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    Charles Luke Stevens

    Charles Luke Stevens

    5.01 review
    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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    Miles Archer Woodlief

    Miles Archer Woodlief

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Woodlief was outstanding in helping move my case forward. Our eventual settlement was far more than my company ever expected. As a C-level executive, I demand professionalism, grace, tenacity, and creativity. To date, I've not met anyone that ..."
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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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    Stephanie Lacambra

    Stephanie Lacambra

    5.01 review
    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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    Matthew N Selmer

    Matthew N Selmer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice and more
    Review: "Mr. Selmer was an excellent lawyer. I had a previous attorney for a DUI but Selmer pretty much made the dui go away. He kept me informed of all my options and adviced me about what my options were. He always sought my best interest and what I want..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Sherri Lira

    Sherri Lira

    5.01 review
    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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    Julian Randolph Fox

    Julian Randolph Fox

    4.04 reviews
    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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    Evan Christopher Vargas

    Evan Christopher Vargas

    4.511 reviews
    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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    Jennifer J Wirsching

    Jennifer J Wirsching

    4.713 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Attorney Jennifer Wirsching was excellent in providing the answers to questions, I desperately needed answers to! Jennifer put my anxiety at ease by explaining the process in a criminal proceedsing. If you're looking for an attorney to represent y..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Marshall David Altman Hammons

    Marshall David Altman Hammons

    5.03 reviews
    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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    Robert Selden Brewer Jr

    Robert Selden Brewer Jr

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Christopher Johnathan Ayala

    Christopher Johnathan Ayala

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    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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    Brett Hartmann

    Brett Hartmann

    5.02 reviews
    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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    Kevin Trent Kay

    Kevin Trent Kay

    5.06 reviews
    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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    Linda D Roberts-Ross

    Linda D Roberts-Ross

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Trusts and more
    Bio: Dear Potential Client, Let me introduce myself: I am an advocate for consumers and small businesses. I have never represented a corporate interest, nor will I ever do so. I am practicing law today as a result of the tragic and unnecessary loss of ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Thomas Shaun Clinkenbeard

    Thomas Shaun Clinkenbeard

    5.01 review
    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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    Diego E. Ortiz

    Diego E. Ortiz

    5.01 review
    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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    Jonathan Eric Dekel

    Jonathan Eric Dekel

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Jonathan Dekel is the founder of TKT REP (), a law firm dedicated to fighting traffic tickets. Jonathan graudated from Loyola Law School in the top 10 % of his class, and founded TKT REP because of his passion for fighting traffic tickets...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Osman M Taher

    Osman M Taher

    5.02 reviews
    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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    James Michael Vincent Fitzpatrick

    James Michael Vincent Fitzpatrick

    5.02 reviews
    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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    Roland J Haddad

    Roland J Haddad

    4.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Roland is widely recognized as one of the most respected crimson lawyers in the field. The moment he enters the courtroom, his presence commands attention—from judges and district attorneys to law enforcement and peers alike. Known for his direct ..."
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