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    Joshua Stephen Doddridge

    Joshua Stephen Doddridge

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Amazing man very good person! Best attorney in the public defender office by far went above and beyond on my 4 year 1 strike case got me a 5 year split was out in 6 months!!! With no strike!!"
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    Garrett T Rice

    Garrett T Rice

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I submitted paperwork several times and it was reject every time. I finally went to Divorce by Design and they were able to submit and troubleshoot until it was finally presented to a judge to sign. It was a miracle for me and I am ever grateful! ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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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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    Dane Joseph Bitterlin

    Dane Joseph Bitterlin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Joe Danes is a excellent attorney and i am very happy with the results of my case. i had a few priors and he got my case reduced with no jail time. he gave me good solid advise and didnt judge me. he didnt try to make me think that i had to hir..."
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    Laura Eileen Akers

    Laura Eileen Akers

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I really appreciated the work that Laura did for myself and my case. She is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive, and always kept me informed. I appreciated that when she said she would be calling or emailing with information, she would. I als..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Todd Kamber Davis

    Todd Kamber Davis

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Todd is an amazing lawyer, he knows what he is talking about and will make you feel comfortable and expalain everything in detail. Before I met Todd I had a horrible experience with another attorney which made me believe they were all the same (no..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Ross Allan Stucker

    Ross Allan Stucker

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I retained Mr. Stucker for a collection case in which a client owed me thousands of dollars. Mr. Stucker worked in a very professional manner and ultimately won my case within a reasonable amount of time. I would highly recommend his services."
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    Michael Lawrence Elder

    Michael Lawrence Elder

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He did everything he said he’d do. Very professional and a very good lawyer. He does what’s best for you unlike some attorneys. Definitely recommend him."
    Rating:  8.6
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    David Alfred Butler

    David Alfred Butler

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "David Butler was extremely professional and thoughtful as he not only handled my expungement case, but also went the extra mile when he determined that additional measures to seal / destroy the record might be appropriate to my specific situation...."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Anthony L. Marcus

    Anthony L. Marcus

    5.033 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Immigration
    Bio: Mr. Marcus has been practicing law as an international attorney since 1989. Mr. Marcus solo trial law practice comprised civil litigation matters in maritime law, commercial transactions, real estate, criminal, contracts, and complex business tran...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Kevin Wesley O'Hara

    Kevin Wesley O'Hara

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: O’Hara Law is honored to represent people against corporations, insurance companies, and the government through personal injury representation and criminal defense. We will rise from the ashes, forge through the fire, and soar to Justice together....
    Rating:  8.9
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    Bryan Joseph Hackett

    Bryan Joseph Hackett

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Hackett studied under Barry Scheck, and others, in the Criminal Defense Clinic at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. From August 2006 to May 2007 he interned at the Legal Aid Society in New York City, representing clients on a variety of misde...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Thomas Frederick Mueller

    Thomas Frederick Mueller

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Had a complicated case. Tom was able to provide me with realistic options to end my case. he was able to reach my goal, with great communication and is on your side!"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Janet Marie O'Neill

    Janet Marie O'Neill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Janet was outstanding every step of the way . with all of the confusion and grief following my Father's death in 2015 , j\Janet was a calming , confident presence throughout the ordeal. My brother and I could not have made this process easier on e..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Peter Lafond Kuykendall

    Peter Lafond Kuykendall

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Peter is an outstanding lawyer he really knows what he’s talking about I was really worried about my case in the beginning so I called Peter. Peter told me what to do. I was so worried the whole time probably stressing him out a little bit. He ma..."
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    Lisa Ann Eyanson

    Lisa Ann Eyanson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Eyanson was an integral part of helping me resolve a serious legal matter that dogged me for nearly five years. She shepherded me through a very long process. Thanks in no small part to her representation, ultimately the issues were resolved ..."
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    Danielle Amanda Jones

    Danielle Amanda Jones

    4.84 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mrs. Jones represented me during a very complex child custody battle. She was professional and listened to my situation. She took my case knowing that it was going to be difficult and did what another lawyer couldn’t do in 8 years, in less than a ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Andrew K. Earl

    Andrew K. Earl

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Andrew K. Earl of Clovis Law Group LLP now servicing clients in Fresno, Visalia, Hanford, Merced, Madera, Bakersfield areas and throughout California. Andrew K. Earl is an attorney at Clovis Law Group LLP. Mr. Earl focuses his legal practice in th...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Daryl Dworakowski Anthony

    Daryl Dworakowski Anthony

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more
    Bio: I grew up in Madison, New Jersey. I graduated Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York (1987) and Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, PA in (1990). I worked for a maritime law firm and an insurance company while going to law school. I passed ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Maxine Iris Dobro

    Maxine Iris Dobro

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Maxine Dobro was our lawyer for my son's juvenile case and she got him into the drug court program instead of him having to go to a juvenile facility. She also defended my husband and I on a medical marijuana case. We were looking at many years, f..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Sheny Gutierrez

    Sheny Gutierrez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Sheny Gutierrez is a distinguished attorney with a comprehensive background in criminal law. Admitted to practice in the State Bar of California, he is also authorized to represent clients in the U.S. Federal District Courts for both the Central a...
    Rating:  8.0
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