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    Douglas Xavier Arenivar

    Douglas Xavier Arenivar

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Douglas Xavier Arenivar is a licensed attorney in California. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCLA with a BA in Political Science and obtained his JD at UCLA’s School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2002. With over 10 y...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael Ayzen

    Michael Ayzen

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Prior to co-founding Theta Law Firm, LLP, I worked as a Trial Attorney with the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services. There, I represented hundreds of clients in all aspects of criminal litigation. I also has worked as a law clerk a...
    Rating:  7.3
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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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    Alexandria S Carl

    Alexandria S Carl

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "She was perfect in court, and conducted herself in a professional manner at all times. This case was very difficult, and Ms. Carl supported our requests. Everything we requested in our case outcome happened. She was outstanding. Great experience. ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Layli Caborn

    Layli Caborn

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I have over 15 years of experience in the legal field, serving as a Deputy District Attorney, Deputy Public Defender, and General Practitioner I have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and serving clients of a diverse socio-economi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Joshua Zane Webb

    Joshua Zane Webb

    3.97 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Approximately 50% of my practice is dedicated toward the aggressive confident representation of DUI offenders. In addition, my offices focus on domestic and family violence, narctotics and trafficking cases, as well major serious and violent felon...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Brian Allen Newman

    Brian Allen Newman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Bio: I have been in practice for over 33 years. I have operated my own Law Firm for 31 of those 33 years. I have handled a wide variety of types of cases, however, currently I emphasis criminal law. I have been on many high profile Organized Crime RICO...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Ivan Weller Golde

    Ivan Weller Golde

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have worked with Ivan Golde for over 20 years. He has remarkable instincts and judgment. His radio show on Sports 1050 is an excellent place to hear Ivan and get a sense of his incredible intellect. I use Ivan for my own cases and his work is th..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Dennis Howard Moore

    Dennis Howard Moore

    4.618 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am an knowledgeable trial attorney, serving the Inland Empire Courts to better serve clients. I will handle your administrative case against the DMV. From preserving your rights, to a hearing fighting your suspentions, I will be in your corner. ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Amy Michele Ross

    Amy Michele Ross

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Jacob Hart Brower

    Jacob Hart Brower

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Maybe the only thing you need to know about Orange County Criminal Attorney Jake Brower is that his connections and reputation within the legal community have allowed him to deliver results that other lawyers cannot. On many occasions, for instanc...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Joseph Anthony Virgilio

    Joseph Anthony Virgilio

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I presented Attorney Virgilio with a 1st time matter and both he and his investigator listened and sought to represent correcting State agency Information Practices Act violations."
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    Jennifer M Booth

    Jennifer M Booth

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I used attorney Jennifer Booth services recently. She was honest and to the point, telling me exactly what I could expect. She was extremely efficient and well prepared. She returned all of my calls and kept me informed the entire time through my ..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Eric Alan Chase

    Eric Alan Chase

    3.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Eric Chase is not only one of America's most respected and well known attorneys; he is also a seasoned defense attorney and an innovative leader in the legal profession. He is regularly featured as an expert on the national news and has generated ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Louis P Dell

    Louis P Dell

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "He was a great lawyer he truly looks out for the best interest of the child and knows the law. He represented me 10 years ago and he did a great job. If I ever have to go back to court I will hire him to represent me. He also represented me for ..."
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    Jason Franklin Coker

    Jason Franklin Coker

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Coker is a licensed attorney California and Texas. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney, a California bar tutor, and an NFLPA certified contract advisor. Mr. Coker has represented clients in hundreds of DUI cases, hundreds of crimina...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jeffrey Robin Stein

    Jeffrey Robin Stein

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My long standing in local criminal law practice brings you the benefit of my deep knowledge of the local practices and approaches that make the difference in getting the results you want. My time is devoted to fully understanding your concerns, yo...
    Rating:  7.9
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    M. Richard Alvarez

    M. Richard Alvarez

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Central Valley Criminal Defense Attorney M. Richard Alvarez has been practicing criminal law for the past 10 years. He got his start in the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office before going exclusively into criminal defense. Having worked as a...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Casey Darnel Martin

    Casey Darnel Martin

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Casey D. Martin earned her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2003. She completed her undergraduate work at Occidental College in Los Angeles, where she majored in Public Policy and minored in Spanish Cultural Studies. Martin ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Camille Joanna Bosworth

    Camille Joanna Bosworth

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Camille tirelessly went to bat for me in court more times than I can count. She was always responsive and communicative and organized. She is a true professional, and I was lucky to have her on my team"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Nathan Aaron Poulos

    Nathan Aaron Poulos

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Competence, Conscience, Compassion, the guiding principles of Nathan Poulos’ life since his early days at Santa Clara University where, in 2000, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in religious graduating from Santa Clara Unive...
    Rating:  7.1
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