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    California Has 9006 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50305 Reviews

    Evan Ephraim Zelig

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    Evan Ephraim Zelig

    4.842 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Juvenile Law
    Attorney Evan E. Zelig defends clients facing all misdemeanor and felony charges!
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Lehr

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    David Michael Lehr

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    You need help. Don't wait until it's too late. Let me help you get a great result on your case!
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

    5.029 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Federal Crime, Criminal Defense
    My firm focuses its practice in sex crimes, violent crimes, and federal crimes. I fight to win.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Jude Bou Saeed

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    Christopher Jude Bou Saeed

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Results. Not Promises.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Simon M. Aval

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    Simon M. Aval

    5.036 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accident
    Bio: Attorney Simon Aval has been practicing law for 20 years. He has handled thousands of cases, and has completed over 150 Jury Trial s to a verdict. He is also Certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal...
    Rating:  10
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    Julie Crawford

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    Julie Crawford

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    UC Berkeley/UC Hastings Law Felony DUI, Violent Crimes, Drug Crimes, AVVO CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD 2015
    Rating:  9.7
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    Pat Carey

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    Pat Carey

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    California Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Former Senior Prosecutor, Pro-Active Advocate, and Effective State and Federal attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Ty Anis

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    Ty Anis

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Former LA and OC prosecutor for a decade with awards for client satisfaction from multiple groups.
    Rating:  10
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    William J Duffy

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    William J Duffy

    4.834 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Facing criminal charges in Irvine or Newport Beach? Trust Orange County defense attorney William J. Duffy V and Duffy Law for proven criminal jury trial experience and local expertise with judges and prosecutors to fight for the best outcome in yo...
    Rating:  10
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    Charlie Davis Dresow

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    Charlie Davis Dresow

    5.035 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Protect your freedom and preserve your future.
    Rating:  10
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    John William Thornton

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    John William Thornton

    4.960 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Exclusively in Santa Cruz since 1990
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Michael Liss

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    Peter Michael Liss

    4.990 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  DUI and DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law and more
    Top Vista and San Diego Criminal Lawyer. Distinguished Graduate of U.C. Berkeley Law with Over 40 Years of Experience. Vista Criminal Law Provides Top-Quality Representation at Affordable Rates! Call (760) 642-2408 for a Free Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    John Jimenez

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    John Jimenez

    5.015 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Coachella Valley’s Premier Criminal Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Stephanie Rickard

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    Stephanie Rickard

    5.0192 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    I have been a criminal attorney for over 20 years and know how to get the best result possible.
    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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    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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    Paul B. Tyler

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    Paul B. Tyler

    4.932 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense in Ventura County California since I graduated from law school in 1996. I believe in charging a fair price for personalized service specific to your case and your needs.  I always try to provide...
    Rating:  10
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    William Vadim Pernik

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    William Vadim Pernik

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Commitment. Determination. Results.
    Rating:  10
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    Jesse Paul Duran

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    Jesse Paul Duran

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    White collar crimes, violent crimes, drug/DUI's, theft, expungements/pardons, sex crimes, juvenile.
    Rating:  10
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    Alexandra S. Kazarian

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    Alexandra S. Kazarian

    4.927 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    A reputation for results. An experienced criminal law attorney providing legal guidance you can trust. Mention Avvo for a free consultation. Call (213) 290-0952
    Rating:  10
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