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    Qais Zafari

    Qais Zafari

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: I provide my clients their due individual attention. The big firms can't give you the responsive and affordable representation that I can. My clients have direct access to me via my personal cell phone and email. I put honesty above all and will t...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Kathy Marie Wolf

    Kathy Marie Wolf

    3.48 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
    Review: "I was in need of a family law attorney for my case that was looking rather bleek. I found Kathy, and after our initial consultation I knew she was willing to see my case through to the end. She is a true champion, a force to be reckoned with in t..."
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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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    Kenneth Jay Kahn

    Kenneth Jay Kahn

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "My family and I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Khan. Throughout a very stressful situation, he demonstrated an unwavering dedication and investment in the case. His communication was excellent; he kept us informed every step of the way and was alway..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Jane Elliot

    Jane Elliot

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Douglas E Belyeu

    Douglas E Belyeu

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more
    Bio: I am a late arrival to the field of law. Following High School, I became employed as a baker while attempting to pursue a career in music. I was employed by Costco for over 20 years, and in that time, while keeping my love for music, I also entert...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Christine Tornatore

    Christine Tornatore

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Mediation, Arbitration, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Christine was so knowledgeable and professional! She helped me through every step of the way with clear explanations and great confidence. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!"
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    William Li Niu

    William Li Niu

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Mr. William is a great guy he took a lot of time to explain me everything regarding my case from A-Z. I never felt rushed or pressured. He was extremely knowledgeable regarding not only D.U.I. cases but other criminal cases as well. I could tell h..."
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    David Lee Andersen

    David Lee Andersen

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    James M. Crawford

    James M. Crawford

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Serious criminal charges are never welcome. The best way to get ahead of the situation is to retain the most aggressive, tenacious, successful defense representation you can find. In Orange County, the first name that should come to your mind is J...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Floyd Rayford Fountain

    Floyd Rayford Fountain

    4.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Fountain was a life saver for me. I was going through a divorce, in deep depression and made some poor choices. He helped me through the legal progress and took the weight off of my shoulders while I was facing criminal charges. Mr. Fountain a..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ivan Rodriguez

    Ivan Rodriguez

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: In an ideal world everyone would receive a fair shot when dealing with the legal system. However, time and time again we hear stories of people who have been taken advantage of when trying to resolve their case. Sometimes it even feels as if the l...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Petra Martina Reinecke

    Petra Martina Reinecke

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Tangela Denise Terry

    Tangela Denise Terry

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ms. Terry has been in private practice her entire legal career. She is committed to being accessible to her clients and providing them with comprehensive legal representation that they can trust. Ms. Terry is admitted to practice law before the Un...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Krysta Monet Sebastian

    Krysta Monet Sebastian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Appeals, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Ms. Sebastian worked hard to get the best result in my child abuse case. I appreciated her professionalism and willingness to return my phone calls. I would recommend her to others seeking a child abuse attorney."
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    David Clark Jones

    David Clark Jones

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Probate and more
    Bio: After law school, I became a deputy public defender, quickly gaining real-world experience to back up the skills I had built in law school by successfully competing in mock trial and moot court. I was able to quickly hone my courtroom skills by re...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Christopher Patrick Welch

    Christopher Patrick Welch

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Mr. Welch has the experience, local knowledge, aggressiveness and tact to obtain the best result possible for you. The Law Office of Christopher P. Welch handles all criminal felony and misdemeanor cases. Including: DUI/Theft/License Issues/Drug C...
    Rating:  4.9
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    Mario G. Portugal

    Mario G. Portugal

    5.024 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: I was an international student when I started my own immigration process. I understand what your clients are experiencing as they make their way through the many steps. In my over nine years of experience in the area of immigration and criminal la...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Kevin Jay Lahue

    Kevin Jay Lahue

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Mr. LaHue is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Loyola Law School.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Molly Renee Appel Morse

    Molly Renee Appel Morse

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I've used Molly for a couple of different business type issues. The most recent matter was a Canadian visa. Molly is a top notch researcher and has a great instinct for how to impress government bureaucrats. With her help I was able to obtain the ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Charles Ellis Jr

    John Charles Ellis Jr

    3.52 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "John Ellis and his partner Handled our case against a federal enforcement agency with professionalism and great perseverance against the odds proving my innocence"
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