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    Reuven Louis Cohen

    Reuven Louis Cohen

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Over the past decade, Reuven L. Cohen has successfully tried some of the most high-profile cases in the Central District of California. He has earned a reputation for integrity and excellence based upon his singular creativity, meticulous attentio...
    Rating:  10
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    Wais Azami

    Wais Azami

    5.048 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Wais Azami, established in 2016, focuses on defending individuals facing criminal accusations, such as DUI, domestic violence, and various misdemeanors or felonies. Located in Garden Grove, California, this renowned legal practic...
    Rating:  9.2
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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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    Oksana Tsykova

    Oksana Tsykova

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Dedicated and hardworking attorney with extensive experience in criminal defense and immigration matters. Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian.
    Rating:  10
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    Adam Laurence Pearlman

    Adam Laurence Pearlman

    4.117 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Pearlman is a expert at strategic defenses. He has handled too many cases for my son sad to admit. However I can say this each and every case was handled with care, compassion but most importantly we got the results needed every time!!!!"
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Russell Michaels

    Brian Russell Michaels

    4.874 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Brian Michaels is the only attorney in Southern California to have worked as a front line Prosecutor, Police Litigator and full time private Criminal Defense Attorney. Attorney Michaels was hired directly out of law school, where he graduated with...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Henry Neuharth

    Paul Henry Neuharth

    4.312 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law
    Bio: I was a Law Enforcement Officer with the State of California for seven years, working my way through Undergraduate and Law School. I provide excellent service to all of my clients and am primarily referral based. I have been chosen preeminent in m...
    Rating:  10
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    Ricardo Alfredo Nicol

    Ricardo Alfredo Nicol

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would highly recommend Mr. Nicol to anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney. Mr. Nicol has represented me in a DUI and Suspended License. He was able to quickly resolve my cases successfully."
    Rating:  10
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    Liann Raquel Sabatini

    Liann Raquel Sabatini

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Ho’oponopono (pronounced “ho-o-po-no-po-no” in Hawaiian) means to “make things right and just”. In Hawaii, ho’oponopono is a means of conflict resolution; where people come together peacefully and commit to healing through reconciliation and forgi...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Benjamin Adam Arsenian

    Benjamin Adam Arsenian

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Benjamin Arsenian is a native of Southern California. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, followed by a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from Chapman University School of Law in Orange County. ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Sara Azari

    Sara Azari

    4.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: A fearless and aggressive trial lawyer, Sara Azari provides her clients with quality representation. After graduating from Southwestern University School of Law in 1999, Ms. Azari joined the international law firm of Baker McKenzie in their Rio de...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Lisbette Jacqueline Baltazar

    Lisbette Jacqueline Baltazar

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Lisbette is a managing partner whose firm focuses on criminal and bankrtuptcy law. While in law school, she interned for UURISE, a non-profit organization for immigration law where she helped people apply to become U.S. citizens. She also voluntee...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Luz Eliana Phelps

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    Luz Eliana Phelps

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    If you need to discuss your immigration or family law needs we can effectively assist you.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Miguel Alexandre Valente

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    Miguel Alexandre Valente

    4.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: Born in Montreal, Canada,Miguelgrew up enamoured with the American legal system, and the fact that everybody has legal rights that have to be protected by somebody.Miguel received his undergraduate degree in Economics from Arizona State University...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Marlin Glenn Stapleton

    Marlin Glenn Stapleton

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Established in 1972,under the leadership of Marlin G. Stapleton, Sr.,a former California Highway Patrol Sergeant and Judge Pro-tem in the Orange County Family Law Court, Stapleton Stapletoncarved out a reputation as the leading firm of its kind in...
    Rating:  10
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    Martin N Lijtmaer

    Martin N Lijtmaer

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Martin Lijtmaer focuses primarily on criminal defense. His law firm, LIJT LAW, handles everything from simple bench warrant recalls and drug possession to complex white-collar and RICO conspiracy cases. LIJT LAW's philosophy is to provide its clie...
    Rating:  9.9
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    William J Walraven

    William J Walraven

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "If you are searching for a criminal defense attorney, I ASSURE you please stop looking and consult with William. Not only is he super knowledgeable and experienced, he is extremely dedicated to making sure you get the best possible outcome. Willia..."
    Rating:  10
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    Bart Kasperowicz

    Bart Kasperowicz

    4.810 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Bart Kaspero is one of Orange County’s top trial lawyers, with an outstanding reputation in litigation, and having successfully handled many complex cases in front of juries and bench officers. He has successfully litigated against government agen...
    Rating:  10
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    Erica Lynn Madrid

    Erica Lynn Madrid

    5.024 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Madrid law firm not only helped me get through my case from the very beginning, but they also provided me the best outcome I could ask for. I had no idea how to defend myself and what tools I needed to use in court. Erica laid out all the facts, a..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Susan Chung-Mi Yu

    Susan Chung-Mi Yu

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Susan Yu is nationally recognized as a top trial lawyer with impeccable track record. She has won many difficult and complex criminal, civil and medical board trials, utilizing her unique trial skills, insights, and life experiences. Deeply commit...
    Rating:  10
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    Robison Dooling Harley

    Robison Dooling Harley

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Harley represented me in a criminal case. He did an excellent job and I did not service any jail time. I would strongly recommend using Mr. Harley."
    Rating:  9.7
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