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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: In court, Michael Silveira has one objective: to win your case! He believes that everyone accused of a crime deserves the highest quality legal representation. Michael has over 15 years of legal experience, and has handled over 1000 Driving Under ...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Elder Law and more

Bio: Dave Hollenberg is an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Matian Firm. His background as a prosecutor gives him special insight and experience in criminal law, and helps him obtain excellent results for his clients. Dave learned his trial...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care

Bio: Mental Health & Addiction Law Treatment & Diversion Programs • Mental Health Advocacy • Criminal Defense • Conservatorships My practice focuses exclusively on providing legal representation and consultation to families and individuals where untrea...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

Bio: Creative and skilled criminal defense lawyer with a focus on mentally ill defendants. Representing clients with compassion and tenacity, I bring innovative solutions to complex legal challenges and work tirelessly to secure favorable outcomes and ...

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: The Law Firm of Howard Williams separates itself from other top firms with a “clients first” approach. We strive to achieve the largest recovery possible to make our clients whole again. We have over 50 years combined legal experience which helps ...

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Forest fights hard for her clients and has tried the full range of criminal cases, ranging from DUI to torture. Forest graduated from the University of San Diego in May of 2003. After law school, Forest did an extended internship at the United Nat...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Edith A. Nazarian is a top-rated attorney in Los Angeles, California, who cares deeply about helping her clients. Ms. Nazarian focuses her practice on immigration and criminal law and serves clients in the Los Angeles area and throughout the state...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Bio: Attorney Michael Stuart has vast experience in handling all kinds of criminal matters, including DUI cases and their implications on one's privilege to drive. He is successful in challenging all types of DMV hearings relating to suspensions and re...

Rating: 8.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: Mark S. Devore has practiced criminal law exclusively since graduating from law school in 1992. After two years representing Florida police agencies on matters related to criminal asset forfeiture, he returned to California, where he served nearly...

Rating: 8.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: I am motivated by two things: my family and my job. When not working on my cases I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I enjoy having my own law firm so I can be available for both my family and clients when needed.

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Licensing and more

Bio: Ms. Sharifi graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She received her undergraduate degree from University of California at Irvine, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior.

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Bio: With a career spanning military service, federal prosecution, and elite private practice, Peter Hardin leverages nearly 20 years of litigation experience to protect his clients’ rights and freedom. After earning his J.D. from The George Washington...

Rating: 7.2

Call for a consultation(949) 979-5298

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "When I first interviewed Kristina, I found her to be an excellent listener and a compassionate person. She was very patient as I told my story and she comprehended the facts of the case instantly. She also took the time to ask about any personal b..."

Rating: 8.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Rease was my son's lawyer in 2011. He never missed a court date, always returned my phone calls. When ever he said he was going to meet with my son he did. He fought very hard to help my son's case. He is not only just considered our lawyer bu..."

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Bio: Nina Marino co-founded Kaplan Marino, PC with partner Richard Kaplan in 1998 to create a platform for the firm's then-burgeoning white-collar practice. Since then Nina has devoted her practice exclusively to white-collar and complex criminal defen...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Gregory McMurray has been practicing law in California for more than 13 years and has significant trial and courtroom experience. During his legal career, he has handled more than 3000 cases and has argued over 250 motions . He has also has extens...

Rating: 8.3

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Attorney Christopher Hickey is a local product of the Coachella Valley; he was born in Palm Springs and graduated from Palm Desert High School. Although law school took him to the Washington, D.C. area, Mr. Hickey never lost his desire to return t...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: DUI's - Petty Thefts - Drug Cases - Domestic Violence - Suspended Licenses - Hit & Runs - And all other criminal matters! I have been practicing exclusively criminal law for nearly 16 years and have handled nearly 5000 cases. I am very familiar wi...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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: 9.6

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