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    Margaret Mary Law

    Margaret Mary Law

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody
    Review: "I had Maggie as my defense attorney in 2006. I was being railroaded by people, who worked with my EX, I was beat up but put on trial! Because they and my EX were bad mouthing me harassing me, trying to make it my fault. I was told to take a plea, ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael C Guasco

    Michael C Guasco

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I consulted with attorney Mike Guasco during a difficult situation involving a previous landlord, and I couldn’t be more impressed with his professionalism and dedication. From the start, Mike demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, clear communi..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Anastacio de La Cruz

    Anastacio de La Cruz

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Bio: With deep roots in the community, Attorney Anastacio De La Cruz is committed to helping individuals and families in the Indio and Palm Desert areas with their legal matters. Recognizing that the legal processes are often complex and people may not...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Michael William Berdinella

    Michael William Berdinella

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I will keep my case confidential but want to say how absolutely fabulous he was. He knows all the people and the in and outs of the legal system like nobody else. He is uber-capable, I was treated with respect by him & his staff, given the guidanc..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jacques Tushinsky-Fox

    Jacques Tushinsky-Fox

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: J.T. Fox, Esq., is a 22 year trial lawyer specializing in business, personal injury, hospitality, criminal defense and family law. J.T. continues to represent clients in all areas of law. J.T. has completed over 55 civil and criminal trials in his...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Sarah Jane Eisenhart

    Sarah Jane Eisenhart

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "To keep a very long story short I was charged with murder, gang enhancements,and gun enhancements in March of 2014. I was sitting in county jail for about two in a half years before I was blessed with Sarah eisenhart and Alyssa Huff. Sarah made su..."
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    Gelareh Fassazadeh

    Gelareh Fassazadeh

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Ms. Fassazadeh represented me on a breach of contract/collection issue. She was very responsive and knowledgeable. She walked me through the entire case and explained every move in details. I never felt like I wasn’t being represented by a strange..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Lora Justine Silberman

    Lora Justine Silberman

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Lori has diverse legal experience that allows her to effectively protect the interests of her clients. Lori's practice areas include workers' compensation, employment law, and criminal defense. She specializes in litigation and appellate work.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Ronald Jerry Lewis

    Ronald Jerry Lewis

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Unbelievable Our son was going to go to state prison on drug sales. He worked out deal of century We are grateful He has great relationships with the courts and the detectives. "
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    Richard Leroy Cookson

    Richard Leroy Cookson

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Take Your Legal Issue One Step at a Time TALK TO A FAMILY OR DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN RIVERSIDE, CA 3 REASONS WHY YOU CAN TRUST ATTORNEY COOKSON WITH YOUR SITUATION Whether you're dealing with a drug charge or need to file for child support, or explore...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Alan G Karow

    Alan G Karow

    5.04 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mr. Karrow is a very reliable attorney. He goes the extra mile to help you understand what is going on. He ALWAYS returns phone calls. I have one more court date and he is going to appear for me so that I could come home to NC to be with my family..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Anzac Jacobs

    Anzac Jacobs

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Anzac Jacobs is a Ventura criminal defense attorney who works with the The Law Offices of Bamieh & Erickson, PLC.
    Rating:  6.6
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    Fabian Celedon Serrato

    Fabian Celedon Serrato

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "El abogado fabian nos esta ayudando en nuestro caso, Un exelente serviso a nosotros nos toco trabajar con lily y nos ha dado un exelente service nos ayudo en todo. 100% recomendado"
    Rating:  8.4
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    Erica Elizabeth Treeby

    Erica Elizabeth Treeby

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Erica has been such an asset! She tackled every obstacle that was thrown at me and I've always been able to get ahold of her so I never felt alone throughout this process:-) I would hire her again without hesitation."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Robert Philip Croissant

    Robert Philip Croissant

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have retained Mr Croissant twice over the past 8 years to handle a DUI case and another criminal matter, and have in turn referred several of my colleagues to him as well. Without exception, every case has been handled with the highest level of ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Edward David Mario

    Edward David Mario

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Edward Mario was amazing. This was my first experience in this arena and he made it as simply and as easy as anyone could. He took the time on a Saturday afternoon to talk to me and explain everything to me. He was great with communication, met me..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    John Anthony Mango

    John Anthony Mango

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Juvenile
    Review: "All odds against me looking at an 8 year sentence. I had an attorney that was just not on my side . I looked for an attorney that would fight for me . I finally received Mr. John Mango not only did he continue to make several strong arguments for ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    James Michael Oaklund

    James Michael Oaklund

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Oaklund acted as my court-appointed attorney in Alameda County in 2007. He appeared in court on time, was knowledgable about the law and obtained a decision agreeable to me and the county. Court-appointed attorneys are notoriously overburdene..."
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    Neil Addison Besse

    Neil Addison Besse

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "In 2006 Neil Besse represented me in a criminal case in San Diego In which he took to trail and won for us. Not even Johnny Cochrane, Perry Mason or Mattlock could have done a better job. Neil Besse truly cares about his clients. He is a man of co..."
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    Tony Vincent Lidgett

    Tony Vincent Lidgett

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Tony V. Lidgett is a professional law firm, serving the greater Bakersfield area, and all outlining courts in Kern County. Tony V. Lidgett specializes in all criminal matters, including murders, violent and serious felonies, gen...
    Rating:  6.8
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