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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Hackett studied under Barry Scheck, and others, in the Criminal Defense Clinic at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. From August 2006 to May 2007 he interned at the Legal Aid Society in New York City, representing clients on a variety of misde...

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

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

Review: "Had a complicated case. Tom was able to provide me with realistic options to end my case. he was able to reach my goal, with great communication and is on your side!"

Rating: 7.6

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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 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 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Janet was outstanding every step of the way . with all of the confusion and grief following my Father's death in 2015 , j\Janet was a calming , confident presence throughout the ordeal. My brother and I could not have made this process easier on e..."

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection

Review: "Got pulled over for expired registration tag and lead to a DUI Check which i had barely drank and being in Irvine with IPD doesn't help much either, as they push and push with their aggressive tactics to get you to do all they ask. Even when the o..."

Rating: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Peter is an outstanding lawyer he really knows what he’s talking about I was really worried about my case in the beginning so I called Peter. Peter told me what to do. I was so worried the whole time probably stressing him out a little bit. He ma..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ms. Eyanson was an integral part of helping me resolve a serious legal matter that dogged me for nearly five years. She shepherded me through a very long process. Thanks in no small part to her representation, ultimately the issues were resolved ..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mrs. Jones represented me during a very complex child custody battle. She was professional and listened to my situation. She took my case knowing that it was going to be difficult and did what another lawyer couldn’t do in 8 years, in less than a ..."

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Andrew K. Earl of Clovis Law Group LLP now servicing clients in Fresno, Visalia, Hanford, Merced, Madera, Bakersfield areas and throughout California. Andrew K. Earl is an attorney at Clovis Law Group LLP. Mr. Earl focuses his legal practice in th...

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more

Bio: I grew up in Madison, New Jersey. I graduated Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York (1987) and Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, PA in (1990). I worked for a maritime law firm and an insurance company while going to law school. I passed ...

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Maxine Dobro was our lawyer for my son's juvenile case and she got him into the drug court program instead of him having to go to a juvenile facility. She also defended my husband and I on a medical marijuana case. We were looking at many years, f..."

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: I grew up in a small town in upstate New York, several miles outside of Albany. My parents were both hard working, caring, and attentive. I was an only child and went on to be the first of the three of us to get a four-year college degree. I gradu...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "The court appointed Mr.Gordon to represent me and the outcome was far better than I was was expecting before Mr.Gordon took my case. He is professional and honest and he is good at what he does!"

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Bio: As a former Police Officer (R) and now an attorney since 1999, Michael Kade had dedicated his professional life to fighting for justice. Michael is also an Adjunct Professor of Law. Law Offices of Michael P. Kade has been representing clients allo...

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "I highly recommend Antonia she is knowledgeable and trustworthy and cannot get a better lawyer than Antonia. She is a five star lawyer."

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "Represented my son in a criminal case and was outstanding. We paid another attorney to represent my daughter in the same matter and he didn't hold a candle to the results, professionalism, communication that Grant Eddy exhibited in and outside of ..."

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Kavinoky law firm assigned Atty Thomas Tam and I am glad they did. His profesionalism and intelligence is the calming presence in my awful situation. His sense of compassion is an added bonus and I can tell its genuine. Always giving me updates an..."

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more

Bio: Founding director and attorney at Social Justice Collaborative, a nonprofit immigration and criminal defense legal services organization in Oakland.

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Kevin's been my lawyer since 1988. He has helped me and quite a few of my friends with our defense needs. I would recommend him to anyone who is in a tight spot and looking for the best. If Kevin can't help you no one can!"

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had just been released on bail, and about to flee the country to avoid dealing with the likely outcome of my situation and the prison sentence I was facing. I felt like it was a lost cause, too many charges, the way I was caught left nothing for..."

Rating: 7.3

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