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    Salvatore Peter Ciulla

    Salvatore Peter Ciulla

    4.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Building the foundation… After successfully completing his undergraduate studies in 1978 at the University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, Mr. Ciulla received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and was admitted to Loyola Law S...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Kenneth A. Reed

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    Kenneth A. Reed

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referred to him because of his professionalism and expertise in Federal criminal matters. My husband was charged with a federal white collar crime. Mr. Reed handled my husbands case like a pro he worked with all his knowledge was able to get..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Clayton Campbell

    Clayton Campbell

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Clayton D. Campbell graduated with honors from the Oak Brook College of Law in 2002. He spent the first four years of his legal career working for two Bakersfield law firms handling various civil and administrative matters. In 2007 he ope...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Victoria Denalee Vertner

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    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ms. Vertner is a criminal defense attorney with over a decade of experience defending clients across California. These days, Ms. Vertner practices law primarily in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where she is committed to protecting her clients ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Hanif S P Hirji

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    Hanif S P Hirji

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation and more
    Free Consultation. We have lawyers that have worked with the District Attorney's office in the past.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Terrance Cheung

    Terrance Cheung

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: With more than twenty years of practice as a trial attorney, Mr. Cheung has acquired substantial criminal law defense expertise in trials, negotiations, case preparations, and investigations. He has handled thousands of cases in felony, misdemeano...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Amy Fryer Morton

    Amy Fryer Morton

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Amy provided stellar service in our case, resolving a serious incident involving a wrongful accusation before it had a chance to have any repercussions, and she further took proactive measures to make sure the incident would not come back to harm ..."
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    Charles Edward Kenyon

    Charles Edward Kenyon

    4.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Charles Kenyon, Partner at GGK Criminal Defense. I handle ONLY criminal defense in my practice. I am experienced in all types of criminal cases - from Homicides to DUI's - and have done over 100 jury trials since 2005. I began my career as a prose...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Joseph William Galasso

    Joseph William Galasso

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joseph Galasso III, is a dedicated Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney offering legal counsel for those individuals who are under investigation. In addition, Joe is ready to defend and protect the rights of people already charged with a crime!
    Rating:  8.0
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    Crista Marie Haynes

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    Crista Marie Haynes

    3.646 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Bio: Crista is the Managing Partner of The Haynes Law Firm, APLC located in Redlands, CA. The Haynes Law Firm, APLC is a boutique law firm offering clients legal assistance in the areas of Family law, Criminal law, and Juvenile law. Crista prides herse...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Sanjay Stephen Schmidt

    Sanjay Stephen Schmidt

    4.918 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Review: "This lawyer had one of the most challenging cases I have ever heard of. On a political level when a police officer is involved , the outcome is usually extremely difficult to be reached in a manner that benefits the client. My nephew was involved ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Stewart Phillips

    Michael Stewart Phillips

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Michael S. Phillips, an experienced lawyer dedicated to practice in the area of DUI defense, offers impeccable representation that earns results by employing proven methods for effective criminal defense with a uniquely imaginative and de...
    Rating:  10
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    Sandy Saldivar Garcia

    Sandy Saldivar Garcia

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Bio: Hello, I am attorney Sandy Garcia. I was born and raised in southern California. Thus, I am familiar with areas I service. Soon after getting my law degree, my business partner, Kelly Miller and I decided to open up our own firm after we saw a nee...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Ward Stafford Clay

    Ward Stafford Clay

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I retained Mr. Clay for a DUI. He was very responsive and did an excellent job defending me. It was obvious he had extensive experience. I always felt like my interests were well protected. I would strongly recommend him."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Henry Anthony Posada

    Henry Anthony Posada

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Certified Specialist Immigration and Nationality Law The State Bar of Law Offices of Henry A. Posada is a Los Angeles based law firm representing immigration clients in the greater Los Angeles area, as well as across the United States and abroad. ...
    Rating:  10
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    Jose Ramos Valdez

    Jose Ramos Valdez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Selecting Joe Valdez as my representation was an absolute pleasure. Not only did he work with me prior to providing any funds but he was willing to work with me on payments for representation. Since I currently live in LA and my court case was in ..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Lara Jayne Gressley

    Lara Jayne Gressley

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Lara grew up in Northern California and received her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Lara attended law school at Santa Clara University. While there, she earned the Witkin Award for her work in Constitutional Law,...
    Rating:  10
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    Amy Lynn Frerich

    Amy Lynn Frerich

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Facing criminal charges and navigating the legal system on your own can be scary. Although courts and juries are in place to protect your rights, without someone on your side to help you, your rights and freedom may be at risk. I understand the st...
    Rating:  8.4
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    James Richard Askew

    James Richard Askew

    4.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I have dedicated the last twenty years of my professional career to the Criminal Justice system, helping those unfortunate enough to find themselves in our criminal justice system. It is an intimidating and overwhelming process, and it is a scarey...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joseph A Katz

    Joseph A Katz

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Mr. Katz handled two legal matters on my behalf. He did what he said he would do, when he said he would do it and worked, as much as he reasonably could, within my personal, financial parameters. I was looking at several felony violations.....toda..."
    Rating:  7.8
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