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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Casey D. Martin earned her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2003. She completed her undergraduate work at Occidental College in Los Angeles, where she majored in Public Policy and minored in Spanish Cultural Studies. Martin ...

Rating: 8.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I was raised in a family full of attorney's, but ultimatly followed in my fathers foot steps. My dad being a criminal law specialist taught me to always fight for the under dog. After practicing criminal defense these past twenty plus years I have...

Rating: 6.9

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Jaime Longoria is a criminal defense attorney who brings into his practice his own personal experiences with law enforcement. He knows what it's like to be racially profiled, searched for no reason and accused of crimes. He is one of the ...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Tyson Beers provides representation for various criminal charges including DUI cases, theft crimes, sex crimes or any other criminal law related case. Why face the criminal process alone, consult with a member of our firm today.

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "RICHARD CURRANS IS A HONEST AND AMAZING LAWYER. HE FIGHTS FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND IS THE BEST ATTORNEY. I 100% RECOMMEND RICHARD TO EVERY ONE. HE FOUGHT FOR ME AND GOT MY CONVICTION OVER TURNED. "

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation and more

Bio: Since 2003, James Christopher ("Chris") Ames has served all North, South, and Central Coast Communities of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties. He provides experienced and effective representation. Chris is committed to providing ...

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Critics say a lawyer’s effectiveness is measured by the successful outcome of his/her cases. That is so true with Atty Turner! He has given me nothing but honest to goodness first class representation. From start to finish, Atty Turner handled eve..."

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Business

Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Attorney who also works one-on-one with individuals and associations helping them navigate the legal system, setting up legal entities and wills and Trusts and, where appropriate, advising on business decisions that impact ...

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: DUI and criminal defense attorney. We are not a factory defense firm. Because we have fewer cases, we can devote more time to each client. Our services are reasonably priced and we do not overcharge for simple matters. Customized Criminal Defense ...

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Patrick Kolasinski is admitted to practice before the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of California, as well as all California State Courts. He graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge Sch...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Spinal Cord Injury

Bio: Dan O'Malley(Judge Ret.) was born and raised in the East Bay. He comes from a family of eleven, all of whom settled in the Bay Area. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense, including White Collar crime and Cal OSHA defense, Government Relations ...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Employment & Labor and more

Review: "You saved my daughters life. She was facing LWOP on a murder charge, Home invasion/Robery, she was innocent and you believed in her and fought with your passion and knowledge in the San Fernando courts. You freed her from a life in prison and gave..."

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Mr. Rios served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, 1966 to 1970. Following his honorable discharge, he attended the University of California Irvine, where he graduated with honors-cum laude, in 1...

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt

Review: "After years of being harassed by my neighbor and his father, I filed for a restraining order. The attorney helping me was charging me for things he never did and it became clear it wasn't working out. I found Mike, thankfully, and he guided me to ..."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mediation, Government and more

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Attorney Kevin E. Mitchell works hard to get results. He takes great pride in the quality of service he provides, earnestly endeavoring to exceed expectations of the individuals he represents. The fruits of those tireless efforts are manifested in...

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Mr. Ybarra is a criminal and civil litigator. Mr. Ybarra spends the majority of his time providing aggressive, committed, and honest defense services to his clients.

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I hired James Bustamante back in the fall of 2009. I had some very serious charges against me. My case was eventually dropped and never went to trial, but not before 8 months of pretrial in which we had a hearing on some evidence . He has a reputa..."

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Trusts and more

Bio: Mr. Umscheid is an experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of success working in many areas of law practice. Skilled in Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills & Trusts, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Real Proper...

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Michelle was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. She first became interested in criminal defense when she joined her high school’s mock trial team. She earned her bachelor’s degree in literature and writing at the University of Californi...

Rating: 7.3

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