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California Has 8958 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49882 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Over 40 years of top notch experience representing my clients with professionalism and care. If you are charged with a crime, you want someone to be IN YOUR CORNER. You will receive personal attention - I will handle you case, not an associate. EX...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(510) 330-1893

Lynn Gorelick's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Ron Cordova understands that even good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 484-0500

Ronald Michael Cordova's Website

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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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Criminal Defense

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI

Named in the Top 1% of Attorneys in the U.S.; 1 of 10 best Criminal Defense Attorneys in California.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 305-0554

William Peter Daley's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime and more

Experienced prosecuting and defending a wide-range felony and misdemeanor cases. Experience counts

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(415) 963-9992

Marc Pelta's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

My firm focuses its practice in sex crimes, violent crimes, and federal crimes. I fight to win.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 638-0356

Karen Lynn Goldstein's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Navigating the channels of the justice system can be an intimidating and daunting venture; I take pride in making that experience as pleasant as possible for my clients. Call me for a free consultation

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(408) 508-3154

Brendan M. Barrett's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Commitment. Determination. Results.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(831) 661-9604

William Vadim Pernik's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Coachella Valley’s Premier Criminal Defense Attorney.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(760) 507-2818

John Jimenez's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: I have representing people accused of crimes for over thirty years. I practice in the State and Federal Courts of California. I have handled thousands of cases including both felonies and misdemeanors. They include: murder and vehicular manslaught...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(408) 786-9555

Sam John Polverino's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Successfully represented LA area influencers, college students, and more

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 263-0762

Eric Mayeda Renslo's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Over 20 years experience, 75 jury trials, 800+ preliminary hearings, many dismissals and Not Guilty verdicts all across the United States State and Federal Courts. Defending those who made bad mistakes or who need a second chance since 2000.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(877) 730-9403

R.J. Manuelian's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals

Former Federal Prosecutor - handling all of your Criminal Defense needs.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(559) 206-5234

Kevin Peter Rooney's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(408) 912-2777

Wesley James Schroeder's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Don't risk your life and reputation with just any lawyer! Call 866-933-0896 or 408 724-9200 for a consultation!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(866) 933-0896

Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Visco began his legal career in 2006 as a prosecutor with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office. While with the district attorney’s office, Mr. Visco handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases and quickly rose through the...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(888) 857-1436

Joshua Peter Visco's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I have won jury trial acquittals including murder, rape, and child molestation.

Rating: 9.7

Call for a FREE consultation(213) 371-9197

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Aggressive and skilled representation on felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal court. Call (949) 979-7831

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 763-3559

Staycie Renee Sena's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

For 23 years I have been a trial lawyer practicing personal injury and criminal defense cases.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(949) 383-4641

Sean Dennis Hennessey's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more

I provide my clients with a flexible approach adapted to the particular needs of their case.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(626) 790-7221

James Robert Tedford's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime

The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 559-3486

Paul Jeffrey Wallin's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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