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California Has 8963 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50108 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Please allow me to tell you about my law practice. I have been an attorney for over 30 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all southern California Superior Courts including Murrieta, Riverside, Banning, Vista, San Diego, Indio, Rancho ...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(951) 383-6793

Christopher J Whelton's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more

Former prosecutor with over 11 years experience successfully handling thousands of criminal cases.

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(213) 566-8815

Sommer Adel Salam's Website

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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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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

Call for a FREE consultation(916) 303-2861

Hendrick Stevens Crowell's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

John Pozza’s legal experience is unsurpassed in all felony and misdemeanor matters.

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(951) 447-8141

John Stuart Pozza's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence

The PROVEN defender of all allegations facing those in San Diego State and Federal Courts.

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(619) 739-4470

Vikas Bajaj's Website

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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

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 786-5094

Jeffrey Donald Kent's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Drug Crime and more

Experience You Can Trust - Former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney and Trial Lawyer.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 462-1835

Edward Ray Flores's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

TOP RATED LOS ANGELES SUPER LAWYER. Successful, Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. Excellent Results and Reviews.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(213) 516-9161

Shaun Khojayan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Experience and Results. Over 20,000+ Hours in the Courtroom

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(916) 347-9523

Adam Takashi Weiner's Website

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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

Call for a consultation(661) 302-4783

David Anthony Torres's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles Dedicated to Justice for the Accused

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(626) 416-4026

Kian Raoul Magana's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Sacramento Criminal & DUI Attorneys With More Than 76 Years Of Combined Experience.

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(916) 764-3073

Linda Michelina Parisi's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more

"Defending Our Kids Throughout California Since 2016. Kids Make Mistakes. Hiring Me Is Not One."

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(408) 668-3672

Anjali Bansal's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Delivering strategic advocacy that leads to impressive results. Aggressive, smart and experienced.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(877) 516-5669

Lisa Henderson Mattern's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Jarrett Cline, Criminal Defense Attorney Mission: I focus on providing advice, advocacy, and stability through the legal process in order to provide the best possible results for my clients. Good people sometimes make mistakes, bad decisions, or g...

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(559) 272-4173

Phillip Jarrett Cline's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Caring and Aggressive Firm Devoted 100% to Criminal Defense

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(760) 565-5672

Joshua M Mulligan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Compassionate to you, relentless to the prosecution. Over 17 years of experience. Call today!

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(909) 589-6735

Aaron Love Turner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Family and more

Charged with a crime? Contact our office for aggressive defense attorneys with 50+ years experience!

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(818) 290-8301

Joseph W. Kellener's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Two decades of winning at trials, not just attending trials. Our client's are your best source.

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(916) 461-8884

Daniel Michael Karalash's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Call me to schedule a free consultation. (951) 405-5000.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(844) 334-2980

Joseph Vincent Camarata's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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