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    Valery Nechay

    Valery Nechay

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would not trust Valery Nechay with sensitive information, and I would strongly caution anyone considering hiring her to think carefully before doing so. I was never her client. I knew her personally, and what I directly witnessed raised serio..."
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    Jaime Alejandro Leanos

    Jaime Alejandro Leanos

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Jaime A. Leaños was born and raised in San Jose, California. He graduated from San Diego State University and University of San Francisco School of Law. He worked as an attorney for the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office from 1993-2000 an...
    Rating:  8.8
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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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    Octavio Chaidez

    Octavio Chaidez

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, my job is to get you the best representation possible and then get you home. I ONLY practice in the area of criminal defense so my sole focus is making sure my clients get the best possible outcome. A little more ab...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Sheida Shoalehvar

    Sheida Shoalehvar

    5.0100 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Sheida Shoalehvar | Criminal Defense Attorney | 16+ Years of Strategic, Results-Driven Advocacy Proactive. Strategic. Respected. For over 16 years, attorney Sheida Shoalehvar has delivered high-level criminal defense across California with one goa...
    Rating:  7.0
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    John Lyle Williams

    John Lyle Williams

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "John was knowledgeable, and handled my case well. He did an excellent job of informing me of options, and of keeping my expectations realistic."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Susie Audrey Zukor

    Susie Audrey Zukor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "The attorney Ms Zukor secured the police report and will handle the court appearance, plea and restitution offer for me, and so the full cost of my angry stupidity which led to my citation won't be as devastating as I feared."
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    Erin Michelle O'Donnell

    Erin Michelle O'Donnell

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I can't recommend a better attorney. She took the time to teach me about the criminal justice system and how I fit into it."
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    Michael Walter Owens

    Michael Walter Owens

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Michael Owens has been practicing criminal defense law for over 40 years. He is passionate about his clients and helping them obtain the best possible outcome.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Killain Renton Jones

    Killain Renton Jones

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney that enjoys going to court. I thrive off of the environment of the court room. In my spare time, I practice brazilian jiu jitsu, cycling, photography, wake boarding and reading. I truly enjoy having an active lifes...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Robert Adam Nadler

    Robert Adam Nadler

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Not only has Mr. Nadler gotten me favorable decisions in court everytime, he has also kept me and my family totally informed he also was very comforting to my parents. He is the sharpest litigator i have ever met with a smooth courtroom presence. ..."
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    Seth Michael Friedman

    Seth Michael Friedman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Immigration
    Bio: I understand Criminal Charges always present themselves unexpectedly. A legal representation can be expensive and costly. I've designed my Law Firm and Legal Defense to be affordable and at the same time Effective. Providing you with quality and p...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Mary Ann Foster

    Mary Ann Foster

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "she has kept me out of trouble in the juvenile system she is a great attorney and very hardworking"
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    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ms. Vertner is a criminal defense attorney with over a decade of experience defending clients across California. These days, Ms. Vertner practices law primarily in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where she is committed to protecting her clients ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Christopher D'Anjou

    Christopher D'Anjou

    4.918 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Christopher D’Anjou is a managing partner at Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation and a California-based criminal defense and DUI attorney with nearly 20 years of litigation and trial experience. During law school, he clerked at a public defender’s ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Meghan M Behrens

    Meghan M Behrens

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: With 13 years of criminal defense experience, I am the best lawyer to fight for your rights. If you've been charged with a crime, call me for a free consultation. Quality representation at an affordable rate.
    Rating:  7.5
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    John B Steinhart

    John B Steinhart

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Appeals and more
    Review: "I was pulled over for an OWI some months ago and hired John Steinhart as my legal representation. My professional license and career has been a challenged by this. My family life has been in a similar situation. John as my legal representation has..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Josh David Hillemeier

    Josh David Hillemeier

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Review: "I highly recommend Josh D. Hillemeir. He handled my case seamlessly and his expertise, straightforwardness and honesty resulted in a positive outcome."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Reve Gerardo Bautista

    Reve Gerardo Bautista

    4.510 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Review: "Reve Bautista represented me in a misdemeanor case in 2016 that could have resulted in a loss of my reputation, fines and criminal record. Reve faithfully appeared in court on my behalf every time and secured for me just one year of probation with..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Adrienne Harbottle

    Adrienne Harbottle

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Criminal Attorney who can help you navigate the court process in an honest and understanding way. Also, handles uncontested divorces. Available for the following courts: San Luis Obispo County, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Fresno, Visalia a...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Laura Ruth Vavakin

    Laura Ruth Vavakin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "She got me out of jail on a case that would of sent me to prison for 27 years, Worked hard on the DA and Judge and never gave up on me. She is a fighter and iam glad she was my lawyer."
    Rating:  6.7
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