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    Mary Ann Foster

    Mary Ann Foster

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "she has kept me out of trouble in the juvenile system she is a great attorney and very hardworking"
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    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ms. Vertner is a criminal defense attorney with over a decade of experience defending clients across California. These days, Ms. Vertner practices law primarily in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where she is committed to protecting her clients ...
    Rating:  6.9
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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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    Christopher D'Anjou

    Christopher D'Anjou

    4.918 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Christopher D’Anjou is a managing partner at Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation and a California-based criminal defense and DUI attorney with nearly 20 years of litigation and trial experience. During law school, he clerked at a public defender’s ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Meghan M Behrens

    Meghan M Behrens

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: With 13 years of criminal defense experience, I am the best lawyer to fight for your rights. If you've been charged with a crime, call me for a free consultation. Quality representation at an affordable rate.
    Rating:  7.5
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    John B Steinhart

    John B Steinhart

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Appeals and more
    Review: "I was pulled over for an OWI some months ago and hired John Steinhart as my legal representation. My professional license and career has been a challenged by this. My family life has been in a similar situation. John as my legal representation has..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Caleb Jonathan Lin

    Caleb Jonathan Lin

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Caleb Lin handles adult felonies and misdemeanors in California, including driving-under-the-influence offenses, sex crimes, drug- and weapon-possession offenses, and violent crimes. Caleb is also available to assist individuals who have not yet h...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Josh David Hillemeier

    Josh David Hillemeier

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Review: "I highly recommend Josh D. Hillemeir. He handled my case seamlessly and his expertise, straightforwardness and honesty resulted in a positive outcome."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Adrienne Harbottle

    Adrienne Harbottle

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Criminal Attorney who can help you navigate the court process in an honest and understanding way. Also, handles uncontested divorces. Available for the following courts: San Luis Obispo County, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Fresno, Visalia a...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Laura Ruth Vavakin

    Laura Ruth Vavakin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She got me out of jail on a case that would of sent me to prison for 27 years, Worked hard on the DA and Judge and never gave up on me. She is a fighter and iam glad she was my lawyer."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Valery Nechay

    Valery Nechay

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would not trust Valery Nechay with sensitive information, and I would strongly caution anyone considering hiring her to think carefully before doing so. I was never her client. I knew her personally, and what I directly witnessed raised serio..."
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    Darold Myles Shirwo

    Darold Myles Shirwo

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Civil Rights
    Bio: I have been practicing for over 40 years primarily in cirminal law and have done 100's of jury trials and over a thousand non-jury trials including serious felonies (murder, etc.), , habeas, expungements, etc. and practice mainly in the San Fernan...
    Rating:  6.6
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    JK Moran

    JK Moran

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney J.K. MORAN, or ”JK” as his clients know him, was born John Kenneth Moran, Jr., in Providence, Rhode Island. He established himself early on as a gold medal winning, nationally ranked public speaker. World Class Education He then entered t...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Frances C Huey

    Frances C Huey

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I spoke to Ms. Huey on a cold call and she gave me more information and insight than my paid attorney. Everything that Ms. Huey told me on my sons case was absolutely true and helped me to seek the avenues I needed to seek and also help others"
    Rating:  6.6
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    Anthony James Crawford

    Anthony James Crawford

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Crawford helped me out tremendously. He is one of the most intelligent and informed people I've ever met. An awesome attorney too. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for legal counsel."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Edward R. Taylor

    Edward R. Taylor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "I engaged Mr. Taylor's services for a security deposit problem with a former landlord. Ed was very straightforward and took decisive steps to reach an agreement quickly and efficiently. I appreciated his calm and direct demeanor, and the fees he c..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Steven Allan Whitworth

    Steven Allan Whitworth

    4.381 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: District Attorneys are in the business of prosecution. Because of this, you should hire an attorney who has always been in the business of defending individual's rightsunder Constitution of the United States. One of my personal goals as your attor...
    Rating:  5.5
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    Julian Israel Ducre

    Julian Israel Ducre

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was 18 by a few days when I was arrested, it was all my family could afford to do to bail me out, Julian Ducre took my case up for substantially less than his competitors, because I truly believe that he is out to make a difference, he worked ..."
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    Mindi Lynn Boulet

    Mindi Lynn Boulet

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mindi Boulet represented me during the winter months of '09-'10 on felony charges. She was an effective litigator who took a person interest in my wellfare. If I get in any more legal trouble I hope it's mindi Boulet who defends me."
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    Tracy Y. Toledo

    Tracy Y. Toledo

    4.618 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have been a Trial Attorney for more than 22 years focusing my practice on personal injury, family law and criminal defense. I pride myself on getting to know my clients and their needs. I am a strong advocate for my clients and believe in keepin...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Duane Robert Aubrey Lyons

    Duane Robert Aubrey Lyons

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Commercial Real Estate, White Collar Crime, Banking and more
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