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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

Bio: Rebecca Houseman is a litigator who represents parents mired in divorce and child-custody proceedings, and criminal and restraining orders. Attorney Houseman uses private investigators to gather in-depth evidence and information concerning her cli...

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I never had to get a lawyer before and I didn't know what to do. Aaron was recommended to me. He made the WHOLE thing much less anxiety inducing. Over the year I worked with him he explained everything thing thoroughly and easy to understand. It's..."

Rating: 6.4

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation and more

Review: "I was referred to Chris by a mutual friend as I was lost in the middle of a legal matter and feeling confused in the system. Chris took over and we ended up with the best case scenario, he did everything he promised and more. Through the process h..."

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Eric Chase is not only one of America's most respected and well known attorneys; he is also a seasoned defense attorney and an innovative leader in the legal profession. He is regularly featured as an expert on the national news and has generated ...

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights

Bio: I live and breathe federal criminal defense. I have read every Supreme Court opinion and every 9th Circuit published opinion (and most of the unpublished) since 1997. I have been an inordinantely succesful appellate attorney. The 9th Circuit repor...

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Anthony was born and raised in San Pedro, California. His grandfather was a fisherman out of the port, and his father has worked on the waterfront as a Longshoreman for nearly 40 years. He graduated from San Pedro High in 1986. He attended undergr...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor

Bio: Joshua A. Olander is a senior associate attorney in the Labor and Employment Department at Mastagni Holstedt, where he provides comprehensive representation to public sector employees. His practice includes handling administrative and disciplinary...

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: I grew up in a small town in upstate New York, several miles outside of Albany. My parents were both hard working, caring, and attentive. I was an only child and went on to be the first of the three of us to get a four-year college degree. I gradu...

Rating: 8.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Melody Yasuda is a Managing Attorney at Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation, practicing primarily in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. A Bay Area native, she earned her B.A. in Legal Studies from UC Berkeley and her J.D. from Santa Clara Univers...

Rating: 8.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Jerry Nicholson began his legal career in 1978 working as a Deputy District Attorney for Orange County. In that role, he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. Additionally, he was assigned to the county’s Narcotics Task Force, where he inv...

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Criminal Defense

Review: "very helpful , respectful , strait forward, cant say enough about these guy i recommend these guys to everyone, their the best thanks steve and mark you keep me home with my family"

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents

Review: "He love his job and that is what make him amazing attorney . He worked his magic and was able to get my charges reduced and I avoided jail time.I recommend him"

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Sam is a Bay Area native. He went to college and law school in San Francisco. Sam is more than just a defense attorney and prides himself on helping his clients during difficult times. Sam is never afraid to take the unpopular position in court an...

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Why take chances?....Alex is the best....If you really want a favorable outcome, call the office now.....818-995-1422"

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Bio: Dave received his bachelor of arts degreeSumma Cum LaudeandPhi Beta Kappafrom the University of California at Los Angeles in 1981, where he majored in Communication Studies. Dave received his law degree in 1986 from the University of California at...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Thank you for stopping by. I am a San Diego native who moved to Northern California in 1996. I am former peace officer and worked various assignments including patrol, narcotics, boating and waterways enforcement, gang suppression, and investigati...

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr Gomez is an amazing attorney. Not only is he very knowledgeable about the law but he has the perfect personality to keep you at ease while you’re dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions that come with facing criminal charges. If you have the..."

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Review: "He is the best attorney I’ve ever worked with. I’ve had lawsuits in the past from car accidents, and no one was on it as much as him he got all three of us approved my stepdad, my husband and myself all for Disability for our claims of our problem..."

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Mulhere places the utmost importance on handling each case with a great sense of detail and attention; always ensuring that his clients' rights and interests are being protected. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Mulhere brings a unique perspective ...

Rating: 8.7

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