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    Rafael Acosta

    Rafael Acosta

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Rafael Acosta saved my life. I made a huge mistake and was looking at a lot of prison time (High profile case). My family reached out to a lot of different lawyers, but my family choose Mr. Acosta who took my case at a fair price. He reassured my ..."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Phillip James Crawford

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    Phillip James Crawford

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    2018 Recipient - President's Award - California DUI Lawyers Association
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Tigran Martinian

    Tigran Martinian

    4.236 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: As the founder of Martinian Lawyers, I have been recognized by my peers, clients, and the public as a skilled trial attorney in California. I have developed a reputation as a passionate advocate for justice by representing clients with a high leve...
    Rating:  10
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    Ian Michael Wallach

    Ian Michael Wallach

    4.964 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Ian Wallach is a trial lawyer at heart. He zealously and vigorously fights for his clients, taking great pleasure in his work. He combines his strong academic and writing skills--polished while at a national law firm -- with the litigation tactics...
    Rating:  10
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    John-Paul Anthony Serrao

    John-Paul Anthony Serrao

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    Bio: A graduate of York University in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Serrao earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California. He is admitted to practice before all California State and Federal courts, as well as the Unite...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Matthew J Ruff

    Matthew J Ruff

    4.776 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career, 30 years, to the area of DUI and Criminal Defense. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice t...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Gary Thelander

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    Gary Thelander

    4.210 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    While you're deciding what to do, the case against you is moving forward. First consultation is free
    Rating:  8.5
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    Edward J Southcott

    Edward J Southcott

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Prior to practicing law, Edward J. Southcott worked for the San Diego Sheriff's Department for 21 years. During his career the Sheriff's Department, Edward gained a broad range of experience in the criminal justice system. As a detective, Edward i...
    Rating:  10
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    Nancy Lee Bucknell

    Nancy Lee Bucknell

    4.8113 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I will fight to protect your future despite whatever mistakes you've made or whatever mistakes made by others have impacted you.I believe that without a zealous and passionatedefense, the presumption of innocence is meaningless. I never give up fi...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Susan Marie Hearne

    Susan Marie Hearne

    4.821 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Senior Attorney Susan Hearne was a Peace Officer for the State of California for over 25 years, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She now uses that experience to advocate for you. She trained ...
    Rating:  10
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    Tomas D Requejo

    Tomas D Requejo

    4.823 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Requejo is an experienced trial attorney with over 150 jury trials. His success is due to the hard work, experience and knowledge he has in handling serious crimial cases and personal injury trials.
    Rating:  10
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    Louis J. Goodman

    Louis J. Goodman

    5.065 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: For nearly 30 years, I have been a lawyer, law instructor and continuing legal education provider in Alameda County. Since graduating from Hastings College of the Law, at University of California in San Francisco in 1980, I have worked in the cour...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Moshe Levin

    Michael Moshe Levin

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I believe that all people should be treated with respect and dignity. Our criminal justice system seems to operate on the premise that if you're charged with a crime (especially a heinous one) you deserve to be treated like scum even before you're...
    Rating:  10
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    Shakti Vadgama

    Shakti Vadgama

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Experienced, Effective & Trustworthy Vadgama Law has earned the reputation as one of the top Criminal & DUI defense law firms throughout Los Angeles County. ​Mr. Vadgama's first experience with criminal law came when he worked for the Chilean Mini...
    Rating:  10
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    Sarah Elizabeth Powell

    Sarah Elizabeth Powell

    5.064 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: “Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.” - Vince Lombardi. I enjoy the work I do and strive to do it the best of my ability. To that end, I incorporate the values of hard work, passion and the p...
    Rating:  10
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    Douglas Hugh Ridley

    Douglas Hugh Ridley

    4.931 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Doug Ridley has experience with thousands of criminal cases and over 25 years in practice. We truly care about you, your family, your future, and your experience dealing with your case. Doug and his team of criminal defense attorneys serve clients...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ron S Bamieh

    Ron S Bamieh

    4.846 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Attorney Ron S. Bamieh is a Ventura personal injury attorney the founder of The Law Offices of Bamieh & Erickson, PLC which in 2019 became the Law Offices of Bamieh and DeSmeth, PLC. Not only does Mr. Bamieh have 30 years of experience in the lega...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Christopher Carle Kingsley Parkhurst

    Christopher Carle Kingsley Parkhurst

    4.942 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Hello. I am Chris Parkhurst. Choosing a criminal defense attorney can be difficult and stressful. My goal is to make you comfortable, and explain your options at no obligation. I am currently accepting new clients who need help from a skilled crim...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Mark K Rosenfeld

    Mark K Rosenfeld

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The truth is anyone can be arrested! Even good, honest, hard-working people can have criminal charges brought against them. Often there is a split second decision that is made and it results in someone being arrested or charged with a crime. Just ...
    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 29 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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