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    California Has 8958 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49869 Reviews

    Jonathan Kouroush Reza

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    Jonathan Kouroush Reza

    5.0113 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Serious Cases Need a Serious Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Sally Vecchiarelli

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    Sally Vecchiarelli

    5.056 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Arrested in Cali, Call Sally!
    Rating:  10
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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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    Nancy Kardon

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    Nancy Kardon

    4.966 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
    Under investigation or facing charges? Choose an aggressive, personalized representation by a Former Federal Prosecutor. See reviews! Low consult credited towards a flat fee upon hiring.
    Rating:  10
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    Heena Hemender Patel

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    Heena Hemender Patel

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Every Case Deserves An Aggressive Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Andrew Jones

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    Eric Andrew Jones

    5.075 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Juvenile and more
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    Rating:  10
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    Nana Knight

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    Nana Knight

    5.037 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    When you are being investigated or charged with a crime, the right lawyer can make a difference in your case. Nana Knight has been on the other side, and knows how prosecutors think and investigate. She is a Board certified criminal law specialist...
    Rating:  10
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    Eve Maestre

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    Eve Maestre

    5.043 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Compassionate Defense. Aggressive Advocacy. Exceptional Results. 5-time Winner of Avvo's Client's Choice Award. Rated in Top 2.5% of all Criminal Lawyers in San Diego by SuperLawyers.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey Tyson Hammerschmidt

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    Jeffrey Tyson Hammerschmidt

    4.944 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Fresno Based Criminal Defense Attorney, Dedicated to Providing the Highest Level of Legal Service.
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Scott Franklin

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    Jonathan Scott Franklin

    5.0115 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    SoCal's Top Rated DUI Attorney. Former Prosecutor with 30+ Years’ Experience. 24/7 Free Consultation
    Rating:  10
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    David Brian Greenberg

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    David Brian Greenberg

    5.049 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Tough aggressive experienced litigator who will protect you!
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Moaddel

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    Daniel Moaddel

    4.997 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    We Fight For Our Clients. We Are Aggressive & Compassionate. Call Today!
    Rating:  10
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    Evan Ephraim Zelig

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    Evan Ephraim Zelig

    4.841 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Attorney Evan E. Zelig defends clients facing all misdemeanor and felony charges!
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Stanley Ernenwein

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    Robert Stanley Ernenwein

    5.0124 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
    Former LA Deputy District Attorney, Board Certified in Criminal Law, 4 decades of experience. I would be privileged to consult with you confidentially and without obligation.
    Rating:  10
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    Alan Eisner

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    Alan Eisner

    4.795 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    TOP 1% U.S. LAW FIRM. BAR-CERTIFIED CRIMINAL DEFENSE SPECIALIST. TOP-RATED "SUPER-LAWYERS"
    Rating:  10
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    Ambrosio Eduardo Rodriguez

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    Ambrosio Eduardo Rodriguez

    4.959 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    If you have been charged with a crime, hire a former prosecutor to protect your freedom.
    Rating:  10
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    L. Marcel Stewart

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    L. Marcel Stewart

    4.962 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice
    You need a skillful advocate to give your matter the time and effort required. Freedom is worth it.
    Rating:  10
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    Ardalon Fakhimi

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    Ardalon Fakhimi

    4.9110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Top-Performing DUI/DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney. Avvo Awarded. I'll personally handle your DUI case. If you have been arrested for a DUI charge, you have only 10 days to act before losing important legal rights. Don’t delay in hiring legal coun...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Anthony Raimondo

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    Mark Anthony Raimondo

    5.051 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    You Deserve a Good Lawyer, You Can Afford a Good Lawyer.. We are here to help 24/7....
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

    4.991 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES AND HOLLYWOOD CRIMINAL, DUI AND FEDERAL CRIME LAWYER. 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy Ian Lessem

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    Jeremy Ian Lessem

    4.942 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    We understand the various intricacies within criminal court cases.
    Rating:  10
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