Top Rated California Criminal Defense Lawyers

California Has 8997 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50511 Reviews

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Tax, Litigation and more

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Jonathan B. LaFrance is simply extraordinary! Words can’t fully capture how much he’s done for our family. He didn’t just handle our case—he gave us hope, strength, and ultimately brought us back together. For over three years, Jon has been by our..."

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bio: Larry Clough established his law office with one goal in mind; helping people. He has been representing his clients efficiently and aggressively using the skills he has acquired during his 38 years of practicing law. Mr. Clough is a trial attorney...

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate

Review: "Neil Stoliar provided excellent, efficient, trustworthy, positive service. Our relationship with him is much appreciated and we will not go anywhere else."

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration

Bio: Larry Chih-Hung Kuo is a Criminal Defense/ Immigration Attorney licensed to practice in both California Superior Courts, Federal Central District Court, and Immigration Court. He firmly believes that everyone deserves a second chance to live the “...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was assigned Amy Hoffman through the Public Defenders Office. She was extremely quick to address concerns and advised me clearly and concisely regarding my options. Having worked with other attorneys, both public defenders and private laywers, i..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Very smart and seems to have best interest at heart. Just would prefer a little more early feedback to have calmed nerves on situations. However, he took me on for less then anyone and was able to help me in three legal matters to my satisfication."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He was the best attorney I ever had he asnswered all my calls he came to see me we needed broke down and help me understand a lot of things about the law that I never knew."

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Review: "I'm very happy with the lawyer I got first job had Rodger Nuttall and he ended up withdrawing himself and picked up Mr Powers im very confident he will get me a good deal in my case and we're not even done yet. He's confident and I no we will get ..."

Rating: 6.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime

Bio: Thane is an exceptionally dedicated, hard working individual who has had some of the finest mentors and experiences available to a young lawyer. Thane has a meticulous, logic-based style of argument that has been the basis for Thane's success. He ...

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile

Bio: Hali has handled thousands of criminal and juvenile delinquency cases as well as family law cases involving complex custody disputes, domestic violence, and multi-million dollar assets. She has personally tried over 40 criminal jury trials to verd...

Rating: 6.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: As a former highly decorated police officer with the city of Oxnard for almost a decade, Roslynn Wilfert developed a unique skill set when it comes to detailed investigations and a deep routed passion for the people in her community. As an attorne...

Rating: 6.7

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