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    California Has 8956 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49755 Reviews

    Eric Hamilton Hintz

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    Eric Hamilton Hintz

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Eric H. Hintz is a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento, California.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Graham Douglas Donath

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    Graham Douglas Donath

    5.033 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Award winning Criminal & DUI defense attorney - State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist
    Rating:  10
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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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    Patrik Griego

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    Patrik Griego

    5.028 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Mr. Griego is a trial lawyer experienced in personal injury, complex civil litigation and criminal defense. In 1997, he began his legal career in Los Angeles, representing major corporations in product liability, toxic tort, contract, and class ac...
    Rating:  10
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    Ray Estolano

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    Ray Estolano

    4.614 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Immigration
    Estolano Law is ready to represent you in your most important cases. Call today!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Kyle Joseph Humphrey

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    Kyle Joseph Humphrey

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I started my career as a prosecutor first for the Los Angeles District Attorney and then the Kern County District Attorney for 7 years. I moved to Bakersfield due to a family illness and ended up getting married and making a life here. I have trie...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Seth P Chazin

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    Seth P Chazin

    4.921 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: During his 25 + years of experience, Attorney Chazin has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area and throughout California and has successfully resolved numerous of cases before charges were ever even filed. Mr...
    Rating:  9.3
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    James Stephen Sweeney

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    James Stephen Sweeney

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Experience Professional and Discreet Help In Your Case. Get
    Rating:  9.5
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    Debra Sarah White

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    Debra Sarah White

    5.065 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist with 25+ years of proven results in Los Angeles state and federal courts.
    Rating:  10
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    Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer

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    Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer

    5.0132 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more
    Regarded as one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.
    Rating:  10
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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

    5.091 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Car Accidents and more
    20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TRIAL-READY PERSONAL ATTENTION Good People. Great Lawyers. Outstanding Results.
    Rating:  10
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    Linda Michelina Parisi

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    Linda Michelina Parisi

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Sacramento Criminal & DUI Attorneys With More Than 76 Years Of Combined Experience.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Christopher J Whelton

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    Christopher J Whelton

    5.075 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Please allow me to tell you about my law practice. I have been an attorney for over 30 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all southern California Superior Courts including Murrieta, Riverside, Banning, Vista, San Diego, Indio, Rancho ...
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel A. Luton

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    Samuel A. Luton

    5.039 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    With over 25 years experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney and former deputy district attorney - I CAN HELP
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Eugene Kann

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    Daniel Eugene Kann

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Criminal Defense Attorney Daniel Kann represents Southern Californians accused of committing crimes.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Vikas Bajaj

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    Vikas Bajaj

    5.0118 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence
    The PROVEN defender of all allegations facing those in San Diego State and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Sommer Adel Salam

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    Sommer Adel Salam

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Former prosecutor with over 11 years experience successfully handling thousands of criminal cases.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Thomas Michael Maas

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    Thomas Michael Maas

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse
    Bio: Thomas Maas has emerged as a formidable figure in the criminal defense realm, with a career marked by dedication and a quest for justice. His legal passion was kindled early by his father, William Maas, a distinguished defense attorney. Thomas pas...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Hendrick Stevens Crowell

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    Hendrick Stevens Crowell

    4.889 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    2025 Avvo Client's Choice Award, A+ Rating w/ Better Business Bureau, Local Sacramento Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Keith Howard Rutman

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    Keith Howard Rutman

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals
    Telling you what you need to know, not what you want to hear.
    Rating:  10
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    E Michael Linscheid

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    E Michael Linscheid

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Call Now to Speak With an Experienced and Effective Criminal Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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