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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Howard Williams earned his undergraduate degree at Kent State University in 1995. He went on to enroll in law school at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He earned his Juris Doctor from this institution in 1998. In 1999, Attorney Wi...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

California Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Former Senior Prosecutor, Pro-Active Advocate, and Effective State and Federal attorney.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(310) 905-8170

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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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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 26 years

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

You Deserve a Good Lawyer, You Can Afford a Good Lawyer.. We are here to help 24/7....

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(661) 454-5489

Mark Anthony Raimondo's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

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

Top Vista and San Diego Criminal Lawyer. Distinguished Graduate of U.C. Berkeley Law with Over 40 Years of Experience. Vista Criminal Law Provides Top-Quality Representation at Affordable Rates! Call (760) 642-2408 for a Free Consultation.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(760) 642-2408

Peter Michael Liss's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorneys With 80 Years of Combined Defense Experience.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(888) 364-9936

Robert Armin Schwartz's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: With a formidable career spanning over two decades, Erik Friis has a storied history of delivering robust defense for his clients. As a seasoned attorney and California native, Erik has a deep-rooted understanding of the local legal landscape, all...

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 505-3738

Erik Adler Friis's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Aggressive | Experienced | Effective

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(831) 784-8924

Juliet Elaine Peck's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California With Over 150 Jury Trials Completed.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(626) 298-7904

Simon M. Aval's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Former LA and OC prosecutor for a decade with awards for client satisfaction from multiple groups.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 594-2584

Ty Anis's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

For 30 years I have defended criminal cases exclusively in the Ventura County courts — over 20,000 appearances. From misdemeanors to serious felonies, you get me personally, on a flat fee, with an honest assessment of your case. Free consultation,...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(805) 366-3588

Paul B. Tyler's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Here is a little bit of information about me: A San Diego native, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. There I studied a wide range of subjects, including economics, engineering,...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 673-9402

Daniel Frederick Greene's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

A National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyer, and Certified Specialist Attorney in Criminal Defense. State and Federal Defense, Serious Felonies to Misdemeanors. Call me today!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(661) 387-2443

Jared M Thompson's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Matthew Cohen is a highly skilled and experienced attorney in the area of DUI and criminal defense. Matthew has over a decade of experience in Southern California courts where he has established great relationships with prosecutors and judges alik...

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(310) 561-1812

Matthew Jeremy Cohen's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(408) 912-2777

Wesley James Schroeder's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Fewer than 1% of CA attorneys hold this designation. Never a prosecutor. Always fighting for the accused. Same-day consultations.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(209) 565-0988

Tai Christopher Bogan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, especially when language and immigration status add to the stress. At Moaddel Law Firm, we defend your rights with clear communication and a strategy built around your situation.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(323) 210-4918

Daniel Moaddel's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Former Criminal Prosecutor Now Fighting For You! Certified Criminal Law Specialist.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(559) 316-0242

Brian C Andritch's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Litigation

I've been getting huge, positive results for clients charged with criminal offenses for more than three decades. We specialize in defending clients who are the victims of government overreach.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(951) 384-2553

David Evan Wohl's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Tough aggressive experienced litigator who will protect you!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(760) 493-7741

David Brian Greenberg's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Attorney Evan E. Zelig defends clients facing all misdemeanor and felony charges!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 520-4935

Evan Ephraim Zelig's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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