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    Larry Haakon Clough

    Larry Haakon Clough

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
    Bio: Larry Clough established his law office with one goal in mind; helping people. He has been representing his clients efficiently and aggressively using the skills he has acquired during his 38 years of practicing law. Mr. Clough is a trial attorney...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Neil Michael Stoliar

    Neil Michael Stoliar

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate
    Review: "Neil Stoliar provided excellent, efficient, trustworthy, positive service. Our relationship with him is much appreciated and we will not go anywhere else."
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    Ryan L. Smith

    Ryan L. Smith

    4.914 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Law is Complicated, Integrity is Not. All lawyers will say they are skilled, but what sets me apart is: (1) I am very good at explainaing the process of a criminal case in simple, easy to understand English. (2) I enjoy explaining this process to ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Samuel Milgrom Lasser

    Samuel Milgrom Lasser

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Sam was very attentive and caring right from the start. I could tell he really cared. He listens to you... Unlike other "Hot Shot" Attorneys, who are all for you until they've got your money in their pocket... Then its all about time waivers and a..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kevin Ryan Behrendt

    Kevin Ryan Behrendt

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very smart and seems to have best interest at heart. Just would prefer a little more early feedback to have calmed nerves on situations. However, he took me on for less then anyone and was able to help me in three legal matters to my satisfication."
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    Jeremy Charles Dzubay

    Jeremy Charles Dzubay

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He was the best attorney I ever had he asnswered all my calls he came to see me we needed broke down and help me understand a lot of things about the law that I never knew."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joshua Paul Powers

    Joshua Paul Powers

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "I'm very happy with the lawyer I got first job had Rodger Nuttall and he ended up withdrawing himself and picked up Mr Powers im very confident he will get me a good deal in my case and we're not even done yet. He's confident and I no we will get ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Traci Lewis Carrillo

    Traci Lewis Carrillo

    2.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Experienced criminal trial lawyer. Responsive to and available for regular client contact. As a former prosecutor, has built relationships with prosecutors, Judges, and law enforcement and can best advise on how to strategically handle your crimin...
    Rating:  8.1
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    David Joel Follin

    David Joel Follin

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "A very well respected members of the judiciary. He's been an excellent attorney with vast experienced in Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, DUI and other aspects of the law. I definitely recommend him to anyone. He's been our family lawyer since 1983 and s..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jessica Nichole Burt-Smith

    Jessica Nichole Burt-Smith

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Smith, as the public defender, is representing my son. I have been very, very impressed by her capability and compassion. She is diligent, committed, thoughtful, resourceful and available. She is a very busy attorney, yet she called me persona..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Roslynn Wilfert

    Roslynn Wilfert

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: As a former highly decorated police officer with the city of Oxnard for almost a decade, Roslynn Wilfert developed a unique skill set when it comes to detailed investigations and a deep routed passion for the people in her community. As an attorne...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Christina Zambrano Beede

    Christina Zambrano Beede

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Strong Woman. Shell fight for you as long as your willing to fight for yourself. She is worth hiring, gets things done the way you'd like."
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    Melinda A. Gomez

    Melinda A. Gomez

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Melinda received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of California at Davis. While at UC Davis she was actively involved in local non-profits assisting survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault with...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Stephen Patrick White

    Stephen Patrick White

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Extremely professional . Very we'll respected in the federal system. Bilingual staff and great result in my case. Mr. White never tried to play games with me and delivered everything he promised. Highly recommend him!"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Erez Ahrony

    Erez Ahrony

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration and more
    Bio: Erez Ahrony has a deep passion for the law, which provides his drive to be a tenacious advocate and attorney for clients. Attorney Ahrony will fight for his clients rights whether the matter involves a civil or criminal matter. His past experience...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Evan Charles Greenberg

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.6
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    Damon Lamont Hobdy

    Damon Lamont Hobdy

    4.52 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "“When you’re up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it, Do the best that you can do; You may fail, but you may conquer, See it t..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    James Stuart Bisnow

    James Stuart Bisnow

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When he was a Deputy Public Defender in LA Superior Court, James Bisnow caught two LAPD homicide detectives, in a lying scheme to convict me of first-degree murder (in 1984). Bisnow never accused them of lying, but he cornered them in a way that t..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Teri Ann Buccola

    Teri Ann Buccola

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms Teri is God sent she listens an she fights hard for you an she represents you to her highest capacity when I felt my son had no chance she proved me wrong thank God for a Atty that's for you an works for u an believe n you"
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    Jeffrey Richard Cunan

    Jeffrey Richard Cunan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Complete and thorough professional representation. I could not be more satisfied."
    Rating:  6.5
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