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    Roberto Cruz Evangelista

    Roberto Cruz Evangelista

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Whoever says public defenders don't work their asses off must not have been represented by Mr. Evangelista. He is the epitome of what a public defender should be. I was calm throughout my trial because I knew my case was in good hands.It's hard no..."
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    Rena Wallenius

    Rena Wallenius

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She has helped my now ex girlfriend and I in the past. She will fight for you in court, not like some I seen who sit on their....... Even now I had been looking for specific kind of lawyer and Ms. Wallenius gave me a name and phone number."
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    Frances C Huey

    Frances C Huey

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I spoke to Ms. Huey on a cold call and she gave me more information and insight than my paid attorney. Everything that Ms. Huey told me on my sons case was absolutely true and helped me to seek the avenues I needed to seek and also help others"
    Rating:  6.6
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    Richard Lee Sternfeld

    Richard Lee Sternfeld

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Justice was served, after 11 years because God blessed my nephew with Attorney, Richard Sternfeld and the entire legal team that worked on the case for my nephew."
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    Ginger Therese Ortiz

    Ginger Therese Ortiz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Ginger Ortiz has been a practicing criminal defense attorney in San Luis Obispo County for more than two decades.Trained as a trial lawyer and having worked as a public defender, Ms. Ortiz leverages her trial advocacy skills on a wide range of cas...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jeffrey Eugene Elliott

    Jeffrey Eugene Elliott

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Advocate Jeffrey Elliott ( Cruz) , the Castilian Barrister, like a fighter, as his father & eldest daughter, is doggedly in the ring and in your corner, be it , misdemeanor or felony"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Marylou Elin Hillberg

    Marylou Elin Hillberg

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mary Lu Hilberg took my writ of habeas case accusing another attorney by the name of Monte Hanson of . Negligent representation. This is very brave and noble to do within the attorney ranks. As it is very true that the attorneys like to look out f..."
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    Roger Whitenhill

    Roger Whitenhill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Whitenhill represented my son in his case. He's a straight forward, no nonsense kind of a person. Gave sound advice and competent representation. Did the best he could given the circumstances. After the case was adjudicated and we called him w..."
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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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    Craig Sterling Elkin

    Craig Sterling Elkin

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I asked him if he could beat my case he says " I beat them all the time ,but you made a statement". So from that time on I shut the first up.live you Craig."
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    Steven Arthur O'Connor

    Steven Arthur O'Connor

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Steven O’Connor 1500 J Street, Second Floor Mailing: 1509 K Street #179 Modesto, CA 95354 • Experience Law Office of Steven O’Connor Modesto, CA September 2013-present General criminal defense practice with additional experience representing plain...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Martin C Fontes

    Martin C Fontes

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Mr. Fontes was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona, and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego in 1997. Mr. Fontes played football for the University of San Diego Toreros. Mr. Fontes graduated from the Ariz...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Shelly Mendelson Landon

    Shelly Mendelson Landon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "Shelly has helped me threw a difficult case that has lasted a couple of years.she has been kind ,caring and honest.if you need the help of an awesome attorney,tun to Shelly Landon..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Marlon Lateef Monroe

    Marlon Lateef Monroe

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Entertainment, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Review: "My family and I will forever be grateful for your services. Mr. Manroe's dedication and relentless attitude got my husband case resolved after more than 10 years. From day one Mr. Manroe has been on point, extremely professional and a genuine spir..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Jose Carlos Rojo

    Jose Carlos Rojo

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Estate Planning
    Review: "Mr Jose Rojos always maintains a good relationship with judges, and prosecutors, while keeping the best outcome for his client in his heart, helping him negotiate deals that make everyone in the courtroom satisfied, which is quite a talent. “Sensi..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Edward Marshall Hodgkins

    Edward Marshall Hodgkins

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.1
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    Claudia Yvette Arzaga

    Claudia Yvette Arzaga

    4.99 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: Claudia Yvette Arzaga is a San Diego based attorney focusing her practice in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence restraining orders. Over the years of solo practice, Ms. Arzaga has represented clients in a nu...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jamie Kang Xiong-Vang

    Jamie Kang Xiong-Vang

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more
    Review: "I need help bringing one of my friends from laos to the usa using my bussiness name to come work for me"
    Rating:  8.2
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    Rachel Mildred McAllister

    Rachel Mildred McAllister

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had an employment background check coming up for my employment. Mrs. McAllister, esq. handled the expungement of my criminal conviction quickly, efficiently at a cost much lower than other attorneys were quoting me. I made one phone call. I prov..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Scott Harman Heitmann

    Scott Harman Heitmann

    3.84 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Scott Heitmann started his law career in 1993 with the simple goal of helping people. Over the years of trying cases, both by jury and bench trials, his Christian values have remained intact and his main goal is still to help people with their leg...
    Rating:  7.7
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