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    Craig Sterling Elkin

    Craig Sterling Elkin

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I asked him if he could beat my case he says " I beat them all the time ,but you made a statement". So from that time on I shut the first up.live you Craig."
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    James Martin Silva

    James Martin Silva

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I heard of James Silva through a friend that he represented. When a different friend of mine was arrested , I immediately called James and left him a message. James returned my call promptly. Not only did James take the time to answer my questions..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

    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 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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    Michael Rutledge Norton

    Michael Rutledge Norton

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Michael Norton has represented hundreds of clients. Michael will handle all aspects of your case, from intake to resolution. He believes your attorney should know you personally; know your version of events, your fears, your con...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Brandon Jonas Lu

    Brandon Jonas Lu

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and more
    Review: "No is always a yes with Lu. Did an amazing job on my high profile case. Stayed & was well aware of the process. Would hire when possible :) Easy as tea time."
    Rating:  7.4
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    David Alfred Butler

    David Alfred Butler

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "David Butler was extremely professional and thoughtful as he not only handled my expungement case, but also went the extra mile when he determined that additional measures to seal / destroy the record might be appropriate to my specific situation...."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jennifer J Wirsching

    Jennifer J Wirsching

    4.713 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Attorney Jennifer Wirsching was excellent in providing the answers to questions, I desperately needed answers to! Jennifer put my anxiety at ease by explaining the process in a criminal proceedsing. If you're looking for an attorney to represent y..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Christopher N Mandarano

    Christopher N Mandarano

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning
    Review: "Chris is reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, empathetic and most of all wise. When emotions are high, his Solomonesque advice can help one avoid the pitfalls of simply lashing out or striking back with legal force. He knows when to wield that po..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Michael Fredrick Rahmanou

    Michael Fredrick Rahmanou

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "Because of a tricky traffic ticket, I found Michael Rahmanou Attorney, who gave me professional advice and helped me solve the problem perfectly. I am deeply grateful for this."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Daniel Garcia

    Daniel Garcia

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: I'm an Oxnard native. I was raised in a world-class boxing family. I'm a fighter at heart. I attended the University of California, Riversideand immediately began my law school education in Ventura County. While attending law school, I managed to ...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Gregg Steven Cohen

    Gregg Steven Cohen

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Cohen has nearly 30 years of extensive criminal trial expertise. Gregg Cohen’s longstanding commitment to criminal law is focused on aggressively advocating on a wide variety of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, spanning from state and fed...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Bruce Loren Karey

    Bruce Loren Karey

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My family hired Mr. Karey to represent a family member. My brother is a licensed Real Estate Broker. My brother was allowing our cousin to rent one of the condo residential properties he owned. Our cousin was on federal drug and gun smuggling p..."
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    Michael Hunt Keeley

    Michael Hunt Keeley

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "There really are not enough words to express the level of gratitude I currently feel, nor can words speak to the sense of relief that came over me as Mr. Keeley moved on my son’s behalf. I have not been able to sleep at night considering the defen..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Alisa A Konanyan

    Alisa A Konanyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She is a wonderful person, and a great attorney. I had asked her to represent me for a case a few years ago and the case was dismissed; saving me time and money. A few months later I had a traffic ticket and my court date was early in the morning...."
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    Robert M Ross

    Robert M Ross

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation
    Bio: At Klass Helman & Ross, we stand up for your rights. If you have been charged with a crime, were the victim of police abuse, or were injured in an accident, you have rights. We will help you enforce them. Located in Encino, California, Klass Helma...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Craig Allan Leri

    Craig Allan Leri

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "If you want a LAWYER who has your back, then CRAIG LERI is your lawyer. He is truly dedicated to his clients and is always looking out for the best interest for them. I was in a no-win situation when I first walked in through his door. I knew with..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Dana Michael Cole

    Dana Michael Cole

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Dana Cole got my 3 years of supervised release (probation) terminated and I’m now a free man. Not only did he win but he had the U.S. Attorney’s Office file a brief agreeing that the 3 years of supervised release should be terminated. This never h..."
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    Jennifer Lorene Nicolalde

    Jennifer Lorene Nicolalde

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jennifer did a wonderful job. I always felt like she was fighting for me.I'm overall very satisfied with her performance and would like to thank her for her help."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Manuel A. Medrano

    Manuel A. Medrano

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I care deeply about my clients and fight aggressively on their behalf. I have represented individuals from all walks of life in both state and federal court, including business professionals, teachers, medical doctors, members of the entertainment...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Mark Edward Powers

    Mark Edward Powers

    5.02 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I graduated with Distinction from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law. During my studies, I held membership in the Traynor Honor Society and received instruction in constitutional law from United States Supreme Court Justice Ant...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Tasha Noelle Paris Chalfant

    Tasha Noelle Paris Chalfant

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tasha went out of her way to make sure I got the fairest deal/ punishment I could receive when originally they were throwing the book at me. She made extra calls worked on weekends and came to court when she should have been off on certain days."
    Rating:  7.2
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