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    Linden Nadim Mackaoui

    Linden Nadim Mackaoui

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Linden has handled a couple criminal matters for me as a public defender. I am convinced that I couldn't have received any better representation at any price. On the case he just recently handled for me there were to occasions where I would have t..."
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    Jonathan Richard Stout

    Jonathan Richard Stout

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I got a 95mph speeding ticket on the 405 at 1am, flew right by the cop, i had no choice but to hire the ticket clinic, Jonathan Stout was my lawyer, I am haply to say he got the case dismissed!!!!!! If my wife would have found out, it was CURTAINS..."
    Rating:  6.6
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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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    Elliott J Joh

    Elliott J Joh

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.4
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    Rafael Torres

    Rafael Torres

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.2
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    Bill Howard Seki

    Bill Howard Seki

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.4
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    Kiley Nicole Clevenger

    Kiley Nicole Clevenger

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kiley Clevenger, a Santa Barbara native, and Central Valley transplant earned her undergraduate degree in Administration of Justice with a Legal Studies emphasis from Santa Barbara City College. She earned her Juris Doctorate as well as a concentr...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Patricia Ann Campi

    Patricia Ann Campi

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Patricia was my attorney for a case that was difficult and complicated. She took the time to listen to me, review my materials, and fought against my DA to get me the best possible deal. I couldn't have made it through my case with any other attor..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Shaneil B Sharma

    Shaneil B Sharma

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I cannot speak highly enough about attorney, Mr. Sharma. After a long, arduous and stressful situation, he was appointed to me very recently and he worked day and night to prepare for my case. He is passionate, accessible, warm, extremely intellig..."
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    Charles Bradford Smith

    Charles Bradford Smith

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The Law Office of Charles B. Smith is a small, family run law firm that deals solely with criminal defense. We are committed to legal excellence with integrity and compassion and believe it is important to help make a difference in our client's li...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kenneth Jay Kahn

    Kenneth Jay Kahn

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "My family and I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Khan. Throughout a very stressful situation, he demonstrated an unwavering dedication and investment in the case. His communication was excellent; he kept us informed every step of the way and was alway..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    David John Tomcik

    David John Tomcik

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "David helpped us with our Estate Planning in 2005 and then again resently and every time he has shown us the personal attention we've needed. David's detailed understanding and follow up attention are his strong points. I will recommend him to all..."
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    Henry Salcido

    Henry Salcido

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "ONLY REASON 1STARCWAS GIVEN WAS TO BE ABLE TO WRITE THIS. case still open but don't see any difference since case open supposedly Henry Salcido is high profile attorney supposedly one of the top attorneys huh??? i don't see no progress no effort..."
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    Kirra Leland O'Toole

    Kirra Leland O'Toole

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law
    Bio: Kirra O'Toole is committed to providing high quality representation in all criminal cases. She handles misdemeanors, DUI's, and felonies. MY PLEDGE TO ALL CLIENTS Being charged with a crime, and experiencing an encounter with our criminal justice ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Joseph Francis Walsh

    Joseph Francis Walsh

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Laurie Carr Mims

    Laurie Carr Mims

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Peter Eric Goldbeck

    Peter Eric Goldbeck

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Review: "Peter Goldbeck is the most competent, brilliant attorney you could ever hope to have. has done amazing things for me and alot of my friends!! Hire him!"
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    Paul Edward Caprioglio

    Paul Edward Caprioglio

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a great experience with Mr. Caprioglio, he was always there for us and guided us professionally in our situation. I would greatly recommend him to anyone needing his services. Our case was in San Luis Obispo county in the late 1989 and he wa..."
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    Robert Juan Saria

    Robert Juan Saria

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime
    Bio: For 17 years, Mr. Saria worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the counties of Los Angeles, Plumas, Butte and Sacramento. Prior to this, he was a Trial Attorney with the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice in Washing...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Douglas Russell Hayes

    Douglas Russell Hayes

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: We will always work for the best available result for you, our client. We will not make promises that cannot be kept. Having been a criminal defense attorney for over 35 years, I understand the realities and will not promote litigation for my own ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Lisa Cecile DewBerry

    Lisa Cecile DewBerry

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI
    Rating:  8.5
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