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    Christopher Richard Cosca

    Christopher Richard Cosca

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Review: "Chris Cosca is world's greatest attorney, who not only saved my husband from going to jail but also restored our faith in the legal system. My husband had been convicted of multiple felonies in the past, and when he was charged with yet another cr..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Clifford R Safranski

    Clifford R Safranski

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Safranski has done everything asked of him and more. He is a true partner when it comes to being there in your time of need. I am blessed to have him as my attorney."
    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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    Kathleen Gayle Alvarado

    Kathleen Gayle Alvarado

    4.753 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: I started my legal career with the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office. I prosecuted individuals for a wide variety of crimes including murder, robbery, drug related offenses, theft related offenses and DUIs. After 26 years I went into priva...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Paul A Romero

    Paul A Romero

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Litigation
    Review: "Mr. Romero is a very good attorney. He does have a wide case load so occasionally he will need refreshing in his mind about things you have told him or presented to him. He is an honest and trustworthy lawyer. If he thinks it is worth it to go to ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Roland J Haddad

    Roland J Haddad

    4.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Roland is widely recognized as one of the most respected crimson lawyers in the field. The moment he enters the courtroom, his presence commands attention—from judges and district attorneys to law enforcement and peers alike. Known for his direct ..."
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    Parag Prashantkumar Shah

    Parag Prashantkumar Shah

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Prior to becoming an criminal attorney, I worked at the district attorney's office, realizing where I can truely fight for justice. I learned the most important thing was fighting for my clients rights. Having had my own negative experience with a...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Meline Mkrtichian

    Meline Mkrtichian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Violent Crime
    Review: "I highly endorse Ms. Mkrtichian. She is very knowledgeable, zealous, and caring criminal attorney who achieves great results."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Elliott Barnett Magnus

    Elliott Barnett Magnus

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I never intended to need a lawyer but unfortunate circumstance required the assistance from one. Mr. Magnus was kind, straight forward and thorough. Not only did he help me with my DUI charge, he also helped me to get my charges reduced. I hope to..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Francesca Fay Bartels

    Francesca Fay Bartels

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms.francesca bartels represented me on a criminal charge that was later dismissed.. Besides being beautiful she's a genius at criminal Law...i would have to say that she will outsmart any criminal Attorney that gets in her path...Mr.Ramos thank yo..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Marcus Sean Bourassa

    Marcus Sean Bourassa

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I'm in this work the help people and see justice done for the little guy.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael Fredrick Rahmanou

    Michael Fredrick Rahmanou

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "Because of a tricky traffic ticket, I found Michael Rahmanou Attorney, who gave me professional advice and helped me solve the problem perfectly. I am deeply grateful for this."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Christopher Johnathan Ayala

    Christopher Johnathan Ayala

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Christopher J. Ayala established his law practice in downtown Santa Ana in 2012 and recently went solo starting Ayala Law Group APC in 2017. Mr. Ayala graduated with Honors obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Management and ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Alexis Wilson Briggs

    Alexis Wilson Briggs

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "While she was not my lawyer directly she was my sisters. We were very pleased with Alexis and her fire and wit. She is smart and kind and can be as nice and sweet as she can be brilliant and direct. She handled our criminal case of opening a Medic..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Alisa A Konanyan

    Alisa A Konanyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She is a wonderful person, and a great attorney. I had asked her to represent me for a case a few years ago and the case was dismissed; saving me time and money. A few months later I had a traffic ticket and my court date was early in the morning...."
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    Benjamin Jack Zicherman

    Benjamin Jack Zicherman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Benjamin Zicherman was raised in Berkeley, California. He attaneded Tulane University in Louisiana, and then Pace School of Law in New York. When Benjamin is not in Court defending his clients, he enjoys cooking and glass blowing.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Gregg Steven Cohen

    Gregg Steven Cohen

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Cohen has nearly 30 years of extensive criminal trial expertise. Gregg Cohen’s longstanding commitment to criminal law is focused on aggressively advocating on a wide variety of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, spanning from state and fed...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Bruce Loren Karey

    Bruce Loren Karey

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My family hired Mr. Karey to represent a family member. My brother is a licensed Real Estate Broker. My brother was allowing our cousin to rent one of the condo residential properties he owned. Our cousin was on federal drug and gun smuggling p..."
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    Maziar Razi

    Maziar Razi

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: As the founder of a small boutique firm my team and I handle a broad range of immigration matters. I have over 15 years of immgiration law experience and have personally handled difficult cases. My passion and success comes from my true interest a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael Hunt Keeley

    Michael Hunt Keeley

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "There really are not enough words to express the level of gratitude I currently feel, nor can words speak to the sense of relief that came over me as Mr. Keeley moved on my son’s behalf. I have not been able to sleep at night considering the defen..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Renee D Garcia

    Renee D Garcia

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Review: "She’s the best been on my case for 6 years strong am counting................................................."
    Rating:  7.3
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