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    Matthew Ryan Hanley

    Matthew Ryan Hanley

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Hanley, Esq. is a hard working detailed professional Lawyer who gets results and protects your rights and handled a complex Criminal allegation case. He won the case hands down. I would highly recommend this Lawyer"
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    Ray Shane Ibarra

    Ray Shane Ibarra

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I work as a Deputy State Public Defender at the California office of the state public defender, responsible for education and training. If you are in need of a public defender, you should contact your county's local public defender office, or the ...
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Michael Walter Owens

    Michael Walter Owens

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Michael Owens has been practicing criminal defense law for over 40 years. He is passionate about his clients and helping them obtain the best possible outcome.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Joseph Patrick Hougnon

    Joseph Patrick Hougnon

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: I graduated law school at the top of my class almost 20 years ago. I also won several awards. For the past nineteen years, I’ve provided successful representation in DUI/DWI cases, DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) Hearings, Criminal Defense, and Pe...
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    Caneel Ciara Fraser

    Caneel Ciara Fraser

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Government, Litigation and more
    Review: "Caneel truly listened and always kept me informed. She didn't leave a stone unturned in preparing my defense. After she got the criminal case dismissed as if it never even happened, Caneel's extra efforts won my civil case that followed---and she ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Debbie Michelle Page

    Debbie Michelle Page

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My name is Chonnetta. Debbie M Page is representing my husband through out his case, Debbie has been very supportive helpful with guiding,me and my husband through the steps to take with the board of parole hearing.."
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    David Prisyon Beitchman

    David Prisyon Beitchman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Intellectual Property and more
    Review: "David represented me in a real estate case where we had been accused of misleading necessary repairs to the property. The claim asked for ~160k in damages. David was easy to work with, clearly had a fantastic grip of real estate law and was able t..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Robert Adam Nadler

    Robert Adam Nadler

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Not only has Mr. Nadler gotten me favorable decisions in court everytime, he has also kept me and my family totally informed he also was very comforting to my parents. He is the sharpest litigator i have ever met with a smooth courtroom presence. ..."
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    Seth Michael Friedman

    Seth Michael Friedman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Immigration
    Bio: I understand Criminal Charges always present themselves unexpectedly. A legal representation can be expensive and costly. I've designed my Law Firm and Legal Defense to be affordable and at the same time Effective. Providing you with quality and p...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Ron Tavakoli

    Ron Tavakoli

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Mr. Tavakoli helped me when I had trouble in my owner occupied fourplex property. The bank did not want to negotiate my loan... he was able to get my loans to the value of the property and cnosolidate all my debts through a chapter 13 bankruptcy. ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Mary Ann Foster

    Mary Ann Foster

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "she has kept me out of trouble in the juvenile system she is a great attorney and very hardworking"
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    Jonathon E. Perliss

    Jonathon E. Perliss

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jonathon Perliss is a skilled criminal defense attorney with a strong focus on defending individuals against a wide range of criminal charges. His practice is built on the core belief that everyone is entitled to a presumption of innocence and sho...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Meghan M Behrens

    Meghan M Behrens

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: With 13 years of criminal defense experience, I am the best lawyer to fight for your rights. If you've been charged with a crime, call me for a free consultation. Quality representation at an affordable rate.
    Rating:  7.5
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    John B Steinhart

    John B Steinhart

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Appeals and more
    Review: "I was pulled over for an OWI some months ago and hired John Steinhart as my legal representation. My professional license and career has been a challenged by this. My family life has been in a similar situation. John as my legal representation has..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Kirra Leland O'Toole

    Kirra Leland O'Toole

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law
    Bio: Kirra O'Toole is committed to providing high quality representation in all criminal cases. She handles misdemeanors, DUI's, and felonies. MY PLEDGE TO ALL CLIENTS Being charged with a crime, and experiencing an encounter with our criminal justice ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Rachel Margolis Chapman

    Rachel Margolis Chapman

    Not yet reviewedReview Rachel
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Rachel Margolis Chapman is an experienced Bay Area criminal defense attorney, known for her tenacious representation, compassion, and dedication to fighting for the rights of her clients. She has represented over 500 individuals charged with offen...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Josh David Hillemeier

    Josh David Hillemeier

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Review: "I highly recommend Josh D. Hillemeir. He handled my case seamlessly and his expertise, straightforwardness and honesty resulted in a positive outcome."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Adrienne Harbottle

    Adrienne Harbottle

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Criminal Attorney who can help you navigate the court process in an honest and understanding way. Also, handles uncontested divorces. Available for the following courts: San Luis Obispo County, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Fresno, Visalia a...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Laura Ruth Vavakin

    Laura Ruth Vavakin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She got me out of jail on a case that would of sent me to prison for 27 years, Worked hard on the DA and Judge and never gave up on me. She is a fighter and iam glad she was my lawyer."
    Rating:  6.7
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