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    Richard Sudar

    Richard Sudar

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For nearly 30 years, Richard M. Sudar has stood as a pillar of support for individuals facing serious criminal allegations. He understands that no two cases are identical, which is why he prioritizes tailored defense strategies built on the unique...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jesse Kim Whitten

    Jesse Kim Whitten

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Jesse K. Whitten graduated with honors from the Oak Brook College of Law in 2003. After law school he started his own practice, The Law Offices of Jesse Whitten, and his entire legal career has been spent practicing exclusively DUI and cr...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Rocky Johnson

    Rocky Johnson

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wrongful Death
    Bio: Rocky Johnson, as an attorney has has worked on a wide variety of family law cases (custod, support & domestic violence restraining orders), and criminal cases. He has had the distinguishing opportunity to get to know the majority of San Bernardin...
    Rating:  7.9
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    John James Jordan

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal law in both State and Federal Court for more than 30 years. I have tried over 40 cases to verdict, and briefed and argued over 50 appeals.
    Rating:  7.8
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    James Harris Barnes

    James Harris Barnes

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "my case has been going on for over a year now. slowly but surely Barnes is working magic. I thought I was doomed, but things are turning around."
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    Jessica Loy Agnich

    Jessica Loy Agnich

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Jessica Agnich is an experienced Bay Area defense attorney who has represented thousands of criminal clients in California courts. She has a reputation as an zealous advocate and successful trial attorney with judges, district attorneys, and other...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Robert Allen Salinsky

    Robert Allen Salinsky

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is honest, listens to you and always available to you in person, cell phone. He is also excellent in keeping me informed. He is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy individual."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Adriane Rose Bracciale

    Adriane Rose Bracciale

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: When you are charged with a crime, you need someone on your side to advocate for your rights. I fight for my clients and I am not afraid to litigate your case and go to trial. I have experience defending a wide variety of cases; including DUI, dru...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Benjamin Peter Theule

    Benjamin Peter Theule

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: MY MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality criminal defense legal representation for anyone charged with DUI or other alcohol-related driving offenses, as well as felony crimes, misdemeanors, and all other areas of criminal law. A LITTLE...
    Rating:  8.0
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    David Leicht

    David Leicht

    4.960 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Thank you for visiting my profile on Avvo. I am a retired Deputy Sheriff of 22 years. During my last years as a Deputy I attended law school and passed the bar exam the first time. With my background I feel I have a unique understanding of the law...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jessica Llewellyn Walsh

    Jessica Llewellyn Walsh

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: A former prosecutor with over 10 years of extensive trial experience handling criminal cases in both California and New York. I handle all types of criminal cases and always provide detail oriented legal guidance and compassion for all clients.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Matthew Erik Gomez

    Matthew Erik Gomez

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: MATTHEW E. GOMEZ is a genuine and honest attorney whose dedication to the field of criminal law is unmatched by others. He is understanding of the uniqueness of each clients' interests and develops a resolution that best fit his clients' needs. He...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Mary Elizabeth Perez

    Mary Elizabeth Perez

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Bio: Attorney Mary Elizabeth Perez is fluent in English and Spanish, and works with a diverse population to include Greece, Canada, Japan, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and numerous other countries. She has excelled ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Albert Smith

    Albert Smith

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Aggressive and Relentless Criminal Defense Representation. Over 300 Jury Trials and 13 Capital Murder Cases
    Rating:  8.3
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    Todd Randall Means

    Todd Randall Means

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Appeals
    Bio: Todd Means initially became interested in law to help "the little guy." After working for an educational nonprofit during and after college, Todd entered Loyola Law School, Los Angeles to become a civil rights attorney. However, he quickly realize...
    Rating:  8.5
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    James D Riddet

    James D Riddet

    2.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Review: "Honestly I would have to say that the past 2 years have been the toughest and most stressful years of my life due to my pending criminal case and everything that comes along with it. But the one thing I can be thankful for is having Mr Riddet as m..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    John Patrick Ryan

    John Patrick Ryan

    4.779 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I became an attorney because I believe passionately in the Constitution of this great country. If you are charged with a crime then you have rights. Period. People died for those rights. I'm a Navy veteran myself, and I didn't spend all that time ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Hanif S P Hirji

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    Hanif S P Hirji

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation and more
    Free Consultation. We have lawyers that have worked with the District Attorney's office in the past.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Mark Waecker

    Mark Waecker

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Offices of Mark Waecker, A Professional Corporation, has successfully defended individuals and business entities that have been investigated or charged with crimes for over 37 years. The unique and aggressive approach to gathering key evid...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Dennis Patrick Wilson

    Dennis Patrick Wilson

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: I am a trial lawyer that has been practicing 32 years in California. I have tried over to 80 jury trials, hundreds of bench trials, and handled a number of binding arbitrations. I sat as a volunter Temporary Judge for the Los Angeles County Superi...
    Rating:  9.7
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