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    Ross W Pytlik

    Ross W Pytlik

    3.99 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "I cannot thank enough Atty. Ross for his legal sevice. He was very compassionate with my case because it was my first time to be in such situation and I was so scared. I cannot imagine going through this without a brilliant lawyer like him. He com..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Izaak David Schwaiger

    Izaak David Schwaiger

    5.034 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I fight for justice one person at a time. Aggressive, creative, and tireless in the pursuit of what is right, I'm ready to help you fight and win.
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    David Paul Huffman

    David Paul Huffman

    5.073 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: David Huffman is a California native, and he is licensed to practice law as a member of The State Bar of California (license #241751). He attended UCLA for his undergraduate studies in Political Science, graduating in 2002 with Magna Cum Laude hon...
    Rating:  8.4
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    George Ramsey Leary

    George Ramsey Leary

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a former District Attorney that is very experienced in all phases of DUI and criminal law litigation. I am a former prosecutor and I have been the lead attorney on thousands of DUI and criminal cases. I am a lawyer that is well versed in all ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Vicki Hui-Wen Young

    Vicki Hui-Wen Young

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Young was not the typical PD we often here about who gives poor representation. She represented as if I were paying her service. I was facing up to ten years but she got me 8 1/2 months in a halfway house. I sincerely thank you Ms. Young ..."
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    Rachael Lorraine Cianfrani

    Rachael Lorraine Cianfrani

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Cianfrani listened carefully and handed my case in a very professional manner. She was very thorough and was very accessible when I had questions or concerns. I felt like a priority and would definitely recommend her for someone in need of ass..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    James Allen Goldstein

    James Allen Goldstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Trial Lawyer Of The Year in 2012 with 40 Years of Experience. Top “AV Rated” Criminal Attorney. On April 28th, 2012, the Los Angeles Criminial Courts Bar Association will award James A. Goldstein the prestigious "Jerry Giesler Award", as their Tri...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Brian Paul Funk

    Brian Paul Funk

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was facing four federal charges, which could have culminated to, life in prison. Mr. Funk suggested we go to trial. It took six months but we won the trial, with a total acquittal, on all charges. I am now living free and I owe my freedom to him."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Dennis Gene Merenbach

    Dennis Gene Merenbach

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: When it comes to experience and results, few Santa Barbara attorneys can match Dennis Merenbach’s achievements. Merenbach has delivered successful outcomes for 1000’s of clients and has an impressive array of legal accomplishments that go far beyo...
    Rating:  10
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    Rodney N. Mayr

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    Rodney N. Mayr

    3.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    I zealously advocate for my clients to get the best outcome possible. Call or email me today.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Mark Howard Shafer

    Mark Howard Shafer

    4.910 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Review: "He was very helpfully and understood my situation. Gave me clear and helpful advice"
    Rating:  9.2
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    Michael Joseph Aed

    Michael Joseph Aed

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively for over 15 years. I am dedicated to protecting the rights of those accused of crimes. I am an aggressive, experienced, and dedicated attorney who will make every effort to zealously repre...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Lisa Victoria Houlé

    Lisa Victoria Houlé

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Former Criminal Prosecutor, now successful Criminal Defense Attorney. For 15 years, I prosecuted some of the most violent criminal offenders in Los Angeles County. Now, I 'm using my experiences as a veteran prosecutor to help people like you who ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael Edward Cindrich

    Michael Edward Cindrich

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Corporate & Incorporation
    Bio: Michael E. Cindrich is a highly respected attorney in San Diego. Licensed by the State Bar of California to practice law, Mr. Cindrich delivers excellent service to his clients by taking a personal, vested interest in each individual case. Unlike ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Douglas Lee Rappaport

    Douglas Lee Rappaport

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: For the past two and a half decades, Douglas Rappaport has been practicing criminal law in both state and federal courts throughout the Western United States. Known for his relentless, thorough, ethical, and compassionate representation, Mr. Rappa...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Adam Joseph Hepburn

    Adam Joseph Hepburn

    5.064 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Adam Hepburn is the managing partner of HHJ’s Personal Injury Division, specializing in catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Just two years after opening his firm, Adam was named a Super Lawyer within the field of personal injury, an award re...
    Rating:  10
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    Suzanne Marie Ferguson

    Suzanne Marie Ferguson

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: At Suzanne M. Ferguson, Attorney at Law, we are focused on providing the highest quality services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to get the results you want. Ms. Ferguson graduated with a Juris Doct...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jason Robert Miller

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    Jason Robert Miller

    4.517 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Jason Miller fights California traffic tickets & DMV suspensions. Call for a free consultation!
    Rating:  8.6
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    Cynthia Ignatuk

    Cynthia Ignatuk

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Representing Clients charged with Misdemeanors and Felonies for allegations involving Domestic Violence; DUIs; Restraining Orders; Tagging; Robbery; Possession with the Intent to Sell; Assault and Battery; Identity Theft, among others. Loyola Law ...
    Rating:  9.0
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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:  6.6
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