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    Morgan Alexis Janssen

    Morgan Alexis Janssen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was so pleased with Morgan Janssen's great concern for my case in the short time I got to meet him. . I felt so lost and he help ground me and assure that if we needed to fight to the end he will do so. Thank you so much for your great wisdom a..."
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    Ilan Mordechai Funke-Bilu

    Ilan Mordechai Funke-Bilu

    3.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Ilan Funke Bilu is truly amazing and passionate about his work. I hired him for my son and he saved his life. I hope to never need a criminal lawyer again, but if anyone I know needs one, he has by far the best there is."
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    Edward Charles Sada

    Edward Charles Sada

    4.33 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He has been amazing. He’s kept me in good grace and is straight to the point. I love you Mr SADA! Thank you for being a huge help in my life!!!"
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    Fabian Celedon Serrato

    Fabian Celedon Serrato

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "El abogado fabian nos esta ayudando en nuestro caso, Un exelente serviso a nosotros nos toco trabajar con lily y nos ha dado un exelente service nos ayudo en todo. 100% recomendado"
    Rating:  8.4
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    Lynn Charles Storing

    Lynn Charles Storing

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Lynn Storing helped me with my husbands case and won. He is a great attorney and he does everything he can to help you, especially for people who have been wrongly accused."
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    Nuha Abusamra

    Nuha Abusamra

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 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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    Albert Perez Jr

    Albert Perez Jr

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Albert Perez Jr. has helped us in numerous cases including a family law case. We are very please with his immediate responses to questions and concerns we have had regarding our cases. We have been more than satisfied with services he's provided a..."
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    John David McTeague

    John David McTeague

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Review: "I recently consulted John on an employment case. He was very attentive in the initial consultation and asked a lot of relevant questions. 2 days later he had looked over and marked up my agreement and made some recommendations for a counter offer ..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Leslie Robin Azcona

    Leslie Robin Azcona

    4.522 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Review: "Leslie advised me on the Domestic Violence Restraining Order and custody matter. She is attentive and knowledgeable. She explained the legal process clearly and answered all my questions without rushing me. I felt heard and better informed about m..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Sean Kurosh Raft

    Sean Kurosh Raft

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Raft is highly skilled, brilliant and very competent. His integrity and commitment to his client is stellar. You will have THE BEST you can hope for. He was able to have the presiding judge reverse (withdraw) a coerced (by unethical previous at..."
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    Daniel Jackson Brickey

    Daniel Jackson Brickey

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I wanna recommend everyone. Thank you for your service and helping us to solve the issue and problems and get the right decision."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Shelby Anne Poteet

    Shelby Anne Poteet

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business
    Bio: Having worked at a financial institution for many years, it seemed natural for Shelby to practice an area of law involving consumer finances. During law school, Shelby externed for the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Sout...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joel Martin Garson

    Joel Martin Garson

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.4
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    Carl Manuel Hancock

    Carl Manuel Hancock

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When Carl took my case, after 32 other attorneys said, "It was impossible to win my case." Carl Hancock, got a reversal."
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    Derek Joseph Bercher

    Derek Joseph Bercher

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Derek is people friendly. He actually LISTENS. I was facing a 34yr to Life term and he helped me get a 9yr term. ALWAYS indebted to him"
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    Patrick Hoopes

    Patrick Hoopes

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I called Mr. Hoopes for a consultation regarding a family members who is facing felony charges. He spend almost an hour explainnig the different scenarios and consequences with every move made in court. He also informed me on what evidence should ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael Howard Sklar

    Michael Howard Sklar

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Sklar represented me in my criminal defense. I was homeless and very ill. He was sensitive and spoke to me on my level. He always called me back promptly and answered all my questions. If you get charged with a crime in Malibu and need the..."
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    Samuel Jackson Gordon

    Samuel Jackson Gordon

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Gordon graduated from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and was named a Barrister’s Scholarship Recipient. Since entering the legal profession Mr. Gordon has represented over 400 clients facing over a thousand charges on iss...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jason Dean Linder

    Jason Dean Linder

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Christopher Johnathan Ayala

    Christopher Johnathan Ayala

    Not yet reviewedReview Christopher
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Christopher J. Ayala established his law practice in downtown Santa Ana in 2012 and recently went solo starting Ayala Law Group APC in 2017. Mr. Ayala graduated with Honors obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Management and ...
    Rating:  8.9
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