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    Decio Cedric Rangel

    Decio Cedric Rangel

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Decio Rangel is an experienced Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach and Torrance criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested for a DUI, internet crime, sex crime, or any other criminal offense, contact Decio Rangel today. Decio Rangel, Jr. worked...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Justin Ogden Milligan

    Justin Ogden Milligan

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Milligan began his practice of law in 2003 after graduating Cum Laude from Empire Law School in Santa Rosa, California. He handled both civil and criminal cases for more than 10 years. Whether he is zealously advocating for a “not guilty” plea...
    Rating:  8.5
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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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    Cuong Tu Nguyen

    Cuong Tu Nguyen

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I feel like his prior experience as a public defender makes him a great person. He was a little late to our meeting but he spent 90 minutes with me talking about my personal issues. He also didn't push for me to hire him. I already paid another at..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Salvatore Peter Ciulla

    Salvatore Peter Ciulla

    4.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Building the foundation… After successfully completing his undergraduate studies in 1978 at the University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, Mr. Ciulla received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and was admitted to Loyola Law S...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Mark William Geller

    Mark William Geller

    5.032 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: For the past 26 years Mark Geller has been a prosecutor with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, retiring in January 2022 as a Senior Deputy DA. As a prosecutor Mr. Geller completed close to 150 jury trials for crimes including Domestic ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Clayton Campbell

    Clayton Campbell

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Clayton D. Campbell graduated with honors from the Oak Brook College of Law in 2002. He spent the first four years of his legal career working for two Bakersfield law firms handling various civil and administrative matters. In 2007 he ope...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Christina Samayoa Vanarelli

    Christina Samayoa Vanarelli

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business
    Bio: I focus my practice on serving people living or working in Ventura County, or who otherwise have matters pending in Ventura County Superior Court. I am YOUR VENTURA COUNTY LAWYER.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Hanif S P Hirji

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    Hanif S P Hirji

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation and more
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    Rating:  7.3
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    Terrance Cheung

    Terrance Cheung

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: With more than twenty years of practice as a trial attorney, Mr. Cheung has acquired substantial criminal law defense expertise in trials, negotiations, case preparations, and investigations. He has handled thousands of cases in felony, misdemeano...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Amy E. West

    Amy E. West

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Amy West has 22 years’ experience in both Family and Criminal Law and is certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Family Law. Amy joined GENESIS FAMILY LAW, APC, in April 2023. For the six years prior to joining...
    Rating:  10
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    Rocky Johnson

    Rocky Johnson

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wrongful Death
    Bio: Rocky Johnson, as an attorney has has worked on a wide variety of family law cases (custod, support & domestic violence restraining orders), and criminal cases. He has had the distinguishing opportunity to get to know the majority of San Bernardin...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Amy Fryer Morton

    Amy Fryer Morton

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Amy provided stellar service in our case, resolving a serious incident involving a wrongful accusation before it had a chance to have any repercussions, and she further took proactive measures to make sure the incident would not come back to harm ..."
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    Charles Edward Kenyon

    Charles Edward Kenyon

    4.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Charles Kenyon, Partner at GGK Criminal Defense. I handle ONLY criminal defense in my practice. I am experienced in all types of criminal cases - from Homicides to DUI's - and have done over 100 jury trials since 2005. I began my career as a prose...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Morvarid Eghbal Ahmadi

    Morvarid Eghbal Ahmadi

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Review: "Mory was great! I highly recommend her! She worked hard on my case and at the end, she got me what she promised! Not only is she a hard-worker, but she is also dedicated and easy to communicate with."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jasmine A Mines

    Jasmine A Mines

    5.0149 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Jasmine Mines is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney serving the Los Angeles area. With an extensive background in public health, as well as experience in the legal field, Jasmine has committed her career to serving people. A Californi...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Nabil E Chelico

    Nabil E Chelico

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Attorney Nabil E. Chelico is dedicated to providing competent and vigorous representation to clients while adhering to strict ethical standards. Each case will be given the proper attention, preparation, and time in order to meet and exceed client...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Carlos Andres Ramos

    Carlos Andres Ramos

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I embrace and practice criminal law to serve clients who need honest and informative representation especially having grown up in south Sacramento. My experiences with my family have lead me into many contacts with the law. Often I am able to iden...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Ward Stafford Clay

    Ward Stafford Clay

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I retained Mr. Clay for a DUI. He was very responsive and did an excellent job defending me. It was obvious he had extensive experience. I always felt like my interests were well protected. I would strongly recommend him."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Florence V Tantraphol

    Florence V Tantraphol

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Review: "She is professional, understanding, prepared, and genuine."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Henry Anthony Posada

    Henry Anthony Posada

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Certified Specialist Immigration and Nationality Law The State Bar of Law Offices of Henry A. Posada is a Los Angeles based law firm representing immigration clients in the greater Los Angeles area, as well as across the United States and abroad. ...
    Rating:  10
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