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    Bart Alan Seemen

    Bart Alan Seemen

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury
    Bio: Never backing down from adversity and a challenge, Mr. Seemen has made a career out of obtaining favorable outcomes from the most difficult and complex legal situations. Mr. Seemen is a seasoned trial attorney, representing clients in state and fe...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Mandel

    Jonathan Mandel

    4.826 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mr Mandel to represent my family member in a criminal/mental health case. He was being charged with a felony and a misdemeanor requiring registration. The case was being mismanaged by another attorney and going in a very bad direction befo..."
    Rating:  7.0
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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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    Jeremy D Warren

    Jeremy D Warren

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Joseph Pfingst

    Paul Joseph Pfingst

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Business, Criminal Defense
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    Steven Zane Rothschild

    Steven Zane Rothschild

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was recently represented by Rothschild, I was facing 5 to 10 years in prison. I figured I was done for because I had felony after felony that and several arrests. I had no hope or determination but hiring Rothschild gave me a bit of hope. He did..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Larry Ray Pilgrim

    Larry Ray Pilgrim

    3.99 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: I have been handling criminal cases since 1992, when I was at the Sacramento Public Defenser's office. In 1995, I was a Deputy District Attorney, and in 1998 I went in to private practice. I practice in the Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, and other near...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jose Armando Villegas

    Jose Armando Villegas

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Villegas. Mine was a simple case but he helped me resolve it quickly with some very strong, yet simple advice. Thank you Armando!"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Mark Cantrell

    Mark Cantrell

    4.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mark Cantrell not only helped me with my criminal case but has also helped several of my family members and friends. He explains everything in detail, any questions you have he answers them to the best of his nowledge. I can't say anything but goo..."
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Frederick William Fascenelli

    Frederick William Fascenelli

    4.759 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Fred did the research, went to all the court dates in my stead, put me at ease, gave great advice and worked the case to my best advantage. this was the first time i had been arrested. my first hired lawyer ripped me off & did nothing for me.."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Justin Paul Rodriguez

    Justin Paul Rodriguez

    4.966 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Previous Professor of Law, Governmental Affairs Director for the Los Angeles County Board of Realtors, Senior Officer for USC Department of Contracts & Grants
    Rating:  6.9
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    Lawrence Rainier Gund

    Lawrence Rainier Gund

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I take a personal interest in every one of my clients. Keeping clients informed, returning phone calls and making myself easily accessible to answer any questions are hallmarks of my practice.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Seymour I. Amster

    Seymour I. Amster

    5.02 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Seymour is a great attorney just be patient and he fights for you with all he has he is ready when you go to court and fights like you never thought any would could. He is a genius and is prepared at court Thank You Seymour"
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    Richard J. Beada

    Richard J. Beada

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Richard Beada was above and beyond in his approach in helping me in my legal matter. He was professional, helpful in all ares of understanding the legal system. Never made me feel ashamed or embarrassed of my situation. Returned all my calls promp..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Zenia Karen Gilg

    Zenia Karen Gilg

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "i hired her and danny and was so happy with the results i was looking at 22 years with 80% fighting for 3 yrs then hired zenia and team they filed all the right mothions and got me results i am doing cal-trans picking up trash one day a week ..."
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    Saman Manavi

    Saman Manavi

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate
    Review: "Was thorough(background info with the case), effective, prompt, intelligent, hard-working, easy to get a-hold-of/deal with, patient, reasonable, and had a Porsche poster in his office. He reassured me often and followed through when he said he wou..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Carla Galindez

    Carla Galindez

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Honors and Recognition: Graduate of Trial Lawyer's College, 2017Who's Who Among Law Students, San Diego San Diego La Raza Lawyers Scholarship Recipient Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego/ Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Scholarship Recipient N...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Laura Rose Sheppard

    Laura Rose Sheppard

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Laura R. Sheppard is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer in the San Diego area. She handles adult criminal misdemeanors and felonies, from DUI to drug sales and other serious felonies, as well as juvenile delinquency cases. She also has a thriving...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Punam Patel Grewal

    Punam Patel Grewal

    4.49 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile and more
    Review: "As a single mother with a beautiful and intelligent daughter who has special needs I've been fighting and advocating for her rights ever since I can remember. It wasn't until a few years into elementary school that I knew I was going to need someo..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Gregory Paul Spano

    Gregory Paul Spano

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody
    Review: "I only knew him a short time but he was always on the same page with me and it seemed that he could read my mind when I was trying to explain anything to him. He is always aware of the big picture. He is sharp on street smarts also. He is very per..."
    Rating:  8.2
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