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    Alan Graham Keating

    Alan Graham Keating

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury
    Review: "Alan Keating did a fantastic job while representing me on what could have been life changing charges. Alan did a great job communicating with the DA on multiple occasions, explained in detail the different possibilities of different options, and a..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "We hired Colleen Shaw to represent us in dealing with a problematic tenant. Colleen provided us with all available options and her recommendations. She is very responsive and communicates very effectively. In the end our case was completed in our ..."
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    Randolph Roger Ramirez

    Randolph Roger Ramirez

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: I do this to help people. I take the approach that working with an attorney should be simple and not as difficult as often made to be. My response to your questions generally begin with a counseling, "Yes, if... " rather than an absolute "No!" My ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    David Sean Mclane

    David Sean Mclane

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Bio: Dave received his bachelor of arts degreeSumma Cum LaudeandPhi Beta Kappafrom the University of California at Los Angeles in 1981, where he majored in Communication Studies. Dave received his law degree in 1986 from the University of California at...
    Rating:  10
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    John George Cotsirilos

    John George Cotsirilos

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Best Lawyers in America since 1993 Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers President, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 2003 Recipient, Trial Attorney of the year, 1998 and 2006, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Re...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Francis Rowland Pabst

    Francis Rowland Pabst

    4.710 reviews
    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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    Meagan Ashlyn Silva

    Meagan Ashlyn Silva

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
    Bio: Competition is the spice of life. As a DUI defense attorney I enjoy the competitive nature of the courtroom. As a collegiate softball player for over 20 years I enjoy the competition on the softball diamond. Whether it's on the ballfield or in the...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Dirk Brian Paloutzian

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    Dirk Brian Paloutzian

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Paloutzian has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He specializes in defense of health care providers in professional liability cases, probate litigation, business litigation and agribusiness. Prior to joining Baker Manock & Jensen in ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Cory James Stigile

    Cory James Stigile

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax
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    Bruce Carlton Bridgman

    Bruce Carlton Bridgman

    4.952 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over tw...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Stacie Renee Halpern

    Stacie Renee Halpern

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was raised in a family full of attorney's, but ultimatly followed in my fathers foot steps. My dad being a criminal law specialist taught me to always fight for the under dog. After practicing criminal defense these past twenty plus years I have...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Samuel Thomas Daw

    Samuel Thomas Daw

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Review: "Sam has been and was most excellent during my time of need. He fought tirelessly to help me out during the most sour patch in my life. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer for Dui's. He's very easy to talk to, understanding, and will ..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Amador Larry Corona

    Amador Larry Corona

    4.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
    Bio: As a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer, I help people during times of great need. Unexpected injuries can threaten you way of life and ability to support yourself and your family. A criminal charge can mean time away from work, fines, ja...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Laura Maureen Boyd

    Laura Maureen Boyd

    3.114 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Whether you or a loved one have been arrested and charged with a crime, or if you are struggling through the complicated family court system, the Law Office of Laura M. Boyd is here to help. Attorney Laura M. Boyd provides professional, personaliz...
    Rating:  10
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    Jessica C. Covington

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    Jessica C. Covington

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Government and more
    Rating:  8.0
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    John W Stanko

    John W Stanko

    5.088 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For nearly 30 years, Attorney John Stanko has been defending clients facing traffic ticket violations and Drunk Driving offenses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. As the Managing Attorney at Ticket Crushers, Mr. Stanko underst...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Tyson Ray Beers

    Tyson Ray Beers

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Tyson Beers provides representation for various criminal charges including DUI cases, theft crimes, sex crimes or any other criminal law related case. Why face the criminal process alone, consult with a member of our firm today.
    Rating:  6.8
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    James C Ames

    James C Ames

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation and more
    Bio: Since 2003, James Christopher ("Chris") Ames has served all North, South, and Central Coast Communities of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties. He provides experienced and effective representation. Chris is committed to providing ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael N Pancer

    Michael N Pancer

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Lee Grimes

    Robert Lee Grimes

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Criminal law specialist, by the California Board of Legal limited to criminal defense (no divorces, civil law suits, or anything other than criminal law). The legal fees charged by our firm are not cheap. However, once we are retained on a case, i...
    Rating:  9.5
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