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    Jonathan Terrence Pickett

    Jonathan Terrence Pickett

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My case was back dated almost 2 years, which got very frustrating for me. There were many continuances, due to covid, and some I think were strategic. He charges a very fair rate (for misdemeanor crimes at least). In my opinion he is a very good l..."
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    David Shane Tango Fujimoto

    David Shane Tango Fujimoto

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Fujimoto will go above & beyond to defend his clients. Having him as your public defender is just as good as hiring private counsel. It is evident that he is passionate about his job and he really cares about his clients and goes out of his wa..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Raymond Homola

    James Raymond Homola

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Dedicated, thoughtful, resourceful and wise are just a few of the words that I would use to describe this humble attorney. He represented my sister who was wrongfully charged with murdering her baby. The case was dismissed in prelim, a legal mirac..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Rating:  8.7
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    Conrad John Barrington

    Conrad John Barrington

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Conrad is very good with handling big DUI related cases. I was charged falsely with child endangerment, assault on a police officer and I did not go to jail. Very profession at all times. really seems to light up the courthouse when onsite. great ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Richard Elia Nahigian

    Richard Elia Nahigian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Richard Nahigian came very highly recommended to me via other lawyers in the same field of a different type as well as word of mouth. His experience in Los Angeles alone is vast and is he is revered in other states as well. The odds were so agains..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ira Sheldon Chester

    Ira Sheldon Chester

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I have known Ira Chester Esq. for over 30 years as personal friend. Then came a time when I needed his professional services. I was arrested on four felony counts with a firearm. I was employed by Los Angles Airport Police as a Traffic Enforcement..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Thomas Burke

    John Thomas Burke

    4.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Burke was very helpful with my case. He made sure he followed through with everything and he was able to secure the results he claimed he could from the outset. Overall I think that Mr. Burke was a great choice for representation and I would r..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Abel Galvan

    Abel Galvan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I have been a client of Mr. Ticket for over 15 years now, and I have only positive reviews of his staff and the attorneys that represent his firm! This past speeding ticket that I had, I contacted Mr. Mehdy (Super Smart and a sense of humor), and ..."
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    Gerald Edward Smith

    Gerald Edward Smith

    5.013 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Gerald E. Smith grew up in Superior , Wisconsin . As a youth, he consistently made the honor roll, while competing with the Traveling All-Star Hockey Team in national tournaments throughout the Northern States. He was also proficient in t...
    Rating:  5.7
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    Edward Charles Sada

    Edward Charles Sada

    4.33 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He has been amazing. He’s kept me in good grace and is straight to the point. I love you Mr SADA! Thank you for being a huge help in my life!!!"
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    Albert Perez Jr

    Albert Perez Jr

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Albert Perez Jr. has helped us in numerous cases including a family law case. We are very please with his immediate responses to questions and concerns we have had regarding our cases. We have been more than satisfied with services he's provided a..."
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    Michael Jason Munoz

    Michael Jason Munoz

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Michael takes the time to talk to you;he offers free consultations while others charge. He is caring, and knowledgeable. Michael also explains every little detail about your case in a language you can understand and not just in lawyer talk. He is ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    John David McTeague

    John David McTeague

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Review: "I recently consulted John on an employment case. He was very attentive in the initial consultation and asked a lot of relevant questions. 2 days later he had looked over and marked up my agreement and made some recommendations for a counter offer ..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Leslie Robin Azcona

    Leslie Robin Azcona

    4.522 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Review: "Leslie advised me on the Domestic Violence Restraining Order and custody matter. She is attentive and knowledgeable. She explained the legal process clearly and answered all my questions without rushing me. I felt heard and better informed about m..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sean Kurosh Raft

    Sean Kurosh Raft

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Raft is highly skilled, brilliant and very competent. His integrity and commitment to his client is stellar. You will have THE BEST you can hope for. He was able to have the presiding judge reverse (withdraw) a coerced (by unethical previous at..."
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    Daniel Jackson Brickey

    Daniel Jackson Brickey

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I wanna recommend everyone. Thank you for your service and helping us to solve the issue and problems and get the right decision."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Ryan George Markson

    Ryan George Markson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ryan Markson saved my life. I was looking at 14 counts of sexual misconduct that would have landed me in prison for 170 years to life. The DA was not offering anything. Markson destroyed the credibility of the complaining witness, got me acqui..."
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    Shelby Anne Poteet

    Shelby Anne Poteet

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business
    Bio: Having worked at a financial institution for many years, it seemed natural for Shelby to practice an area of law involving consumer finances. During law school, Shelby externed for the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Sout...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Carl Manuel Hancock

    Carl Manuel Hancock

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When Carl took my case, after 32 other attorneys said, "It was impossible to win my case." Carl Hancock, got a reversal."
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