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    Michelle Bambi Bouvier

    Michelle Bambi Bouvier

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When i called Bambi, I was lost, confused and I didn't know what to do. She made me feel like I was her only client. She held my hand all the way. I don't ever want to ever be in need of a lawyer, but if I do, I know who to call. Bambi is the best!"
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    Randolph Richard Melendez

    Randolph Richard Melendez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "randy did exactly what he said he was going to do a dam good gotcleared of all charges and he did it have across the country I recommend Randy melendez attorney t law"
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    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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    Fred Wonsok Lee

    Fred Wonsok Lee

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Finding yourself in a legal predicament can be extremely stressful. Finding a competent and caring attorney can ease that anxiety and that's exactly what happened when I retained Mr. Lee as my attorney. He is experienced, caring, and his billing i..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Ronald Paul Rives

    Ronald Paul Rives

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Review: "I have been employed in the legal community since 1970. When I was involved in an accident, I retained Ron Rives. All the attorneys in Contra Costa County know Ron and his reputation is the very best. He is one of the only AV rated attorneys in Ea..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Aneke Suzanne Matre-Stokes

    Aneke Suzanne Matre-Stokes

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had the privilege of working with Annette Stokes during a challenging family law matter, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From our first conversation, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me. Annette..."
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    Annie Berlin

    Annie Berlin

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Bio: I have a wide range of experience representing individuals in criminal and civil litigation, and am well versed in family law and divorce matters. Although I am a litigator at heart, I also handle transactional matters such as drafting, reviewing ...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Anthony Joseph Solare

    Anthony Joseph Solare

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Originally from the Midwest, I have been in San Diego since 1978. I went to school here (UCSD/California Western Law) and have been in practice since 1990. I was a prosecutor for 5 years, switched to private practice then moved into family law 15 ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Keisha Marie Mello-Hall

    Keisha Marie Mello-Hall

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: As a dedicated and passionate criminal defense attorney, I ensure that every client knows they have someone in their corner. With me, you get an exceptionally hardworking attorney who will be there to ease your fears and fervently represent your b...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Barbara Mary Brand

    Barbara Mary Brand

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mrs. Barbara Brand represented me in getting me resentenced. My chances were slim and I didn't think it would happen so I never cared to hear the outcome i never called her to find out the outcome I assumed I lost. I didnt know that due to covid t..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Kristen Nicole Richards

    Kristen Nicole Richards

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kristen was extremely helpful and professsional from start to finish. She has represented me multiple times and I was amazed with the results I received. She diligently worked on my cases paying a lot of attention to the details and was able to ne..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Russell Warren Miller

    Russell Warren Miller

    2.419 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Russell Miller did a great job for me. He knows his way around a court room. He is good with people and knows the law. Not to mention he is a Marine who served his Country in Viet Nam. He got my case dismissed; He and I thought the case was no..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Alyssa Daniela Bell

    Alyssa Daniela Bell

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "You can't ask for a better lawyer. I'm grateful she was on my case. Shes an excellent legal resource. she makes you feel like a human being, too. she takes the time to explain all the legal jargon/mumbo jumbo, she was never annoyed by all my stupi..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Anthony Alanis

    Anthony Alanis

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: I am an active member of the State Bar of California and have a passion for helping clients. Whether it be those facing criminal charges, DUI, Drug charges, Misdemeanors/Felonies, helping people Expunge their record. Or Family Law issues such as D...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Jose Lino Ruiz

    Jose Lino Ruiz

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Lo recomiendo es muy buen abogado me llevo mi caso desde el principio asta ganar mi"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Grace Goodman

    Grace Goodman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Grace Goodman goes all-in for her clients, displaying an unwavering enthusiasm to protect the rights of every person she represents. Grace is a defense attorney at The Nieves Law Firm, focusing on crimes ranging from simple DUI’s to serious felony...
    Rating:  6.0
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    Adam Baer Brown

    Adam Baer Brown

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Insurance Fraud
    Bio: I truly love my work and derive great satisfaction from helping my clients save their careers during what is often one of the most difficult times of their lives. The size and resources of our state and federal governments are overwhelming, and ta...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Leon Joseph Mezzetti

    Leon Joseph Mezzetti

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Criminal defense attorney Leon J. Mezzetti, Jr., has dedicated more than 30 years to defending clients charged with criminal offenses, including DUI throughout Northern California. Before starting his California criminal defense law firm in 1979, ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Roxanne Monique Mosley

    Roxanne Monique Mosley

    3.39 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Entertainment
    Bio: Creative and Strategic Direction Attorney Roxanne Mosley understands that when people hire an attorney, they are often experiencing very stressful situations. These people need someone who cares about them. The Law Office of Roxanne Mosley makes s...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Valery Nechay

    Valery Nechay

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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