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California Has 9003 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50384 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Shahnaz Hussain, Esq. of the Law Offices of Shahnaz Hussain, serves clients in Southern California at the following areas: Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Ms. Hussain has been in practice for over 20...

Rating: 7.0

Call for a FREE consultation(877) 652-3894

Shahnaz Hussain's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

From DUI to drug or theft crimes, The Offices of Adam Arant are equipped to handle all situations.

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(408) 680-5388

Adam Allen Arant's Website

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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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Criminal Defense

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 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Immigration

Borhani Law Group: The Premier Destination for Criminal Defense, Traffic Tickets, and Personal Injury. borhanilawgroup.com

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(844) 717-3202

Salman Borhani's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Former prosecutor with over 11 years experience successfully handling thousands of criminal cases.

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(213) 566-8815

Sommer Adel Salam's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

We handle Assault, Counterfeit Goods, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Gangs, Murder, Theft. Call now.

Rating: 8.4

Call for a consultation(209) 279-2231

Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Licensing

Dedicated, compassionate and zealous defense. Protecting your healthcare and professional license.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(619) 391-3995

Nicole Irmer's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Protecting your rights shouldn’t break the bank. Free consultations. Poseidon Defense A.P.C. stands with you every step of the way.

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 978-4732

Geronimo Gutierrez's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

I have over 30 years of experience. I know how to evaluate your case.

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(530) 722-4023

Douglas Lee Gardner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Immigration and more

Bio: Yan Goldshteyn, the Principal Attorney, holds a favorable standing with the California State Bar and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, as well as the Immigration Courts and the Boar...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 754-1704

Yan Goldshteyn's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney & Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist defending serious state and federal cases with hands-on, trial-ready representation.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(818) 351-1643

Debra Sarah White's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Experienced In Trials, all DMV matters as well as criminal record sealing and expungement.

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(650) 420-4228

Edwin Ernst Samuels's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Sacramento Criminal & DUI Attorneys With More Than 76 Years Of Combined Experience.

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(916) 764-3073

Linda Michelina Parisi's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Regarded as one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(858) 369-5963

Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

"Protecting Individuals' Rights". Call us today!

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(909) 377-4168

Fernando J Bernheim's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Two decades of winning at trials, not just attending trials. Our client's are your best source.

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(916) 461-8884

Daniel Michael Karalash's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

TOP RATED LOS ANGELES SUPER LAWYER. Successful, Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. Excellent Results and Reviews.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(213) 516-9161

Shaun Khojayan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Licensing

Successful criminal defense attorney for DMV, assault, abuse, theft, fraud & drug violations.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(833) 573-7609

Lucy Stearns McAllister's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Former Deputy District Attorney and DUI Instructor

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(415) 881-4415

Robert Anthony Casper's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Mr. Griego is a trial lawyer experienced in personal injury, complex civil litigation and criminal defense. In 1997, he began his legal career in Los Angeles, representing major corporations in product liability, toxic tort, contract, and class ac...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 733-4603

Patrik Griego's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Delivering strategic advocacy that leads to impressive results. Aggressive, smart and experienced.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(877) 516-5669

Lisa Henderson Mattern's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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