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    Barbara Joan Darnell

    Barbara Joan Darnell

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I am very happy with the work Barbara did for me and my family. Her staff is nice and they answer questions quickly. My wife and I , and my brother and his wife both attained our green cards with her help. "
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    Mary Carter Andrues

    Mary Carter Andrues

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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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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    Jeffrey Virgil Traverso

    Jeffrey Virgil Traverso

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Mr. Traverso puts his whole self into getting things done. I had a hard time communicating with my ex husband and Mr Traverso took that over for me. My case was unique and it entailed a lot of research, Mr. Terverso is very thorough. I'm happy the..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Donald John Matson

    Donald John Matson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Aggressive personal injury and criminal defense of DUI, felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, DMV hearings, license suspensions, expungements, failures to appear, warrants, and traffic tickets. Willing to honestly advise you of your situation, and ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Reginald Eugene Alberts

    Reginald Eugene Alberts

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury and more
    Review: "Really good lawyer at a great price"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Bruce Fredrick Benson

    Bruce Fredrick Benson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Review: "Bruce "Red" Benson has been my attorney for years now and he has been an inspiration in changing my life .he has been not only a great attny but has become a true friend..if it wasnt for his great skill as an Attny I wouldnt be where i am today..h..."
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    Cesar J. Andaya

    Cesar J. Andaya

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Cesar Andaya is a dedicated trial lawyer serving clients throughout California with a strong focus on criminal defense and personal injury litigation. Known for his courtroom advocacy and extensive jury trial experience, Mr. Andaya has built his p...
    Rating:  6.2
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    John Bernard Floyd

    John Bernard Floyd

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Were you stopped by a cop and charged with DUI? If you were, you could be dealing with serious potential consequences. Come to the law firm of Floyd, Skeren Kelly, where a DUI lawyer in Los Angeles will take on your case with the commitment and de...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Douglas John Myers

    Douglas John Myers

    3.710 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a very complicated and difficult case that took over a year to unwind all the details. The D.A. wanted prison time for me that scared me to death because of the prison and I still have a family to support. Doug worked and worked hard, and he..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Douglas Sherman Unger

    Douglas Sherman Unger

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mr. Unger was very kind and took the time to listen. He helped me finished my divorce and didn’t allow my ex to take advantage of me. I appreciate Mr. Unger and would recommend him to anyone looking for a good attorney."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Steven Roy Sands

    Steven Roy Sands

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Review: "Steven Sands is an attorney i will go back to and recommend highly. He pulls no punches and does what he says he csn do.... He isnt over priced and for me was worth more then he charged...."
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    Paul Edward Caprioglio

    Paul Edward Caprioglio

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a great experience with Mr. Caprioglio, he was always there for us and guided us professionally in our situation. I would greatly recommend him to anyone needing his services. Our case was in San Luis Obispo county in the late 1989 and he wa..."
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    Danielle Esther Tamir

    Danielle Esther Tamir

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "She pleasantly surprised me on how well I was treated as her client. She is straight to the point and she really is there for you every step of the way. She treated me like a human being not just an number or statistic. I am so lucky to have her r..."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Terry R Leoni

    Terry R Leoni

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Employment & Labor
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Alexander Lombardo

    Daniel Alexander Lombardo

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Daniel is very caring and is extremely available to discuss your case and take the time to discuss both the minute aspects and the big picture. He is a very strong advocate and his number one goal is to get your case dismissed or have you found n..."
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    Kole Edward Oswald

    Kole Edward Oswald

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is Ready for all battles. ,...,,,,....,........................................................................................................................................,....................... .... ."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Darrell G. Griffin

    Darrell G. Griffin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I started practicing in criminal defense in Calaveras county as a juvenile and dependency defense. My work was primarily with juvenile defendants and helping parents navigate CPS cases. I moved on to Stanislaus County as a prosecutor. In my five y...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Garrett Jason Zelen

    Garrett Jason Zelen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was a previous client who, after experiencing Garret's undeniable skill, demeanor and exceptional knowledge of the law, he inspired me to study law. I earned my J.D 2010. Garrett is truly one of the best Criminal Law Attorneys nationwide, hand..."
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    Erica Gene Franklin

    Erica Gene Franklin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Erica Franklin was relentless until the case was dismissed. She was super knowledgeable about the legal system, determined to fight hypocrisy."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Elizabeth Armena Missakian

    Elizabeth Armena Missakian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Missakian help me as a public defender. She defended me and negotiated the best possible plea bargain as if I was hiring her to defend me. She always toke the time to explain and ask questions for my case instead of treating me like just anoth..."
    Rating:  6.5
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