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    Kieran Patrick Brown

    Kieran Patrick Brown

    2.56 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: With more than 25 years of legal practice under his belt, including three as a criminal prosecutor, Kieran P. Brown has trial experience that few lawyers can match ― an attribute that has proved particularly helpful in the practice of both crimina...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Robert Michael Stephen Sheahen

    Robert Michael Stephen Sheahen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Robert is extremely professional and truly cares about his clients. He is well known within the judicial system and has been featured on the news frequently for high profile cases he has won. He is truly dedicated to his clients however he does ke..."
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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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    Ellen Reisman

    Ellen Reisman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Defective and Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, Government and more
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    Dale Ryan Gomes

    Dale Ryan Gomes

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Dale Gomes is a dedicated and experienced trial attorney with nearly 20 years of jury trial experience. Mr. Gomes has tried more than 90 jury trials to verdict in multiple California jurisdictions and he has litigated thousands of cases prior to t...
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Malcolm Hallett

    James Malcolm Hallett

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Rating:  8.2
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    Andrea Lemberg

    Andrea Lemberg

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Andrea Lemberg is very professional and attentive to client needs. Very pleased with her service "
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    Robert Selden Brewer Jr

    Robert Selden Brewer Jr

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Carl Edwin Douglas

    Carl Edwin Douglas

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: CARL E. DOUGLAS (born May 8, 1955) is an American lawyer, specializing in police misconduct cases. He is best known for being one of the defense attorneys in the O.J. Simpson murder case. Douglas attended Northwestern University for undergraduate ...
    Rating:  10
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    Sophie Charlotte Bidet

    Sophie Charlotte Bidet

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Mediation and more
    Bio: Prior to founding Law Offices of Sophie C. Bidet, I practiced family law at a preeminent firm in Los Angeles, Trope and Trope. In 2013, I moved to the Eastern Sierra and founded my law practice. I am an independently contracted public defender for...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Galen A. Phillips

    Galen A. Phillips

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Antitrust and Trade Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "You could not be more fortunate to have an attorney like Galen working with you. There are plenty of family lawyers out there, and maybe you’ve interviewed a few, who can handle a basic divorce (if such a thing even exists). But Mr. Phillips has ..."
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    Michelle Bambi Bouvier

    Michelle Bambi Bouvier

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When i called Bambi, I was lost, confused and I didn't know what to do. She made me feel like I was her only client. She held my hand all the way. I don't ever want to ever be in need of a lawyer, but if I do, I know who to call. Bambi is the best!"
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    Randolph Richard Melendez

    Randolph Richard Melendez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "randy did exactly what he said he was going to do a dam good gotcleared of all charges and he did it have across the country I recommend Randy melendez attorney t law"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jonathon E. Perliss

    Jonathon E. Perliss

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jonathon Perliss is a skilled criminal defense attorney with a strong focus on defending individuals against a wide range of criminal charges. His practice is built on the core belief that everyone is entitled to a presumption of innocence and sho...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Fred Wonsok Lee

    Fred Wonsok Lee

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Finding yourself in a legal predicament can be extremely stressful. Finding a competent and caring attorney can ease that anxiety and that's exactly what happened when I retained Mr. Lee as my attorney. He is experienced, caring, and his billing i..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Mark Richard Pachowicz

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    Mark Richard Pachowicz

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Rating:  8.6
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    Ronald Paul Rives

    Ronald Paul Rives

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Review: "I have been employed in the legal community since 1970. When I was involved in an accident, I retained Ron Rives. All the attorneys in Contra Costa County know Ron and his reputation is the very best. He is one of the only AV rated attorneys in Ea..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Deborah Louise Poole

    Deborah Louise Poole

    3.911 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: We understand that facing legal problems in today's complex legal system can be overwhelming. As your attorneys, Law Offices of Poole & Pereira will work with you to explain the legal process, keep you informed of your options, and provide incisiv...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Annie Berlin

    Annie Berlin

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Bio: I have a wide range of experience representing individuals in criminal and civil litigation, and am well versed in family law and divorce matters. Although I am a litigator at heart, I also handle transactional matters such as drafting, reviewing ...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Anthony Joseph Solare

    Anthony Joseph Solare

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Originally from the Midwest, I have been in San Diego since 1978. I went to school here (UCSD/California Western Law) and have been in practice since 1990. I was a prosecutor for 5 years, switched to private practice then moved into family law 15 ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Keisha Marie Mello-Hall

    Keisha Marie Mello-Hall

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: As a dedicated and passionate criminal defense attorney, I ensure that every client knows they have someone in their corner. With me, you get an exceptionally hardworking attorney who will be there to ease your fears and fervently represent your b...
    Rating:  6.5
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