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    Douglas Michael Black

    Douglas Michael Black

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Construction & Development and more
    Bio: Doug is a father of five, a former private pilot, a certified diver, cyclist, marathon runner, triathlete and snowboarder. He was a licensed California Contractor for over 25 years.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Robert Keith Weinberg

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    Robert Keith Weinberg

    5.010 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Robert K. Weinberg is a professional license defense and criminal defense attorney providing expert legal representation with 50+ state and federal licensing agencies, including medical, nursing, pharmacy, dental, real estate and insurance. He is ...
    Rating:  7.1
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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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    William Swan Helvestine

    William Swan Helvestine

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I provide aggressive and efficient representation to individuals charged with crimes in the San Francisco Bay Area.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Robert Bailey Bartlett

    Robert Bailey Bartlett

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My case was more than what one would call “complex” or “complicated...” it was more like a lawyer’s nightmare. Most of the lawyers I spoke with wouldn’t even take on my case, and some that would could not even guarantee me that I would have my dau..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Sunita Kapoor

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    Sunita Kapoor

    4.910 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more
    Advocating for clients and businesses since 1991.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Charles P. Farris

    Charles P. Farris

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: After handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases at other firms in southern California, Charles and his wife Beatrice launched Farris Law Firm in 2024 to provide a local alternative for clients seeking criminal defense representat...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Kareem Shereef Aref

    Kareem Shereef Aref

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Kareem Aref is a lifetime advocate. Before practicing law, Mr. Aref was active in national movements around education, criminal justice, and social justice reforms. Mr. Aref joined the legal field as a civil rights and municipal law attorney with ...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Monty Gill

    Monty Gill

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Social Security, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I graduated from San Luis Obispo High School as a Valedictorian. I obtained my Undergraduate training at the University of California, Santa Barbara. At U.C. Santa Barbara, I majored in Law & Society and Religious Studies, and was awarded the pres...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Monica Lynch Reeves

    Monica Lynch Reeves

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Monica Lynch is not only a amazing attorney with a ruthless passion for the truth but, a warmhearted loving soul as well. My nephew was in trouble; I was new to the area and didn’t know a soul other than the police department, the DA and the fam..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Nadia N. Iqbal

    Nadia N. Iqbal

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was amazed to the work and effort of Nadia .. she is a true believer in HER case .. she will give 100 % of a time if no more .. saying that I'm greatfull will not be enough. Actually , still, truly she still at this time fighting for me .. I can..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Rosalio Castro

    Rosalio Castro

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Thank you for contacting me. I have practiced law since 1992. From that year to 1995 I practiced civil law, helping poor rural persons with housing, education, and labor issues. I found that work very rewarding, but I wanted more courtroom action,...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Amador Larry Corona

    Amador Larry Corona

    4.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
    Bio: As a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer, I help people during times of great need. Unexpected injuries can threaten you way of life and ability to support yourself and your family. A criminal charge can mean time away from work, fines, ja...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Robert Anthony Tayac

    Robert Anthony Tayac

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Hi: My name is Robert Tayac and I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California and before the Federal courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California. Additionally, I am licensed to practice law...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Miranda Beth Kane

    Miranda Beth Kane

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Miranda is the best attorney I have ever hired. The outcome was beyond what I expected. She is tireless and will go to the ends of the earth for you. She has the unique background of working for the federal government in a very high capacity as ..."
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    Alan Graham Keating

    Alan Graham Keating

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury
    Review: "Alan Keating did a fantastic job while representing me on what could have been life changing charges. Alan did a great job communicating with the DA on multiple occasions, explained in detail the different possibilities of different options, and a..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Leonard Jack Cravens

    Leonard Jack Cravens

    3.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Leonard Cravens is the best attorney Is a master , is professional , is respectful he understand quick and very helpful. I recommended higher this attorney Some attorney you have to explain your case almost hour before they understand with Leonard..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Randolph Roger Ramirez

    Randolph Roger Ramirez

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: I do this to help people. I take the approach that working with an attorney should be simple and not as difficult as often made to be. My response to your questions generally begin with a counseling, "Yes, if... " rather than an absolute "No!" My ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Kevin Dennis Donahue

    Kevin Dennis Donahue

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kevin's been my lawyer since 1988. He has helped me and quite a few of my friends with our defense needs. I would recommend him to anyone who is in a tight spot and looking for the best. If Kevin can't help you no one can!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    David Sean Mclane

    David Sean Mclane

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Bio: Dave received his bachelor of arts degreeSumma Cum LaudeandPhi Beta Kappafrom the University of California at Los Angeles in 1981, where he majored in Communication Studies. Dave received his law degree in 1986 from the University of California at...
    Rating:  10
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    John George Cotsirilos

    John George Cotsirilos

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Best Lawyers in America since 1993 Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers President, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 2003 Recipient, Trial Attorney of the year, 1998 and 2006, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Re...
    Rating:  9.9
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