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    Jess Raphael

    Jess Raphael

    4.912 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: "Jess is a strong advocate. Determined to full representation. A skilled orator. Tireless. Someone who treated his clients as human beings, each worthy of the strongest legal defense." - Honorable Judge Ronald T. L. Young (retired) WHO I AM A reli...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kevin D. Gres

    Kevin D. Gres

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a Los Angeles native with a passion for criminal defense. As a former Los Angeles prosecutor, I understand how to best work up your case and craft your defense in order to ensure the best possible result. I work around the clock, am always av...
    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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    Steven Rudolph Andrade

    Steven Rudolph Andrade

    4.714 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: "A Passion for the Law, Compassion for Our Clients" regardless of whether you come to us because you have been seriously injured or arrested for a crime. At Andrade Law Offices in Santa Barbara, we are committed to providing positive results in cr...
    Rating:  10
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    Lee I Blumen

    Lee I Blumen

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Health Care
    Bio: Mental Health & Addiction Law Treatment & Diversion Programs • Mental Health Advocacy • Criminal Defense • Conservatorships My practice focuses exclusively on providing legal representation and consultation to families and individuals where untrea...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Patrick Dudley

    Patrick Dudley

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney with a boutique practice out of San Diego who practices throughout California. I pride myself in my communication with my clients. I will exhaust every possible avenue to achieve the best outcome for my clients' ca...
    Rating:  8.3
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    A. Mark Balali

    A. Mark Balali

    5.090 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Balali Law is dedicated to helping and protecting the rights of our clients. We vigorously pursue the just outcome our clients deserve. We handle each case with transparency and intergity.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Christopher Anthony Lamiero

    Christopher Anthony Lamiero

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have been a criminal law practitioner for nearly 25 years. The vast majority of those years have been spent as a state court prosecutor in both Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. My specialty as a prosecutor was high profile, complex felony prose...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Robert Joseph Beles

    Robert Joseph Beles

    3.811 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Robert Beles and his team are straightening out my matters that the San Francisco public defender left in shambles. I had to be patient and wait for court dates and for judges to rule in my favor. Thanks to Robert and his team my future looks much..."
    Rating:  10
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    Chris Peter Andrian

    Chris Peter Andrian

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Andrian will do his absolute best to deliver the most beneficial outcome in your situation. He has been practicing law in the Sonoma County area for a lifetime and has working relationships with everyone in the criminal justice system. Do no..."
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    Troy Derek Holan

    Troy Derek Holan

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Troy D. Holan focuses on aggressive representation with a strong emphasis on client goals and satisfaction. If you have been accused of a crime, contact now for a free, no pressure case evaluation. Troy is a sole practitioner who has work...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael Larson Stuart

    Michael Larson Stuart

    5.039 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: Attorney Michael Stuart has vast experience in handling all kinds of criminal matters, including DUI cases and their implications on one's privilege to drive. He is successful in challenging all types of DMV hearings relating to suspensions and re...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jason Albert Ronis

    Jason Albert Ronis

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Meet Jason Ronis, a highly respected criminal defense attorney based in San Diego. With a proven record of success across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, Mr. Ronis is known for delivering the highest level of criminal ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Peter Parrish Hardin

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    Peter Parrish Hardin

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: With a career spanning military service, federal prosecution, and elite private practice, Peter Hardin leverages nearly 20 years of litigation experience to protect his clients’ rights and freedom. After earning his J.D. from The George Washington...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Kristina Lynn Kliszewski

    Kristina Lynn Kliszewski

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "When I first interviewed Kristina, I found her to be an excellent listener and a compassionate person. She was very patient as I told my story and she comprehended the facts of the case instantly. She also took the time to ask about any personal b..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Daniel Scott Moffatt

    Daniel Scott Moffatt

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Moffatt will ensure that your rights and interests are protected at all stages of the criminal process. As a former prosecutor and public defender, Mr. Moffatt brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective in defending criminal matters. Mr. Mof...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David Michael Murphy

    David Michael Murphy

    4.823 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Murphy have handled a wide variety of serious and high-profile criminal cases in New York City and Los Angeles. Mr. Murphy represents clients in criminal cases throughout the State of California and in Federal Courts throughout the United Stat...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Ryan W. Koppelman

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    Ryan W. Koppelman

    5.02 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Ryan Koppelman is a former prosecutor with over 20 years of experience, focusing on DUI defense and known for making complex cases clear and manageable for his clients.
    Rating:  9.1
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    Douglas Scott Gilliland

    Douglas Scott Gilliland

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Gilliland graduated from the University of Washington in 1985 with a BA in English. He attended the University of Oregon School of Law where is served as an assistant and associate editor on the Oregon Law Review and teaching assistant in Tort...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Deanna Lynn Lopas

    Deanna Lynn Lopas

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense practitioner for the last 15 years, I have represented clients in all areas of criminal law, from the most complex cases involving homicide, sexual misconduct, and 3 strikes to common drug possession, driving under the influe...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Rana Parsanj

    Rana Parsanj

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement
    Bio: Rana has worked throughout California representing clients in their criminal cases for the past several years. As a former public defender and a dedicated courtroom advocate Rana consistently provides his clients with the representation they need ...
    Rating:  9.1
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