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    Jonathan Baxter Lafrance

    Jonathan Baxter Lafrance

    3.418 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Jonathan B. LaFrance is simply extraordinary! Words can’t fully capture how much he’s done for our family. He didn’t just handle our case—he gave us hope, strength, and ultimately brought us back together. For over three years, Jon has been by our..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Veronique Elaine Ramey

    Veronique Elaine Ramey

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have extensive experience in Fresno, Kern, SLO, Santa Barabara, Ventura counties with DMV, DUI, and traffic tickets. Get a free consultation regarding any traffic ticket you may have received.
    Rating:  7.4
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    David Morris Vogelstein

    David Morris Vogelstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "David is a exactly what we needed! He made us feel comfortable. He is creative and not afraid to think outside the box. Most importantly, he is well known and respected in the Marin courthouse. His proposals to the judge feel heard and in our ..."
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    Maggie Nicole Gaan

    Maggie Nicole Gaan

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Maggie and Team are amazing. They successfully handled my entire case bottom to top with minimal involvement for me (being far from my case) during a pandemic and got everything expunged from my record. Maggie in particular was easy to communicate..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Charles John Smith

    Charles John Smith

    3.26 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Charles J. Smith has been one of the leading trial lawyers in the San Francisco Bay Area since the late 1970’s to present. Mr. Smith began his career with the San Mateo County District Attorney’s office in 1978. In 1980 he was elevated to the Majo...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Ahmad Abu Askar

    Ahmad Abu Askar

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Ahmad Askar is a dedicated criminal defense attorney serving clients in Santa Clara County, the greater Bay Area, and throughout the state of California. He is committed to protecting the rights of the accused and providing clear, effective counse...
    Rating:  5.8
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    Robert John Liskey

    Robert John Liskey

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Robert Liskey got the job done. Answered my question's when I had them, polite, I would hire him again If ever needed a lawyer. Thank you"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Janice Yichen Lu

    Janice Yichen Lu

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "So when i was in court atvarraignment Janice i first noticed was very polite and seem like she reallly wants to help her clients she actually argued over some other defense attorney and he was trying to reject my 0.R. So Judge went with her instea..."
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    Nathan D. Finfrock

    Nathan D. Finfrock

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Without revealing the circumstances of my matter, Mr Finfrock handled my issue to a satisfactory end. I have little experience with legal matters, however while I hope to not be in need such services, should I come to require legal counsel in the ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Maziar Razi

    Maziar Razi

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: As the founder of a small boutique firm my team and I handle a broad range of immigration matters. I have over 15 years of immgiration law experience and have personally handled difficult cases. My passion and success comes from my true interest a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Charmaine Druyor

    Charmaine Druyor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Find the best attorney for your case Vigorous representation means fighting for your client during the entire process until the case is resolved. The Law Office of Charmaine Druyor provides the representation you need and deserve. Remaining Silent...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Mikonos Gillespie Vasquez

    Mikonos Gillespie Vasquez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mikonos, What can I say about him.Not only he is empathetic one has been through,he walks as far he could with you to make sure you get your freedom back.I have been charged with frlony case,still pending result(s) I am pretty sure it will be sma..."
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    Douglas Ilan Horngrad

    Douglas Ilan Horngrad

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Horngrad is one of the THE pre-eminent lawyers in California and has an AVOO rating of 6.7??? He tried and won the notorious and groundbreaking suppressed memory issue. For me, he won an utter BS citizen's arrest case filed against me by a psychot..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Edward Z. Tabash

    Edward Z. Tabash

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional
    Review: "I am happy to say that after emailing Mr. Tabash I received an email reply from him in a very timely manner. I would recommend Mr. Tabash to people who don't want to wait around for answers, then Mr. Tabash is the perfect attorney to call upon. I ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Daniel William Doyle

    Daniel William Doyle

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Doyle helped us with a trial. We won. The plaintiffs had a plot and Mr. Doyle did a great detective work discovering their dishonesty. "
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    Michael Keon Athari

    Michael Keon Athari

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Michael Athari is an accomplished criminal defense lawyer with a profound dedication to advocating for the underrepresented. Since obtaining his California law license in 2017, Michael’s career has been defined by an unwavering commitment...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Daniel A. Vespi

    Daniel A. Vespi

    4.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Daniel really saved our family in 2023, where we had a deposit dispute with our previous landlord. The outcome was satisfying, and the landlord returned our full deposit without us having to go through the small claim court. He helped us when ther..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Michael F. Lambrose

    Michael F. Lambrose

    1.0105 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.3
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    Alexander J. Lopez

    Alexander J. Lopez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Review: "Alex is knowledgeable when it comes to family law. He predicted what would most likely happen when we went to court and he was 100% spot on. My recommendation is to allow him to guide you in the correct direction, he won't guide you astray. In dea..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    John Joseph Sage

    John Joseph Sage

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, International Law
    Review: "I was concerned utilizing the services of the Office of the Public Defender, because their caseloads here in Yolo are uncontrollably high. When I had to petition the court to have my private attorney removed as he had sort of vanished, I was intro..."
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