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    Clifford R Safranski

    Clifford R Safranski

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Safranski has done everything asked of him and more. He is a true partner when it comes to being there in your time of need. I am blessed to have him as my attorney."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kathleen Gayle Alvarado

    Kathleen Gayle Alvarado

    4.753 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: I started my legal career with the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office. I prosecuted individuals for a wide variety of crimes including murder, robbery, drug related offenses, theft related offenses and DUIs. After 26 years I went into priva...
    Rating:  7.2
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    James Martin Silva

    James Martin Silva

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I heard of James Silva through a friend that he represented. When a different friend of mine was arrested , I immediately called James and left him a message. James returned my call promptly. Not only did James take the time to answer my questions..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael Rutledge Norton

    Michael Rutledge Norton

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Michael Norton has represented hundreds of clients. Michael will handle all aspects of your case, from intake to resolution. He believes your attorney should know you personally; know your version of events, your fears, your con...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Edward Arthur Kraus

    Edward Arthur Kraus

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor and more
    Review: "The best thing anybody can say about a lawyer it that they are fair. Mr. Kraus is very honest, fair, and ethical. His phone calls are fast, to the point, and therefore inexpensive. Anybody who has worked with legal representation knows the sound o..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Nili T Moghaddam

    Nili T Moghaddam

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Ms. Jachimowicz is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA, where she received a certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice Law. She also served as the Student Bar Association President and participated in vari...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Lisa Chorness Hovden

    Lisa Chorness Hovden

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I'm not a big review writer however what Lisa was able to accomplish for us deserves mentioning. Lisa kept us up to date on the entire process and her results far exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Lisa Hovden."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Geoffrey William Newman

    Geoffrey William Newman

    4.36 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Newman and JC Allen exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond for me. They made sure I had an understanding of my entire case from start to finish, and were there for any unanswered questions I had without any hesitation. Their staff ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Christopher N Mandarano

    Christopher N Mandarano

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning
    Review: "Chris is reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, empathetic and most of all wise. When emotions are high, his Solomonesque advice can help one avoid the pitfalls of simply lashing out or striking back with legal force. He knows when to wield that po..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Maziar Razi

    Maziar Razi

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: As the founder of a small boutique firm my team and I handle a broad range of immigration matters. I have over 15 years of immgiration law experience and have personally handled difficult cases. My passion and success comes from my true interest a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael Fredrick Rahmanou

    Michael Fredrick Rahmanou

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "Because of a tricky traffic ticket, I found Michael Rahmanou Attorney, who gave me professional advice and helped me solve the problem perfectly. I am deeply grateful for this."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Khodadad Darius Sharif

    Khodadad Darius Sharif

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Khodadad Sharif (Ko) has been a licensed lawyer in California since June 1997. Mr. Sharif is a shareholder of Sharif Faust Lawyers, a 5-lawyer boutique practicing in state and federal courts. Currently, he serves as a member of the SDCBA Legal Eth...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Alisa A Konanyan

    Alisa A Konanyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She is a wonderful person, and a great attorney. I had asked her to represent me for a case a few years ago and the case was dismissed; saving me time and money. A few months later I had a traffic ticket and my court date was early in the morning...."
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    Gregg Steven Cohen

    Gregg Steven Cohen

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Cohen has nearly 30 years of extensive criminal trial expertise. Gregg Cohen’s longstanding commitment to criminal law is focused on aggressively advocating on a wide variety of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, spanning from state and fed...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Bruce Loren Karey

    Bruce Loren Karey

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My family hired Mr. Karey to represent a family member. My brother is a licensed Real Estate Broker. My brother was allowing our cousin to rent one of the condo residential properties he owned. Our cousin was on federal drug and gun smuggling p..."
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    Michael Hunt Keeley

    Michael Hunt Keeley

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "There really are not enough words to express the level of gratitude I currently feel, nor can words speak to the sense of relief that came over me as Mr. Keeley moved on my son’s behalf. I have not been able to sleep at night considering the defen..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Alan Jay Jackson

    Alan Jay Jackson

    3.312 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Alan is the former Assistant Head Deputy, Major Crimes Division, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office from 1995-2013. He was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2010 by the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Prosecutor of the Year in 2008...
    Rating:  7.8
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    David Jeffrey Shapiro

    David Jeffrey Shapiro

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Before joining A-Team DUI, David gained considerable DUI Defense expertise at two of California’s best known DUI defense firms. David is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, having obtained both a Bachelor of Science in...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Arvin Kumar Sachdeva

    Arvin Kumar Sachdeva

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have an extensive criminal record and have been represented to by everyone from the best money can buy/trial attorneys you read about in the newspapers to the worst of the court appointeds and Arvin is an absolutely magician. He did for me what ..."
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