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    Jose Armando Villegas

    Jose Armando Villegas

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Villegas. Mine was a simple case but he helped me resolve it quickly with some very strong, yet simple advice. Thank you Armando!"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Ginger Ruth Kelley

    Ginger Ruth Kelley

    3.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation
    Review: "She helped my daughter get out of going back to prison. She has lived a normal and happy life for the past ten years. If she hadn't helped her, I don't know where she would be now. She is married, has a great job, and has been law abiding. Ginger ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Aaron Mitchell Fontana

    Aaron Mitchell Fontana

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Fontana is hands down the attorney you want representing you in the court of law. His Extraordinary Knowledge and even more Extraordinary experience in the court room is definitely the best of the best report you can receive. I personally reco..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Angela Rena Swan

    Angela Rena Swan

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Child Custody and more
    Bio: The Law Offices Of Angela Swan is a southern Californian law firm that provides a range of quality legal services. Because client care and satisfaction is their #1 priority, The Law Offices Of Angela Swan fights for the best results possible. The ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Mark Cantrell

    Mark Cantrell

    4.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mark Cantrell not only helped me with my criminal case but has also helped several of my family members and friends. He explains everything in detail, any questions you have he answers them to the best of his nowledge. I can't say anything but goo..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Douglas Russell Hayes

    Douglas Russell Hayes

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: We will always work for the best available result for you, our client. We will not make promises that cannot be kept. Having been a criminal defense attorney for over 35 years, I understand the realities and will not promote litigation for my own ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Mary Amanda McGrath

    Mary Amanda McGrath

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Ms. McGrath really helped me clear up a case brought against me from years past which was complicated and had many moving parts in a felony hit and run. She was able to get my charge dismissed outright after hearing all the facts of the case. I wa..."
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    Richard Gale Weese

    Richard Gale Weese

    4.38 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I have practiced criminal defense my entire career. I work hard everyday to assist people through what is often the worst time of their life. I take that responsibility very seriously.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Richard J. Beada

    Richard J. Beada

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Richard Beada was above and beyond in his approach in helping me in my legal matter. He was professional, helpful in all ares of understanding the legal system. Never made me feel ashamed or embarrassed of my situation. Returned all my calls promp..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Zenia Karen Gilg

    Zenia Karen Gilg

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "i hired her and danny and was so happy with the results i was looking at 22 years with 80% fighting for 3 yrs then hired zenia and team they filed all the right mothions and got me results i am doing cal-trans picking up trash one day a week ..."
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    Ramseyfaiz M. Abboushi

    Ramseyfaiz M. Abboushi

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I became an attorney because I believe people deserve a strong advocate when their rights, families, livelihoods, or futures are at stake. Legal problems rarely remain confined to a courtroom—they affect a person’s finances, relationships, health,...
    Rating:  6.1
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    Jung Soo Chon

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    Jung Soo Chon

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation and more
    Rating:  7.1
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    Kevin Wayne Yeam

    Kevin Wayne Yeam

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I met Kevin Yeam about 10 minutes before we entered the courtroom. I have to admit I was very nervous. My regular lawyer was called out on another case. I was assured that Kevin was a good lawyer with 30 years of litigation experience. He also..."
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    Laura Rose Sheppard

    Laura Rose Sheppard

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Laura R. Sheppard is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer in the San Diego area. She handles adult criminal misdemeanors and felonies, from DUI to drug sales and other serious felonies, as well as juvenile delinquency cases. She also has a thriving...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Punam Patel Grewal

    Punam Patel Grewal

    4.49 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile and more
    Review: "As a single mother with a beautiful and intelligent daughter who has special needs I've been fighting and advocating for her rights ever since I can remember. It wasn't until a few years into elementary school that I knew I was going to need someo..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Vicente Mendoza

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Bio: Dual Licensed California/Mexico attorney
    Rating:  6.2
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    Galia Zelda Amram

    Galia Zelda Amram

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    Wayland Christopher Chang

    Wayland Christopher Chang

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  7.7
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    Arthur Khachatourians

    Arthur Khachatourians

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Litigation and more
    Bio: Arthur Khachatourians is an experienced defense attorney who represents clients in complex criminal and civil matters arising from governmental investigations, grand jury indictments, and corporate internal investigations. He has successfully repr...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Alan Graham Keating

    Alan Graham Keating

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury
    Review: "Alan Keating did a fantastic job while representing me on what could have been life changing charges. Alan did a great job communicating with the DA on multiple occasions, explained in detail the different possibilities of different options, and a..."
    Rating:  7.5
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