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    California Has 9003 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50371 Reviews

    David S. Kestenbaum

    David S. Kestenbaum

    4.950 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "I posted a question on avvo.com and he was one of the lawyers that responded to my question, he asked for further information and I responded with a private e-mail. He was prompt at responding and even when I didn't understand he was willing and p..."
    Rating:  10
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    Elliott Neil Kanter

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    Elliott Neil Kanter

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Birth Injury and more
    When experience matters most. San Diego attorney Elliott Kanter has served criminal defense and personal injury clients in San Diego for 40 years.
    Rating:  9.2
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    Andrew Blair Leventhal

    Andrew Blair Leventhal

    5.079 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Andrew Leventhal is a dynamic, passionate, and charismatic criminal defense lawyer. Andrew spent the first seven years of his career battling in the courtroom trenches as a Los Angeles Public Defender. Here, Andrew developed a reputation for being...
    Rating:  10
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    Arvand Mahdavi Naderi

    Arvand Mahdavi Naderi

    4.9177 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: My firm is dedicated to aggressive criminal defense. Over the years, I have gained and have been fortunate enough to achieve a stellar reputation amongst my peers, and opposing attorneys. I apply the effective cross-examination skills and talents ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Leonard Manalo

    Leonard Manalo

    5.0123 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Leonard "Leo" Manalo is a highly-skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Leo has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting the rights of defendants accused of crimes in State and Federal cou...
    Rating:  10
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    Rosalio Munoz

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    Rosalio Munoz

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Rosalio (Ross) Muñoz is a senior partner at Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, a law firm that serves accident victims in El Paso, TX. He has been practicing law for over 29 years and is a former Texas Court Judge. Ross dedicates his career to helpi...
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    Ryan Fred Rodriguez

    Ryan Fred Rodriguez

    5.073 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Ryan Rodriguez is a licensed California Attorney who graduated from Loyola Law School. In law school, his primary focus and specialization was in the area of criminal procedure, practice, and litigation. While there he enjoyed and excelled in ...
    Rating:  10
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    John Jeff Chambliss

    John Jeff Chambliss

    4.968 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "John Jeff Chambliss handled my case and appeared on my behalf in San Louis Obispo County. He had to appear in court several times on my behalf and always gave me updates about what was happening. I sought my case to the very end. His instruction t..."
    Rating:  10
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    Joel W. Bailey

    Joel W. Bailey

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Southern California native with extensive trial experience in all courts of San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. I have aggressively defended good people accused of crimes and resolving family disputes for over twenty-nine years, and take pr...
    Rating:  10
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    Tsion Chudnovsky

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    Tsion Chudnovsky

    5.041 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing, DUI & DWI and more
    Top-rated team of Former DAs and criminal defense attorneys with 75+ yrs experience handling 6,000+ misdemeanor and felony cases, trials, and investigations. Flexible Payment Plans.
    Rating:  10
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    Jarrod Matthew Wilfert

    Jarrod Matthew Wilfert

    4.993 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Mr. Wilfert has been involved in criminal law for over two decades and as a former Police Officer, Prosecutor and certified Drug Recognition Expert, he brings a unique and aggressive perspective to the practice of criminal defense and civil litiga...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Geronimo Gutierrez

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    Geronimo Gutierrez

    5.057 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Protecting your rights shouldn’t break the bank. Free consultations. Poseidon Defense A.P.C. stands with you every step of the way.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Matthew H. Springmeyer

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    Matthew H. Springmeyer

    5.017 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Need help with an immigration matter? Are you accused of a crime or are being deported? I can help!
    Rating:  10
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    Reza Khanjan

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    Reza Khanjan

    4.515 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Aggressive and Effective Criminal Defense!!! Proven track record for getting RESULTS!!!
    Rating:  8.6
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    Craig Michael Sturm

    Craig Michael Sturm

    4.841 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Designated a 2020-2021 SuperLawyer™ by his attorney peers and judges, partner Craig Sturm brings 20 years of DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense success to Artz & Sturm Law Group. Sturm began his career as an LA County Public Defender, defe...
    Rating:  10
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    Jerod Gunsberg

    Jerod Gunsberg

    5.043 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Jerod Gunsberg is the founder and lead attorney of the Law Offices of Jerod Gunsberg. He is a seasoned criminal law defense attorney, representing clients in all California state and federal criminal matters. He focuses his practice on many differ...
    Rating:  10
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    James Hoyt Dozier

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    James Hoyt Dozier

    5.09 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    40+ Years Of Criminal Defense Experience. The Sooner You Build Your Defense, The Better.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Amir H. Alavi

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    Amir H. Alavi

    5.030 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Former Prosecutor Fighting for Your Rights!
    Rating:  10
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    Erik H Zentz

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    Erik H Zentz

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I work hard to keep you out of jail.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Sonia Pascher

    Sonia Pascher

    5.091 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Bio: Ms. Pascher is dedicated to the professional practice of law. She attended UCLA and graduated in 1994 and admitted to the practice in California in 2008. Ms. Pascher has been assisting lawyers in personal injury claims from inception to trial for ...
    Rating:  9.8
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