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    David Ilsun Paek

    David Ilsun Paek

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.7
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    Shanna Nicole Hesketh

    Shanna Nicole Hesketh

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Shanna Hesketh was raised in the Central Valley and attended California State University, Fresno. During her time as a Fresno State Bulldog, Ms. Hesketh competed as a member of the Fresno State Mock Trial team, winning several awards for her indiv...
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    Nicholas W. Pauli

    Nicholas W. Pauli

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Business and more
    Review: "Nick made things easy for me. From the moment I spoke to him, I knew he could (and would) help. Nick was communicative, responsive and explained anything that happened to come up during the process."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Bao A Doan

    Bao A Doan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She defended me an a domestic violence case in which a disgruntled ex girlfriend accused me of attacking her (her allegations were false). I was prepared to accept a plea deal even though I was innocent but Ms. Doan encouraged me to work with her..."
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    David Joseph Larkin

    David Joseph Larkin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Unfortunately I have had to seek David's assistance for two different matters. In each matter David took over and in a few weeks I received the great news that he had obtained a not guilty - in both of my matters! If you find yourself in the need ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Angelo John Reyes

    Angelo John Reyes

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: As an accomplished trial attorney, Angelo J. Reyes is dedicated to providing trusted counsel and advocacy for clients facing complex legal challenges. His client-focused philosophy ensures individualized strategies for each case, whether defending...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Daniel Henry Bookin

    Daniel Henry Bookin

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Joel Martin Garson

    Joel Martin Garson

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jesse M. Adams

    Jesse M. Adams

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Immigration
    Bio: I was born in Oakland, California. I graduated from U.C. Berkeley in 1997, and U.C. Hastings College of the Law in 2003. I've been practicing law since that time. In 2009, I opened my own office to focus on criminal defense. I'm a member of the Al...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Adrian T Woodward

    Adrian T Woodward

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Adrian Woodward is an excellent attorney. He is caring, compassionate and a great listener. He took so much time with me, answering all my questions and reviewing reports. He went above and beyond the time I paid him for. Adrian has got to be the ..."
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    Kenneth Robert Elliott

    Kenneth Robert Elliott

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "i,ve known mr Elliott for over 5 years. he has represented me on several cases and got me county time with prison priors."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Amy Cassia Hoffman

    Amy Cassia Hoffman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was assigned Amy Hoffman through the Public Defenders Office. She was extremely quick to address concerns and advised me clearly and concisely regarding my options. Having worked with other attorneys, both public defenders and private laywers, i..."
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    Edward Arthur Kraus

    Edward Arthur Kraus

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor and more
    Review: "The best thing anybody can say about a lawyer it that they are fair. Mr. Kraus is very honest, fair, and ethical. His phone calls are fast, to the point, and therefore inexpensive. Anybody who has worked with legal representation knows the sound o..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Christopher John Welsh

    Christopher John Welsh

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Government, Criminal Defense
    Review: "A big thank you to Christopher Welsh of attorneys of Budash and Wesh. Chris went above and beyond to rectify my final child support hearing. Instead of an arrears payment the rest of my life, Chris got me a refund! The professionalism of Chris w..."
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    Christopher Allen Darden

    Christopher Allen Darden

    2.65 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: After leaving the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1995, Darden immediately started his own firm, Darden & Associates, Inc., specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation. Darden's thorough experience on both sides of crimi...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Majeed Saeid Samara

    Majeed Saeid Samara

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Majeed and Jay both are very knowledgeable, they help me to resolve all my business and personal legal problems in last 7 years, I highly recommend this office to help you with your legal problems "
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    Mark Robert Mckinniss

    Mark Robert Mckinniss

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Bio: Of my five most recent criminal cases, three were "not guilty," one was a hung jury, later dismissed by the court, and in the fifth, my client declined the people's offer of time served (which would have been about 8 months), and, against my advic...
    Rating:  7.0
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    John Chung-Chuen Tang

    John Chung-Chuen Tang

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Securities and Investment Fraud, Litigation, Criminal Defense and more
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    Ellen Elizabeth McDonnell

    Ellen Elizabeth McDonnell

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "IF YOU ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE ELLEN APPOINTED TO REPRESENT YOU IN A UNFORTUNATE TIME YOU WILL BE PLEASED. I WAS TERRIFIED AND LOOKING AT SOME PRISON TIME! SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. HER PERFORMANCE IN COURT WAS INCREDIB..."
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    Gregory John Ward

    Gregory John Ward

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Greg has provided stellar representation for family and friends for over twenty years."
    Rating:  6.7
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