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    Jared L. Willis

    Jared L. Willis

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My consultation with Coucil Willis was informative, concise and helpful. I feel much more confident and prepared going into trial after meeting with him than I would have otherwise. Regardless of the outcome of my case, I am glad to have met with ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Meagan Ashlyn Silva

    Meagan Ashlyn Silva

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
    Bio: Competition is the spice of life. As a DUI defense attorney I enjoy the competitive nature of the courtroom. As a collegiate softball player for over 20 years I enjoy the competition on the softball diamond. Whether it's on the ballfield or in the...
    Rating:  6.9
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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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    Bradley Lawrence Sorrentino

    Bradley Lawrence Sorrentino

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Sorrentino, or Brad as he prefers to be called, is an experienced, energetic, and passionate lawyer who is dedicated to working tirelessly to solve your legal issue. Brad prides himself on his ability to relate to his clients' problem, hi...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Hemant Hari Kewalramani

    Hemant Hari Kewalramani

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property
    Rating:  9.7
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    Bruce Carlton Bridgman

    Bruce Carlton Bridgman

    4.952 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over tw...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "We hired Colleen Shaw to represent us in dealing with a problematic tenant. Colleen provided us with all available options and her recommendations. She is very responsive and communicates very effectively. In the end our case was completed in our ..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Stacie Renee Halpern

    Stacie Renee Halpern

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was raised in a family full of attorney's, but ultimatly followed in my fathers foot steps. My dad being a criminal law specialist taught me to always fight for the under dog. After practicing criminal defense these past twenty plus years I have...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Bruce Martin Margolin

    Bruce Martin Margolin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more
    Bio: His firm, The Law Offices of Bruce M. Margolin, Esq., began in 1967. Initially, Margolin dedicated his practice to helping individuals fight marijuana charges, which were quite serious at the time, even for minor offenses. He supports the legaliza...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Richard Mehdi Oberto

    Richard Mehdi Oberto

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "I had a legal issue in the past. My public defense attorney at the time suggested we accept a felony and hope to plea down. Instead, I got in touch with Mr. Oberto. I have an entirely clean record thanks to him. Could not be more appreciative."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Samuel Thomas Daw

    Samuel Thomas Daw

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Review: "Sam has been and was most excellent during my time of need. He fought tirelessly to help me out during the most sour patch in my life. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer for Dui's. He's very easy to talk to, understanding, and will ..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Cherish Cheyenne Om

    Cherish Cheyenne Om

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Born and raised in Santa Cruz, I returned home after law school to serve my community as a Deputy Public Defender with the Santa Cruz Public Defender’s Office (formerly Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff). For more than six years, I appeared in cou...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Martin Shaun McHugh

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    Martin Shaun McHugh

    4.414 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    When you want experience and someone who will give your case the individual attention you deserve.
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    Tyson Ray Beers

    Tyson Ray Beers

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Tyson Beers provides representation for various criminal charges including DUI cases, theft crimes, sex crimes or any other criminal law related case. Why face the criminal process alone, consult with a member of our firm today.
    Rating:  6.8
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    John W Stanko

    John W Stanko

    5.089 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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    Alexander Fredrick Harper

    Alexander Fredrick Harper

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Mr. Harper focuses on seeking justice for injured clients. He has conducted over 60 trials and handled over 4,000 cases. In addition to his defense experience, he has extensive experience as a prosecutor. He has handled all types of matters from v...
    Rating:  10
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    James C Ames

    James C Ames

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation and more
    Bio: Since 2003, James Christopher ("Chris") Ames has served all North, South, and Central Coast Communities of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties. He provides experienced and effective representation. Chris is committed to providing ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jonathan Charles Turner

    Jonathan Charles Turner

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Critics say a lawyer’s effectiveness is measured by the successful outcome of his/her cases. That is so true with Atty Turner! He has given me nothing but honest to goodness first class representation. From start to finish, Atty Turner handled eve..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Nicole Valentine

    Nicole Valentine

    4.9170 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Licensing
    Bio: Conviction of a crime, or a medical malpractice lawsuit can result in adverse consequences to your employment and your professional license. The benefit to hiring an attorney like me is that I have experience with defending criminal, licensing, an...
    Rating:  8.2
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    William Daniel O'Malley

    William Daniel O'Malley

    4.85 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Spinal Cord Injury
    Bio: Dan O'Malley(Judge Ret.) was born and raised in the East Bay. He comes from a family of eleven, all of whom settled in the Bay Area. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense, including White Collar crime and Cal OSHA defense, Government Relations ...
    Rating:  7.5
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