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    Reve Gerardo Bautista

    Reve Gerardo Bautista

    4.510 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Review: "Reve Bautista represented me in a misdemeanor case in 2016 that could have resulted in a loss of my reputation, fines and criminal record. Reve faithfully appeared in court on my behalf every time and secured for me just one year of probation with..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jamal L Tooson

    Jamal L Tooson

    4.621 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney J. Tooson is a graduate of Loyola Law School and a Harvard trained negotiator. With over 1000 cases handled and more than 100 criminal dismissals, Attorney J. Tooson has real experience you can trust. In 2019, Attorney J. Tooson was voted...
    Rating:  10
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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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    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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    Robert Lane Carroll

    Robert Lane Carroll

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I highly recommend Robert. He responds promptly and does excellent work! Robert helped me protect my 2nd Amendment rights. Robert will tirelessly, aggressively represent you. Need look no further for a criminal defense lawyer."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Scott David Levy

    Scott David Levy

    4.931 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Scott Levy is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Fresno California who focuses his practice exclusively on Criminal Defense and protecting his clients constitutional rights, a place his passions run deep. Before entering Law School, Scott graduated fr...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Earll M Pott

    Earll M Pott

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime
    Bio: My practice is focused on white-collar criminal defense and related matters, complex federal and state civil business litigation, legal malpractice defense, and state court juvenile and criminal proceedings, including cases alleging theft, embezzl...
    Rating:  10
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    Jay J Tanenbaum

    Jay J Tanenbaum

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Jay Tanenbaum is the founder and principal attorney at the law offices of Jay J Tanenbaum, practicing in the areas of criminal defense and immigration law in Southern California. Mr. Tanenbaum is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorne...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Jessica Anne Desalva

    Jessica Anne Desalva

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I received my undergraduate degree at the University of California Irvine cum laude. I obtained my law degree from Whitter Law Schoot,where I received the Deans Merit Scholarship and Deans' Citation for Outstanding Leadership and Service, awarded ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Melanie Killedjian

    Melanie Killedjian

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: KILLEDJIAN LAW CORPORATION: I am a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney and the managing partner at Killedjian Law Corporation – a criminal defense law firm. My passion for law and justice began when an immediate family member was arrested and in...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Clayton Thomas Robertson

    Clayton Thomas Robertson

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation
    Bio: • () • Extensive civil and criminal experience, including 18 jury trials, 1 court trial, 1 arbitration, 2 mediations, and more than 120 depositions with a substantial case management and supervisory background. • Criminal defense attorney with sig...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Andrew Joseph Bouvier-Brown

    Andrew Joseph Bouvier-Brown

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Andrew Bouvier-Brown is exclusively a criminal defense attorney practice, handling a wide variety of cases-- anything from serious, violent crimes to so-called 'simple' misdemeanors. Located in Torrance, CA, the practice handles ...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul David Fromson

    Paul David Fromson

    4.738 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Serving the Central Valley for More Than 40 Years in the Areas of Family Law & Criminal Law We listen carefully to your concerns. The Fromson Law Firm is a full-service, client-oriented law firm, actively engaged in family law and criminal defense...
    Rating:  10
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    Allen Charles Speare

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    Allen Charles Speare

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Allen C. Speare has practiced law in Santa Clara County for more than 25 years. His extensive court experience and success rate has lead him to be one of the most in demand lawyers in Santa Clara County and surrounding areas. Alongside with being ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Adam Martin Zolonz

    Adam Martin Zolonz

    5.054 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lemon Law
    Bio: Adam Zolonz graduated from the University of Arizona, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis on Administration and Business Management. Thereafter, Mr. Zolonz returned to Los Angeles to pursue a legal career. Mr. Zolonz ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Heather Elizabeth Schley

    Heather Elizabeth Schley

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Heather Schley is the best defense lawyer in the world. Not only is she very skilled but she also has a great personality. She helped me in my case with so much professionalism and on top of that she was understanding. My Financials were not the b..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Bonnie H Chan

    Bonnie H Chan

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Bonnie H Chan, Esq. made the unpleasant experience of going to court into a pleasurable one. She fought hard for me and definitely knows what she is doing! She is absolutely brilliant! She revitalized my waning faith in the justice system. I would..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    John Lawrence Michels

    John Lawrence Michels

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Got me a program even though i didn't qualify. Hes got a lot of pull and can pull a lot of strings due to his professional relationship with alot of people!"
    Rating:  8.3
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    Cameron Jay Talley

    Cameron Jay Talley

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Cameron helped me on two separate but related cases and was able to obtain favorable outcomes in both of them. Make Cameron the first person you call when you need a criminal defense attorney. He is straight forward and reasonably priced. I highly..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Hilda Heredia Zamora

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    Hilda Heredia Zamora

    4.517 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Ms. Zamora formed Zamora Law Boutique in 2020 after proving herself to be an excellent attorney with a passion for justice and a desire to work diligently for her clients in the Coachella Valley. Her reputation earned her the title of “The Ombudsw...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Alan Michael Lagod

    Alan Michael Lagod

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I was incredibly stressed about my case, but Alan and his assistant, Lissa, were exceptional. They handled my case with immense professionalism and expertise. They were responsive, kind, and truly cared about the outcome. Alan is deeply knowledgea..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jesse Kim Whitten

    Jesse Kim Whitten

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Jesse K. Whitten graduated with honors from the Oak Brook College of Law in 2003. After law school he started his own practice, The Law Offices of Jesse Whitten, and his entire legal career has been spent practicing exclusively DUI and cr...
    Rating:  8.0
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