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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mr. Bayona graduated from Tufts University with an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a minor in economics. Upon graduating, he worked for Teach For America, a domestic peace corps. After he completed his time with this program, h...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "Excellent Lawyer, top class! We felt very lucky to have been represented by Mr. Guzman. Not only is he very professional and knowledgeable, he is a man of the people. He will fight for what he believes and he will fight for you. He seemed to take ..."

Rating: 7.9

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

18 years serving the Inland Empire: Worker's Compensation, Wills/Trusts/Probate & Bankruptcy.

Rating: 7.0

Call for a FREE consultation(909) 634-2341

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Chris was referred for his expertise in a complex legal matter in which time was highly sensitive. He clearly shows both professionalism and depth of knowledge where criminal matters and family law intersect. I was grateful for his honest advice a..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Litigation

Bio: George P. Roland is the senior Partner of Roland, Pennington & Trodden, a Law Firm located in the heart of Hollywood, California, specializing in injuries, including work and personal injuries arising out of auto and mortorcycle accidents. Mr. Rol...

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Alex is one of the best and honest attorneys I have ever met. He gave zealous dedication to cases. He aggressively fights for justice and morals. I have been giving the most attention by him and his team. Listen to Alex's advice is the best choice."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I grew up in a Detroit suburb before vacationing for a few years with the U. S. Army where I achieved the rank of Sergeant, E-5. My last duty station was Fort Ord, California which allowed me to fall in love with California and stay as a resident....

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Criminal defense lawyer representing Bay Area clients in misdemeanor and felony cases, focusing on rights protection, charge reduction, and smart strategies to limit long‑term consequences

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(415) 843-4609

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Edgar and his wife (Cindy) are the two best lawyers. They have helped me with my divorce and with other legal matters and can't speak anymore highly of them. They are simply the best."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Probate

Review: "When you find yourself in legal troubles, it is good to know that an attorney as Mt. Trejo is available for his clients. i found myself years back in a heap of trouble, yet Mr. Trejo aided me in the situation. i owe he and his staff so much for al..."

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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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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

Bio: David L. Cello is an attorney practicing law in Solano, Napa, and Contra Costa counties. Mr. Cello primarily handles criminal law, family law, and civil litigation. Mr. Cello received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Santa Clara University School of L...

Rating: 6.9

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) criminal defense trial attorney with over 28 years of experience. I have an excellent trail record, as I have been a public speaker in world wide venues and connect with juries. I excel at humanizing my clients, ...

Rating: 7.4

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation and more

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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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