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    California Has 9004 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50405 Reviews

    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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    Christian Tong-Song Kim

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    Christian Tong-Song Kim

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime and more
    Former Deputy District Attorney Dedicated To Fighting For His Clients. Call For A Free Consultation!
    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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    Erik Adler Friis

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    Erik Adler Friis

    4.745 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: With a formidable career spanning over two decades, Erik Friis has a storied history of delivering robust defense for his clients. As a seasoned attorney and California native, Erik has a deep-rooted understanding of the local legal landscape, all...
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Charles W Applegate

    Charles W Applegate

    4.522 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: As a former district attorney, I prosecuted hundreds of crimes. As a licensed defense attorney, I have seen hundreds of civil and criminal cases to the end. I have the experience to evaluate your case and I know how prosecutors think. My insider k...
    Rating:  9.4
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    John Stuart Pozza

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    John Stuart Pozza

    4.838 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI
    John Pozza’s legal experience is unsurpassed in all felony and misdemeanor matters.
    Rating:  9.2
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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 41 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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    Armando Josue Cespedes

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    Armando Josue Cespedes

    5.067 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    As your DUI defense attorney, I stand by you and fight with passion and integrity to protect your future and restore your peace of mind.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Anjali Bansal

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    Anjali Bansal

    4.9110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    "Defending Our Kids Throughout California Since 2016. Kids Make Mistakes. Hiring Me Is Not One."
    Rating:  10
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    James Hoyt Dozier

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    James Hoyt Dozier

    5.09 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    40+ Years Of Criminal Defense Experience. The Sooner You Build Your Defense, The Better.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Joseph W. Kellener

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    Joseph W. Kellener

    4.7110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Family and more
    Charged with a crime? Contact our office for aggressive defense attorneys with 50+ years experience!
    Rating:  10
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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

    5.095 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 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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    Geronimo Gutierrez

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    Geronimo Gutierrez

    5.055 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Protecting your rights shouldn’t break the bank. Free consultations. Poseidon Defense A.P.C. stands with you every step of the way.
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Rachel Wright Hill

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    Rachel Wright Hill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation
    Bio: Over my 26 years as an attorney, I have litigated cases from a wide variety of perspectives. I’ve had the rare opportunity to be a litigator on many different sides of the aisle, in both civil and criminal law. My unique experience as as a seasone...
    Rating:  10
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    Kian Raoul Magana

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    Kian Raoul Magana

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles Dedicated to Justice for the Accused
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Canty

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    David Michael Canty

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Criminal Defense Trial Attorney
    Rating:  9.0
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    Eric Drew Shevin

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    Eric Drew Shevin

    4.69 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Superior Defense. Winning Results. Cannabis Legal Expert.
    Rating:  10
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    Paula Kay Canny

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    Paula Kay Canny

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, DUI & DWI and more
    Although not every case provides the opportunity to clear an accused person of charges, our firm searches relentlessly for any elements that might help us favorably resolve each case we undertake.
    Rating:  10
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    Randy Sue Pollock

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    Randy Sue Pollock

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Randy Sue Pollock is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney in state and federal court
    Rating:  10
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