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    California Has 8961 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49784 Reviews

    Hart Jasper Levin

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    Hart Jasper Levin

    5.0334 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    LA's #1 rated DUI Attorneys. Former LA Prosecutor. Flexible Payment Plans. Free Consultations. Se habla espanol.
    Rating:  10
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    Dmitry Gorin

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    Dmitry Gorin

    5.0276 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    RATED TOP 1% U.S. LAW FIRM. CALIFORNIA "SUPER LAWYERS." FORMER DISTRICT ATTORNEY. 24/7 RESPONSE.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Negin Yamini

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    Negin Yamini

    4.8247 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Domestic Violence and more
    Negin dedicates herself to practicing criminal law and professional licensing defense throughout the state of California.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Anthony Scafiddi

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    Michael Anthony Scafiddi

    5.0246 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Experienced trial lawyer who cares about his clients
    Rating:  10
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    Karthik Krishnan

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    Karthik Krishnan

    5.0230 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Call me and let's build a defense together...
    Rating:  10
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    Jimmy Cha

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    Jimmy Cha

    5.0114 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION FROM START TO FINISH. CALL NOW!
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Eric Kraut

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    Michael Eric Kraut

    4.9490 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!
    Rating:  10
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    Peter John Marek

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    Peter John Marek

    5.0455 reviews
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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
    YOUR defense is MY #1 Priority! Call 209-662-6830 today!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ronald Daniel Hedding

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    Ronald Daniel Hedding

    5.0199 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
    "L.A.'S TOP RATED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY-WE ARE THE ATTORNEYS OTHER LAWYERS HIRE TO DEFEND THEM!"
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

    4.991 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES AND HOLLYWOOD CRIMINAL, DUI AND FEDERAL CRIME LAWYER. 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
    Rating:  10
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    Ninaz Saffari

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    Ninaz Saffari

    5.070 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    California's Top-Rated Criminal Defense Law Firm - Representation In Both State and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  10
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    Nancy Kardon

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    Nancy Kardon

    4.966 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
    Under investigation or facing charges? Choose an aggressive, personalized representation by a Former Federal Prosecutor. See reviews! Low consult credited towards a flat fee upon hiring.
    Rating:  10
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    William Asher Morehead

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    William Asher Morehead

    5.061 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Harvard Law Graduate -- get expertise and experience on your side
    Rating:  10
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    David Brian Greenberg

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    David Brian Greenberg

    5.049 reviews
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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
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    Ardalon Fakhimi

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    Ardalon Fakhimi

    4.9110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Top-Performing DUI/DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney. Avvo Awarded. I'll personally handle your DUI case. If you have been arrested for a DUI charge, you have only 10 days to act before losing important legal rights. Don’t delay in hiring legal coun...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Laurence Fell

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    Michael Laurence Fell

    5.0151 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Former Senior Dep. District Attorney of Orange County Now Voted a Top OC Defense Lawyer
    Rating:  10
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    Domenic John Lombardo

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    Domenic John Lombardo

    5.047 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, Lawyer for all Crimes, Warrants, Adult and Juvenile Defense
    Rating:  10
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    George Isao Kita

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    George Isao Kita

    5.0109 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement
    Specializing In All Forms of Juvenile Criminal Law! Call Now! 562-453-3116
    Rating:  10
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    Jon Kiyoshi Renge

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    Jon Kiyoshi Renge

    5.0106 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I graduated from California State University of Fresno and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. After law school, I returned home to practice law and began my career at the Fresno County ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Mark Anthony Raimondo

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    Mark Anthony Raimondo

    5.051 reviews
    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
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