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    Elliott Barnett Magnus

    Elliott Barnett Magnus

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I never intended to need a lawyer but unfortunate circumstance required the assistance from one. Mr. Magnus was kind, straight forward and thorough. Not only did he help me with my DUI charge, he also helped me to get my charges reduced. I hope to..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Christopher John C Caine

    Christopher John C Caine

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Christopher Caine was born in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) and graduated at the University of Rhodesia, receiving his Law Degree (with Honors) in 1973. His was one of the last classes in pre-Independence Rhodesia to be admitted to the Bar under the ex...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Marie Alice Barnes

    Marie Alice Barnes

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Marie Barnes is an Excellent choice for an attorney. She is very kind and thoughtful. Thanks to her, I have custody of my son today. She is a very family person and keeps one calm and cool while she takes the brunt of the heat. I would recommend h..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Tracey Michael Milan

    Tracey Michael Milan

    4.515 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Prior to his formal education Mr. Milan enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a ceremonial drill team commander and field corpsman/combat medic with the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm. For ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Tina Glandian

    Tina Glandian

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  9.3
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    Svetlana Magerram Shirinova

    Svetlana Magerram Shirinova

    5.040 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: If you are reading these lines, you might have a problem and need to speak with an attorney who will help you and will not rip you off. Please do not judge me (or anybody) by my ratings and reviews. Some very great attorneys have a rating on AVVO ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Nichole Michele Verville

    Nichole Michele Verville

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was very happy Nichole was such a sweet nice person. helped me and walked me through everything and did not leave me wondering what certain things meant. i was very pleased with her representing for me."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Karen Anne Sheehy

    Karen Anne Sheehy

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: After feeling like I had been taken advantage of by my ex-husband during a nasty divorce, I vowed to go to law school and become a family lawyer. I majored in Rhetoric at U.C. Berkeley in order to hone my argumentative writing style and received m...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Andy A Miri

    Andy A Miri

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very satisfied with the service the three times that i have requested of your services then results have been favorable for me, thanks andy you are the best attorney in california Blessings."
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    Eben Lee Kurtzman

    Eben Lee Kurtzman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been an attorney in Santa Clara County for more than 20 years. During that time I have been a general practice attorney focusing primarily on criminal defense and personal injury cases. Over the years, I have become familiar with the courts...
    Rating:  7.7
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    William John Watson

    William John Watson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was involved in a horrible incedent that was not my fault. The DA's office was trying to crucify me and if it wasnt for Mr Watson I think I would have been another vic of the system. Mr Watson interviewed all my witnesses and obtained vital info..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Martina Anne Vigil

    Martina Anne Vigil

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more
    Bio: Vigil Defense Law Firm, PC is a premier law firm based in Orange County, California. The foundation of our service is the ability to understand the core needs of our clients, tailor plans for their success, and walk them through each step. We are ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Francisco J Vera

    Francisco J Vera

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I really recommend him 100%, I am an immigrant person and he really helped me a lot in the process I needed and he is very responsible and very professional. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Nate Pereira

    Nate Pereira

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Pereira will enthusiastically devote his time and energy into each individual case to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. He is admitted to practice in all state courts throughout southern California and has handled thousands...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Brian Allen Newman

    Brian Allen Newman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Bio: I have been in practice for over 33 years. I have operated my own Law Firm for 31 of those 33 years. I have handled a wide variety of types of cases, however, currently I emphasis criminal law. I have been on many high profile Organized Crime RICO...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Zachary Mark Kitaynik

    Zachary Mark Kitaynik

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Providing quality, creative and aggressive defense of criminal cases throughout the Bay Area.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Sara W Ross

    Sara W Ross

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "During a time when we were hit with a surreal situation, Attorney Sara Ross made herself easily accessible to us, was realistic, but very gentle with the reality of what we were facing. She provided excellent representation. She was appointed to u..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Lee William Gale

    Lee William Gale

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I hired Lee Gale to defend myself and my business in a civil matter and he did an amazing job. Case was resolved in less then 2 months and I am very happy with the results"
    Rating:  7.7
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    Roberta Brooks

    Roberta Brooks

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I recently hired Roberta Brooks to handle a drug case for a local teenager I mentor. The minor was pulled over by the police for speeding. His car was searched and they found marijuana in a back pack. The case was referred to the District Attorney..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Louis Elmer Koory

    Louis Elmer Koory

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mission Law Center was founded by attorney Louis Koory. Lou is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and Loyola Law School. Lou has been practicing law since 1990. Lou began his career working as a law clerk and attorney for Girardi, Keese and Crane in L...
    Rating:  9.0
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