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    Mark Samuel Windsor

    Mark Samuel Windsor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was appointed Mr. Windsor by the court in June of 2012. It was my first offense, and to make matters worse it was a federal charge. I was scared and impatient and thought I could get out on bail right away. Little did I know, and had to find out..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Kara Lynn Oien

    Kara Lynn Oien

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When you get a court appointed attorney you usually think they're not going to help you the way you think they should. With Kara that is far from the case. She was very helpful, informative and attentive. I called and emailed her almost daily and ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Emily Suzanne Koehler

    Emily Suzanne Koehler

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "In my professional opinion, Miss. Emily stands out as an exceptional legal representative. Her unwavering dedication and expertise were instrumental in securing a resolution for my case, which I had previously believed to be insurmountable. Her su..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Zachary Harris Lodmer

    Zachary Harris Lodmer

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Zack was a fantastic lawyer who treated me with courtesy, professionalism, and success. The end result of the work was a complete expungement, which was our goal from day 1. Could not be happier with the service I received--highly recommended."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Richard Vernon Swanson

    Richard Vernon Swanson

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney Swanson attended California Southern Law School, where he received the scholastic achievement award in Criminal Law, Graduated in 1996 passed the California State bar in 1997. Worked for the San Bernardino district Attorn...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Jason Franklin Coker

    Jason Franklin Coker

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Coker is a licensed attorney California and Texas. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney, a California bar tutor, and an NFLPA certified contract advisor. Mr. Coker has represented clients in hundreds of DUI cases, hundreds of crimina...
    Rating:  7.8
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    John W Stanko

    John W Stanko

    5.087 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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    Afshin David Youssefyeh

    Afshin David Youssefyeh

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I truly appreciate what this law firm did for my firm on an litigation issue. David and his staff did a great job explaining everything to us about various options. Thank you."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Rebecca Jane Houseman

    Rebecca Jane Houseman

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Rebecca Houseman is a litigator who represents parents mired in divorce and child-custody proceedings, and criminal and restraining orders. Attorney Houseman uses private investigators to gather in-depth evidence and information concerning her cli...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Aaron James Breeden

    Aaron James Breeden

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I never had to get a lawyer before and I didn't know what to do. Aaron was recommended to me. He made the WHOLE thing much less anxiety inducing. Over the year I worked with him he explained everything thing thoroughly and easy to understand. It's..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Lindsey Marie Hansen

    Lindsey Marie Hansen

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: A lawyer who listens and will put YOU first. I am passionate about the law and who will fight for you. Organized, thorough and effective. I am a fierce, savage, persistent lawyer, hungry for success and never afraid of a challenge. Exactly what yo...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jesse Ruiz

    Jesse Ruiz

    4.413 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Jesse Ruiz graduated from University of California, Los Angeles and attended Western State Law School. Mr. Ruiz began working in criminal defense to assist those under investigation or accused of a crime. Mr. Ruiz has developed a reputation for pr...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Christopher John Gonzales

    Christopher John Gonzales

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "I was referred to Chris by a mutual friend as I was lost in the middle of a legal matter and feeling confused in the system. Chris took over and we ended up with the best case scenario, he did everything he promised and more. Through the process h..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Seyed Masih Kazerouni

    Seyed Masih Kazerouni

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection
    Review: "Got pulled over for expired registration tag and lead to a DUI Check which i had barely drank and being in Irvine with IPD doesn't help much either, as they push and push with their aggressive tactics to get you to do all they ask. Even when the o..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Tina Glandian

    Tina Glandian

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  9.2
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    Nicole Marie Gutteriez French

    Nicole Marie Gutteriez French

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: At Southern California Legal Services, Inc. our goal is to LISTEN to our clients. Whether you need AGGRESSIVE representation for your family law or criminal defense matter...we are here to HELP YOU. You can find additional reviews on Yelp. I can p...
    Rating:  6.4
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    David James Zugman

    David James Zugman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights
    Bio: I live and breathe federal criminal defense. I have read every Supreme Court opinion and every 9th Circuit published opinion (and most of the unpublished) since 1997. I have been an inordinantely succesful appellate attorney. The 9th Circuit repor...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jeffrey D. Stearman

    Jeffrey D. Stearman

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I offer a FREE initial telephonic consultation. Also, sometimes in divorce/custody cases, a private investigator becomes necessary to locate hidden assets and other related assignments. I can offer my clients this service since I am also a Califor...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Gerald Nicholson

    Gerald Nicholson

    4.821 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Jerry Nicholson began his legal career in 1978 working as a Deputy District Attorney for Orange County. In that role, he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. Additionally, he was assigned to the county’s Narcotics Task Force, where he inv...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Steven Brian Plesser

    Steven Brian Plesser

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Administrative Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "very helpful , respectful , strait forward, cant say enough about these guy i recommend these guys to everyone, their the best thanks steve and mark you keep me home with my family"
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