Denise Francesca Crawford

Denise Francesca Crawford

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime

14 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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Location

Orange County Public Defender's Office

14 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA, 92703

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Denise Francesca Crawford's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2013

Recent Client

I would definitely recommend this lawyer, she is an absolute amazing lawyer. Denise not only helped me through the due process, but worked through it in a high professional manner. This is truely one of the best lawyers in Orange County in my opinion she is very wise, I highly recommend Denise Crawfo...rd. She really cares and gets the work done. Very efficient, smart, hard working and great communication.

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Denise Francesca Crawford's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Dworakowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Denise is an superb attorney and I enthusiastically endorse her. She is outstanding in trial and is completely committed to her clients. One of the best!"

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Kevin Snyder

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Denise for a number of years now and know her to be a fearless, dedicated, and passionate advocate for her clients. She combines compassion for her clients with aggressive litigation brilliantly. She also brings with her an outstanding reputation among the bar, judges, and prosecutors as a top defense attorney in the county which allows her to achieve great results for her clients both before and after trial. If you have had the good fortune of getting her appointed to your criminal case you have struck gold. If you find yourself sitting across for her at opposing counsel table, you could not be dealing with a more congenial person but you have your work cut out for you! I highly recommend her services today, tomorrow, and twice on Sunday."

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Jonathan Weinman

Unknown lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Geraldine Wong

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Denise for years now, and she has never faltered in her dedication to the legal profession and her clients. She is one of the very best, and it's an honor to work with her."

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Michael Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Denise is a superb attorney. She works tirelessly on behalf of all of her clients. She is an excellent trial attorney whose skills only improve."

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David Hammond

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Denise and I were hired on around the same time at the Public Defender's Office. From the beginning, I could tell she was an outstanding trial attorney. She had extensive experience prior to her bring hired by the Public Defender, and it showed. I was lucky enough to see her in trial when we were assigned to Central Court, and she had a confident, relaxed, natural way of speaking to jurors that consistently meant great results for her clients at trial. She is highly professional, intelligent, and very experienced. She is on the cutting edge of the legal profession -- always aware of the most recent changes to the law -- undoubtedly because she is so actively involved in so many organizations. I have seen numerous articles in the media about her, all singing her praises, and it's no surprise to me that she's such a star:) I would gladly endorse Denise to anyone in need of a highly qualified defense attorney."

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May Gibbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Denise for over 6 years and she is one of the most aggressive, passionate and ethical criminal defense attorney out there. She has a natural ability to connect with her clients and the jury. Denise is a dynamic trial attorney and compassionate person. I endorse Denise Crawford wholeheartedly."

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Jennifer Keller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse Denise without reservation. She worked for me when she was as a brand-new lawyer, but you'd never have known it. Whether it was negoatiating a terrific deal or trying a jury trial, she was professional, smooth, personable, prepared and most of all . . . a winner! Clients loved her and so do I. Denise is truly a rising star."

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Carol Lavacot

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Denise Crawford for more than six years and had the opportunity to observe her while we shared office space together. Denise is an innovative lawyer with boundless energy. She knows the law well and truly cares about the outcome of her client’s cases."

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Kevin Snyder

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Case Barnett

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Bart Kasperowicz

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Ryan Williams

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David Hammond

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Michael Hill

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Keith Bruno

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Carol Lavacot

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Kay Rackauckas

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Larisa Dinsmoor

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2009

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2005

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender's Office

2003 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Keller Rackauckas, LLP

2002 - 2002

Certified Legal Clerk, Orange County District Attorney's Office

2000 - 2002

Certified Legal Clerk, California Attorney General's Office

2000 - 2000

Certified Legal Clerk, San Diego County Counsel

1997 - 1999

Legal Clerk, San Luis Obispo County Counsel's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Orange County Asian American Bar Association

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2003 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

2003 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

2002 - Present

Orange County Asian American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

2002 - 2007

American Inns of Court Foundation

Member

2002 - 2011

American Bar Association

Education

2002

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

California Polytechnic University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Phnom Penh, Cambodia IBJ Training Seminar Criminal Defense Trial Tactics

2013

Giving Back: Public Service, Civil Service & Pro Bono Careers

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