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    Spencer Laurence Seyb

    Spencer Laurence Seyb

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have always had a passion for criminal law and started Seyb Law Group because I believe all defendants deserve great epresentation. I enjoy helping my clients and providing the best legal representation to each and every one of them. Every case ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Scott Adam Pactor

    Scott Adam Pactor

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I called Scott regarding a potential legal issue. I had dealt with Scott 2 years earlier for another legal issue, and he remembered who I was. We texted back and forth about my issue at 10:30pm. He spent the time to help me through a tough situati..."
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Carlos Cristobal Ruan

    Carlos Cristobal Ruan

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: CARLOS C. RUAN has over 31 years experience in Criminal Defense. Primary area of practice is Federal offenses. Including Narcotics offenses, Border busts, alien smuggling, and RICO offenses. He has successfully handled serious felony cases such as...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Rodney Nosratabadi

    Rodney Nosratabadi

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: An experienced criminal defense attorney in Newport Beach and co-founder of Khanjan | Nosratabadi, Trial Attorneys, Rodney Nosratabadi is committed to fighting for your rights. If you or a loved one have been accused of a serious crime, Attorney N...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Molly W. Tucker

    Molly W. Tucker

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I am a veteran prosecutor with over a decade of experience in the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, preceded by my tenure at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Over my career, I have tried more than 30 jury trials and ha...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Robert Franklin Sandbach

    Robert Franklin Sandbach

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Robert F. Sandbach online at visit superlawyers.com Experienced, discrete and effective criminal defense. I have represented the accussed in criminal matters, including juvenile, ranging from traffic violations to murder. My philosophy is to creat...
    Rating:  8.8
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    A. Mark Balali

    A. Mark Balali

    5.090 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Balali Law is dedicated to helping and protecting the rights of our clients. We vigorously pursue the just outcome our clients deserve. We handle each case with transparency and intergity.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Joni Kay Eisenstein

    Joni Kay Eisenstein

    4.933 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Ms. Eisenstein has been a criminal defense attorney since joining the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office in 1993. In 2006, Ms. Eisenstein left public employment to start her own firm, focusing solely on criminal defense. Ms. Eisenstein has ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Daniel Linson Greenberg

    Daniel Linson Greenberg

    4.939 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse
    Bio: Greenberg & Greenberg, A Professional Law Corporation is solely devoted to the practice of criminal defense. Daniel L. Greenberg is a former Deputy District Attorney. With 37 years in practice, Mr. Greenberg handles all criminal defense matters, i...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Mark Stuart Devore

    Mark Stuart Devore

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Mark S. Devore has practiced criminal law exclusively since graduating from law school in 1992. After two years representing Florida police agencies on matters related to criminal asset forfeiture, he returned to California, where he served nearly...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Gilberto Benito Vega

    Gilberto Benito Vega

    4.840 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Gilbert B. Vega is a Sacramento-based felony trial attorney who represents clients in both State and Federal criminal prosecution. He is a graduate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he excelled in its Moot Court Appe...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Paul Andrew Wilkins

    Paul Andrew Wilkins

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A Northern California native, Paul received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and earned his law degree at the University of the Pacific. Paul has spent his entire career in the courtroom. He started as a prosecut...
    Rating:  10
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    Damon Lucas Rogers

    Damon Lucas Rogers

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am an aggressive lawyer who cares about his clients and works hard on each case. I give my clients honest advice and I always make myself available to address client questions/concerns.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Robert Allan Davis

    Robert Allan Davis

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Probate and more
    Bio: Robert Davis is Senior Partner at Davis Wojcik Duarte, APLC, a California firm that offers a full range of legal services for its clients. Mr. Davis has been practicing law in Southern California since 1992. With extensive civil and criminal court...
    Rating:  8.7
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    John Higgins Sommers

    John Higgins Sommers

    4.987 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation
    Bio: John H. Sommers, Esq. is a prominent litigation attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience in both criminal defense and civil litigation. He has aggressively litigated cases on behalf of thousands of clients during his career. Mr. Sommer...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Tyrone Roman Martinez

    Tyrone Roman Martinez

    4.945 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Practicing criminal defense in the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas I represent and defend many good people every single day who are facing tough criminal charges. Why? Because I know what it is like to be falsely accused. I kno...
    Rating:  9.1
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    C. Matthew Missakian

    C. Matthew Missakian

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: I am passionate about representing my client
    Rating:  8.9
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    Nicolaie Cocis

    Nicolaie Cocis

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Voted as 2018 "Attorney of the Year" by Southwest Riverside County Bar Association If you find yourself facing a criminal charge, including DUI or Juvenile Matters, it's crucial to promptly seek the legal assistance you require. The Law Office of ...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Scott Mitchell

    Steven Scott Mitchell

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Mitchell worked as a Deputy District Attorney from 1996 to 2016 in both Orange and San Bernardino Counties and also previously worked as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff. As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr.Mitchell acted as lead trial counse...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Ross Bennett Erlich

    Ross Bennett Erlich

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Ross Erlich has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the Bar and works in all courts located in Southern California. Mr. Erlich handles all cases ranging from DUI and other misdemeanors to major felonies. Ross’ experience e...
    Rating:  9.2
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