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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

Bio: Ms. Jachimowicz is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA, where she received a certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice Law. She also served as the Student Bar Association President and participated in vari...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I told him when he got me a excellent outcome to my case, id give him a good review. Here i am, no longer in jail and not on probation. Mr. Siegel is an amazing lawyer, got the prosecution to drop 90% of my arresting charges, really excellent lawy..."

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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 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 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Several of our family members have retained Mr. Stevens as a defense attorney and would not hesitate doing so, again, if needed. Charlie is exceptionally responsive and generous with his explanations and time. His relationships within the Court ar..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights

Review: "ready to listen and comprehend your case,patient with their clients and very friendly and they provide you with the best advices that you can take advantage of."

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Danny is the best attorney. He follows through beyond all expectations and is worth his value in gold. You will be very happy with the results and his work ethic."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation

Bio: Sherri brings over 25 years of trial experience to the table when she takes on a case. Sherri represents injured workers in the Stockton, Sacramento and Oakland areas.

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I am a southern California native. I grew up in San Bernardino and graduated as validictorian of Pacific High School. I went to UC Riverside and graduated with a degree in Psychobiology in three years. From there, I went up north to UC Davis to La...

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Evan Christopher Vargas is a Southern California native specializing in all aspects of criminal defense. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of West Los Angeles in 2003 and was admitted to the California Bar in 2004. Evan has extensi...

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Marshall Hammons has a proven track record of success in misdemeanor and felony cases. He prides himself in working on some of the most difficult cases and projects with a client-centered approach. In addition to the numerous clients he has achiev...

Rating: 6.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I would 100%, 10/10 recommend Brett Hartmann. Let me just say he was amazing! All the while I am facing a scary/serious charge Brett made me feel safe and secure the entire process. Not once did I regret paying to be represented by him. Not once d..."

Rating: 6.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Landlord & Tenant and more

Bio: My team and I help the little guy stand up to Goliath. It is hard to feel confident and look across the aisle knowing that you have a landlord or the county prosecutor as your opponent, with all of the resources that they have behind them. My team...

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care

Review: "Thomas was there for my sister and I and stood up for us against some pretty nasty hospital! He was amazing and ON IT! Didn't let the defense lawyer get away with anything and was very considerate and kind to us, his clients. Would HIGHLY recommen..."

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I graduated from Golden Gate School of Law in 1990. Passed the California Bar exam on the first attempt and started working for a general legal practice law firm in San Francisco, CA. I am licensed to practice in the Federal Courts and the Ninth C...

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Debt Settlement and more

Review: "I wanna thank attorney Osman Taher for his hard work and professionalism. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone who's seeking the help of an honest attorney who's always will work hard to win your case."

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I have known Attorney Fitzpatrick for over a decade. He is the most intelligent, thorough and hardest working lawyer I have ever met. He genuinely cares about his clients and does an excellent job for them. I am blessed and grateful to have him an..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Before joining A-Team DUI, David gained considerable DUI Defense expertise at two of California’s best known DUI defense firms. David is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, having obtained both a Bachelor of Science in...

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation

Bio: Mr. Savoy, a native to Los Angeles, graduated from California State University, Northridge with high academic honors. Mr. Savoy attended Southwestern Law School, where he was named to the Dean's List and graduated in the top of his class. Mr. Savo...

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a tenacious litigator who has conducted hundreds of jury trials, court trials and evidentiary hearings in felony and misdemeanor cases.

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Jonathan B. LaFrance is simply extraordinary! Words can’t fully capture how much he’s done for our family. He didn’t just handle our case—he gave us hope, strength, and ultimately brought us back together. For over three years, Jon has been by our..."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "David is a exactly what we needed! He made us feel comfortable. He is creative and not afraid to think outside the box. Most importantly, he is well known and respected in the Marin courthouse. His proposals to the judge feel heard and in our ..."

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