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    California Has 9006 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50245 Reviews

    Dan Frank Koukol

    Dan Frank Koukol

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Review: "Dan fights hard for his clients and treats them as he would want to be treated. I relied on him and trusted him completely on every aspect of our case for legal advice. He is a fantastic resource and was always available for us in a moments notice..."
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    Anthony Allen Roach

    Anthony Allen Roach

    4.914 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate and more
    Review: "I got into some trouble with the law. I had not been in trouble before and I was scared. I was facing 3 years in prison. Mr. Roach got me Probation and no time in Prison. I would hire him again in an instant and would tell everyone I know to talk ..."
    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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    Jackie-Lynn Adams

    Jackie-Lynn Adams

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education
    Review: "Thank goodness for Jackie! My dad recently got a first time Felony DUI. Our family was very scared and had no idea what to do. We knew we had to get a attorney and we interviewed many. Jackie was the only one that made us feel comfortable. She was..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Richard Alvarez Loa

    Richard Alvarez Loa

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, General Practice and more
    Bio: Richard J. Loa was born in Los Angeles, but raised and educated in Texas. He graduated from California State University, Northridge in 1973 with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science. He graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree from UCLA School ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Robert Anthony Tayac

    Robert Anthony Tayac

    3.810 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Hi: My name is Robert Tayac and I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California and before the Federal courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California. Additionally, I am licensed to practice law...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Dana Marie Grimes

    Dana Marie Grimes

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection
    Review: "Dana has worked with two of my DUI cases and has helped me immensely. She and her support staff are tops in explaining the case issues in layman's terms and navigating a client through the legal process. I felt confident and well taken care of.. ..."
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    Mario Disalvo

    Mario Disalvo

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: I've been practicing criminal law for 15+ years. I've done many Federal cases in 9 different states. I am an agressive lawyer when it comes to protecting my clients rigth and my reputation spekas for itself.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ross Carlton Meltzer

    Ross Carlton Meltzer

    4.810 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: The most important aspect of being a lawyer to me is effective communication between myself and my clients. I believe it is my responsibility to ensure my clients understand their legal rights and responsibilities even if it may be something they ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    David Delmer Fischer

    David Delmer Fischer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "By far the best attorney I could have asked for. Being in a position of having to hire a Criminal Defense attorney was bad enough and a scary experience. The last thing I wanted to do was hire an attorney who treated me like a paycheck and not a h..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Stefan Eric Sacks

    Stefan Eric Sacks

    4.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Stefan represented me on a couple of serious criminal charges, not only did he help me thru trying times but got my sentence and penalties reduced beyond belief. I have refereed his services to many people over the years and there all really grate..."
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    Zachary R. Drivon

    Zachary R. Drivon

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more
    Bio: Carrying my family's legacy into the third generation as an Attorney in the Stockton and greater Central Valley Area, my commitment to protecting the rights and interests of my clients is unwavering. If you're seeking representation in pursuit of ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    William David Ausman

    William David Ausman

    4.624 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am an avid fisherman and love nothing more than an intense battle. I enjoy every part of the fishing experience, planning the trip and executing the plan. Of course nothing is better than being in all out struggle to win. I savor each and every ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Gabriel Joseph Pacheco

    Gabriel Joseph Pacheco

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Gabriel Pacheco did an excellent job on my felony case. I recommend 100% Very respectful and knows exactly what he’s doing."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Tyler R. Smith

    Tyler R. Smith

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Elder Law and more
    Bio: Tyler Smith received his J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2012, where he was the Executive Articles Editor for the Law Review, published a Comment on the Fourth Amendment vis-à-vis GPS tracking on vehicles, and was heavily involve...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Ariel Rief

    Ariel Rief

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: I'm a tenant rights trial attorney handling lawsuits statewide against landlords for ignored habitability defects, harassment, and wrongful or constructive evictions. I do not handle eviction defense (unlawful detainer actions). Former Felony Pros...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Traci Diana Luis

    Traci Diana Luis

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was contacted by Traci about half way through my case and she was able to communicate with me and able to explain all of my options clearly. Her commitment was astonishing. Thank You!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Robert Frederick Waggener

    Robert Frederick Waggener

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Without a long winded acknowledgment, this man is quite simply the best lawyer in the nation. He will handle your case in any city federal or state reasonably with the passion of a spartan warrior. He just doesn't lose, if their is a way he will f..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Dan Moseley

    Dan Moseley

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Felonies. Misdemeanors. DUI. Traffic Tickets. State Prison Parole Hearings. Protecting and defending yourself cannot be delayed. Call for a free consultation today. You need a lawyer at your side who defends all criminal law matters with the upmos...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Adam A. Klugman

    Adam A. Klugman

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Dynamic and experienced criminal defense attorney. Former Prosecutor. ADAM A. KLUGMAN, the Owner and Founder of Klugman Law PC has 16 years experience practicing criminal law. He has tried or argued hundreds of criminal cases, consistently getting...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Tracey Rangel Cruz

    Tracey Rangel Cruz

    4.817 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Compassionate and understanding are words that best fit Tracey and her dealing with my case. The results obtained by Tracey could well have been life changing, she’s capable of reading your enemy’s mind, she’s decisive and knows how to knock..."
    Rating:  9.0
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