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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: Ms. Jennifer Peabody is a graduate of UCLA where she majored in English and graduated with Honors. Following graduation, she enrolled in Southwestern University School of Law’s SCALE program, a two year accelerated law school program. Ms. Peabody’...

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Although Michael has little to no presence online, that shouldn't be deciding factor. He is a truly dedicated lawyer who is very good at communicating and acting fast. He also explains everything with a very frank but sincere care to ensure everyt..."

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I am so relieved i finally have a good Lawyer.Who truely is out for my best interest . With my horrible experience with lawyer's Rude mean Greedy. last lawyer, ripped me off and let my brother scam my inheritance.Trusted him I was working out of t..."

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: Andrew Foland has over 15 years of experience in the courtroom, earning him a reputation as one of Bay Area's most aggressive and effective criminal litigators. His work and expertise combine to get the best possible outcome for his clients. After...

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had a domestic violence case go on for almost 2 years. My life was on hold I lost 2 jobs. Possibly could have lost my child. Mr. Brusseau was very kind and gave me his opinion pretty straight forward and to the point. I myself prefer matters thi..."

Rating: 6.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more

Review: "I am a retired attorney and consulted with Brian on a personal matter. He and his excellent staff were more than professional and helpful. Many thanks."

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(209) 899-1557

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Bujor has a well rounded, broad range of experience. In Sacramento County, he previously worked for the District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, and the Superior Court. He understands how the system works and how to obtain the bes...

Rating: 6.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: We have a broad general practice with experience in a wide variety of areas- both litigation and transactional. We try to provide cost effective solutions to problems in an ethical manner.

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Rating: 6.4

Call for a consultation(949) 247-8427

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor

Review: "Jonathan Che Gettleman is the best, brightest and most humane lawyer I have had the privilege to utilize. Indeed, he is the only one I know. I have had multiple experiences with soul sick rapacious lazy attorneys thus I speak from experience. Gett..."

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Landlord & Tenant and more

Review: "I have been very lucky throughout my career and rarely required the services of an attorney until one of my clients tried to breach our agreement potentially costing me a significant amount of money. Fortunately for me, I was introduced to Tom Tav..."

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: An attorney with the firm for over four years, he has proven himself repeatedly in the courtroom, amassing an unbroken series of victories on behalf of employees whose employment and livelihood were threatened. A strong advocate and a compassionat...

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Linden has handled a couple criminal matters for me as a public defender. I am convinced that I couldn't have received any better representation at any price. On the case he just recently handled for me there were to occasions where I would have t..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Early handled a 3rd dui case for me out of riverside while I was on probation in Orange County. He did a great job and kept me out of jail most importantly. Orange County wanted a year and I ended up with house arrest in riverside."

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

Review: "I got a 95mph speeding ticket on the 405 at 1am, flew right by the cop, i had no choice but to hire the ticket clinic, Jonathan Stout was my lawyer, I am haply to say he got the case dismissed!!!!!! If my wife would have found out, it was CURTAINS..."

Rating: 6.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business

Review: "• Mary Grace helped me with my Moral Character application and I could not have asked for someone better. Regardless of the outcome she helped achieve (which was positive) she was helpful and informative every step of the way. Important things tha..."

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Kiley Clevenger, a Santa Barbara native, and Central Valley transplant earned her undergraduate degree in Administration of Justice with a Legal Studies emphasis from Santa Barbara City College. She earned her Juris Doctorate as well as a concentr...

Rating: 6.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Patricia was my attorney for a case that was difficult and complicated. She took the time to listen to me, review my materials, and fought against my DA to get me the best possible deal. I couldn't have made it through my case with any other attor..."

Rating: 6.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I cannot speak highly enough about attorney, Mr. Sharma. After a long, arduous and stressful situation, he was appointed to me very recently and he worked day and night to prepare for my case. He is passionate, accessible, warm, extremely intellig..."

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