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    Martin Pines

    Martin Pines

    4.52 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney with 15 years of experience.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Miles Austin Harris

    Miles Austin Harris

    4.838 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime
    Bio: Mr. Harris represents clients throughout California and the Central Valley. He is endearingly referred to as “Mr. Miles” because of the time and attention he pays to each of his clients and their cases. Mr. Harris is dedicated to his practice, oft...
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Michael Dale Troy

    Michael Dale Troy

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Our family has utilized Michael Troy for many different legal issues over the past several years. Hes advised us on minor issues such as landlord/tenant problems, as well as more serious criminal issues. All situations have been resolved in our fa..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Douglas Scott Gilliland

    Douglas Scott Gilliland

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Gilliland graduated from the University of Washington in 1985 with a BA in English. He attended the University of Oregon School of Law where is served as an assistant and associate editor on the Oregon Law Review and teaching assistant in Tort...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Marc Daniel Sanders

    Marc Daniel Sanders

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Mr. Sanders is a founding partner of Duncan Sanders LLP. Marc obtained his B.S. from Cornell Universitys Industrial and Labor Relations School. He received his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law where he was a member of the child advocacy ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Joseph Odysseus Mastro

    Joseph Odysseus Mastro

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Mastro grew up around the Bay Area. He graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law. He sat for and passed the California State Bar Examination on his first attempt. Thereafter, Mr. Mastro became a Deputy Public Defender in San Joaq...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Pedro Bernal Bilse

    Pedro Bernal Bilse

    4.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: For almost a decade, I served as a prosecutor handling virtually all types of criminal cases. I have prosecuted and defended cases involving misdemeanor charges, domestic violence, DUI, DWI, white collar crime, insurance fraud, gun charges, violen...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Daniel A. Nardoni

    Daniel A. Nardoni

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Criminal defense representation is my area of expertise. For the past 34 years, I have solely focused on representing those accused of criminal law violations.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jayan Hong

    Jayan Hong

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I started my career as a civil litigator in a small firm. I did this for less than a year and instead pursued my passion for being in the courtroom and helping people by becoming a Deputy Public Defender for the County of Riverside. I practiced cr...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jamey Mitchel Dolowich

    Jamey Mitchel Dolowich

    4.826 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Jamey Dolowich’s entire career has been devoted to criminal defense work and the protection of his clients’ constitutional rights. He has handled thousands of cases in the misdemeanor, felony and drug courts, and he has been before every judge in ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Steven Schorr

    Steven Schorr

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This man is a great appeals attorney. He got my case overturned. It was a wrongful conviction and I greatly appreciate it. Whenever I called with questions he always had time for me. He never brushed me off or over talked me. He had plenty of time..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Regina Lane Scherer

    Regina Lane Scherer

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I graduated from St. Mary's College (1978), Notre Dame, Indiana. While serving as a Deputy Public Defender for Orange County, CA. I was recognized as a Public Defender of the Year. I have 27 years criminal experience, and have zealously represente...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Michael John Hanagan

    Michael John Hanagan

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I grew up in the South Bay and went to El Camino College. This is my home, and these are my people. When I was a young man, I spent two years as a missionary in South America where I became fluent in Spanish. I also learned to focus on people and ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Noreen Lysette Barcena

    Noreen Lysette Barcena

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Noreen Barcena is a graduate of Pitzer College, having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and Organizational Studies. Ms. Barcena attended law school at University of La Verne College of Law. Ms. Barcena proudly serves as an executive...
    Rating:  10
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    Mieke ter Poorten

    Mieke ter Poorten

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Mieke has successfully represented clients accused of both state and federal crimes, including: major drug offenses; money laundering;DUI; Medicare fraud; identity theft; violent crimes; criminal threat; domestic violence; carjacking; credit card ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Alicia Lucile McElwaine-Leto

    Alicia Lucile McElwaine-Leto

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ms. McElwaine-Leto is a member of the California Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Pasadena Bar Association,and Los Angeles County Bar Association and is licensed to practice before all Courts in the State of California as well as the...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Samira Nikaein

    Samira Nikaein

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation
    Bio: Samira Nikaein is a distinguished and a seasoned litigator, renowned for her expertise and dedication to justice. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis, before obtaining her Juris Doctor degree fro...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Greg Hagopian

    Greg Hagopian

    4.714 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Tulare County criminal defense attorney Greg Hagopian is a former prosecutor for the district attorney’s office and a graduate of Loyola Law School, one of the country’s top law schools. Mr. Hagopian has been involved in criminal cases involving D...
    Rating:  10
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    Roger H Chien

    Roger H Chien

    4.845 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    Bio: My Goal is to Save You Time and Money Speak directly with your neighborhood attorney to save you both time and money. As a retired police detective and district attorney investigator, I understand well that for some retaining an attorney may be in...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Adrienne Hilary Haddad

    Adrienne Hilary Haddad

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Ms. Haddad is an exceptional lawyer ! I hired her to help me through a very confusing and difficult criminal case that lasted a couple of years. The outcome was victorious ! She is professional , intelligent, and loyal loyal loyal! She will fight ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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