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    California Has 9003 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50397 Reviews

    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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    Armando Josue Cespedes

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    Armando Josue Cespedes

    5.072 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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    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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    Fred Thiagarajah

    Fred Thiagarajah

    5.0159 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former Deputy District Attorney Fred Thiagarajah is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernadino counties. Mr. Thiagarajah has handled thousands of cases as both a prose...
    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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    Leonard Manalo

    Leonard Manalo

    5.0123 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Leonard "Leo" Manalo is a highly-skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Leo has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting the rights of defendants accused of crimes in State and Federal cou...
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Charles Blair

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    Peter Charles Blair

    5.0183 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
    PERSONAL ATTENTION | PROVEN RESULTS FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION (619) 727-6897
    Rating:  10
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    Maltaise E Cini

    Maltaise E Cini

    5.0109 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Chosen OC Metro's "Top Criminal Attorney" 2014 and 2013, National Trial Lawyers Association "Top 100 Trial Attorneys" 2014, 2015 and 2016, Avvo Client Choice Award 2013 and 2014. Hundreds of Cases Dismissed University of Windsor Law School Graduat...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ray Estolano

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    Ray Estolano

    4.614 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Immigration
    Estolano Law is ready to represent you in your most important cases. Call today!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Lisa Zhao Liu

    Lisa Zhao Liu

    5.080 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: "Aggressive. Compassionate. Experienced." A Los Angeles County native, Lisa Z. Liu graduated from one of the top ten law schools in the nation, the University of Michigan Law School. She finished law school in two and a half years and passed the C...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Sharen H. Ghatan

    Sharen H. Ghatan

    5.084 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: California Legal Counsel; Southern California's Top Rated DUI/Criminal Defense & Personal Injury/Accident Firm for is on YOUR side! Representing the injured and the accused for nearly 25 years, and ranked as the top 2.5% attorneys in the state of ...
    Rating:  10
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    Harutiun Kassakhian

    Harutiun Kassakhian

    4.924 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Harry is one of our country’s premier Transportation Attorneys. Whether is fighting for carriers being paid or for false damage claims Kassakhian Law Firm is the place to go!"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher Steven Miller

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    Christopher Steven Miller

    5.070 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' and Avvo Client's Choice Award Winner - Free Consultations - Available 24/7
    Rating:  10
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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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    Kiarash Feyzjou

    Kiarash Feyzjou

    5.0102 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Welcome to Kia Law Firm. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, or Ventura County, you have come to the right website. The firm is led by attorney Kia Feyzjou. We have offices located ...
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel A. Luton

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    Samuel A. Luton

    4.940 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    With over 25 years experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney and former deputy district attorney - I CAN HELP
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron Love Turner

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    Aaron Love Turner

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Compassionate to you, relentless to the prosecution. Over 17 years of experience. Call today!
    Rating:  8.7
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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:  8.8
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    Daniel William Cohen

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    Daniel William Cohen

    5.012 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Don't stand alone. Let us fight for you. Call 619-493-3588 now!
    Rating:  10
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    Heberto Avila Sala

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    Heberto Avila Sala

    5.08 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: H.A. Sala has been an attorney licensed to practice law in California for 33 years. He has been certified as a legal specialist in Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California for 20 years, and is pre...
    Rating:  10
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