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    James Robert Wilkens

    James Robert Wilkens

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, General Practice and more
    Bio: James R. Wilkens is a California licensed attorney who is dedicated to defending the rights of his clients. His practice is focused largley on criminal defense including traffic infractions, misdemeanors and post conviction relief. Mr. Wilkens was...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Abby Lynn Ertz

    Abby Lynn Ertz

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: “She’s a badass with a good heart, soft but strong. Unapologetic and honest. She’s the type of woman you go to war beside – not against.” – R.H. Sin​Immediately after becoming licensed, Abby began her own law firm. She is a tough-as-nails litigato...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Darryl Jerome Billups

    Darryl Jerome Billups

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jeremy Michael Babich

    Jeremy Michael Babich

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jeremy Babich is a great young lawyer who saved me from Prison. I was facing 20 years but Babich never gave up on me, and eventually he got all charges dismissed. He is articulate but appropriate with an excellent feel for the courtroom procee..."
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    Lei-Chala Indee Wilson

    Lei-Chala Indee Wilson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor
    Review: "I was appointed Lei-Chala due to a multiple offense count which included a felony. Being out of work I was appointed a public defender who happened to be Lei-Chala. At first there wasn't much communication regarding my case until after the initial..."
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    Richard Lewis Briones-Colman

    Richard Lewis Briones-Colman

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I enjoy bicycle commuting.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Robert Livingston Bullock

    Robert Livingston Bullock

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Guardianship
    Bio: Robert Livingston Bullock has practiced law in Orange County for more than two decades and additionally takes cases located in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties. He is a graduate of Western State University College of L...
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    Jose Francisco Sanchez

    Jose Francisco Sanchez

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Corporate and Incorporation, Criminal Defense
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    William Stanton Harris

    William Stanton Harris

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  9.7
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    Marvin Tadao Lew

    Marvin Tadao Lew

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Marvin Lew has vigorously defended people charged with almost every possible offense. In his 12 years as a criminal defense advocate, he has successfully represented clients in jury trials on charges including petty theft, grand theft, driving und...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Zoe Rebecca Aron

    Zoe Rebecca Aron

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was accused for 25400(A) 1PC Carry Concealed Firearm, I was driving a friends car meeting him at a night club and he didn't let me know he had a loaded firearm in the glove box. She got the cased dismissed before the court date. I highly recommend"
    Rating:  6.0
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    Megan Kimberly Leisz

    Megan Kimberly Leisz

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael A Cholodenko

    Michael A Cholodenko

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Some years ago I was badly injured in a bicycle accident when a streetsweeper U-turned in front of me as I coasted downhill. Mr. Cholodenko represented me, covered all the bases, was kind and attentive, and in arbitration made a strong case and g..."
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    Jilbert Tahmazian

    Jilbert Tahmazian

    3.54 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Tahmazian is the best criminal attorney you can find! He took my case a few days before my court appearance, took my payment as per my schedule, he was very professional & attentive. Yes, he is pricey but he is sooo worth it! He will forever b..."
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    Matthew Maurice Stokke

    Matthew Maurice Stokke

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Review: "Matt was very professional and knowledgeable. He was very helpful with all of my start-up business questions and I would definitely come to him again for my legal needs."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Milin Chun

    Milin Chun

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Ms. Chun is an associate attorney with the firms criminal defense practice, focusing on white collar criminal defense and appellate work. She has represented clients in criminal investigations, including the Hobbs Act, Contraband Cigarette Traffic...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Ryan W Blatz

    Ryan W Blatz

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: I understand that when people hire an attorney, they are often experiencing very stressful situations. You need an attorney who cares about your situation and is willing to not just represent you, but advocate for you. That is why I founded Ryan B...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Alessandro Giancarlo Assanti

    Alessandro Giancarlo Assanti

    4.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: I am the only Trial Attorney with Professional AMA Road Racing & Supermoto Experience; multiple Regional Superbike, Formula 1 Championships & Bicycling Enthusiast.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Ramon Cervantes

    Ramon Cervantes

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ramon is an honest and straight-forward attorney who helped our family tremendously. We went from having visitation every other weekend to eventually obtaining full legal and physical custody. Ramon helped prove our case to the court and always ..."
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    Robert William Tiangco

    Robert William Tiangco

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Robert W. Tiangco is an aggressive attorney with over 15 years experience specializing in criminal defense. Mr. Tiangco has a high level of proficiency in criminal defense, extensive litigation of complex cases with notable esteemed character and ...
    Rating:  6.8
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