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    California Has 8960 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50031 Reviews

    Diego E. Ortiz

    Diego E. Ortiz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I graduated from Golden Gate School of Law in 1990. Passed the California Bar exam on the first attempt and started working for a general legal practice law firm in San Francisco, CA. I am licensed to practice in the Federal Courts and the Ninth C...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jonathan Eric Dekel

    Jonathan Eric Dekel

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Jonathan Dekel is the founder of TKT REP (), a law firm dedicated to fighting traffic tickets. Jonathan graudated from Loyola Law School in the top 10 % of his class, and founded TKT REP because of his passion for fighting traffic tickets...
    Rating:  8.3
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    J. Francisco Karwash

    J. Francisco Karwash

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born in San Francisco, California. My parents are natives of Nicaragua and spoke Spanish at home. I learned both Spanish and English at an early age. Because of my background, I understand and appreciate the various issues that good hard wor...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Osman M Taher

    Osman M Taher

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Debt Settlement and more
    Review: "I wanna thank attorney Osman Taher for his hard work and professionalism. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone who's seeking the help of an honest attorney who's always will work hard to win your case."
    Rating:  7.2
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    James Michael Vincent Fitzpatrick

    James Michael Vincent Fitzpatrick

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have known Attorney Fitzpatrick for over a decade. He is the most intelligent, thorough and hardest working lawyer I have ever met. He genuinely cares about his clients and does an excellent job for them. I am blessed and grateful to have him an..."
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    David Jeffrey Shapiro

    David Jeffrey Shapiro

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Before joining A-Team DUI, David gained considerable DUI Defense expertise at two of California’s best known DUI defense firms. David is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, having obtained both a Bachelor of Science in...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Grant Joseph Savoy

    Grant Joseph Savoy

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation
    Bio: Mr. Savoy, a native to Los Angeles, graduated from California State University, Northridge with high academic honors. Mr. Savoy attended Southwestern Law School, where he was named to the Dean's List and graduated in the top of his class. Mr. Savo...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Larisa Maria Dinsmoor

    Larisa Maria Dinsmoor

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a tenacious litigator who has conducted hundreds of jury trials, court trials and evidentiary hearings in felony and misdemeanor cases.
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jonathan Baxter Lafrance

    Jonathan Baxter Lafrance

    3.418 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Jonathan B. LaFrance is simply extraordinary! Words can’t fully capture how much he’s done for our family. He didn’t just handle our case—he gave us hope, strength, and ultimately brought us back together. For over three years, Jon has been by our..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    David Morris Vogelstein

    David Morris Vogelstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "David is a exactly what we needed! He made us feel comfortable. He is creative and not afraid to think outside the box. Most importantly, he is well known and respected in the Marin courthouse. His proposals to the judge feel heard and in our ..."
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    Maggie Nicole Gaan

    Maggie Nicole Gaan

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Maggie and Team are amazing. They successfully handled my entire case bottom to top with minimal involvement for me (being far from my case) during a pandemic and got everything expunged from my record. Maggie in particular was easy to communicate..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Ahmad Abu Askar

    Ahmad Abu Askar

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Ahmad Askar is a dedicated criminal defense attorney serving clients in Santa Clara County, the greater Bay Area, and throughout the state of California. He is committed to protecting the rights of the accused and providing clear, effective counse...
    Rating:  5.8
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    Robert John Liskey

    Robert John Liskey

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Robert Liskey got the job done. Answered my question's when I had them, polite, I would hire him again If ever needed a lawyer. Thank you"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Nathan D. Finfrock

    Nathan D. Finfrock

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Without revealing the circumstances of my matter, Mr Finfrock handled my issue to a satisfactory end. I have little experience with legal matters, however while I hope to not be in need such services, should I come to require legal counsel in the ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Janice Yichen Lu

    Janice Yichen Lu

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "So when i was in court atvarraignment Janice i first noticed was very polite and seem like she reallly wants to help her clients she actually argued over some other defense attorney and he was trying to reject my 0.R. So Judge went with her instea..."
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    Maziar Razi

    Maziar Razi

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: As the founder of a small boutique firm my team and I handle a broad range of immigration matters. I have over 15 years of immgiration law experience and have personally handled difficult cases. My passion and success comes from my true interest a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Sharon Michelle Bunzel

    Sharon Michelle Bunzel

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Corporate and Incorporation
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    Charmaine Druyor

    Charmaine Druyor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Find the best attorney for your case Vigorous representation means fighting for your client during the entire process until the case is resolved. The Law Office of Charmaine Druyor provides the representation you need and deserve. Remaining Silent...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Mikonos Gillespie Vasquez

    Mikonos Gillespie Vasquez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mikonos, What can I say about him.Not only he is empathetic one has been through,he walks as far he could with you to make sure you get your freedom back.I have been charged with frlony case,still pending result(s) I am pretty sure it will be sma..."
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    Douglas Ilan Horngrad

    Douglas Ilan Horngrad

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Horngrad is one of the THE pre-eminent lawyers in California and has an AVOO rating of 6.7??? He tried and won the notorious and groundbreaking suppressed memory issue. For me, he won an utter BS citizen's arrest case filed against me by a psychot..."
    Rating:  6.7
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