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    Trisha David Luciano

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.6
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    James Stillman Clark

    James Stillman Clark

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Clark has shown the up-most professionalism during his time working with us. With his mixture of personality and attention to detail he has given us the confidence and comfort to move forward under the most difficult of circumstances. This fam..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

    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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    Philippa Lauben

    Philippa Lauben

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When selecting an attorney there are specific qualifications that I look for. Knowledgeable, professional and possess and high level of emotional intelligence. Philippa Lauben embodies them all. I have never come across a more outstanding attorney..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Simone L Spector

    Simone L Spector

    4.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "After being accused of being under the influence by this highly aggressive Super cop because I happen to have been at the wrong place due to dropping off a female friend who called me for a ride. So this guy who made hits report and charges based ..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Richard Talmadge McGuire

    Richard Talmadge McGuire

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Hi, I’m Attorney Richard McGuire and I’ve been winning DUI Cases and Criminal Charge Cases for my clients for over 20 years. I have years of expert legal knowledge and courtroom experience for all adult criminal and juvenile legal proceedings. So,...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Derek Joseph Bercher

    Derek Joseph Bercher

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Derek is people friendly. He actually LISTENS. I was facing a 34yr to Life term and he helped me get a 9yr term. ALWAYS indebted to him"
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    Kelly Christine Quinn

    Kelly Christine Quinn

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Los Angeles attorney Kelly C. Quinn is certified by the California State Bar as an Appeals Specialist. Ms. Quinn has special expertise in researching and drafting motions, writs, and appeals. Ms. Quinn has successfully overturned several convictio...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Halorin L. Thurman

    Halorin L. Thurman

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals
    Bio: My primary areas of practice are family law, criminal defense and criminal appeals. I have bar admissions to the State Bar of California, the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Central District of California, the Eastern District ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Alvin David Ellsworth Balahadia

    Alvin David Ellsworth Balahadia

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was satisfied with having received what I believe to be the best outcome due to Mr. Balahadia's knowledge and preparation for my case. I was advised on all the things I needed to do before going to court, making my court date extremely successfu..."
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    Antonio Jose Bestard

    Antonio Jose Bestard

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am one of 3 Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization in the Pomona Valley. The combined educational and trial experience is an asset to you to resolve a criminal complaint that has been filed a...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Lavonna Gail Hayashi

    Lavonna Gail Hayashi

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I love what I do and I am very service oriented. I primarily practice in San Bernardino County and I am known for making special appearances for other lawyers. I have handled over 50,000 appearances in the last 20 years. But, not everyone knows th...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Scott Arthur Simmons

    Scott Arthur Simmons

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: With 30 years of experience in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, I have tried some of the most notorious cases in the state from sexual assaults, gang crimes, and homicides covered by international press from The OC Register, LA Times,...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Walter Franklin Wiggins Jr

    Walter Franklin Wiggins Jr

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, International Law
    Review: "Mr. Wiggins represented me against criminal charges where I was looking at serious nail time. His attention to my case led to the DA reducing the charges twice and settling for probation. I would strongly recommend him to any defendant. "
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    Jennifer Rachel Soares

    Jennifer Rachel Soares

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Review: "She helped me go from a multiple life sentence to a 9 yrs with 1/2 time we fought for about a year and a half but in the end of the day I'm free and here leaving this review Jennifer I owe u dinner I'm getting my life back thanks to your help,Than..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Danielle Nikoal Humphrey

    Danielle Nikoal Humphrey

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I had a concealed weapons charge From many years ago and Danielle Humphrey took my information filed all necessary forms and had the charge Expunged in less then 30 days. It was such a pleasure working with her, she was professional, a good listen..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jennifer J Wirsching

    Jennifer J Wirsching

    4.713 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Attorney Jennifer Wirsching was excellent in providing the answers to questions, I desperately needed answers to! Jennifer put my anxiety at ease by explaining the process in a criminal proceedsing. If you're looking for an attorney to represent y..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    George L. Fernandez

    George L. Fernandez

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: From working at a large law firm, to opening his own practice, Attorney George L. Fernandez has represented over one thousand clients who have faced serious legal consequences in our flawed criminal justice system; clients who have been injured, w...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Steven Donald Rice

    Steven Donald Rice

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We had to hire him for a difficult eviction. Steven did a great job of explaining the process, filing the paperwork on time. When a deadline hit, he was filing the next action the following morning. Thank you for your help!!"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Clinton Eric Chan

    Clinton Eric Chan

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "In the darkest period of my life, I almost lost everything. My freedom, my job, my family. Thanks to Clinton Chan's legal services, I was able to past my legal issues and get ahead in life. Thank you Clinton!"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Michael Finbar Hill

    Michael Finbar Hill

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Rating:  8.8
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