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    Anton Vialtsin

    Anton Vialtsin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Criminal Defense: In any criminal case, success is rarely left to chance. Instead, Anton Vialtsin’s clients quickly recognize that it’s a product of his diligence and personal commitment. This means thoroughly investigating the evidence against an...
    Rating:  7.5
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    David Delmer Fischer

    David Delmer Fischer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "By far the best attorney I could have asked for. Being in a position of having to hire a Criminal Defense attorney was bad enough and a scary experience. The last thing I wanted to do was hire an attorney who treated me like a paycheck and not a h..."
    Rating:  7.3
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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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    Ariel Rief

    Ariel Rief

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: I'm a tenant rights trial attorney handling lawsuits statewide against landlords for ignored habitability defects, harassment, and wrongful or constructive evictions. I do not handle eviction defense (unlawful detainer actions). Former Felony Pros...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Traci Diana Luis

    Traci Diana Luis

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was contacted by Traci about half way through my case and she was able to communicate with me and able to explain all of my options clearly. Her commitment was astonishing. Thank You!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Xinia L. Guerra

    Xinia L. Guerra

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Meet Xinia L. Guerra, a seasoned attorney renowned for her exceptional legal representation, coupled with a profound sense of knowledge and compassion towards her clients. Xinia has dedicated herself to delving into an extensive array of Family La...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Dan Moseley

    Dan Moseley

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Felonies. Misdemeanors. DUI. Traffic Tickets. State Prison Parole Hearings. Protecting and defending yourself cannot be delayed. Call for a free consultation today. You need a lawyer at your side who defends all criminal law matters with the upmos...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Andrei Felix Lapine

    Andrei Felix Lapine

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I grew up in Western New York watching my father defend people accused of crimes. I was able to sit in with my father on jury trials while I served as his law clerk prior to going to law school. After helping him pick a jury on a homicide case, I ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Mukund S. Arun

    Mukund S. Arun

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mukund to represent me in my criminal case and he was very effective. He was well respected in the court by the judge and staff. He took the time to ask me all the right questions to learn the facts of my case and he did a great job keepin..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Benjamin Nathan Gluck

    Benjamin Nathan Gluck

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medicaid & Medicare
    Rating:  9.1
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    Edward Marshall Hodgkins

    Edward Marshall Hodgkins

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.1
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    Scott Kelly Peterson

    Scott Kelly Peterson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Comprehensive and Professional Immigration Attorney. Immigration in the United States in complex and confusing. You need the help of an expereienced attorney to evaluate your case and to guide you to the best result. Call now for a consultation. I...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jesse Ruiz

    Jesse Ruiz

    4.414 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Jesse Ruiz graduated from University of California, Los Angeles and attended Western State Law School. Mr. Ruiz began working in criminal defense to assist those under investigation or accused of a crime. Mr. Ruiz has developed a reputation for pr...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Emma Bradford

    Emma Bradford

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We were very satisfied with Emma"s handling of our case. She did the research required and kept us informed of her progress and was effective in obtaining a good outcome for us. A professional with a compassionate nature, very easy to work with'"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Philip Kent Cohen

    Philip Kent Cohen

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Recently a very close friend got into some legal trouble involving a vehicle accident, and I found myself in the position of helping this friend who was now in need of a defense lawyer. I had never dealt with a situation like this before. I knew P..."
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    Walter Davis Shaw

    Walter Davis Shaw

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Immigration and more
    Bio: Mr. Shaw is the proud founder of Shaw 3 Law Firm (S3LF). He is the lead attorney handling the firm’s Immigration cases, Juvenile Dependency cases (CPS & DCFS Defense), and Criminal Defense cases (DUI, Theft, Battery, Vandalism, Drunk in Public, Ch...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Anastacio de La Cruz

    Anastacio de La Cruz

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Bio: With deep roots in the community, Attorney Anastacio De La Cruz is committed to helping individuals and families in the Indio and Palm Desert areas with their legal matters. Recognizing that the legal processes are often complex and people may not...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jody Marksamer

    Jody Marksamer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Jody was assigned to me as my public defender when I had to deal with a drug charge a few years back. I was basically ready to simply plead guilty and pay the fine/attend the classes/do whatever I needed to do to move on with life. After hearing t..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Richard Joseph Curran

    Richard Joseph Curran

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "RICHARD CURRANS IS A HONEST AND AMAZING LAWYER. HE FIGHTS FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND IS THE BEST ATTORNEY. I 100% RECOMMEND RICHARD TO EVERY ONE. HE FOUGHT FOR ME AND GOT MY CONVICTION OVER TURNED. "
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    Charles Theodore Mathews

    Charles Theodore Mathews

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor
    Review: "Handles a complex work related discrimination that resulted in out of court settlement with the City Of LA."
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    Angelina Jacquelyn-Marie Potter

    Angelina Jacquelyn-Marie Potter

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born and raised in Mendocino County, and so I understand the unique nature of our habits and customs. Now that I am proudly raising my own family in this community, I am committed to providing competent, compassionate, and common-sense crimi...
    Rating:  7.0
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