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    Veronica Ruby Guzman

    Veronica Ruby Guzman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
    Review: "Veronica is an awesome attorney. She is extremely honest and ethical. I live out of state and she handled my issues expeditiously. Also, her fees are very reasonable (IMHO). I was super pleased with the outcome of my problem. If you are a landlord..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Frances C Huey

    Frances C Huey

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I spoke to Ms. Huey on a cold call and she gave me more information and insight than my paid attorney. Everything that Ms. Huey told me on my sons case was absolutely true and helped me to seek the avenues I needed to seek and also help others"
    Rating:  6.6
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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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    Lisa Michelle Bassis

    Lisa Michelle Bassis

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "I was falsely accused of a crime that carried a life sentence. As a member of the military who served overseas, being falsely accused of a crime was something that I never expected to happen. It tore apart my beliefs in the system that I had fough..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Julian Israel Ducre

    Julian Israel Ducre

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was 18 by a few days when I was arrested, it was all my family could afford to do to bail me out, Julian Ducre took my case up for substantially less than his competitors, because I truly believe that he is out to make a difference, he worked ..."
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    Mindi Lynn Boulet

    Mindi Lynn Boulet

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mindi Boulet represented me during the winter months of '09-'10 on felony charges. She was an effective litigator who took a person interest in my wellfare. If I get in any more legal trouble I hope it's mindi Boulet who defends me."
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    Tracy Y. Toledo

    Tracy Y. Toledo

    4.618 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have been a Trial Attorney for more than 22 years focusing my practice on personal injury, family law and criminal defense. I pride myself on getting to know my clients and their needs. I am a strong advocate for my clients and believe in keepin...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Davina Pujari

    Davina Pujari

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Environmental and Natural Resources
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    Joseph Michael Tysel

    Joseph Michael Tysel

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Immigration and more
    Review: "Hello Joseph Tysel, i wanted to let you know how much i appreciate you. The moment i hired you, you immediately started working on my case. The main thing i like best of is that you care for your clients and you genuinely do. Your attentiveness is..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ashot Manukyan

    Ashot Manukyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor
    Review: "The case I use to have back in 2012 was a car accident. The attorney I use to have at that time told me that he is not able to do much about my case and it will take a long time, but I was referred to Mr. Manukyan and he did his best for such a sh..."
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    Christopher Carl Chaney

    Christopher Carl Chaney

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Christopher has been my attorney and council for 10 years and has represented me in a number of cases relating to drug, DUI, and other criminal cases. The outcome of each has ruled in my favor. His advice is sound and his explanation of possible..."
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    Eugene Lee Godwin

    Eugene Lee Godwin

    4.915 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: I live in Orange County and I grew up in Orange County. My practice has been here my entire career.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Clayton Thomas Robertson

    Clayton Thomas Robertson

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation
    Bio: • () • Extensive civil and criminal experience, including 18 jury trials, 1 court trial, 1 arbitration, 2 mediations, and more than 120 depositions with a substantial case management and supervisory background. • Criminal defense attorney with sig...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Alex Stuart Bernstein

    Alex Stuart Bernstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a case with another Attorney representing me. I wanted to know how to change Lawyers because the one appointed to me was a U-Haul truck. Bernstein was approachable, personable, non-judgemental, and sharp. He is always sharp. He shared guidan..."
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    Byron George Danell

    Byron George Danell

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was charged with a misdemeanor case and I was innocent so I immediately sought legal help. I thought the prices for a misdemeanor case but in life you get what you pay for. Hiring Byron was definitely worth it, after a few court appearances my c..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jigar H Patel

    Jigar H Patel

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Mr. Patel will take the extra time to discuss your case, go over all possible outcomes, and will make you feel like you are his only case. I was fighting 5 felony charges and although it took over 2 years to come to an end, he got my entire case d..."
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    Michael Christopher Stutz

    Michael Christopher Stutz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was assigned to mr. Stutz through the public defenders office and i am so happy i did! He has kept me out of jail and even helped me negotiate my sentencing to benefit my situation. I did no jail time at all in this case. He goes above and beyon..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Gayle Anne-Marie Gutekunst

    Gayle Anne-Marie Gutekunst

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Constitutional
    Review: "outstanding in all areas and will travel to most ca countys prier strikes, dubled sentence,trafficing, conspericy, 11 years my first court date dident ask how i pleded just told me my charges and how much time i was to receve max, dident even get ..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Brian James Hennigan

    Brian James Hennigan

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, White Collar Crime
    Rating:  9.0
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    Victor Hugo Franco

    Victor Hugo Franco

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.No one fights for you like Franco Law Firm We can answer all of your immigration law questionsYour immigration law attorney can assist you with any immigration issue. Come to us with questions and concerns about: Family-based i...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Eric Ryan Lamb

    Eric Ryan Lamb

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Ryan Lamb is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney based in Chico, California, serving the counties of Butte, Glenn, and Tehama. Since his admission to the California State Bar in 2009, Mr. Lamb has built a formidable reputation by ...
    Rating:  6.6
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