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    Jason Burkhead

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    Jason Burkhead

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Legal Expertise You Can Rely On. Free Consultation. San Diego Criminal Defense Attorneys. Veteran Owned.
    Rating:  6.9
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    Henry Anthony Posada

    Henry Anthony Posada

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Certified Specialist Immigration and Nationality Law The State Bar of Law Offices of Henry A. Posada is a Los Angeles based law firm representing immigration clients in the greater Los Angeles area, as well as across the United States and abroad. ...
    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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    Jamie Evan Silverstein

    Jamie Evan Silverstein

    4.822 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Seasoned Criminal Defense Attorney James E. Silverstein has been Criminal Defense Attorney his entire career. Mr. Silverstein’s practice is geared solely towards the representation of people who are being investigated for, or charged with alleged ...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Anthony Beshwate

    Richard Anthony Beshwate

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Mr, Beshwate offered me a free consultation and I retained him to help with me with a serious criminal case. He was informative and answered all my questions. In court, Mr. Beshwate is confident and well respected by the judges, court staff, distr..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Leah Nicole Gillis

    Leah Nicole Gillis

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION Through my work in the County of San Joaquin I am currently In court defending clients facing criminal charges 5 days a week. I have a very active practice with cases ranging the entire spectrum of crimes. I fight ag...
    Rating:  8.2
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    April Lin Walsh-Padilla

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    April Lin Walsh-Padilla

    4.118 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    I focus on specifically domestic violence, DUI and drug cases, emphasizing rehabilitation, not jail.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Sanjay Stephen Schmidt

    Sanjay Stephen Schmidt

    4.918 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Review: "This lawyer had one of the most challenging cases I have ever heard of. On a political level when a police officer is involved , the outcome is usually extremely difficult to be reached in a manner that benefits the client. My nephew was involved ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Justin Ogden Milligan

    Justin Ogden Milligan

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Milligan began his practice of law in 2003 after graduating Cum Laude from Empire Law School in Santa Rosa, California. He handled both civil and criminal cases for more than 10 years. Whether he is zealously advocating for a “not guilty” plea...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Rajan Ronald Maline

    Rajan Ronald Maline

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I had a bogus charge that an officer filed against me and while it ended up being monetarily costly, the end result was that I was not convicted of it. I can not say if the outcome would have been the same or not if I had an appointed public defen..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Amir Soleimanian

    Amir Soleimanian

    4.746 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Amir Soleimanian, Mr. Ticket, has extensive experience in criminal defense. He has more than a decade of experience fighting for motorists in and out of the courtroom, and knows what to do to protect to you license and livelihood. Prior to startin...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Salvatore Peter Ciulla

    Salvatore Peter Ciulla

    4.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Building the foundation… After successfully completing his undergraduate studies in 1978 at the University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, Mr. Ciulla received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and was admitted to Loyola Law S...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Florence V Tantraphol

    Florence V Tantraphol

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Review: "She is professional, understanding, prepared, and genuine."
    Rating:  9.6
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    William Lewis Wolfe

    William Lewis Wolfe

    4.617 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Vista criminal defense Attorney William L. Wolfe began his career as a police officer and homicide detective, where he spent ten and a half years, before moving on to become a deputy district attorney in San Diego. He has spent the last 18 years a...
    Rating:  10
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    Michelle Ann Mathes

    Michelle Ann Mathes

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michelle achieved her BA degree, cum laude, in Social Ecology with a minor in Psychology in 1991, and her Teaching Credential in 1993 from U.C. Irvine. In 1997, Michelle obtained her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Southwestern Law School. While in l...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jeremy Evan Karpel

    Jeremy Evan Karpel

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: The Karpel Law Group is founded on providing personalized approaches for all clients. The firm guarantees that you will pay a flat and reasonable fee for services, and will be able to reach an attorney at any time should you have a question regard...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Andrew George Marcellino

    Andrew George Marcellino

    4.414 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Andrew G. Marcellino was established in 2002 in Santa Clara County in the heart of San Jose, California. Certified Family Law Specialist Andrew G. Marcellino is a trusted skilled advocate for your family law and criminal defense...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Danielle Lauren De Smeth

    Danielle Lauren De Smeth

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Danielle De Smeth has experience with a wide range of legal matters, from personal injury to complex environmental litigation to criminal law. No matter the case, Danielle fiercely represents her clients in court. While working for Bamieh & De Sme...
    Rating:  10
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    James L. Hassey

    James L. Hassey

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: San Diego attorney James Hassey prides himself on going above and beyond to get the best outcome for his clients. Mr. Hassey has been recognized for his tenacity, exceptional grasp of relevant statutes and case-law, as well as his creative approac...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Steven Schorr

    Steven Schorr

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The appeal process can be overwhelming but Steven made it simple. He was professional, responsive and provided much-needed details every step of the way. I truly felt as if he cared as much about the outcome as we did. His service was the silver l..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Scott Bradley Well

    Scott Bradley Well

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Scott Well is an outstanding Attorney, I have utilized his services on 2 prior occasions and believe he is one of the best Attorneys in Orange County, Ca. He is very well connected and can work miracles."
    Rating:  9.3
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