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    Christina Sue Bateman

    Christina Sue Bateman

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Bio: Christina Bateman received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1992 from UC Riverside where she was on the dean’s list. Ms. Bateman attended Western State University College of Law, where she was also on the dean’s list, was...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Robert Anthony Tayac

    Robert Anthony Tayac

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Hi: My name is Robert Tayac and I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California and before the Federal courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California. Additionally, I am licensed to practice law...
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    Arturo Benavidez

    Arturo Benavidez

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Mr. Benavidez has dedicated his practice to helping people and small businesses in Northern California since 2006. He focuses his practice to Immigration Law and Personal Injury. Background Arturo Benavidez is a California native and son of immigr...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Amy Fryer Morton

    Amy Fryer Morton

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Amy provided stellar service in our case, resolving a serious incident involving a wrongful accusation before it had a chance to have any repercussions, and she further took proactive measures to make sure the incident would not come back to harm ..."
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    Michael Gregory Freedman

    Michael Gregory Freedman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Litigation
    Bio: Michael G. Freedman is an experienced trial attorney and former federal prosecutor who represents individuals and companies against all types of criminal charges and government investigations and in high-stakes civil litigation and appeals. His cl...
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Scott Ginsberg

    Jason Scott Ginsberg

    4.99 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I come from a very humble background and have remained true to the values I learned growing up. I fight for each of my clients as though they were close family. I began my career as a criminal de...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Tracey Rangel Cruz

    Tracey Rangel Cruz

    4.817 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Compassionate and understanding are words that best fit Tracey and her dealing with my case. The results obtained by Tracey could well have been life changing, she’s capable of reading your enemy’s mind, she’s decisive and knows how to knock..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Kiran Kutty Nair

    Kiran Kutty Nair

    5.029 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Kiran Nair is the founder of K Nair Law Group, P.C. Ms. Nair is licensed by the California State Bar and authorized to practice before the Executive Office of Immigration Review, United States Department of Justice and Ninth Circuit Court of Appea...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Courtney Lauren Cummings

    Courtney Lauren Cummings

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "In my opinion, when it comes to legal representation it’s hard to find someone who legitimately cares. I didn’t have that issue with Courtney. She was there every step of the way. There were times I asked a little more than what was expected of he..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Randall Thomas Page

    Randall Thomas Page

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
    Bio: I was a prosecutor for eight years before opening my criminal defense practice here in San Diego. I have been successfully defending fellow San Diegans accused of criminal conduct for the past 16 years. I take great pride in helping my clients out...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Seth Michael Goldberg

    Seth Michael Goldberg

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Business and more
    Bio: Attorney Seth M. Goldberg focuses his practice on Estate Planning, Business Formation & Operations, Employment Discrimination, General Corporate Law, Contracts and Torts. Mr. Goldberg has tried over 60 court trials and 15 jury trials. His largest ...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Deborah Eshaghian

    Deborah Eshaghian

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Business
    Review: "It is my great pleasure to highly recommend Deborah Eshaghian. When my district first put me on temporary reassignment from the classroom, I was offered a chance to sign the documents to resign and retire from the district or face suspension and p..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joseph Peter Smith

    Joseph Peter Smith

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Thank you for your interest through AVVO. I am Joseph P. Smith, I have been a lawyer for over 29 years. I understand the trauma associated with being accused of any wrongdoing or being charged with a crime you did not commit. I focus on DUI defens...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Gaurav S Bali

    Gaurav S Bali

    4.841 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: My desire to practice law began after I graduated from UC Berkeley. While traveling in Europe after graduating, I discovered an innate desire to help less fortunate people. The experiences overseas helped me focus my career on social goals and lev...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Joseph Alexander Rogoway

    Joseph Alexander Rogoway

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Joseph A Rogoway is the founder of Rogoway Law Group, a boutique criminal defense, business, and cannabis law firm headquartered in Santa Rosa, California with satellite offices in Beverley Hills and Chicago. In addition to being a prominent crimi...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Bailey Kristine Fowler Means

    Bailey Kristine Fowler Means

    4.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
    Bio: Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Her law school career was dedicated to becoming an effective public defender. During her three years at Loyola, she interned a...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Robert Frederick Waggener

    Robert Frederick Waggener

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Without a long winded acknowledgment, this man is quite simply the best lawyer in the nation. He will handle your case in any city federal or state reasonably with the passion of a spartan warrior. He just doesn't lose, if their is a way he will f..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Alexis Wilson Briggs

    Alexis Wilson Briggs

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "While she was not my lawyer directly she was my sisters. We were very pleased with Alexis and her fire and wit. She is smart and kind and can be as nice and sweet as she can be brilliant and direct. She handled our criminal case of opening a Medic..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Steven L. Harmon

    Steven L. Harmon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Even though I have only needed a Defense Attorney one time my experience with Steven L Harmon was exceptional. I have referred him before and would do it again."
    Rating:  7.8
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    William Henry Slocumb

    William Henry Slocumb

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This attorney is honest and dependable. He has represented and helped me realize my law infraction was due to my addictions. He guided me to the proper place for me to get help and I have been living life on the correct path ever since my law infr..."
    Rating:  7.2
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