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    Christopher John Gonzales

    Christopher John Gonzales

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "I was referred to Chris by a mutual friend as I was lost in the middle of a legal matter and feeling confused in the system. Chris took over and we ended up with the best case scenario, he did everything he promised and more. Through the process h..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Jennifer Beth Cottis

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Discrimination and more
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Russell Brown

    Russell Brown

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: DUI and criminal defense attorney. We are not a factory defense firm. Because we have fewer cases, we can devote more time to each client. Our services are reasonably priced and we do not overcharge for simple matters. Customized Criminal Defense ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    David James Zugman

    David James Zugman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights
    Bio: I live and breathe federal criminal defense. I have read every Supreme Court opinion and every 9th Circuit published opinion (and most of the unpublished) since 1997. I have been an inordinantely succesful appellate attorney. The 9th Circuit repor...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Craig Allan Leri

    Craig Allan Leri

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "If you want a LAWYER who has your back, then CRAIG LERI is your lawyer. He is truly dedicated to his clients and is always looking out for the best interest for them. I was in a no-win situation when I first walked in through his door. I knew with..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    William David Ausman

    William David Ausman

    4.624 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am an avid fisherman and love nothing more than an intense battle. I enjoy every part of the fishing experience, planning the trip and executing the plan. Of course nothing is better than being in all out struggle to win. I savor each and every ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Alejo Lugo

    Alejo Lugo

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Bio: Attorney Alejo Lugo graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics before moving to New York and completing law school from Columbia University. After his academic career, Attorney Lugo worked as a corporate lawyer in Palo...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Edgard Garcia

    Edgard Garcia

    3.511 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Mr.Garcia did a great job defending me in court and assisting me in receiving my Restraining Order. The only issue with his services was the time he took to file my court documents. Our last court date was in early December, when I was granted my ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Gerald Nicholson

    Gerald Nicholson

    4.821 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Jerry Nicholson began his legal career in 1978 working as a Deputy District Attorney for Orange County. In that role, he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. Additionally, he was assigned to the county’s Narcotics Task Force, where he inv...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Steven Brian Plesser

    Steven Brian Plesser

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Administrative Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "very helpful , respectful , strait forward, cant say enough about these guy i recommend these guys to everyone, their the best thanks steve and mark you keep me home with my family"
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    Janice M Deaton

    Janice M Deaton

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) criminal defense trial attorney with over 28 years of experience. I have an excellent trail record, as I have been a public speaker in world wide venues and connect with juries. I excel at humanizing my clients, ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    David Craig Paquin

    David Craig Paquin

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents
    Review: "He love his job and that is what make him amazing attorney . He worked his magic and was able to get my charges reduced and I avoided jail time.I recommend him"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Kevin Dennis Donahue

    Kevin Dennis Donahue

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kevin's been my lawyer since 1988. He has helped me and quite a few of my friends with our defense needs. I would recommend him to anyone who is in a tight spot and looking for the best. If Kevin can't help you no one can!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Steven Matthew Goldsobel

    Steven Matthew Goldsobel

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.5
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    George John Cotsirilos Jr

    George John Cotsirilos Jr

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
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    Matthew Cristopher Bently

    Matthew Cristopher Bently

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Thank you for stopping by. I am a San Diego native who moved to Northern California in 1996. I am former peace officer and worked various assignments including patrol, narcotics, boating and waterways enforcement, gang suppression, and investigati...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Thomas Lance Archer

    Thomas Lance Archer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Archer grew up in the Coachella Valley. He graduated from Indio High School in the top 10% of his class and was an honor student. He attended the University Of California at Santa Barbara where he graduated magna cum laude with distinction in ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Kerry Lee Armstrong

    Kerry Lee Armstrong

    3.511 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, exists to help individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. If you have been accused of committing a crime, you should not waste any time in speaking to a criminal defense lawyer in San Di...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Daniel Miller Mayfield

    Daniel Miller Mayfield

    3.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Military Law and more
    Bio: Dan is a founding partner at the law firm of Carpenter Mayfield. He has over thirty years experience including death penalty cases. Dan has been the recipient of many awards and is recognized throughout the legal community as a tireless advocate f...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Angelina Jacquelyn-Marie Potter

    Angelina Jacquelyn-Marie Potter

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born and raised in Mendocino County, and so I understand the unique nature of our habits and customs. Now that I am proudly raising my own family in this community, I am committed to providing competent, compassionate, and common-sense crimi...
    Rating:  7.0
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