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    Autumn Renee Paine

    Autumn Renee Paine

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime
    Bio: Autumn Paine has spent her entire legal career defending people - both adults and juveniles - charged with crimes. She represents people charged with all kinds of crimes including homicide, manslaughter, domestic violence, drug sales and possessio...
    Rating:  10
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    Miles Austin Harris

    Miles Austin Harris

    4.838 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime
    Bio: Mr. Harris represents clients throughout California and the Central Valley. He is endearingly referred to as “Mr. Miles” because of the time and attention he pays to each of his clients and their cases. Mr. Harris is dedicated to his practice, oft...
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    George Ramsey Leary

    George Ramsey Leary

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a former District Attorney that is very experienced in all phases of DUI and criminal law litigation. I am a former prosecutor and I have been the lead attorney on thousands of DUI and criminal cases. I am a lawyer that is well versed in all ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Malalai Farooqi

    Malalai Farooqi

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Malalai Farooqi was fortunate to discover her passion for criminal law early in life. Ms. Farooqi graduated from the University of California Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in both Criminology, Law and Society and Philosophy. She decided...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jerome Pierce Mullins

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    Jerome Pierce Mullins

    5.012 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Over 50 Years Courtroom Experience in California, District of Columbia, federal and military courts, including the defense of charges of serious criminal offenses. Hundreds of cases handled to date including factual situations of death, serious bo...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jay J Tanenbaum

    Jay J Tanenbaum

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Jay Tanenbaum is the founder and principal attorney at the law offices of Jay J Tanenbaum, practicing in the areas of criminal defense and immigration law in Southern California. Mr. Tanenbaum is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorne...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Elena Mebtahi

    Elena Mebtahi

    4.8118 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law since 1995. I have spent much of my time helping fathers who are in arrears with their child support payments. Many of them have had their wages garnished, drivers' licenses suspended or levies on their bank accounts.I h...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Michael Wayne Donaldson

    Michael Wayne Donaldson

    5.032 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney with Bartell, Hensel & Gressley. Authors of the leading DUI defense practice guide, and nation-wide lecturers on DUI defense.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Forest Michele Wilkerson

    Forest Michele Wilkerson

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Forest fights hard for her clients and has tried the full range of criminal cases, ranging from DUI to torture. Forest graduated from the University of San Diego in May of 2003. After law school, Forest did an extended internship at the United Nat...
    Rating:  10
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    Joel Edward Lueck

    Joel Edward Lueck

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Over the past decade, Criminal Defense Attorney Joel Lueck has handled thousands of criminal cases in the Kern County Superior Court. From simple misdemeanors to the most serious and complex felonies, Mr. Luecks level of dedication to his clients ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Douglas Lee Rappaport

    Douglas Lee Rappaport

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: For the past two and a half decades, Douglas Rappaport has been practicing criminal law in both state and federal courts throughout the Western United States. Known for his relentless, thorough, ethical, and compassionate representation, Mr. Rappa...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Dennis Gene Merenbach

    Dennis Gene Merenbach

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: When it comes to experience and results, few Santa Barbara attorneys can match Dennis Merenbach’s achievements. Merenbach has delivered successful outcomes for 1000’s of clients and has an impressive array of legal accomplishments that go far beyo...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Allan Seiden

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    Steven Allan Seiden

    5.04 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    "Dedicated To Criminal Defense!"
    Rating:  7.3
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    Suzanne Marie Ferguson

    Suzanne Marie Ferguson

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: At Suzanne M. Ferguson, Attorney at Law, we are focused on providing the highest quality services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to get the results you want. Ms. Ferguson graduated with a Juris Doct...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Patrick Michael Coughlin

    Patrick Michael Coughlin

    4.625 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a hard-working, energetic, and compassionate attorney who strives to achieve the best results for his clients. I am a readily accessible, affordable, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to your criminal case. I have practiced as a publi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jessica Jimenez

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    Jessica Jimenez

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "She always took my calls always kept me updated and most importantly did not give false hope and tells you things how they are would HIGHLY recommend!"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jason Robert Miller

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    Jason Robert Miller

    4.517 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Jason Miller fights California traffic tickets & DMV suspensions. Call for a free consultation!
    Rating:  8.6
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    Adam Jackson

    Adam Jackson

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    Bio: I understand that as an attorney, I am the voice of those who are wrongfully accused and people who should not have their lives ruined by a criminal conviction. I believe every person is entitled to have an advocate for their rights, and it is my ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    David Charles Siegel

    David Charles Siegel

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites
    Bio: Personal Injury cases are serious business, and winning them requires teamwork. When you hire David C. Siegel, you get access to my entire network of experts, including private investigators, doctors to treat your injuries, economists to document ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Charles P. Farris

    Charles P. Farris

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: After handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases at other firms in southern California, Charles and his wife Beatrice launched Farris Law Firm in 2024 to provide a local alternative for clients seeking criminal defense representat...
    Rating:  6.6
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