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    California Has 8961 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49793 Reviews

    Peter Johnson

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    Peter Johnson

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Los Angeles Federal Criminal Trial Attorney and USC Gould adjunct criminal law professor with over 25 years of experience who has litigated hundreds of Federal and White Collar Crime cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph W. Kellener

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    Joseph W. Kellener

    4.7110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Family and more
    Charged with a crime? Contact our office for aggressive defense attorneys with 50+ years experience!
    Rating:  10
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    Fernando J Bernheim

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    Fernando J Bernheim

    4.934 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    "Protecting Individuals' Rights". Call us today!
    Rating:  9.8
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    David Anthony Torres

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    David Anthony Torres

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    FIGHTING FOR YOU & YOUR RIGHTS. IT’S OUR STRATEGY. IT’S OUR PASSION
    Rating:  10
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    Erick Victor Munoz

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    Erick Victor Munoz

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    I have won jury trial acquittals including murder, rape, and child molestation.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Sommer Adel Salam

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    Sommer Adel Salam

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Former prosecutor with over 11 years experience successfully handling thousands of criminal cases.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Adam Takashi Weiner

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    Adam Takashi Weiner

    4.513 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Experience and Results. Over 20,000+ Hours in the Courtroom
    Rating:  10
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    Shawn Mills

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    Shawn Mills

    5.058 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    A bad day does not make you a bad person. DUI, theft, property crimes, drugs, domestic; we are here
    Rating:  9.8
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    Roy Eugene Miller

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    Roy Eugene Miller

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Relentless representation. There is no substitute when your freedom is at stake.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Adam Allen Arant

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    Adam Allen Arant

    5.030 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    From DUI to drug or theft crimes, The Offices of Adam Arant are equipped to handle all situations.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Douglas Lee Gardner

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    Douglas Lee Gardner

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    I have over 30 years of experience. I know how to evaluate your case.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Thomas Michael Maas

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    Thomas Michael Maas

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse
    Bio: Thomas Maas has emerged as a formidable figure in the criminal defense realm, with a career marked by dedication and a quest for justice. His legal passion was kindled early by his father, William Maas, a distinguished defense attorney. Thomas pas...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Daniel Eugene Kann

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    Daniel Eugene Kann

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Criminal Defense Attorney Daniel Kann represents Southern Californians accused of committing crimes.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Anna Reese Yum

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    Anna Reese Yum

    4.9134 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence and more
    Top-rated award-winning trial attorney. Former prosecutor. Aggressive. Results. Call (619) 233-4433.
    Rating:  10
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    Vikas Bajaj

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    Vikas Bajaj

    5.0118 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence
    The PROVEN defender of all allegations facing those in San Diego State and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer

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    Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer

    5.0132 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more
    Regarded as one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.
    Rating:  10
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    Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki

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    Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki

    4.965 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    We handle Assault, Counterfeit Goods, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Gangs, Murder, Theft. Call now.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Rachel Wright Hill

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    Rachel Wright Hill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation
    Bio: Over my 26 years as an attorney, I have litigated cases from a wide variety of perspectives. I’ve had the rare opportunity to be a litigator on many different sides of the aisle, in both civil and criminal law. My unique experience as as a seasone...
    Rating:  10
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    James Stephen Sweeney

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    James Stephen Sweeney

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Experience Professional and Discreet Help In Your Case. Get
    Rating:  9.5
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    Christopher Steven Miller

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    Christopher Steven Miller

    5.070 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' and Avvo Client's Choice Award Winner - Free Consultations - Available 24/7
    Rating:  10
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