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    Nichole Michele Verville

    Nichole Michele Verville

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was very happy Nichole was such a sweet nice person. helped me and walked me through everything and did not leave me wondering what certain things meant. i was very pleased with her representing for me."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Eben Lee Kurtzman

    Eben Lee Kurtzman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been an attorney in Santa Clara County for more than 20 years. During that time I have been a general practice attorney focusing primarily on criminal defense and personal injury cases. Over the years, I have become familiar with the courts...
    Rating:  7.7
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    William John Watson

    William John Watson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was involved in a horrible incedent that was not my fault. The DA's office was trying to crucify me and if it wasnt for Mr Watson I think I would have been another vic of the system. Mr Watson interviewed all my witnesses and obtained vital info..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Henry George Gereis

    Henry George Gereis

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Early in his career Henry practiced Family Law, before transitioning to a practice that fulfilled his desire to serve indigent populations. In order to bring that dream to life, Henry volunteered months of his time at the Santa Barbara Public Defe...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Victor Manuel Cueto

    Victor Manuel Cueto

    4.622 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Family and more
    Bio: I have been in practice since 1986. Since then, my office has been dedicated to serving the legal needs of individual people from all over the Country and World. I have successfully litigated both bench and jury trials over a wide range of fields,...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Francisco J Vera

    Francisco J Vera

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I really recommend him 100%, I am an immigrant person and he really helped me a lot in the process I needed and he is very responsible and very professional. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Sara W Ross

    Sara W Ross

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "During a time when we were hit with a surreal situation, Attorney Sara Ross made herself easily accessible to us, was realistic, but very gentle with the reality of what we were facing. She provided excellent representation. She was appointed to u..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Roberta Brooks

    Roberta Brooks

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I recently hired Roberta Brooks to handle a drug case for a local teenager I mentor. The minor was pulled over by the police for speeding. His car was searched and they found marijuana in a back pack. The case was referred to the District Attorney..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Seyed Masih Kazerouni

    Seyed Masih Kazerouni

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection
    Review: "Got pulled over for expired registration tag and lead to a DUI Check which i had barely drank and being in Irvine with IPD doesn't help much either, as they push and push with their aggressive tactics to get you to do all they ask. Even when the o..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Earl Franklin Carter

    Earl Franklin Carter

    3.710 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Earl Carter has been an attorney since he graduated from Arizona State in 1975. Earl has practiced almoste exclusively criminal defense his entire career. Earl is has been married since 1970 and is the father of three daughters and has 10 grandchi...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Anastasia Zykanova

    Anastasia Zykanova

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Zykanova’s primary focus is state and federal litigation. Zykanova handles felony misdemeanor matters in state and federal court. Zykanova received her Bachelor of Science in political science from UCLA (cum laude) in 2008 and her Juris Doctor fro...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Edward George Fernandez

    Edward George Fernandez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend Ed's services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Helpful, experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, available, well known and liked, etc. He worked diligently with the DA's office, local law enforcement and my family and I...t..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Lisa Marie Budris

    Lisa Marie Budris

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ms. Budris is passionate about using her knowledge and experience of criminal law to fight for the best results for her clients. She is committed to working hard for each and every client, and ensuring they are provided with superior service throu...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Erin Elizabeth Moore

    Erin Elizabeth Moore

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She helped me get my charges reduced and a really good outcome for my case. Even after my case was done she answered my questions and dealing with other issues. I have recommended her to friends who hired her and were very happy with what she did ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Eugene Andrew Schooler

    Eugene Andrew Schooler

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Andy is a great guy. He has helped me on many occasions. He knows the statues very well."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Sergio Anthony Castaneda

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Business and more
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    Rating:  7.7
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    Terry Alan Nelson

    Terry Alan Nelson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: A defender of the constitutional and the legal rights of citizens, especially my clients in court. If you want dedicated, sincere, personal service in representing and helping you in your legal problems, you have a partner in me. Friends know I am...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Eric Alan Chase

    Eric Alan Chase

    3.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Eric Chase is not only one of America's most respected and well known attorneys; he is also a seasoned defense attorney and an innovative leader in the legal profession. He is regularly featured as an expert on the national news and has generated ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jessica Louise Beeler

    Jessica Louise Beeler

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "There are lot of attorneys one can choose nowadays. Jessica did more for our family in a one-day consultation than a paid attorney did in 6 months. Not only is she willing to speak to you over the phone whenever you need 24/7, she is empathetic to..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Daniel Charles Leib

    Daniel Charles Leib

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Dan spent 19 months aggressively and strategically working on my behalf. I was charged with felony hit and run and he utilized every angle to gain leverage to our advantage. His diligence in my case got the DA to finally offer up a plea deal I was..."
    Rating:  6.8
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