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    Elysia Inez Wilschke

    Elysia Inez Wilschke

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was falsely accused of a violent crime (the felony sentence carried up to 14.5 years in potential prison time). I took the case to jury verdict and was convicted of a lesser included offense (a misdemeanor brandishing charge). As a licensed ..."
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    Sierra Promise Dugan

    Sierra Promise Dugan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Being charged with a crime is overwhelming even when you may be innocent of the accusations. It makes you feel hopeless and with now power. Sierra has helped me with a very tough case highly complex that also involves family law. She is highly com..."
    Rating:  6.5
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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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    Brian James Horan

    Brian James Horan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Review: "Brian is AMAZING! He is attentive, empathetic and means business. I am so appreciative and grateful to have had him represent me with my dissolution of marriage. There is no need to look anywhere else."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Ada Luz Tijerina-Garduno

    Ada Luz Tijerina-Garduno

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Abogada Luz is the Owner and Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Luz Tijerina-Garduño where she practices Immigration and Nationality Law along with Criminal Law. Ms. Tijerina-Garduño received her Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School in...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Lars Shallberg

    Lars Shallberg

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Every DUI case presents its own challenges and opportunties and in every DUI case he accepts, Lars Shallberg works diligently to protect the best interests and the very freedom of his clients. Mr. Shallberg takes on a limited number of DUI cases e...
    Rating:  7.8
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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 20 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 17 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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    Fatima Paz Silva

    Fatima Paz Silva

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Bio: Fatima Silva is an Associate at the Law Offices of James V. McGrail. Ms. Silva’s practice areas include Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury. Prior to joining the law offices, Ms. Silva worked for a civil litigation firm in San Franci...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Miles Archer Woodlief

    Miles Archer Woodlief

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Woodlief was outstanding in helping move my case forward. Our eventual settlement was far more than my company ever expected. As a C-level executive, I demand professionalism, grace, tenacity, and creativity. To date, I've not met anyone that ..."
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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 18 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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    Ramin Mozaffar

    Ramin Mozaffar

    4.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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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    Allen Sawyer

    Allen Sawyer

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Experienced California Criminal Defense Attorney With over two decades of legal experience, Attorney Allen Sawyer is a seasoned California Criminal Defense Attorney serving clients in Stockton, Sacramento, and Northern California. Drawing upon his...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Salvatore Giambona

    Salvatore Giambona

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.9
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    Shelly Mendelson Landon

    Shelly Mendelson Landon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "Shelly has helped me threw a difficult case that has lasted a couple of years.she has been kind ,caring and honest.if you need the help of an awesome attorney,tun to Shelly Landon..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Frederick Stevens Jr

    John Frederick Stevens Jr

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 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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    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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    Sameera Sana Ali

    Sameera Sana Ali

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 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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