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    California Has 8975 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49402 Reviews

    Peter John Marek

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    Peter John Marek

    5.0453 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    YOUR defense is MY #1 Priority! Call 209-662-6830 today!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Hart Jasper Levin

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    Hart Jasper Levin

    5.0328 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    LA's #1 rated DUI Attorneys. Former LA Prosecutor. Flexible Payment Plans. Free Consultations. Se habla espanol.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Dmitry Gorin

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    Dmitry Gorin

    4.9277 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    RATED TOP 1% U.S. LAW FIRM. CALIFORNIA "SUPER LAWYERS." FORMER DISTRICT ATTORNEY. 24/7 RESPONSE.
    Rating:  10
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    Karthik Krishnan

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    Karthik Krishnan

    5.0224 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Call me and let's build a defense together...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Eric Kraut

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    Michael Eric Kraut

    4.9487 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Laurence Fell

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    Michael Laurence Fell

    5.0151 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Former Senior Dep. District Attorney of Orange County Now Voted a Top OC Defense Lawyer
    Rating:  10
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    Jimmy Cha

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    Jimmy Cha

    5.0114 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION FROM START TO FINISH. CALL NOW!
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Scott Franklin

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    Jonathan Scott Franklin

    5.0100 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    SoCal's Top Rated DUI Attorney. Former Prosecutor with 30+ Years’ Experience. 24/7 Free Consultation
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Anthony Scafiddi

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    Michael Anthony Scafiddi

    5.0245 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Experienced trial lawyer who cares about his clients
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Stanley Ernenwein

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    Robert Stanley Ernenwein

    5.0122 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
    Former LA Deputy District Attorney, Board Certified in Criminal Law, 4 decades of experience. I would be privileged to consult with you confidentially and without obligation.
    Rating:  10
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    Neeraj Dayal Singh

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    Neeraj Dayal Singh

    5.096 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    I won't let you be defined by the fact that you were once in handcuffs. I've represented decent, hardworking people fight all types of criminal charges and my results speak for themselves. Whether you are currently under investigation, already bee...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

    4.991 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES AND HOLLYWOOD CRIMINAL, DUI AND FEDERAL CRIME LAWYER. 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
    Rating:  10
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    William Asher Morehead

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    William Asher Morehead

    5.061 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Harvard Law Graduate -- get expertise and experience on your side
    Rating:  10
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    Ronald Daniel Hedding

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    Ronald Daniel Hedding

    5.0195 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
    "L.A.'S TOP RATED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY-WE ARE THE ATTORNEYS OTHER LAWYERS HIRE TO DEFEND THEM!"
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Moaddel

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    Daniel Moaddel

    4.996 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    We Fight For Our Clients. We Are Aggressive & Compassionate. Call Today!
    Rating:  10
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    Ernest J. Lee

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    Ernest J. Lee

    5.0118 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    The Lee Law Group provide top flight legal representation for you and your family.
    Rating:  10
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    John William Thornton

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    John William Thornton

    4.960 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Exclusively in Santa Cruz since 1990
    Rating:  10
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    Ninaz Saffari

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    Ninaz Saffari

    5.070 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    California's Top-Rated Criminal Defense Law Firm - Representation In Both State and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel R Perlman

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    Daniel R Perlman

    5.042 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Top Rated Criminal & DUI Attorney. Voted Best Criminal Defense Lawyer by LEARN. Free Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    L. Marcel Stewart

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    L. Marcel Stewart

    4.961 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice
    You need a skillful advocate to give your matter the time and effort required. Freedom is worth it.
    Rating:  10
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