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California Has 8950 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50686 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Our clients rely on my 9 years as a Senior Trial Attorney with the Orange County District Attorney's Office followed by over 25 years in criminal defense to guide them. They recognize that attention to detail and knowing the opposition from the in...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(888) 320-2798

Paul Seth Meyer's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Arrested for a crime he, admittedly, did commit in 2004, David experienced firsthand the same fear, uncertainty, and concern for his future and freedom so many of his clients undergo when arrested or under investigation for allegedly committing a ...

Rating: 10

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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

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 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Bio: Before residing in Humboldt County, Benjamin Okin was raised in the surfside town of Pacifica, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mr. Okin attended UCLA and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Social American History. He continued his edu...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Drug Crime and more

Experience You Can Trust - Former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney and Trial Lawyer.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 462-1835

Edward Ray Flores's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

John Pozza’s legal experience is unsurpassed in all felony and misdemeanor matters.

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(951) 447-8141

John Stuart Pozza's Website

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: If you are facing criminal charges in state or federal court, the outcome of your case may depend on the expertise of the attorney you hire. Brian Gurwitz’s experience and success is rivaled by few other criminal defense lawyers in California. A f...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Escondido’s fearless squad. Facing charges? We hit hard, outplay the State, and protect your freedom. Felonies or misdemeanors, we don’t back down. Rick Sterger’s team brings drive and precision. Free consult. Move quick. Stand firm. Overcome odds...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(760) 280-5613

Richard Scott Roth-Sterger's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Mr. Wilfert has been involved in criminal law for over two decades and as a former Police Officer, Prosecutor and certified Drug Recognition Expert, he brings a unique and aggressive perspective to the practice of criminal defense and civil litiga...

Rating: 9.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation and more

Bio: Lisa J. Damiani, named as a San Diego Super Lawyer since 2010, received her B.A. degree in 1983 from New York University and her J.D. degree in 1988 from California Western School of Law in San Diego, where she made Law Review. Her Comment was pub...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(619) 649-8364

Lisa Jean Damiani's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Once charged with a crime, you'll need someone with experience and skills to help. Call Laina today!

Rating: 8.6

Call for a consultation(707) 781-8335

Laina Teresa Chikhani's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Sacramento Criminal & DUI Attorneys With More Than 76 Years Of Combined Experience.

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(916) 764-3073

Linda Michelina Parisi's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Skillful Negotiator. Persistent Defender. Compassionate Advocate. Call Lara today & stop worrying.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(818) 536-7584

Lara Yeretsian's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

FORMER CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROSECUTOR WITH OVER 19 YEARS OF CRIMINAL LAW AND DUI EXPERIENCE

Rating: 8.8

Call for a consultation(925) 308-2530

Derek Richard Ewin's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Immigration and more

Bio: For over twenty-five years, I have dedicated my career to the defense of the criminally accused. Throughout that time, I was required to regularly address my clients' immigration concerns. To better serve my clients, I expanded my criminal defense...

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(916) 823-8964

Clemente Montano Jimenez's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Welcome to my Avvo page. My name is Kevin Moghtanei, and I am the principal attorney at DCD LAW. I founded DCD LAW as a law practice exclusively focused on providing top-notch DUI & criminal defense to the greater Los Angeles area. I am so proud t...

Rating: 10

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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

Call for a consultation(661) 384-8468

Heberto Avila Sala's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Birth Injury and more

When experience matters most. San Diego attorney Elliott Kanter has served criminal defense and personal injury clients in San Diego for 40 years.

Rating: 9.2

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 639-8315

Elliott Neil Kanter's Website

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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

Call for a consultation(510) 344-5932

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Check out our website for more information about our office and services.

Rating: 10

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