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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more

Bio: From the beginning Dorinda has had a passion for defending others. Since graduating in the top 15% of her class from the prestigious University of Washington in 1987, she has become admitted to the bar in 4 different states: Washington, South Dako...

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Juvenile

Bio: David I. Hammond is a public Defender in Orange County where he represents indigent clients in an effort to make sure their constitutional rights are protected. Mr. Hammond is licensed to practice law in the states of California and Arkansas. Davi...

Rating: 8.6

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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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Criminal Defense

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Roland is widely recognized as one of the most respected crimson lawyers in the field. The moment he enters the courtroom, his presence commands attention—from judges and district attorneys to law enforcement and peers alike. Known for his direct ..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Arthur Corona is United States NAVY Veteran and graduate of California State University Fullerton where he earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Corona attended University of California Hasting C...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: The Law Office of Randy Wagner practices criminal defense, civil litigation and immigration law. Whether you are accused of a misdemeanor, felony, facing immigration issues or have been sued, Randy Wagner will represent you and be your voice in th...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice and more

Review: "Mr. Selmer was an excellent lawyer. I had a previous attorney for a DUI but Selmer pretty much made the dui go away. He kept me informed of all my options and adviced me about what my options were. He always sought my best interest and what I want..."

Rating: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Jina Kim helped me with a plea deal when I was facing serious charges with hefty jail time. I ended up with probation instead of jail time. Although I could have decided to fight for it longer, it was ultimately my decision to take the plea deal a..."

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more

Review: "When I retained the legal services of Eric Davis, I was in trouble over a serious misdemeanor and it appeared certain that I would be facing jail time. Mr. Davis fought for me every time we went in front of the judge. In the end he was able to get..."

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody

Review: "I had Maggie as my defense attorney in 2006. I was being railroaded by people, who worked with my EX, I was beat up but put on trial! Because they and my EX were bad mouthing me harassing me, trying to make it my fault. I was told to take a plea, ..."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "I consulted with attorney Mike Guasco during a difficult situation involving a previous landlord, and I couldn’t be more impressed with his professionalism and dedication. From the start, Mike demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, clear communi..."

Rating: 6.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration

Bio: With deep roots in the community, Attorney Anastacio De La Cruz is committed to helping individuals and families in the Indio and Palm Desert areas with their legal matters. Recognizing that the legal processes are often complex and people may not...

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: J.T. Fox, Esq., is a 22 year trial lawyer specializing in business, personal injury, hospitality, criminal defense and family law. J.T. continues to represent clients in all areas of law. J.T. has completed over 55 civil and criminal trials in his...

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "To keep a very long story short I was charged with murder, gang enhancements,and gun enhancements in March of 2014. I was sitting in county jail for about two in a half years before I was blessed with Sarah eisenhart and Alyssa Huff. Sarah made su..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Ms. Fassazadeh represented me on a breach of contract/collection issue. She was very responsive and knowledgeable. She walked me through the entire case and explained every move in details. I never felt like I wasn’t being represented by a strange..."

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Lori has diverse legal experience that allows her to effectively protect the interests of her clients. Lori's practice areas include workers' compensation, employment law, and criminal defense. She specializes in litigation and appellate work.

Rating: 8.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Shanna Hesketh was raised in the Central Valley and attended California State University, Fresno. During her time as a Fresno State Bulldog, Ms. Hesketh competed as a member of the Fresno State Mock Trial team, winning several awards for her indiv...

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Unbelievable Our son was going to go to state prison on drug sales. He worked out deal of century We are grateful He has great relationships with the courts and the detectives. "

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "I met Steven 18 years ago, when I was desperately in need of a lawyer who would allow me a little input into my defense and a shot at feeling like I'd put up the good fight to prove my innocence. I was facing eight years. I interviewed half a doze..."

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Take Your Legal Issue One Step at a Time TALK TO A FAMILY OR DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN RIVERSIDE, CA 3 REASONS WHY YOU CAN TRUST ATTORNEY COOKSON WITH YOUR SITUATION Whether you're dealing with a drug charge or need to file for child support, or explore...

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Mr. Karrow is a very reliable attorney. He goes the extra mile to help you understand what is going on. He ALWAYS returns phone calls. I have one more court date and he is going to appear for me so that I could come home to NC to be with my family..."

Rating: 6.7

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