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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ms. Naik is a public interest attorney who helped me petition the department of justice to correct my rap sheet, even when private paid attorneys said it could not be done. She showed patience and compassion with me, even when I asked a lot of que..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He's been my lawyer 3 maybe 4 times and I got dismissed or very good deals he's smart he's fast and fights for you."

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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 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: As the Managing Partner of his law firm, Christopher D'Anjou defends clients facing criminal charges, traffic violations, and DUI/DWI matters across California. With over twelve years of litigation experience, Mr. D'Anjou is a seasoned trial attor...

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: Attorney Maksim Merzel, a leading figure at Bernard, Klimianok and Merzel Law Firm, is celebrated for his broad legal expertise and steadfast dedication to client success. He holds a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola La...

Rating: 6.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: In my office, we care about the person as a whole – not just their case. We take the time to get to know you so that we can best represent you and get you the best result possible!

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "she helped me a lot with my case. she fight for me till we got a good deal. she's a berry good lawyer. thank you Michelina Maria Perani."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury

Review: "I was stopped for a DUI, I shopped around for an attorney, but Mr. Mekhitarian gave me the sense of honesty! He beat my case, I was able to keep my license, and had the criminal charges dismissed. I was relieved I was able to keep my job. I would ..."

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Melissa Adams attended Saint Bonaventure University on a softball scholarship. After playing Division I softball for two (2) years, she transferred to State University of New York at Geneseo to pursue a degree in English. After graduating with her...

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I will keep my case confidential but want to say how absolutely fabulous he was. He knows all the people and the in and outs of the legal system like nobody else. He is uber-capable, I was treated with respect by him & his staff, given the guidanc..."

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Matt called me the day before my court and gave me an insight for tomorrow. He was very helpful, caring and informative. He arrived on time and gave me an overview of my case and answered all my questions. Through out the process of my expungement..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor, Litigation

Review: "Very Responsive and Knowledgable. Takes care of client comprehensively."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Bio: Mr. Ewanyshyn was admitted to practice in California in 1995 and has practiced primarily in the Coachella Valley, and handled cases in his career from South Lake Tahoe to San Diego. He has been the managing partner of La Quinta Law Group since 200...

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Child Abuse and more

Review: "Rich was very personable and understanding to our plight. We live in Kansas and had to deal with him over the phone and through email and he always made sure that he got back with us right away. He explained things to us if we didn't understand wh..."

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He was very efficient and responsive to all my needs. He is knowledgeable about the laws and was on point during my hearing. Mr. Quinn was highly recommended to me and I am pleased to say that, he did a wonderful job. I have recommended him to man..."

Rating: 6.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Adam Clark is an El Dorado County native who has returned to the area to practice law. His office is located in Placerville and serves all of El Dorado County, as well as all surrounding counties. Adam has been working in the legal community since...

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: " The Best Attorney!!! for any criminal defense . Attorney Glen Sandler conducted my case in a professional manner, and despite the fact that it was lengthy, he remained by my side and assisted me in achieving the best possible outcome. He is one o..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I am a local Attorney here in Rancho Cucamonga and do travel to other courts through out the Inland Empire, Orange, and LA counties. I grew up in Pomona and later became a San Bernardino County Sheriff working patrol, jails, courts, and detectives...

Rating: 8.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements

Bio: A little more about me... Criminal law is my passion. It was my passion long before law school. I obviously picked the right career, right? Even when I am not working, I still find myself watching true crime shows or reading true crime stories. My...

Rating: 6.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Insurance

Review: "Gabriel Poll would communicate with me making suggestions and recommendations to resolve civil defense cases. He would return phone calls promptly. Work with me in negotiation and settlement out the lawsuit. His fees were very reasonable."

Rating: 6.7

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