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    Matthew Kevyn Nash

    Matthew Kevyn Nash

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I am so relieved i finally have a good Lawyer.Who truely is out for my best interest . With my horrible experience with lawyer's Rude mean Greedy. last lawyer, ripped me off and let my brother scam my inheritance.Trusted him I was working out of t..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Andrew Robert Foland

    Andrew Robert Foland

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Andrew Foland has over 15 years of experience in the courtroom, earning him a reputation as one of Bay Area's most aggressive and effective criminal litigators. His work and expertise combine to get the best possible outcome for his clients. After...
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Alan Brusseau

    James Alan Brusseau

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a domestic violence case go on for almost 2 years. My life was on hold I lost 2 jobs. Possibly could have lost my child. Mr. Brusseau was very kind and gave me his opinion pretty straight forward and to the point. I myself prefer matters thi..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Caleb Jonathan Lin

    Caleb Jonathan Lin

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Caleb Lin handles adult felonies and misdemeanors in California, including driving-under-the-influence offenses, sex crimes, drug- and weapon-possession offenses, and violent crimes. Caleb is also available to assist individuals who have not yet h...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Elliot Remsen Peters

    Elliot Remsen Peters

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Commercial Real Estate, Litigation and more
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    Brian Ricardo Chavez-Ochoa

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    Brian Ricardo Chavez-Ochoa

    2.312 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I am a retired attorney and consulted with Brian on a personal matter. He and his excellent staff were more than professional and helpful. Many thanks."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael Bujor

    Michael Bujor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Bujor has a well rounded, broad range of experience. In Sacramento County, he previously worked for the District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, and the Superior Court. He understands how the system works and how to obtain the bes...
    Rating:  6.0
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    Tyler William Browne

    Tyler William Browne

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Review: "To whom it may concern it was a pleasure working with Tyler and to have him educate my son Adam Quiroz in the legal field.and for his professional in the law is why I would gladly recommend him to any one who needs advise in the law. Yours truly f..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Peter Leslie Balogh

    Peter Leslie Balogh

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: We have a broad general practice with experience in a wide variety of areas- both litigation and transactional. We try to provide cost effective solutions to problems in an ethical manner.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jonathan Che Gettleman

    Jonathan Che Gettleman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor
    Review: "Jonathan Che Gettleman is the best, brightest and most humane lawyer I have had the privilege to utilize. Indeed, he is the only one I know. I have had multiple experiences with soul sick rapacious lazy attorneys thus I speak from experience. Gett..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Tom Harry Tavoularis

    Tom Harry Tavoularis

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "I have been very lucky throughout my career and rarely required the services of an attorney until one of my clients tried to breach our agreement potentially costing me a significant amount of money. Fortunately for me, I was introduced to Tom Tav..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Rosty Gersch Gore

    Rosty Gersch Gore

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: An attorney with the firm for over four years, he has proven himself repeatedly in the courtroom, amassing an unbroken series of victories on behalf of employees whose employment and livelihood were threatened. A strong advocate and a compassionat...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Early Marlow Hawkins

    Early Marlow Hawkins

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Early handled a 3rd dui case for me out of riverside while I was on probation in Orange County. He did a great job and kept me out of jail most importantly. Orange County wanted a year and I ended up with house arrest in riverside."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Linden Nadim Mackaoui

    Linden Nadim Mackaoui

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Linden has handled a couple criminal matters for me as a public defender. I am convinced that I couldn't have received any better representation at any price. On the case he just recently handled for me there were to occasions where I would have t..."
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    Jonathan Richard Stout

    Jonathan Richard Stout

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I got a 95mph speeding ticket on the 405 at 1am, flew right by the cop, i had no choice but to hire the ticket clinic, Jonathan Stout was my lawyer, I am haply to say he got the case dismissed!!!!!! If my wife would have found out, it was CURTAINS..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Elliott J Joh

    Elliott J Joh

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.4
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    Rafael Torres

    Rafael Torres

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.2
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    Kiley Nicole Clevenger

    Kiley Nicole Clevenger

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kiley Clevenger, a Santa Barbara native, and Central Valley transplant earned her undergraduate degree in Administration of Justice with a Legal Studies emphasis from Santa Barbara City College. She earned her Juris Doctorate as well as a concentr...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Patricia Ann Campi

    Patricia Ann Campi

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Patricia was my attorney for a case that was difficult and complicated. She took the time to listen to me, review my materials, and fought against my DA to get me the best possible deal. I couldn't have made it through my case with any other attor..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Shaneil B Sharma

    Shaneil B Sharma

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I cannot speak highly enough about attorney, Mr. Sharma. After a long, arduous and stressful situation, he was appointed to me very recently and he worked day and night to prepare for my case. He is passionate, accessible, warm, extremely intellig..."
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