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    Sarah Jane Eisenhart

    Sarah Jane Eisenhart

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "To keep a very long story short I was charged with murder, gang enhancements,and gun enhancements in March of 2014. I was sitting in county jail for about two in a half years before I was blessed with Sarah eisenhart and Alyssa Huff. Sarah made su..."
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    Gelareh Fassazadeh

    Gelareh Fassazadeh

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Ms. Fassazadeh represented me on a breach of contract/collection issue. She was very responsive and knowledgeable. She walked me through the entire case and explained every move in details. I never felt like I wasn’t being represented by a strange..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Lora Justine Silberman

    Lora Justine Silberman

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Lori has diverse legal experience that allows her to effectively protect the interests of her clients. Lori's practice areas include workers' compensation, employment law, and criminal defense. She specializes in litigation and appellate work.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Ronald Jerry Lewis

    Ronald Jerry Lewis

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Unbelievable Our son was going to go to state prison on drug sales. He worked out deal of century We are grateful He has great relationships with the courts and the detectives. "
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    Philip Steven Maasz

    Philip Steven Maasz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I met Steven 18 years ago, when I was desperately in need of a lawyer who would allow me a little input into my defense and a shot at feeling like I'd put up the good fight to prove my innocence. I was facing eight years. I interviewed half a doze..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Richard Leroy Cookson

    Richard Leroy Cookson

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Take Your Legal Issue One Step at a Time TALK TO A FAMILY OR DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN RIVERSIDE, CA 3 REASONS WHY YOU CAN TRUST ATTORNEY COOKSON WITH YOUR SITUATION Whether you're dealing with a drug charge or need to file for child support, or explore...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Alan G Karow

    Alan G Karow

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mr. Karrow is a very reliable attorney. He goes the extra mile to help you understand what is going on. He ALWAYS returns phone calls. I have one more court date and he is going to appear for me so that I could come home to NC to be with my family..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Melody Yasuda

    Melody Yasuda

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Melody Yasuda is a highly skilled attorney based in California, with a focus on DUI/DWI, traffic violations, and criminal defense. She received her Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Juris Docto...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Anzac Jacobs

    Anzac Jacobs

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Anzac Jacobs is a Ventura criminal defense attorney who works with the The Law Offices of Bamieh & Erickson, PLC.
    Rating:  6.6
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    Nancy Bryn Rosenfeld

    Nancy Bryn Rosenfeld

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.9
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    Robert Philip Croissant

    Robert Philip Croissant

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have retained Mr Croissant twice over the past 8 years to handle a DUI case and another criminal matter, and have in turn referred several of my colleagues to him as well. Without exception, every case has been handled with the highest level of ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Erica Elizabeth Treeby

    Erica Elizabeth Treeby

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Erica has been such an asset! She tackled every obstacle that was thrown at me and I've always been able to get ahold of her so I never felt alone throughout this process:-) I would hire her again without hesitation."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Edward David Mario

    Edward David Mario

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Edward Mario was amazing. This was my first experience in this arena and he made it as simply and as easy as anyone could. He took the time on a Saturday afternoon to talk to me and explain everything to me. He was great with communication, met me..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    John Anthony Mango

    John Anthony Mango

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Juvenile
    Review: "All odds against me looking at an 8 year sentence. I had an attorney that was just not on my side . I looked for an attorney that would fight for me . I finally received Mr. John Mango not only did he continue to make several strong arguments for ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    James Michael Oaklund

    James Michael Oaklund

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Oaklund acted as my court-appointed attorney in Alameda County in 2007. He appeared in court on time, was knowledgable about the law and obtained a decision agreeable to me and the county. Court-appointed attorneys are notoriously overburdene..."
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    Neil Addison Besse

    Neil Addison Besse

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "In 2006 Neil Besse represented me in a criminal case in San Diego In which he took to trail and won for us. Not even Johnny Cochrane, Perry Mason or Mattlock could have done a better job. Neil Besse truly cares about his clients. He is a man of co..."
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    Tony Vincent Lidgett

    Tony Vincent Lidgett

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Tony V. Lidgett is a professional law firm, serving the greater Bakersfield area, and all outlining courts in Kern County. Tony V. Lidgett specializes in all criminal matters, including murders, violent and serious felonies, gen...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Timothy Lawrence Ewanyshyn

    Timothy Lawrence Ewanyshyn

    4.714 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: Mr. Ewanyshyn was admitted to practice in California in 1995 and has practiced primarily in the Coachella Valley, and handled cases in his career from South Lake Tahoe to San Diego. He has been the managing partner of La Quinta Law Group since 200...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Skip Allen Feild

    Skip Allen Feild

    4.725 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: The office of Attorney Skip Feild takes your case seriously. We have a “Team” approach, something that few lawyers can offer. Every week our criminal defense team meets to review police reports, plea offers, and to discuss trends and changes in th...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Brian David Hershman

    Brian David Hershman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
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