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    Addie Louise Young

    Addie Louise Young

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.6
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    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Ms. Jachimowicz is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA, where she received a certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice Law. She also served as the Student Bar Association President and participated in vari...
    Rating:  9.0
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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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    Kathy Ann Bird

    Kathy Ann Bird

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: 29 years of experience in criminal law with over 60 jury trials with successful results. 12 years a Deputy District Attorney Certified Criminal Law Specialist Juvenile Law Specialist Death Penalty Qualified Formerly practiced under the name of Kat...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Guadalupe Valencia

    Guadalupe Valencia

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I WAS CHARGED WITH A VERY SERIOUS CRIME TO WHICH I WAS NOT GUILTY OF BUT WAS FACING 365 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISION. HE TOOK MY CASE PRO-BONO AND FOR 17 MONTHS FOUGHT FOR ME ,WHEN I WAS SENTENCED HE HAD GOT IT DOWN TO 56 MONTHS TO WHICH I WAS GIVE..."
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    Nelson Karl Mcelmurry

    Nelson Karl Mcelmurry

    4.98 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Nelson helped my son with a sex case he didn't commit. It was the worst, unfounded accusation anyone could face. He ( My Son) was looking at 15- life for a crime we are sure he didn't do. The District Attorney's involved in the case acting unethic..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Lorenda S Stern

    Lorenda S Stern

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Lorenda knows exactly what she is doing and absolutley provides the best service possible. No gouging on her prices and she kept me informed from the beginning until the end. If you need someone to tear apart the prosecution then this is your woma..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Nancy Emmet Horgan

    Nancy Emmet Horgan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I found out she graduated with honors from Harvard. Nancy is one of the sharpest, most personable and capable attorneys I have every met or had the experience to see in action. I have known a lot of attorneys; she is in the top 99.9% of her field...."
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    Jason Thomas Campbell

    Jason Thomas Campbell

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile Law
    Review: "I hired Jason for a writ petition in the federal courts. He has been outstanding in representing. He will work with you and isn't like most attorneys who only think about the money. He actually cares about his clients and their well being. He is a..."
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    Joanne Lynne Alberry

    Joanne Lynne Alberry

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She was patient and always returned calls promptly. Kept me updated at all times. Even answered my dumb questions. She went way beyond the call of duty. She was there with us every step of the way and never doubted us. She stepped into a very diff..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Adam Matthew Koppekin

    Adam Matthew Koppekin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Adam has gave me a second chance in life. I had a case that the DA was charging me for attempted murder. Adam is a well speaker, but most of all, he was prepared. He has done his homework for the case and at trial, he even made the DA speechless. ..."
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    Ramin Mozaffar

    Ramin Mozaffar

    4.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Review: "A great company to work with. The products are of the highest quality.I am very happy with the service. Thank you very much. Thanks"
    Rating:  7.5
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    John Frederick Stevens Jr

    John Frederick Stevens Jr

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "this guy saved my tail. he does the detailed research. he found a section of law that my judge was not aware of. ca. 29805. da presented a plea offer. john researched the HIDDEN consequences that would have taken my 2nd amendment rights, and lost..."
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    Amanda Mariel Sympson

    Amanda Mariel Sympson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Amanda, is quite possibly one of the most outstanding public defenders to grace the halls of the office of the public defender of Santa Clara county in San Jose, California. I had a stalking case that I seriously did not want to go through a trial..."
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    Denis Arthur Honeychurch

    Denis Arthur Honeychurch

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accident
    Review: "I’ve had a few lawyers help me in the past 20 years. Mr Honeychurch is by far head and shoulders above them all. He is the ultimate professional. While he had to make the disclaimer that almost anything can happen in a dui case, he made everyt..."
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    Nathan D. Finfrock

    Nathan D. Finfrock

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Without revealing the circumstances of my matter, Mr Finfrock handled my issue to a satisfactory end. I have little experience with legal matters, however while I hope to not be in need such services, should I come to require legal counsel in the ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Sameera Sana Ali

    Sameera Sana Ali

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "She went above and beyound. One of the best laywers around. She wouldnt back down. She was a public defender at the time. I wasnt just another person ( a number to her) ."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Andrew Jordan Phillips

    Andrew Jordan Phillips

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I called Andrew in Norton Tooby's office to help with my husband's case. Both of them were very good lawyers and were able to clean my husband's record so he could become a citizen."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Christopher Allen Darden

    Christopher Allen Darden

    2.65 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: After leaving the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1995, Darden immediately started his own firm, Darden & Associates, Inc., specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation. Darden's thorough experience on both sides of crimi...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jonathan Richard Stout

    Jonathan Richard Stout

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I got a 95mph speeding ticket on the 405 at 1am, flew right by the cop, i had no choice but to hire the ticket clinic, Jonathan Stout was my lawyer, I am haply to say he got the case dismissed!!!!!! If my wife would have found out, it was CURTAINS..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ronald Neil Richards

    Ronald Neil Richards

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.8
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