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    Emma Bradford

    Emma Bradford

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We were very satisfied with Emma"s handling of our case. She did the research required and kept us informed of her progress and was effective in obtaining a good outcome for us. A professional with a compassionate nature, very easy to work with'"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Craig Steven Thigpen

    Craig Steven Thigpen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation and more
    Review: "I consulted this attorney with a bit of doubt in the system being able to not have it their way, but I now believe that I have a real shot at proving my innocence and not letting the dogs devour me like they’re wanting to. Thank goodness for real ..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Lisa Chorness Hovden

    Lisa Chorness Hovden

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I'm not a big review writer however what Lisa was able to accomplish for us deserves mentioning. Lisa kept us up to date on the entire process and her results far exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Lisa Hovden."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Alexander Louis Landon

    Alexander Louis Landon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Alex Landon at the recommendation of another attorney to help a college student in a marijuana-selling case. He was excellent. He explained the legal position, described his legal strategy. He was supportive and helpful and counselled the ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Charles Theodore Mathews

    Charles Theodore Mathews

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor
    Review: "Handles a complex work related discrimination that resulted in out of court settlement with the City Of LA."
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    Jared William Stephenson

    Jared William Stephenson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Before graduating from McGeorge School of Law, I worked in state and federal court with the Sacramento County Public Defender, and the Federal Public Defender. I aggressively represented dozens of clients, facing a variety of charges, from traffic...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Todd A Moore

    Todd A Moore

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "recomend him for any of your legal needs"
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    Keith Harris Lynch

    Keith Harris Lynch

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: The two areas of law that Attorney Lynch practices, Family Law and Criminal Law, often intersect. Attorney Lynch has applied his knowledge of both fields to create many successful outcomes for his clients. He has received awards for his work, as w...
    Rating:  7.3
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    George Constantine Kasolas

    George Constantine Kasolas

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Rating:  9.3
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    James Elliot McIntosh

    James Elliot McIntosh

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: On March 8, 2011, my client won his attempt murder case. After approximately 600 hours of preparation. And, three days of testimony. This was a dismissal at preliminary hearing. If you are looking for that type on intense preparation and committme...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Scott Brandon Hullinger

    Scott Brandon Hullinger

    4.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Scott is efficient, reliable, and reasonably priced. He got the job done and kept me informed every step of the way. His administrative staff is very responsive and professional as well."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Adriana Cespedes

    Adriana Cespedes

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Sex Crime and more
    Review: "Adriana handle a case for my Son. I contacted her just to follow up and get information . She was able to get him early release and get some charges expunged, that helped him get employment to provide for his family. He's doing well as a result of..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael Paul Dudley

    Michael Paul Dudley

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Dudley is an excellent attorney and is very knowledgeable. My expungement process was handled very well and I was kept informed throughout the process. His billing was fair and I am glad I hired him to handle my expungements."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Tamara Susan Sack

    Tamara Susan Sack

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
    Review: "I have so many good things to say about Ms.Sack I don't really know where to begin! So many things that she did to make sure that my son was treated fairly in the Federal Court System! I would like to say that she clearly knows the Fedérsl law ins..."
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    Peter Carl Swarth

    Peter Carl Swarth

    4.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Peter Swarth has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years with extensive trial experience in Federal, State and Juvenile Court for both misdemeanors and felonies. He is certified, by the State Bar of California, as a Specialist in Crimin...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Carmen Rebeca Lainez

    Carmen Rebeca Lainez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Carmen was very attentive and helpful through our immigration process. She is kind and has a true passion for helping others. We have nothing but praise for the quality of work that she provided. She made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robert Alan Preskill

    Robert Alan Preskill

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I manage a staff of attorneys and legal professionals at Law Office of James Dunn ( ). With over 10 years of criminal defense law firm client service, I carefully choose everyone I work with including James Dunn, a very highly regarded DUI and cri...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Matthew Cristopher Bently

    Matthew Cristopher Bently

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Thank you for stopping by. I am a San Diego native who moved to Northern California in 1996. I am former peace officer and worked various assignments including patrol, narcotics, boating and waterways enforcement, gang suppression, and investigati...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Negar Mohajer

    Negar Mohajer

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "So grateful to have found Negar Mohajer! Her professionalism and understanding was beyond what I could ever hope for. Negar first assisted me with a personal expungement, however that branched to several other business related disputes that she to..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Richard Allen Madsen

    Richard Allen Madsen

    4.68 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Ba...
    Rating:  7.2
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