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    Joseph Andrew Pertel

    Joseph Andrew Pertel

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: Joseph A. Pertel specializes in juvenile delinquency and adult criminal law. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1985. In 1995, Mr. Pertel received his Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola Law School. Upo...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Scott Taylor

    Christopher Scott Taylor

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Defending the accused has always been a passion of mine. Pride in criminal defense law was imparted in me at a very early age, as my father is a very prominent and nationally recognized DUI attorney. I was able to see the personal satisfaction tha...
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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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    James Siegrist

    James Siegrist

    4.951 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: James Siegrist is a San Diego based Criminal Defense Attorney. He has been successfully defending DUI and all types of criminal cases throughout Southern California for well over 25 of the Law. He has also attended an International Institute of La...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael Richard Johnson

    Michael Richard Johnson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: Since 2004, I have been committed to helping clients with their stressful legal problems inside the courtroom. I focus on trial work in the areas of business litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, criminal defense, and general leg...
    Rating:  10
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    Pezhman Pakneshan

    Pezhman Pakneshan

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Pezhman Pakneshan graduated with honors from UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Mr. Pakneshan also received a Certificate of Study in Business and Public Policy from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a me...
    Rating:  10
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    Samer Abdel-Moti Salhab

    Samer Abdel-Moti Salhab

    4.829 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: With almost 20 years of experience, there is a reason why the other side fears Sam Salhab in Court! Having conducted approximately 40 jury trials from jury selection to actual verdict, Sam is infamous for aggressively represting his clients in cou...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ray Dinari

    Ray Dinari

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Mr. Dinari graduated in 1992 from Western State University, College of Law in Fullerton, California and immediatley passed the California State Bar Exam. Knowing that he wanted to assist people in need, Mr. Dinari began his practice assisting indi...
    Rating:  9.2
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    John David Lueck

    John David Lueck

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law in the inland empire since 1976. I represent people accused of crimes. I defend civil lawsuits, restraining orders, and family law.
    Rating:  8.7
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    Markus Dombois

    Markus Dombois

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Markus is the guy you need if you are in trouble with the law. I saw his rating's and called him about pending felony charges and he responded right away! He heard me out and was very honest about his impacted calendar and instead of being one of ..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Robert Mark Hartmann

    Robert Mark Hartmann

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation
    Bio: Mr. Hartmann is a “certified specialist” in criminal law, and is the founder and owner of the Hartmann Law Firm, a criminal defense law firm in Orange County. For over 27 years, Mr. Hartmann has worked vigorously to defend individuals and companie...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Sonia Perez-Chaisson

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    Sonia Perez-Chaisson

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Review: "Sonia Chaisson was recommended to me by a lawyer and friend in NY. My daughter received an MIP in CA while away at college and I felt at a loss to help her from my home in NY. The two of them worked very comfortably together from the start. She wa..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Hogan Ganschow

    Hogan Ganschow

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I am a second-generation criminal defense attorney, the son of two career public defenders, with over eight years experience myself as a public defender in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. I believe in treating my clients with respect, listenin...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Paul Andrew Wilkins

    Paul Andrew Wilkins

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A Northern California native, Paul received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and earned his law degree at the University of the Pacific. Paul has spent his entire career in the courtroom. He started as a prosecut...
    Rating:  10
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    John Timothy Philipsborn

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    John Timothy Philipsborn

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Rating:  9.8
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    Nina Marino

    Nina Marino

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Nina Marino co-founded Kaplan Marino, PC with partner Richard Kaplan in 1998 to create a platform for the firm's then-burgeoning white-collar practice. Since then Nina has devoted her practice exclusively to white-collar and complex criminal defen...
    Rating:  10
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    Parwana Anwar

    Parwana Anwar

    4.731 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Experienced criminal defense attorney serving the Murrieta, Temecula and San Diego areas. Former Riverside County prosecutor specializing in Murrieta criminal defense, Temecula criminal defense, and San Diego criminal defense in all aspects of cri...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Sara L Caplan

    Sara L Caplan

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime
    Bio: Sara Caplan is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney (over 30 years). She also handles many immigration matters. She was for 11 years Of Counsel to Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro; and was co-counsel with Robert ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Aaron Joshua Shnider

    Aaron Joshua Shnider

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Tenacious, individualized criminal defense attorney in the Bay Area. Passionate about defending the rights of the accused, which includes superior legal skills and frequent client communication.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Lauren Kelly Johnson-Norris

    Lauren Kelly Johnson-Norris

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: With more than a decade of experience in criminal court, Lauren K Johnson has earned an outstanding reputation as one of Orange County's most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys. Ms. Johnson has the experience and skill to evaluate...
    Rating:  10
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    Shane Jacob Bernard

    Shane Jacob Bernard

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: As we prepare to celebrate 90th year of practice, the Law Offices of Bernard & Bernard will continue to offer the experience and sophistication necessary to ensure your legal rights are protected and that you get only the best outcome possible!
    Rating:  9.3
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