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    James Craig Eckart

    James Craig Eckart

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Government, State, Local, and Municipal Law
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    William Swan Helvestine

    William Swan Helvestine

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I provide aggressive and efficient representation to individuals charged with crimes in the San Francisco Bay Area.
    Rating:  7.7
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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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    Jose Antonio Cervantes

    Jose Antonio Cervantes

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration and more
    Review: "Great experience with Cervantes Hodges Law firm. Antonio, the attorney, was very personable, approachable, and easy to talk to. He processed the bankruptcy promptly and took the time to explain the entire process clearly, walking us through every ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Dennis Grahn

    Michael Dennis Grahn

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Bio: Our philosophy is simple, but all too rare among law firms today. At The Law Offices of Michael D. Grahn we believe that when you hire a law firm you should expect to build a genuine relationship with your attorney. Your attorney should be compass...
    Rating:  7.4
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    David Allen Brooks

    David Allen Brooks

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Abuse
    Bio: David A. Brooks, Attorney at Law has been finding solutions to troubled times since 1985. Practice limited to Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, and Child Dependency. Call me when experience matters and you need solid and understandable legal adv...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Kurt Jenal Seibert

    Kurt Jenal Seibert

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    Bailey Kristine Fowler Means

    Bailey Kristine Fowler Means

    4.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
    Bio: Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Her law school career was dedicated to becoming an effective public defender. During her three years at Loyola, she interned a...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Thomas Peter O'Brien

    Thomas Peter O'Brien

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Entertainment, Appeals, Litigation and more
    Review: "He is the best of the best!!! Tom save my life and I mean it! Prior to Tom, I had 10 lawyers and endured 4 years of a vindictive government investigation. Tom outshone all ten of them and proved that the government was on the wrong side of the ca..."
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    Soutodeh Ahmadieh

    Soutodeh Ahmadieh

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more
    Review: "Soutodeh Ahmadieh is one of the best lawyers I've had. She maintains the highest level of professionalism. She is extremely understanding and considerate, treating my case with the urgency and professionalism i believed it deserved. I received upd..."
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    Ilean Reineri Baltodano

    Ilean Reineri Baltodano

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mrs. Baltidano was my husbands PD for a criminal case he had. He was given 19 years but she faught his case & beat it. She was trustworthy, kept us informed with everything & told us straight up the pros & cons even if it wasn't good to our ears. ..."
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    Christopher L. Ludmer

    Christopher L. Ludmer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: A founding partner of Kaplan Ludmer LLP, Christopher L. Ludmer was selected as one of San Diegos Top Young Attorneys by the San Diego Daily Transcript. His practice emphasizes general civil and business litigation, as well as specialized criminal ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Paul Anthony Suppa

    Paul Anthony Suppa

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Dear Prospective Client, I understand that you are looking for help for yourself and/or loved ones. I honor that obligation and promise my best efforts to resolve your crisis favorably. I begin negotiations with dismissal in mind on the charges fi...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Russell Scott Humphrey

    Russell Scott Humphrey

    3.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "My family and I hired Mr. Humphrey for my brother's criminal case. It was a very serious case. We were very well pleased with the way he handled the case. He was really on top of it. His secretary Amanda is such a sweet person. She is the most eas..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Bradley Dean Bayan

    Bradley Dean Bayan

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support and more
    Review: "If you are looking for an outstanding lawyer for Family Court, please take the time to read this. Simply put: Bradley is an absolute shark - in a great way. I had a custody case and reached out to Bradley for his services. After the initial consul..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Peter George Washington

    Peter George Washington

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Litigation
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    Gabriela Ferreira

    Gabriela Ferreira

    3.52 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Gabriela and Jasmin are amazing! They truely care. Gabriela helped me in a situation and all she cared about, really, was the help and resolution. Gabriela was also super flexible payments wise and I really appreciate her for bringing excellent re..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Gene Edward Dorney

    Gene Edward Dorney

    3.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been doing this for a long time. I like helping people and I can help you. At Law School I was awarded the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Criminal Law. Now with over 35 years experience in Criminal Law I still lo...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Wally George Hesseltine

    Wally George Hesseltine

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Review: "My divorce case was quite complicated, but Wally navigated it with ease and professionalism."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Arno Hill Keshishian

    Arno Hill Keshishian

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Litigation, General Practice, Foreclosure and more
    Review: "Arno was helpful in every possible way, no matter how many times I called!! I know it's hard to find someone who is not out there to jip you, but talk about someone who actually cares for his client. He was amazing and very straight to the point..."
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    Gerald Shapiro

    Gerald Shapiro

    4.9136 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Jerry Shapiro was my brother's attorney on his immigrationcase, and despite the difficulty of the case, he represented us with professionalism, dedication, and genuine humanity. My brother, my family, and I deeply appreciate the effort and commitm..."
    Rating:  8.0
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