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    Audrey Stephanie Loftin

    Audrey Stephanie Loftin

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I recently had to go to court for the first time in my adult life, which for me was a very stressful experience. Reba and Stephanie were kind, reassuring, and walked me through the entire process. They worked with the court to return a highly favo..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Francisco J Rodriguez

    Francisco J Rodriguez

    4.542 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: THE HARDEST WORKING ATTORNEY IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA! "I am a firm believer that our criminal system, while the best in the world, makes every effort to get rid of cases by manipulating citizens into pleading guilty. My job is to stop the go...
    Rating:  9.2
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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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    Jayan Hong

    Jayan Hong

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I started my career as a civil litigator in a small firm. I did this for less than a year and instead pursued my passion for being in the courtroom and helping people by becoming a Deputy Public Defender for the County of Riverside. I practiced cr...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew Aaron Lopas

    Matthew Aaron Lopas

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Expungement and more
    Bio: My representation is client centered; focused solely on achieving the best outcome for each particular client. I work efficiently and aggressively to achieve each clients' unique and tailored goals. I have negotiated thousands of pre-trial litigat...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Miguel Duarte

    Miguel Duarte

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Mr. Duarte has a strong legal background as he attended one of the top law schools in the United States. Mr. Duarte is licensed to practice in all state courts of California and the Federal Districts of Central, Northern, and Eastern California. M...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Narciso Delgado-Cruz

    Narciso Delgado-Cruz

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Attorney Narciso Delgado-Cruz was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. His family immigrated to the United States in the early1980s. The hardships he and his parents encountered throughout their route to Naturalization motivated Narciso to become an attorney. ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Joel G. Garcia

    Joel G. Garcia

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Joel G. Garcia is a Trial Attorney and Founder Garcia Law Group, Professional Corporation where he handles criminal and civil litigation ranging from misdemeanors and felonies to restraining orders. In representing his clients, Mr. Garcia is relen...
    Rating:  8.9
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    David Francis Poblete

    David Francis Poblete

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We hired David Poblete to represent my boyfriend in sentencing after a faulty lawyer had mislead us, causing him to lose a jury trial. What a breath of fresh air. Mr Poblete was everything we had dreamed of in a criminal defense lawyer. He was alw..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Seena Barlas Shah

    Seena Barlas Shah

    5.029 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Seena Shah is renowned for his legal experience and litigation by prosecutors and judges alike. He has extensive experience in the criminal defense field; spanning almost all areas of criminal law, but notably Robbery, Burglary, Kidnapping, Domest...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Pedro Bernal Bilse

    Pedro Bernal Bilse

    4.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: For almost a decade, I served as a prosecutor handling virtually all types of criminal cases. I have prosecuted and defended cases involving misdemeanor charges, domestic violence, DUI, DWI, white collar crime, insurance fraud, gun charges, violen...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Gary Polston

    Gary Polston

    5.035 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: My law career began with a sincere desire to help people which continues to this day. The fact is that many really good people get caught up in the legal system and rapidly become lost. An experienced Attorney can help an individual quickly get th...
    Rating:  9.5
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    David Jason Salvin

    David Jason Salvin

    4.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
    Review: "After the frustration of screening over 20 criminal defense lawyers over the phone to handle my case, we finally found the best one to hire. Atty. Salvin was outright courteous, answered our questions well and made us feel at ease. He worked on my..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Matthew Phillip Kraut

    Matthew Phillip Kraut

    4.959 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I can’t say enough good things about Matthew Kraut. From the very beginning, he brought a calming presence to what was a very stressful time for our family. He has an incredible ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and straightforwa..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Lawrence E. Biegel

    Lawrence E. Biegel

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Lawrence E. Biegel is the managing partner at Biegel Law Firm. He attended the University of California at Los Angeles and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 1965, then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate in 1968 from the University of Califor...
    Rating:  10
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    Roger H Chien

    Roger H Chien

    4.845 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    Bio: My Goal is to Save You Time and Money Speak directly with your neighborhood attorney to save you both time and money. As a retired police detective and district attorney investigator, I understand well that for some retaining an attorney may be in...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Thomas Lewis Gill

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    Thomas Lewis Gill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Tom, just gets down to the facts and moves forward. You do not have to "work on your case" as his assist is on top of her job. You are truly blessed if you have Tom on your side. I have Tom take care of all my matters and no one else. (I had to de..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Brian Mccarthy

    Brian Mccarthy

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Administrative Law and more
    Review: "Brian has been helping me since 2001. I was in the military and had 2 DUI's in a years time. Not only did he defend me and help me resolve it he gave me some great advice. A few years later, I had to return to San Diego to deal with an issue and B..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Eugene Lee Godwin

    Eugene Lee Godwin

    4.915 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I live in Orange County and I grew up in Orange County. My practice has been here my entire career.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael Edward Cindrich

    Michael Edward Cindrich

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Corporate & Incorporation
    Bio: Michael E. Cindrich is a highly respected attorney in San Diego. Licensed by the State Bar of California to practice law, Mr. Cindrich delivers excellent service to his clients by taking a personal, vested interest in each individual case. Unlike ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Sheida Shoalehvar

    Sheida Shoalehvar

    5.094 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Sheida Shoalehvar | Criminal Defense Attorney | 16+ Years of Strategic, Results-Driven Advocacy Proactive. Strategic. Respected. For over 16 years, attorney Sheida Shoalehvar has delivered high-level criminal defense across California with one goa...
    Rating:  7.0
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