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    Ronald G. Brower

    Ronald G. Brower

    5.024 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ronald G. Brower, Attorney at Law, has been specializing exclusively in criminal law since he opened his legal practice in Orange County, California, in 1974. He is a 1970 graduate of the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, B...
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    Justin Lamarr Ward

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    Justin Lamarr Ward

    5.034 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    The Ward Firm will provide you with quality, aggressive legal representation.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Shawn Patrick King Huston

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    Shawn Patrick King Huston

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Experienced Attorneys Dedicated To Meeting Your Legal Needs.
    Rating:  10
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    Tarek Shawky

    Tarek Shawky

    4.842 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have fiercely advocated for over 2,500 clients throughout Southern California over the last decade. I am a confident, experienced advocate who will fight for you to ensure the best result possible. As a solo practioner I provide timely and perso...
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    Philip Israels

    Philip Israels

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Selected as "Super Lawyer" 2008-2019 with 42 Years of Experience. Top-Rated Criminal Defense Attorney. Former LA Prosecutor. Client's Choice Winner 2014. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award. Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbel. Phil Israels was born...
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    Steve Escovar

    Steve Escovar

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: "Nation's Top 1%" of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015-2025) "Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers (2020-2025) "Top Best Attorneys" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys ...
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    Alan Castillo

    Alan Castillo

    5.040 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal Defense & Professional License Defense Representation in Orange CountyAs a highly qualified and experienced Laguna Beach criminal defense attorney who has advocated on behalf of individuals throughout the Orange County area for more than ...
    Rating:  10
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    Elana Goldstein

    Elana Goldstein

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Working with Elana Goldstein was a grounding experience during a very uncertain time. Her professionalism, clarity, and calm demeanor brought a much-needed sense of direction. She was always available when it mattered most, and her ability to navi..."
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    Elliot Silver

    Elliot Silver

    5.065 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: After graduating from the University of Miami School of Law in 1994, I began my legal career as an Assistant Public Defender for Miami-Dade county where I represented people accused of all levels of crimes from misdemeanor to serious felonies. In ...
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    Sam J Israels

    Sam J Israels

    4.930 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Call for a free case evaluation at . Former LA Prosecutor. Selected as "Super Lawyer" in 2019. Client's Choice Award Winner in 2014. Sam J. Israels is a law firm partner with the Law Offices of Cron, Israels, & Stark. Mr. Israels received his J.D....
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    Paul Grech

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    Paul Grech

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime and more
    He is certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Criminal Law.
    Rating:  10
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    Bradley Stephen Sandler

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    Bradley Stephen Sandler

    5.017 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    AV Rated Beverly Hills Family Law and Divorce Lawyer "Experienced and Compassionate Advocacy" for 26 Years!
    Rating:  10
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    John R Rodriguez

    John R Rodriguez

    5.049 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: John R. Rodriguez is an experienced and skilled Immigration and Criminal Defense Attorney. His combined experience as an attorney, former police officer, and investigator has culminated into a successful legal career that his clients can rely on. ...
    Rating:  10
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    Sammer Andrew Zakhour

    Sammer Andrew Zakhour

    4.845 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Originally from Dallas, Texas, I moved to San Diego in 2005 when I received a scholarship to the University of San Diego. I graduated with a degree in English in 2009 and pursued a legal education at California Western School of Law, where I gradu...
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    Houman Fakhimi

    Houman Fakhimi

    4.9115 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination and more
    Bio: Houman Fakhimi is a seasoned trial lawyer with over twenty-seven (27) years of experience and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and a Distinguished Counsel multiple years in a row. Houman's practice is mainly devoted to representing clients in...
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    David Alexander Russomanno

    David Alexander Russomanno

    4.829 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: My name is David Alexander Russomanno, and I am an aggressive, relentless and knowledgable criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles. I defend my clients in all of the courts in California. I approach every case, misdemeanor or felony with th...
    Rating:  10
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    Eugene Carson

    Eugene Carson

    5.0119 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Eugene Carson is a FORMER RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY. He has outstanding client reviews! As a former Riverside County prosecutor for over six years, Mr. Carson handled well over a thousand felony and misdemeanor cases, and ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Steven Kelly Bloom

    Steven Kelly Bloom

    5.028 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am a National Award Winning Defense Attorney that can help navigate you though the legal maze you are in. At the Law Offices of Steven K. Bloom, we know that if you are searching for an experienced attorney for assistance, you are probably going...
    Rating:  10
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    Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein

    Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein

    4.821 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Loewenstein has been practicing criminal law since 1979. He started as a deputy district attorney in the Orange County District Attorney's office and while there handled all levels of misdemeanors and felonies. In 1984, Mr. Loewenstein opened ...
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    Steven Hideki Nakano

    Steven Hideki Nakano

    4.823 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1981, having graduated from USF Law School in 1980 and passing the bar exam in that same year. I worked 5 years in the Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office from February 1981 to August 1985. I o...
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