I had no prior criminal record. I’m a single mother, with a young child. I got into an argument with the father of my child and I was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. I was afraid to loose my child. Luckily with Payman’s hel..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Brandon Michael Leblanc

    Brandon Michael Leblanc

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "At time in our life we face devastating or emotional points in our life’s. Is individuals like Mr. Leblanc that make the difference showing he care’s to give you piece of mine your in good hand's. Thanks again"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Janet M Anderson

    Janet M Anderson

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: In addition to working on specific cases for my clients, my current project is to work for what's called "Debt-Free Justice." I became aware of this movement while working on a motion to waive court-imposed fines and fees in a case. The reseach I ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Andrew Marc Stein

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    Andrew Marc Stein

    4.520 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Andrew Stein and his team of lawyers especially, Roman Escueta, are remarkable group of people who will take your case serious and fight for you. Simple 1st offense DUI, I had decided to fight it all the way. Even with the police report of me "all..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    David Douglas Diamond

    David Douglas Diamond

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: Attorney David D. Diamond is a State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist and a founding partner at the firm, and supervises the criminal defense division. As a skilled Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Diamond has experience handling case...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Robert Lee Hammonds

    Robert Lee Hammonds

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: In most cases my clients are facing the loss of their freedom. In addition, they are often facing the loss of their job as well as the possibility of being branded a “criminal” for the rest of their lives. That is why when a client comes to me, I ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Marc Steen Kohnen

    Marc Steen Kohnen

    4.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Marc Kohnen is San Diego’s premier criminal defense and DUI attorney. Since opening the Law Office of Marc S. Kohnen in 2008, his high-profile cases have been featured and reported on by the national news media on CNN, HLN, MSNBC, Discovery Channe...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Robert Alan Preskill

    Robert Alan Preskill

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I manage a staff of attorneys and legal professionals at Law Office of James Dunn ( ). With over 10 years of criminal defense law firm client service, I carefully choose everyone I work with including James Dunn, a very highly regarded DUI and cri...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Laura Maureen Boyd

    Laura Maureen Boyd

    2.915 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Whether you or a loved one have been arrested and charged with a crime, or if you are struggling through the complicated family court system, the Law Office of Laura M. Boyd is here to help. Attorney Laura M. Boyd provides professional, personaliz...
    Rating:  10
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    Sharla Leigh Evert

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    Sharla Leigh Evert

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Family and more
    Bio: Ms. Evert has been an attorney since 1995. She served the San Diego community as a Deputy District Attorney for 16 years, handling matters ranging from DUIs to Capital Murder, with special assignments in Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Money L...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Bernal Peter Ojeda

    Bernal Peter Ojeda

    4.773 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: With 31 years of experience, the Law Offices of BERNAL OJEDA THE COMMUNITY HAS SERVED WITH INTEGRITY AND extensive knowledge of the legal system LAW AND COURTS IN CALIFORNJIA WE OFFER OUR CLIENTS, AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION BASED ON OUR VAS...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Diana Pugh Lytel

    Diana Pugh Lytel

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Diana Lytel has been recognized for her legal excellence by Super Lawyers® for nine consecutive years along with a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating, holding the highest "Preeminent 5.0/5.0" in her profession. As a seasoned attorney with considerable ...
    Rating:  10
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    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "Colleen Shaw is the absolute best attorney I have ever worked with. I retained her to handle an unlawful detainer and eviction case involving tenants who were holding over past their 60-day notice. She efficiently filed the case in Solano Superior..."
    Rating:  9.1
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