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    Joanne Lynne Alberry

    Joanne Lynne Alberry

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She was patient and always returned calls promptly. Kept me updated at all times. Even answered my dumb questions. She went way beyond the call of duty. She was there with us every step of the way and never doubted us. She stepped into a very diff..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ramin Mozaffar

    Ramin Mozaffar

    4.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Review: "A great company to work with. The products are of the highest quality.I am very happy with the service. Thank you very much. Thanks"
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Salvatore Giambona

    Salvatore Giambona

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.9
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    Shelly Mendelson Landon

    Shelly Mendelson Landon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "Shelly has helped me threw a difficult case that has lasted a couple of years.she has been kind ,caring and honest.if you need the help of an awesome attorney,tun to Shelly Landon..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Frederick Stevens Jr

    John Frederick Stevens Jr

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "this guy saved my tail. he does the detailed research. he found a section of law that my judge was not aware of. ca. 29805. da presented a plea offer. john researched the HIDDEN consequences that would have taken my 2nd amendment rights, and lost..."
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    Denis Arthur Honeychurch

    Denis Arthur Honeychurch

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accident
    Review: "I’ve had a few lawyers help me in the past 20 years. Mr Honeychurch is by far head and shoulders above them all. He is the ultimate professional. While he had to make the disclaimer that almost anything can happen in a dui case, he made everyt..."
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    Sameera Sana Ali

    Sameera Sana Ali

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "She went above and beyound. One of the best laywers around. She wouldnt back down. She was a public defender at the time. I wasnt just another person ( a number to her) ."
    Rating:  6.5
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    David Lawrence Baker

    David Lawrence Baker

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: DUI CRIME LAW If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you owe it to yourself to get the advice of a knowledgeable DUI Attorney as soon as possible. The fines, license suspension and increased insurance rates that may result from a DUI arrest ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Daniel Brant Schultz

    Daniel Brant Schultz

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He did more then I expected got me a felony gun charge 3 related felony cultivation and turn the gun charge into misdemeanor possession of ammunition. Then the felony cultivation into misdemeanor. Was looking at felony 2 years probation with time..."
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    William Howard Safford

    William Howard Safford

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: William Safford graduated from Capital Law School, Columbus, Ohio, in 2009. While living in Columbus, he worked for three years with the Franklin County Public Defender, helping with felony trials and appeals. Prior to attending law school, he wor...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Tracy Y. Toledo

    Tracy Y. Toledo

    4.517 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have been a Trial Attorney for more than 22 years focusing my practice on personal injury, family law and criminal defense. I pride myself on getting to know my clients and their needs. I am a strong advocate for my clients and believe in keepin...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Nuha Abusamra

    Nuha Abusamra

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This was a once in a lifetime mistake on my part . An having a public defender like Nuha was an absolute god send. In my opinion she went above and beyond what was expected. An I would absolutely hire her again and again. Thank you so very much.. "
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    Sherif Fathy

    Sherif Fathy

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Settlement, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "I and many of my friends and family have used Sherif Fathy for various legal services. He is very responsive and an excellent communicator. He will work with you until your issue is satisfactorily resolved. All my friends and family that I have re..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Harout A Messrelian

    Harout A Messrelian

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Review: "Definitely worth it ! Mr. Messrelian was very honest and respectful. He took the time to explain everything to my husband and me. He made us feel comfortable with the matter and was extremely reliable in every sense. Very affordable and got the jo..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Allen Sawyer

    Allen Sawyer

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Experienced California Criminal Defense Attorney With over two decades of legal experience, Attorney Allen Sawyer is a seasoned California Criminal Defense Attorney serving clients in Stockton, Sacramento, and Northern California. Drawing upon his...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Stuart Goldfarb

    Stuart Goldfarb

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Stuart Goldforb is an amazing attorney who believes in the definition of the word law. My husband was accused of four count of murder and with the knowledge determination of Mr Goldforb my husband is now a free man. Great job Mr Goldforb your o..."
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    Jonathan Terrence Pickett

    Jonathan Terrence Pickett

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My case was back dated almost 2 years, which got very frustrating for me. There were many continuances, due to covid, and some I think were strategic. He charges a very fair rate (for misdemeanor crimes at least). In my opinion he is a very good l..."
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    David Shane Tango Fujimoto

    David Shane Tango Fujimoto

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Fujimoto will go above & beyond to defend his clients. Having him as your public defender is just as good as hiring private counsel. It is evident that he is passionate about his job and he really cares about his clients and goes out of his wa..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Raymond Homola

    James Raymond Homola

    5.01 review Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Dedicated, thoughtful, resourceful and wise are just a few of the words that I would use to describe this humble attorney. He represented my sister who was wrongfully charged with murdering her baby. The case was dismissed in prelim, a legal mirac..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Gina C. Teddington

    Gina C. Teddington

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My name is David Williams. On 08/26/2022 I was sentenced to life. On 02/20/26 I was resentenced to 6 years time served. This only happened because of how Prepared my Attorney Gina C. Teddington prepared for our hearing. That’s what we are really m..."
    Rating:  6.0
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