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    W Alex Ceridwen Cardinale

    W Alex Ceridwen Cardinale

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She listened to my side and investagated what I said happened and she was able to get the Distrist Attorney to listen to her and drop my case! What a great lawyer. I was falsly accused and she was able to help me. She was given to me by the Pub..."
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    Majeed Saeid Samara

    Majeed Saeid Samara

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Majeed and Jay both are very knowledgeable, they help me to resolve all my business and personal legal problems in last 7 years, I highly recommend this office to help you with your legal problems "
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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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    Mark Robert Mckinniss

    Mark Robert Mckinniss

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Bio: Of my five most recent criminal cases, three were "not guilty," one was a hung jury, later dismissed by the court, and in the fifth, my client declined the people's offer of time served (which would have been about 8 months), and, against my advic...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Arthur John Lacilento

    Arthur John Lacilento

    4.449 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Review: "Arthur LaCilento represented me in multiple family law and custody matters and provided outstanding legal representation. From our first consultation, it was clear that they were highly knowledgeable and well-prepared. They explained the law clear..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Ethan Atticus Balogh

    Ethan Atticus Balogh

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense, Appeals and more
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    David Lawrence Baker

    David Lawrence Baker

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: DUI CRIME LAW If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you owe it to yourself to get the advice of a knowledgeable DUI Attorney as soon as possible. The fines, license suspension and increased insurance rates that may result from a DUI arrest ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Gregory John Ward

    Gregory John Ward

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Greg has provided stellar representation for family and friends for over twenty years."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Asya Ovsepyan

    Asya Ovsepyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have a very complicated very crucial life deciding case, Asya was representing me to day on behalf of her office, she is extremely strong with the opponents, she kept grace, cool and handled the complex web of situations, with very satisfactory ..."
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    Laura Suzanne Robinson

    Laura Suzanne Robinson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Laura Robinson was hired at the very end of a long court diversion program escapade in which I had ineffective assistance of counsel and things were a chaotic mess. I called her up and she spent several hours with me on the phone, despite this bei..."
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    Andre Rios Bollinger

    Andre Rios Bollinger

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Review: "Working with André Ríos was truly the difference between losing a case abroad and recovering what was rightfully ours. From day one, he listened to us, understood the situation in depth, and put himself in our position to handle the process with s..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Joseph Francis Walsh

    Joseph Francis Walsh

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Matthew David Roberts

    Matthew David Roberts

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I don't like or understand the legal world. I showed him little respect at first, and he gave me respect anyway. He proved himself to me. The way things were going totally changed when he got my case. it's like night and day. A good lawyer like M..."
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    William Scott Pitman

    William Scott Pitman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My experience with Mr. Pitman was extraordinary. My friend was facing a lifetime sentence with no possibility of parole. He was able to get her 3 years with time served with 3 years of parole. Our experience was amazing. He listened to us, took hi..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Harout A Messrelian

    Harout A Messrelian

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Review: "Definitely worth it ! Mr. Messrelian was very honest and respectful. He took the time to explain everything to my husband and me. He made us feel comfortable with the matter and was extremely reliable in every sense. Very affordable and got the jo..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Scott Adrian Tibbedeaux

    Scott Adrian Tibbedeaux

    4.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning
    Bio: Scott Tibbedeaux has been practiceing criminal Defence for over 10 years now. He started his law career working in the courts as a clerk. Working and going to school, Mr. tibbedeaux attended Humphreys School of Law and graduated with his jurist do...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Randy Alexander

    Randy Alexander

    4.826 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Immigration
    Bio: What I love most about my law practice is the opportunity to be “relevant in time of need, I love being part of the SOLUTION.”
    Rating:  8.1
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    Brian James Horan

    Brian James Horan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Review: "Brian is AMAZING! He is attentive, empathetic and means business. I am so appreciative and grateful to have had him represent me with my dissolution of marriage. There is no need to look anywhere else."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Andrew Jacob Koper

    Andrew Jacob Koper

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Koper is one of the up and coming Defense attorney's in Sacramento . Very professional yet down to earth. Makes you feel like a person not a case number. He is going to have a long career ahead of him ."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Alessio Carlo Larrabee

    Alessio Carlo Larrabee

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Speeding and Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I highly recommend Attorney Alessio Larrabee. His fees are very reasonable and truly reflect the value of his service. Throughout the process, he was kind, approachable, and made me feel at ease. What impressed me the most was his patience—he took..."
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    Lars Shallberg

    Lars Shallberg

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Every DUI case presents its own challenges and opportunties and in every DUI case he accepts, Lars Shallberg works diligently to protect the best interests and the very freedom of his clients. Mr. Shallberg takes on a limited number of DUI cases e...
    Rating:  7.8
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