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California Has 9005 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50343 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime and more

Bio: H.A. Sala has been an attorney licensed to practice law in California for 33 years. He has been certified as a legal specialist in Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California for 20 years, and is pre...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(661) 384-8468

Heberto Avila Sala's Website

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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

Call for a consultation(530) 722-4023

Douglas Lee Gardner's Website

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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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Criminal Defense

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Delivering strategic advocacy that leads to impressive results. Aggressive, smart and experienced.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(877) 516-5669

Lisa Henderson Mattern's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Two decades of winning at trials, not just attending trials. Our client's are your best source.

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(916) 461-8884

Daniel Michael Karalash's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Experienced In Trials, all DMV matters as well as criminal record sealing and expungement.

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(650) 420-4228

Edwin Ernst Samuels's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accident, Wrongful Death and more

Experience You Can Trust - Former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney and Trial Lawyer.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation (714) 462-1835

Edward Ray Flores's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

John Pozza’s legal experience is unsurpassed in all felony and misdemeanor matters.

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(951) 447-8141

John Stuart Pozza's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I started my career as a prosecutor first for the Los Angeles District Attorney and then the Kern County District Attorney for 7 years. I moved to Bakersfield due to a family illness and ended up getting married and making a life here. I have trie...

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(661) 384-6804

Kyle Joseph Humphrey's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Bio: I have been defending clients in criminal cases for 37 years and have battled the government every step of the way to fight for my clients constitutional rights and to mount a formidable defense. I will handle your case with empathy and a fierce...

Rating: 9.6

Call for a FREE consultation (415) 980-3844

Harris Bruce Taback's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more

"Defending Our Kids Throughout California Since 2016. Kids Make Mistakes. Hiring Me Is Not One."

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(408) 668-3672

Anjali Bansal's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Lawsuits and Disputes and more

Bio: As a former district attorney, I prosecuted hundreds of crimes. As a licensed defense attorney, I have seen hundreds of civil and criminal cases to the end. I have the experience to evaluate your case and I know how prosecutors think. My insider...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

As your DUI defense attorney, I stand by you and fight with passion and integrity to protect your future and restore your peace of mind.

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(323) 622-4951

Armando Josue Cespedes's Website

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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

Call for a FREE consultation(818) 290-8301

Joseph W. Kellener's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: John Murray is a prominent Orange County, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense lawyer. He has achieved a remarkable record of success in helping clients fight misdemeanor, felony, DUI and juvenile cases.

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Randy Sue Pollock is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney in state and federal court

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(510) 344-5932

Randy Sue Pollock's Website

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles Dedicated to Justice for the Accused

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(626) 416-4026

Kian Raoul Magana's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Top Rated Attorney! A DUI is scary. Don't face it alone. Let us defend you in your DUI case.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 541-4508

Mehran Ron Chini's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Hire Ed Welbourn, a former Orange County District Attorney to Represent you

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(949) 484-0586

Thomas Edward Welbourn's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Call Now to Speak With an Experienced and Effective Criminal Defense Attorney.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(415) 782-6003

E Michael Linscheid's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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