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    California Has 8947 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50890 Reviews

    Richard Scott Roth-Sterger

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    Richard Scott Roth-Sterger

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Escondido’s fearless squad. Facing charges? We hit hard, outplay the State, and protect your freedom. Felonies or misdemeanors, we don’t back down. Rick Sterger’s team brings drive and precision. Free consult. Move quick. Stand firm. Overcome odds...
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan Harlan Birss

    Ryan Harlan Birss

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: CRIMINAL DEFENSE YOU CAN COUNT ON If you’re charged with a crime, the odds may seem stacked against you. The government will have lawyers and investigators with decades of experience working to take your freedom. We can help you level the playing ...
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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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    Nors Elwood Davidson

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    Nors Elwood Davidson

    4.9154 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Dedicated to Personalized & Professional San Francisco Bay Area DUI Defense for over 20 years
    Rating:  9.9
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    Steve H Spiegelman

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    Steve H Spiegelman

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Most important rights. Do not consent, Do not speak without your attorney present.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Kevin K. Moghtanei

    Kevin K. Moghtanei

    5.069 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Welcome to my Avvo page. My name is Kevin Moghtanei, and I am the principal attorney at DCD LAW. I founded DCD LAW as a law practice exclusively focused on providing top-notch DUI & criminal defense to the greater Los Angeles area. I am so proud t...
    Rating:  10
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    John William Thornton

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    John William Thornton

    4.961 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Exclusively in Santa Cruz since 1990
    Rating:  10
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    Lewis Robert Rosenblum

    Lewis Robert Rosenblum

    5.057 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am honored to have received many awards throughout my career including having been selected by California Lawyer Magazine as "One of the Top Twenty Lawyers in the State of California," the Outstanding Prosecutor for the State of California in 19...
    Rating:  10
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    Miles David Booth

    Miles David Booth

    5.033 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: As owner and founder of Booth Law, I work tirelessly to defend Los Angeles residents facing criminal charges. I understand the stress and anxiety of being charged with a crime, and my practice is dedicated to guiding you through these difficult ti...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel R Perlman

    Daniel R Perlman

    5.042 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Daniel R. Perlman is an esteemed criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, renowned for his commitment to upholding the rights of defendants across Southern California. With a practice founded on integrity and expert knowledge, Mr. Perlman p...
    Rating:  10
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    Pat Carey

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    Pat Carey

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    California Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Former Senior Prosecutor, Pro-Active Advocate, and Effective State and Federal attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Bradley Patton

    Bradley Patton

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: San Diego criminal attorney C. Bradley Patton, Esq. has over 35 years of experience in criminal law defense. In addition to maintaining his private practice, Mr. Patton serves on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Associ...
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan Fred Rodriguez

    Ryan Fred Rodriguez

    5.073 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Ryan Rodriguez is a licensed California Attorney who graduated from Loyola Law School. In law school, his primary focus and specialization was in the area of criminal procedure, practice, and litigation. While there he enjoyed and excelled in ...
    Rating:  10
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    Julia Mezhinsky Jayne

    Julia Mezhinsky Jayne

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Julia Mezhinsky Jayne is a founding partner of Jayne Law Group, P.C. (formerly, Campbell & Jayne LLP).Ms. Jayne is an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer who concentrates her practice on both white collar and general criminal defense in felo...
    Rating:  10
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    Mary Ann Fabi Bird

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    Mary Ann Fabi Bird

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    Review: "I can testify from my personal experience that Mary Bird of Bird & Van Dyke law firm is a person of integrity who is more concerned with her clients and her reputation as a competent lawyer than any monetary rewards. Her professional manner and kn..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    R.J. Manuelian

    R.J. Manuelian

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: R.J. Manuelian is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney with a prominent presence in the legal community and media. Serving as a speaker, consultant, and legal professional, he frequently appears as a commentator on leading media platforms, ...
    Rating:  10
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    Alejandro Barraza

    Alejandro Barraza

    5.047 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    Bio: One out every four Americans suffers from mental illness. The nineteen year daughter, diagnosed with major depressive disorder, using alcohol or drugs to cope with their inability to get out bed and feelings of agitation irritability, and angry ou...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen G Rodriguez

    Stephen G Rodriguez

    5.042 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Stephen G Rodriguez and Partners' practice is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense. We represent clients, mostly in Los Angeles County, facing criminal charges at the misdemeanor and felony level in State and Federal courts. We also represent...
    Rating:  10
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    Trenton Colbert Packer

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    Trenton Colbert Packer

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: As a former Trial Attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., Mr. Packer received trial advocacy training from some of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in the country. Mr. Packer is a graduate of the Federal CJA Trial Skills A...
    Rating:  10
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    Kate Elizabeth Lebenzon

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    Kate Elizabeth Lebenzon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kate Lebenzon is a skilled criminal defense attorney with a wealth of experience in both legal research and advocacy. At Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Kate has won countless motions which have resulted in dismissals for her clients, and ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    David Laurence Altman

    David Laurence Altman

    5.055 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: - Attorney David Altman is a Former CA Superior CT Judge Pro tem | Best Attorneys Of America | National Top 100 Trial Lawyer | Lead Counsel Rated | The National Top 1% Distinguished Counsel - Top St George Personal Injury Car Accident Law Attorney...
    Rating:  9.8
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