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    Gregory John Ward

    Gregory John Ward

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Greg has provided stellar representation for family and friends for over twenty years."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Asya Ovsepyan

    Asya Ovsepyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have a very complicated very crucial life deciding case, Asya was representing me to day on behalf of her office, she is extremely strong with the opponents, she kept grace, cool and handled the complex web of situations, with very satisfactory ..."
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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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    Matthew David Roberts

    Matthew David Roberts

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I don't like or understand the legal world. I showed him little respect at first, and he gave me respect anyway. He proved himself to me. The way things were going totally changed when he got my case. it's like night and day. A good lawyer like M..."
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    William Scott Pitman

    William Scott Pitman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My experience with Mr. Pitman was extraordinary. My friend was facing a lifetime sentence with no possibility of parole. He was able to get her 3 years with time served with 3 years of parole. Our experience was amazing. He listened to us, took hi..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Scott Adrian Tibbedeaux

    Scott Adrian Tibbedeaux

    4.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning
    Bio: Scott Tibbedeaux has been practiceing criminal Defence for over 10 years now. He started his law career working in the courts as a clerk. Working and going to school, Mr. tibbedeaux attended Humphreys School of Law and graduated with his jurist do...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Randy Alexander

    Randy Alexander

    4.826 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Immigration
    Bio: What I love most about my law practice is the opportunity to be “relevant in time of need, I love being part of the SOLUTION.”
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jordan Eisen

    Jordan Eisen

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Lemon Law
    Review: "I can’t recommend Jordan highly enough. He was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me. What stood out most was his honesty, dedication and his legal expertise. Jordan showed compassion, respect and gave his opinion when I ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Elysia Inez Wilschke

    Elysia Inez Wilschke

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was falsely accused of a violent crime (the felony sentence carried up to 14.5 years in potential prison time). I took the case to jury verdict and was convicted of a lesser included offense (a misdemeanor brandishing charge). As a licensed ..."
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    Sierra Promise Dugan

    Sierra Promise Dugan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Being charged with a crime is overwhelming even when you may be innocent of the accusations. It makes you feel hopeless and with now power. Sierra has helped me with a very tough case highly complex that also involves family law. She is highly com..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Brian James Horan

    Brian James Horan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Review: "Brian is AMAZING! He is attentive, empathetic and means business. I am so appreciative and grateful to have had him represent me with my dissolution of marriage. There is no need to look anywhere else."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Donald Edward Joseph Kilmer

    Donald Edward Joseph Kilmer

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Constitutional and more
    Bio: My Philosophy for Resolving Your Family Law Problems: If you are reviewing this you may fall into one of the following categories: • You are contemplating leaving your marriage. You have your reasons (which may be valid) and your spouse does not k...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Ada Luz Tijerina-Garduno

    Ada Luz Tijerina-Garduno

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Abogada Luz is the Owner and Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Luz Tijerina-Garduño where she practices Immigration and Nationality Law along with Criminal Law. Ms. Tijerina-Garduño received her Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School in...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Lars Shallberg

    Lars Shallberg

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Every DUI case presents its own challenges and opportunties and in every DUI case he accepts, Lars Shallberg works diligently to protect the best interests and the very freedom of his clients. Mr. Shallberg takes on a limited number of DUI cases e...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kathy Ann Bird

    Kathy Ann Bird

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: 29 years of experience in criminal law with over 60 jury trials with successful results. 12 years a Deputy District Attorney Certified Criminal Law Specialist Juvenile Law Specialist Death Penalty Qualified Formerly practiced under the name of Kat...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Guadalupe Valencia

    Guadalupe Valencia

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I WAS CHARGED WITH A VERY SERIOUS CRIME TO WHICH I WAS NOT GUILTY OF BUT WAS FACING 365 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISION. HE TOOK MY CASE PRO-BONO AND FOR 17 MONTHS FOUGHT FOR ME ,WHEN I WAS SENTENCED HE HAD GOT IT DOWN TO 56 MONTHS TO WHICH I WAS GIVE..."
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    Nelson Karl Mcelmurry

    Nelson Karl Mcelmurry

    4.98 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Nelson helped my son with a sex case he didn't commit. It was the worst, unfounded accusation anyone could face. He ( My Son) was looking at 15- life for a crime we are sure he didn't do. The District Attorney's involved in the case acting unethic..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Lorenda S Stern

    Lorenda S Stern

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Lorenda knows exactly what she is doing and absolutley provides the best service possible. No gouging on her prices and she kept me informed from the beginning until the end. If you need someone to tear apart the prosecution then this is your woma..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Fatima Paz Silva

    Fatima Paz Silva

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Bio: Fatima Silva is an Associate at the Law Offices of James V. McGrail. Ms. Silva’s practice areas include Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury. Prior to joining the law offices, Ms. Silva worked for a civil litigation firm in San Franci...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Miles Archer Woodlief

    Miles Archer Woodlief

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Woodlief was outstanding in helping move my case forward. Our eventual settlement was far more than my company ever expected. As a C-level executive, I demand professionalism, grace, tenacity, and creativity. To date, I've not met anyone that ..."
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    Jason Thomas Campbell

    Jason Thomas Campbell

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile Law
    Review: "I hired Jason for a writ petition in the federal courts. He has been outstanding in representing. He will work with you and isn't like most attorneys who only think about the money. He actually cares about his clients and their well being. He is a..."
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