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    Craig Michael Sturm

    Craig Michael Sturm

    4.841 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Designated a 2020-2021 SuperLawyer™ by his attorney peers and judges, partner Craig Sturm brings 20 years of DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense success to Artz & Sturm Law Group. Sturm began his career as an LA County Public Defender, defe...
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    Agavni Tulekyan

    Agavni Tulekyan

    5.046 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Agavni Tulekyan is an aggressive and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles. Ms. Tulekyan represents clients in felony and misdemeanor cases throughout numerous counties in California. Ms. Tulekyan approaches every case, whet...
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    Shawn Patrick King Huston

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    Shawn Patrick King Huston

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Experienced Attorneys Dedicated To Meeting Your Legal Needs.
    Rating:  10
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    John W. Noonan

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    John W. Noonan

    4.317 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 63 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Experience Does Matter! Former Prosecutor, John Noonan brings over 55 Years of Experience!
    Rating:  10
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    Jonah Chaplin Chew

    Jonah Chaplin Chew

    4.972 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jonah Chew has over 20 years of experience in the courtroom, earning him a reputation as one of San Francisco’s most aggressive and effective criminal litigators. His work and expertise in a wide range of criminal cases has earned him media covera...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Ann A. Gottesman

    Ann A. Gottesman

    5.051 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Ann Gottesman, a skilled attorney in Pasadena, California, has dedicated her career to criminal law and DUI defense. She graduated from Southwestern University School of Law in 2005, passing the California Bar on her first attempt. With over 11 ye...
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    Mark Raymond McDonald

    Mark Raymond McDonald

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: Mark Raymond McDonald has defended individuals and businesses in all varieties of criminal matters for 35 years. His practice focuses on California state courts. He was a Riverside County prosecutor for 7 years before opening his current office in...
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    Thomas Edward Welbourn

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    Thomas Edward Welbourn

    4.949 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Hire Ed Welbourn, a former Orange County District Attorney to Represent you
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Blair Leventhal

    Andrew Blair Leventhal

    5.079 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Andrew Leventhal is a dynamic, passionate, and charismatic criminal defense lawyer. Andrew spent the first seven years of his career battling in the courtroom trenches as a Los Angeles Public Defender. Here, Andrew developed a reputation for being...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Anthony Casper

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    Robert Anthony Casper

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Former Deputy District Attorney and DUI Instructor
    Rating:  9.9
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    Matthew Garth Kaestner

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    Matthew Garth Kaestner

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Long Beach criminal defense attorney, Matthew Kaestner, brings over 32 years of criminal law experience to the defense of every criminal case. He is certified as a criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specializatio...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher John McCann

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    Christopher John McCann

    5.083 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Criminal Defense Attorney in OC/LA. Call (855) 466-7195 and speak personally to me. Free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Kiarash Feyzjou

    Kiarash Feyzjou

    5.0110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Welcome to Kia Law Firm. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, or Ventura County, you have come to the right website. The firm is led by attorney Kia Feyzjou. We have offices located ...
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    Marc Andre Gibbons

    Marc Andre Gibbons

    5.029 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Attorney Marc A. Gibbons is a Partner in Gibbons & Gibbons, P.C. along with his father, Joseph T. Gibbons, Jr. Gibbons & Gibbons is focuses on representing individuals facing criminal charges and family law. At Gibbons & Gibbons, we understand ind...
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    Givelle Jensen Lamano

    Givelle Jensen Lamano

    4.974 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Are you facing your first arrest? We know it can be a daunting experience, leaving you with plenty of questions and concerns. Don't worry, we're here to help. Getting your police report is a crucial step, and we can assist you. At Lamano Law, we u...
    Rating:  9.6
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    John Jeff Chambliss

    John Jeff Chambliss

    4.968 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "John Jeff Chambliss handled my case and appeared on my behalf in San Louis Obispo County. He had to appear in court several times on my behalf and always gave me updates about what was happening. I sought my case to the very end. His instruction t..."
    Rating:  10
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    Maltaise E Cini

    Maltaise E Cini

    5.0109 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Chosen OC Metro's "Top Criminal Attorney" 2014 and 2013, National Trial Lawyers Association "Top 100 Trial Attorneys" 2014, 2015 and 2016, Avvo Client Choice Award 2013 and 2014. Hundreds of Cases Dismissed University of Windsor Law School Graduat...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Patrick M Griffin

    Patrick M Griffin

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Award winning San Diego Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Patrick Griffin was raised in a large family in a rural Montana community where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Mr. Griffin has won cases in every courthouse in San Diego ...
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey A Tenenbaum

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    Jeffrey A Tenenbaum

    4.825 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    At Tenenbaum Law Firm, we will protect all your rights.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Lisa Zhao Liu

    Lisa Zhao Liu

    4.984 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: "Aggressive. Compassionate. Experienced." A Los Angeles County native, Lisa Z. Liu graduated from one of the top ten law schools in the nation, the University of Michigan Law School. She finished law school in two and a half years and passed the C...
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