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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Over the past decade, Reuven L. Cohen has successfully tried some of the most high-profile cases in the Central District of California. He has earned a reputation for integrity and excellence based upon his singular creativity, meticulous attentio...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "If you are searching for a criminal defense attorney, I ASSURE you please stop looking and consult with William. Not only is he super knowledgeable and experienced, he is extremely dedicated to making sure you get the best possible outcome. Willia..."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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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Criminal Defense

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Benjamin Arsenian is a native of Southern California. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, followed by a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from Chapman University School of Law in Orange County. ...

Rating: 9.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "When I was young I got caught with a small amount of marijuana and I never herd from the court system so I thought the case fell through the cracks... A couple months ago I found out that I was never informed of the charges brought against me and ..."

Rating: 9.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Bio: Alice is recognized by the Calfornia State Bar as Criminal Law Legal Specialist. She has devoted her professional career to criminal defense. While in law school, and after admission to the State Bar of California in 2006, she clerked for the Law ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Harley represented me in a criminal case. He did an excellent job and I did not service any jail time. I would strongly recommend using Mr. Harley."

Rating: 9.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I asked Ms. Eagle to quickly collaborate with me on an unusual case. She was clearly in her element because she provided prompt, accurate advice on the law; experienced counsel on the procedure at the particular courthouse; and demonstrated a cann..."

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation

Bio: Mr. Bettencourt is a criminal defense and immigration attorney based in Orange County, California. Mr. Bettencourt serves clients in Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, as well as clients throughout the Stat...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Josh came to me recommended by a colleague. I referred him to one of my clients and was absolutely blown away by his results."

Rating: 8.3

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: I live in San Diego. In my spare time, I enjoy many hobbies including writing (see my published "Blind Mule Book" that deals with drug smuggling, available for purchase on the web, gardening of exotic fruits and vegetables, wine and mead making, a...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: The Law Office of Donald R. Hammond provides quality legal representation in the fields of DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, post-conviction and related matters. Don has the same training that the police receive, and uses their training manuals to sp...

Rating: 9.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Education

DEDICATED JUVENILE ATTORNEY. Contact now for a FREE CONSULTATION to help your Child!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(714) 409-1184

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

Review: "I thought I'd never get the help I needed until I met Mr. Okabe. He was the only person on my team when the World was against me. I never even had to think about jail time when I retained his services. Mr. Okabe gave me the best advice before I ev..."

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: Our office has worked with hundreds of clients, with cases ranging from Petty Theft, to Double Murder. As a former Probation Officer and Deputy District Attorney I know the ins and outs of the system. I have extensive trial experience and have han...

Rating: 9.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Attorney Antionette Lias has handled a wide range of criminal matters in Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley for over seven years. She has trained under some of the most experienced lawyers in the California Bar Association.Antionette is the...

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Think Defense is professional law corporation that defends people and businesses in white-collar cases, blue-collar cases, and business litigation. That means we defend criminal cases at all points from pre-filing investigations to post-conviction...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Thank you Gary for all of your hard work. You are a talented lawyer who cared about me and my situation. You always return calls and emails, even on weekends. I'm so happy with my choice even though I would prefer not to have ever hired anyone at ..."

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more

Assertive representation, compassionately administered. Call today!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(310) 361-0971

Katherine Cullen McBroom's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Long Beach criminal defense attorney, Matthew Kaestner, brings over 32 years of criminal law experience to the defense of every criminal case. He is certified as a criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specializatio...

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(562) 512-7261

Matthew Garth Kaestner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Protecting your rights shouldn’t break the bank. Free consultations, 20% down to start, flexible payment plans, and financing available — Poseidon Defense A.P.C. stands with you every step of the way.

Rating: 7.8

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 978-4732

Geronimo Gutierrez's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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