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    California Has 8962 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49786 Reviews

    Roger S. Bonakdar

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    Roger S. Bonakdar

    4.934 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    The Bonakdar Law Firm: Your First and Best Call When You Need an Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Matt A. Sullivan

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    Matt A. Sullivan

    5.029 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Successful results obtained for many clients. Get help today.
    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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    Eric Alan Berg

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    Eric Alan Berg

    4.811 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State of California. Call (530) 688-6656
    Rating:  10
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    David Gregory Cohen

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    David Gregory Cohen

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Certified as a specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey Donald Kent

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    Jeffrey Donald Kent

    5.077 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Let a Certified Criminal Law Specialist with 25 years of experience assist you in your time of need!
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel David Berns

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    Samuel David Berns

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more
    Placer County's Dependable Criminal Defense Attorney. Call (916) 226-4999
    Rating:  9.5
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    Kyle Joseph Humphrey

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    Kyle Joseph Humphrey

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I started my career as a prosecutor first for the Los Angeles District Attorney and then the Kern County District Attorney for 7 years. I moved to Bakersfield due to a family illness and ended up getting married and making a life here. I have trie...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Seth P Chazin

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    Seth P Chazin

    4.921 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: During his 25 + years of experience, Attorney Chazin has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area and throughout California and has successfully resolved numerous of cases before charges were ever even filed. Mr...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Erick Victor Munoz

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    Erick Victor Munoz

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    I have won jury trial acquittals including murder, rape, and child molestation.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Hendrick Stevens Crowell

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    Hendrick Stevens Crowell

    4.889 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    2025 Avvo Client's Choice Award, A+ Rating w/ Better Business Bureau, Local Sacramento Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Gina Rochelle Tennen

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    Gina Rochelle Tennen

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Expert sex crimes defense lawyer. Featured in Time Magazine’s “Leaders of Criminal Defense”
    Rating:  9.5
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    Thomas Murray Fleming

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    Thomas Murray Fleming

    5.098 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Fear Not, There’s Light After Darkness! Top Avvo DUI Attorney, Rated 10/10. Voted Avvo Clients’ Top Choice! Yale Law School/UC Berkeley Graduate. Trained Future Prosecutors/Defense Attorneys as Adjunct Professor of Law. Visit Website or Call for F...
    Rating:  10
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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

    5.090 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Car Accidents and more
    20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TRIAL-READY PERSONAL ATTENTION Good People. Great Lawyers. Outstanding Results.
    Rating:  10
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    Nicole Irmer

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    Nicole Irmer

    5.056 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing
    Dedicated, compassionate and zealous defense. Protecting your healthcare and professional license.
    Rating:  10
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    Paul S. Geller

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    Paul S. Geller

    4.944 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Over 20 Years' Experience. Call Now! In-Person and Virtual Consultations
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Hamilton Hintz

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    Eric Hamilton Hintz

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Eric H. Hintz is a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento, California.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Graham Douglas Donath

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    Graham Douglas Donath

    5.033 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Award winning Criminal & DUI defense attorney - State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist
    Rating:  10
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    David Anthony Torres

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    David Anthony Torres

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    FIGHTING FOR YOU & YOUR RIGHTS. IT’S OUR STRATEGY. IT’S OUR PASSION
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Kenneth Moore

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    Michael Kenneth Moore

    4.517 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Almost 20 years Of Experience. Results You Won't Get With Just Any Lawyer Or Public Defender. Call (209) 395-0201
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Thomas Dudek

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    Richard Thomas Dudek

    4.830 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    A Certified Criminal Law Specialist offering aggressive and proactive representation. I get results by protecting your rights and preserving your freedom.
    Rating:  10
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