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    Francisco J Vera

    Francisco J Vera

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I really recommend him 100%, I am an immigrant person and he really helped me a lot in the process I needed and he is very responsible and very professional. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Nate Pereira

    Nate Pereira

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Pereira will enthusiastically devote his time and energy into each individual case to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. He is admitted to practice in all state courts throughout southern California and has handled thousands...
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Zachary Mark Kitaynik

    Zachary Mark Kitaynik

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Providing quality, creative and aggressive defense of criminal cases throughout the Bay Area.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Sara W Ross

    Sara W Ross

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "During a time when we were hit with a surreal situation, Attorney Sara Ross made herself easily accessible to us, was realistic, but very gentle with the reality of what we were facing. She provided excellent representation. She was appointed to u..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Lee William Gale

    Lee William Gale

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I hired Lee Gale to defend myself and my business in a civil matter and he did an amazing job. Case was resolved in less then 2 months and I am very happy with the results"
    Rating:  7.7
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    Roberta Brooks

    Roberta Brooks

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I recently hired Roberta Brooks to handle a drug case for a local teenager I mentor. The minor was pulled over by the police for speeding. His car was searched and they found marijuana in a back pack. The case was referred to the District Attorney..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Louis Elmer Koory

    Louis Elmer Koory

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mission Law Center was founded by attorney Louis Koory. Lou is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and Loyola Law School. Lou has been practicing law since 1990. Lou began his career working as a law clerk and attorney for Girardi, Keese and Crane in L...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Earl Franklin Carter

    Earl Franklin Carter

    3.710 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Earl Carter has been an attorney since he graduated from Arizona State in 1975. Earl has practiced almoste exclusively criminal defense his entire career. Earl is has been married since 1970 and is the father of three daughters and has 10 grandchi...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Anastasia Zykanova

    Anastasia Zykanova

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Zykanova’s primary focus is state and federal litigation. Zykanova handles felony misdemeanor matters in state and federal court. Zykanova received her Bachelor of Science in political science from UCLA (cum laude) in 2008 and her Juris Doctor fro...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Edward George Fernandez

    Edward George Fernandez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend Ed's services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Helpful, experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, available, well known and liked, etc. He worked diligently with the DA's office, local law enforcement and my family and I...t..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Lisa Marie Budris

    Lisa Marie Budris

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ms. Budris is passionate about using her knowledge and experience of criminal law to fight for the best results for her clients. She is committed to working hard for each and every client, and ensuring they are provided with superior service throu...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Erin Elizabeth Moore

    Erin Elizabeth Moore

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She helped me get my charges reduced and a really good outcome for my case. Even after my case was done she answered my questions and dealing with other issues. I have recommended her to friends who hired her and were very happy with what she did ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Eugene Andrew Schooler

    Eugene Andrew Schooler

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Andy is a great guy. He has helped me on many occasions. He knows the statues very well."
    Rating:  7.0
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Business and more
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    Rating:  7.7
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    Terry Alan Nelson

    Terry Alan Nelson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: A defender of the constitutional and the legal rights of citizens, especially my clients in court. If you want dedicated, sincere, personal service in representing and helping you in your legal problems, you have a partner in me. Friends know I am...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Daniel Charles Leib

    Daniel Charles Leib

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Dan spent 19 months aggressively and strategically working on my behalf. I was charged with felony hit and run and he utilized every angle to gain leverage to our advantage. His diligence in my case got the DA to finally offer up a plea deal I was..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    David Christopher Zipperian

    David Christopher Zipperian

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Please call me.I can't find your phone number.ggg Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbnnnnnnnnñnj me bvvlcp7ufifufifivigivvificiifigi"
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    Kristine Koo

    Kristine Koo

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I'm here for you! I'm a former Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender. I have done over 40 misdemeanor/felony jury trials and countless motions. My practice areas range from misdemeanors, to traffic violations, to serious and violent ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Charles Hartwell Shivers

    Charles Hartwell Shivers

    4.710 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "5 stars is not enough. Mr. Shivers not only showed compassion and care in a rough time in my life but performed above and beyond for my legal needs. His knowledge and practical approach to the law really made a difference in my understanding and e..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Richard Howard Layon

    Richard Howard Layon

    3.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "This attorney was professional and thorough. He took time to explain and disucss my case; he seemed truly dedicated to resolving my case and made sure I was informed and that I understood every stage along the way. He has restored my faith in the ..."
    Rating:  10
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