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    California Has 9005 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50343 Reviews

    Shawn Patrick King Huston

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    Shawn Patrick King Huston

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Experienced Attorneys Dedicated To Meeting Your Legal Needs.
    Rating:  10
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    Geronimo Gutierrez

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    Geronimo Gutierrez

    5.055 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Protecting your rights shouldn’t break the bank. Free consultations. Poseidon Defense A.P.C. stands with you every step of the way.
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan

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    Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan

    5.0191 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence
    Rating:  7.6
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    Shaun Khojayan

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    Shaun Khojayan

    5.039 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime and more
    TOP RATED LOS ANGELES SUPER LAWYER. Successful, Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. Excellent Results and Reviews.
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Neal Gurwitz

    Brian Neal Gurwitz

    5.0158 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: If you are facing criminal charges in state or federal court, the outcome of your case may depend on the expertise of the attorney you hire. Brian Gurwitz’s experience and success is rivaled by few other criminal defense lawyers in California. A f...
    Rating:  10
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    Rosalio Munoz

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    Rosalio Munoz

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Rosalio (Ross) Muñoz is a senior partner at Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, a law firm that serves accident victims in El Paso, TX. He has been practicing law for over 29 years and is a former Texas Court Judge. Ross dedicates his career to helpi...
    Rating:  10
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    Adam G. Gasner

    Adam G. Gasner

    5.099 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: GASNER CRIMINAL LAW is directed and managed by San Francisco native Adam G. Gasner.  Mr. Gasner is board certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in criminal law – a distinction held by fewer than 400 of the more that...
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Francis Iocona

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    Peter Francis Iocona

    5.066 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  DUI and DWI, Personal Injury, Federal Crime and more
    Trial-Focused Criminal Defense for Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Cases for High-Exposure State and Federal Criminal Cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Blair Leventhal

    Andrew Blair Leventhal

    5.079 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Andrew Leventhal is a dynamic, passionate, and charismatic criminal defense lawyer. Andrew spent the first seven years of his career battling in the courtroom trenches as a Los Angeles Public Defender. Here, Andrew developed a reputation for being...
    Rating:  10
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    Erik H Zentz

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    Erik H Zentz

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I work hard to keep you out of jail.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Christopher Steven Miller

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    Christopher Steven Miller

    5.070 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' and Avvo Client's Choice Award Winner - Free Consultations - Available 24/7
    Rating:  10
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    Erik Adler Friis

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    Erik Adler Friis

    4.744 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: With a formidable career spanning over two decades, Erik Friis has a storied history of delivering robust defense for his clients. As a seasoned attorney and California native, Erik has a deep-rooted understanding of the local legal landscape, all...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Fred Thiagarajah

    Fred Thiagarajah

    5.0158 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  DUI and DWI, Criminal Defense
    Bio: Former Deputy District Attorney Fred Thiagarajah is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernadino counties. Mr. Thiagarajah has handled thousands of cases as both a...
    Rating:  10
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    Derek Richard Ewin

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    Derek Richard Ewin

    5.024 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    FORMER CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROSECUTOR WITH OVER 19 YEARS OF CRIMINAL LAW AND DUI EXPERIENCE
    Rating:  8.8
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    Joshua M Mulligan

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    Joshua M Mulligan

    4.930 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Caring and Aggressive Firm Devoted 100% to Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Clemente Montano Jimenez

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    Clemente Montano Jimenez

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Immigration and more
    Bio: For over twenty-five years, I have dedicated my career to the defense of the criminally accused.  Throughout that time, I was required to regularly address my clients' immigration concerns.  To better serve my clients, I expanded my...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Linda A Lannelli

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    Linda A Lannelli

    5.082 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Speeding and Traffic Ticket, DUI and DWI, Criminal Defense and more
    Zealous representation in all matters - All Driving Related matters professionally represented. Effective, professional for a reasonable fee! Contact us today!
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin Alika Okin

    Benjamin Alika Okin

    5.090 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Before residing in Humboldt County, Benjamin Okin was raised in the surfside town of Pacifica, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mr. Okin attended UCLA and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Social American History. He continued his...
    Rating:  10
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    Keith Howard Rutman

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    Keith Howard Rutman

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals
    Telling you what you need to know, not what you want to hear.
    Rating:  10
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    Trenton Colbert Packer

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    Trenton Colbert Packer

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: As a former Trial Attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., Mr. Packer received trial advocacy training from some of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in the country. Mr. Packer is a graduate of the Federal CJA Trial Skills A...
    Rating:  10
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