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    April Dawn Scott

    April Dawn Scott

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Review: "April provided outstanding representation in my family law and child custody case. From the very beginning, she was direct, knowledgeable, and gave me a clear understanding of what to expect. She did not just tell me what I wanted to hear—she told..."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Alina Louise Mendez

    Alina Louise Mendez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "I can't believe that I have this ridiculous charge on me ...I will fight it ...."
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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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    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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    Mark Gregory Saatjian

    Mark Gregory Saatjian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ive never had a chance and i actually am out from a felony praise worthy and idk what is going on ....maybe it might be the good Lord as well knowing that the witness lied.. thankyou Mark see you on the 3rd"
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    Polina Polonsky

    Polina Polonsky

    4.65 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had the opportunity to be represented by Polina and I must say, she is very thorough in what to expect and how we will tackle the issue head on. Not only did she have our felony dropped to a misdemeanor but she was able to convince the DA that h..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Christopher Allen Darden

    Christopher Allen Darden

    2.65 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: After leaving the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1995, Darden immediately started his own firm, Darden & Associates, Inc., specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation. Darden's thorough experience on both sides of crimi...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Carmen Ella Butler

    Carmen Ella Butler

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "i landed in jail and it seem as tho the case i was there on wasnt going to be resolved as quickly as it should. I ended up having 3 attorney before C. Butler received my case and even tho it still took a few more months Ms. Butler made those month..."
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    Gabriel Joseph Pacheco

    Gabriel Joseph Pacheco

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Gabriel Pacheco did an excellent job on my felony case. I recommend 100% Very respectful and knows exactly what he’s doing."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Adam Matthew Koppekin

    Adam Matthew Koppekin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Adam has gave me a second chance in life. I had a case that the DA was charging me for attempted murder. Adam is a well speaker, but most of all, he was prepared. He has done his homework for the case and at trial, he even made the DA speechless. ..."
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    Constantin Zhukovsky

    Constantin Zhukovsky

    5.039 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Review: "Constantin Zhukovsky is a very professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. He helped me with my case of almost 10 years after my initial attorney license was suspended in July 2025 just couple of weeks before my interview. Throughout the ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jose Alfredo Hernandez

    Jose Alfredo Hernandez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Attorney Hernandez was very thorough in explaining my case. His team is very professional and they quickly and professionally respond to any questions that I may have. I highly recommend Mr. Hernandez as an honest and reliable Immigration attorney."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Scott Kelly Peterson

    Scott Kelly Peterson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Comprehensive and Professional Immigration Attorney. Immigration in the United States in complex and confusing. You need the help of an expereienced attorney to evaluate your case and to guide you to the best result. Call now for a consultation. I...
    Rating:  6.9
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    James Lemuel Pearson

    James Lemuel Pearson

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Social Security
    Bio: My dad influenced me to become a lawyer. My dad was a was diagnosed with a genetic eye disease snd became disabled. I saw him struggle financially. from that time on I became fascinated with how the legal system can help people that are in difficu...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Shang Chih Lee

    Shang Chih Lee

    4.86 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Mr. Lee helped me deal with my car accident case. I was rear ended on the freeway and had a total loss on the vehicle. Mr. Lee told me that he will only recover from the personal injury claim and not the property damage claim. However, he still di..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    James F. Weintre

    James F. Weintre

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr weintre really went the extra mile for me . I was facing 12 years on a felony assault charge and mr weintre got it down to misdemeanor, with time served . In essence he gave me my life back . I don't know how to thank him"
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    Carlyle Glenfield Varlack

    Carlyle Glenfield Varlack

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I have been practicing personal injury and criminal defense since 1990. I am a veteran of the United States Air Force, where I developed the important life skills of self-discipline and determination. For almost 30 years, I have worked hard repres...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Kenneth Taylor Holder

    Kenneth Taylor Holder

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Ken Holder has made a history of representing disadvantaged parents and wrongfully accused defendants in a legal system that, quite frankly, treats any accused party as "Guilty" until proven "Innocent." He is not merely an attorney. He has been a ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Emmanuel Osagie Eke

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    Emmanuel Osagie Eke

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, General Practice
    Helping Clients Obtain Visas, Green Cards, And Become U.S. Citizens Since 1996. Call 909-345-2708
    Rating:  6.6
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    Collin Michael Dyer

    Collin Michael Dyer

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements
    Review: "Handled my situation on a very short lead time. He communicated things to me in a much appreciated manner. Excellent demeanor and basically a really nice guy. First time working with him/his firm but i will certainly call him/them next time."
    Rating:  6.9
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    David L. Cello

    David L. Cello

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: David L. Cello is an attorney practicing law in Solano, Napa, and Contra Costa counties. Mr. Cello primarily handles criminal law, family law, and civil litigation. Mr. Cello received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Santa Clara University School of L...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Khodadad Darius Sharif

    Khodadad Darius Sharif

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Khodadad Sharif (Ko) has been a licensed lawyer in California since June 1997. Mr. Sharif is a shareholder of Sharif Faust Lawyers, a 5-lawyer boutique practicing in state and federal courts. Currently, he serves as a member of the SDCBA Legal Eth...
    Rating:  9.3
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