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    Oliver K. Burchill

    Oliver K. Burchill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family
    Review: "Attorney Burchill extremely helpful in my case. He was very well informed and honest about the relief that was available to me. I would recommend Attorney Burchill to anyone seeking counsel."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Rafik Youssef Kamell

    Rafik Youssef Kamell

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: For over 32 years I have represented clients in a range of areas including Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents and Motorcycle Accidents. As one of the top Personal Injury attorneys in Orange, my firm has worked on over...
    Rating:  7.0
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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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    Joel Ben Steinfeld

    Joel Ben Steinfeld

    3.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Listen up folks ! You want the best Joel is the best . couldn't begin to tell you the incredible experience and wisdom of this man. He has personally helped me and my wife of 40 yrs . Being represented by Joel was the smartest move I ever made ..."
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    Robert Bradford Darrohn

    Robert Bradford Darrohn

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "Mr. Darrohn was in communication about the matters of the case. Easy to talk to and ask questions. He was able to help get the charges lowered. An understanding and hardworking attorney who only wants the best for his clients. Highly recommended"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Armando Guadalupe Lope

    Armando Guadalupe Lope

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: I'm a criminal defense attorney in Merced, California. I represent clients throughout the Central Valley. I am a trial attorney and prepare each and every case for trial. While not all cases go to trial, preparing it for trial from the beginning m...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Laureen Anne Bethards

    Laureen Anne Bethards

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Juvenile
    Rating:  7.8
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    Taina Ivania Gomez-Ferretti

    Taina Ivania Gomez-Ferretti

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kerry Jean Kunz

    Kerry Jean Kunz

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I came to Kerry for help with my Custody issues between my ex-husband and myself. Kerry is a no-nonsense attorney. She did her homework on my case. Her and her staff were exceptional, professional and on top of it all. I would recommend her hands ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Douglas E Belyeu

    Douglas E Belyeu

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more
    Bio: I am a late arrival to the field of law. Following High School, I became employed as a baker while attempting to pursue a career in music. I was employed by Costco for over 20 years, and in that time, while keeping my love for music, I also entert...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Daryl I. Chilimidos

    Daryl I. Chilimidos

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, International Law
    Review: "Praise Jesus, this clown doesn't help. He writes me antisemitic rants whilst demanding money for nothing. It wasn't his domestic violence (with children), it is his narcissism, ego and recalcitrance. ."
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    Alan Keith Macina

    Alan Keith Macina

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have practiced criminal defense and defended against restraining orders in San Diego County since 2004. Since 2007 I have practiced appellate criminal defense. Ihave won several jury trials over the years and have won a number of cases on appeal...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jeffrey Scott Niesen

    Jeffrey Scott Niesen

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.7
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    Mark R. Schwartz

    Mark R. Schwartz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Family, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "I’ve had the privilege of working with Mark R. Schwartz on over 5 or 6 different legal matters throughout the years, and I can say with full confidence: Mark does not lose. He has been practicing law for over 46 years and brings unmatched experien..."
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    Marjorie Andrea Burrise

    Marjorie Andrea Burrise

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Administrative Law and more
    Review: "I hired Ms. Burrise to fight an un just traffic citation, and she took it to trial and won, I would definatly hire her again"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Douglas Alan Pharr

    Douglas Alan Pharr

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Doug Pharr is a native Californian, born in Oakland CA. He joined the United States Marine Corps reserve in 1980 after graduating from Skyline HS and went on active duty in 1985. He graduated with a B.S in Law from National University in 1987. Hon...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Earl Robertson

    Earl Robertson

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Review: "Earl has been representing me on my family law case since 2018. I could honestly say that his knowledge and representation exceeds what I thought a great lawyer would be. I would never have anyone else represent me since meeting Earl, he is basica..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    John Rowland Buchholz

    John Rowland Buchholz

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation
    Review: "remarkable ,honest and you can see his soul when you look at him. Rare in a lawyer, retain him! no himming or hawing call Mr Buchholz. This is not a needle in a hay stack attorney. He is the right man for the job call him today! There are few that..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Margaret Mendenhall

    Margaret Mendenhall

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.4
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    Christopher Su

    Christopher Su

    Not yet reviewedReview Christopher
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: No nonsense criminal defense attorney that actually cares about his clients.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Spencer Lucas

    Spencer Lucas

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Brain Injury and more
    Rating:  10
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