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    Zachary J. Mikucki

    Zachary J. Mikucki

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Admiralty and Maritime, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and more
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    Peter Benjamin Schlueter

    Peter Benjamin Schlueter

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Our firm practice Federal Civil Rights law and criminal defense. As a former prosecutor I know the criminal justice system from both sides of the fence. We also prosecute cases against law enforcement when their acts violate common decency and the...
    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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    Johnny Lewis Griffin

    Johnny Lewis Griffin

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment and more
    Review: "Johnny is very understanding of the law. He kept us informed and I felt he strongly supported me through the legal process. He is a very approachable man and was honest throughout the process with me & my family."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jacklyn Ann Bentley

    Jacklyn Ann Bentley

    4.414 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "I had a great experience working with Jacklyn. She was incredibly professional throughout the entire process and was able to resolve my legal issue much quicker than I anticipated. If you are looking for an attorney who is both effective and easy ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joshua Peter Gotto

    Joshua Peter Gotto

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: Joshua P. Gotto (高涛) is the founder of Gotto Law. He has worked primarily on litigation matters in the bay area and recently completed over 50 hours of continuing legal education focusing on the latest updates to California Will and Trust law and ...
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    John A Garvin

    John A Garvin

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support and more
    Bio: John Garvin was raised on the east coast and received his B.A. in Psychology from Temple University, Philadelphia. After briefly teaching High School andselling Real Estate, JohnGarvinmoved to Californiato attended California Western School of Law...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jeffrey Joseph Rosanswank

    Jeffrey Joseph Rosanswank

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: I am licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in California and Missouri. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of criminal law, including nearly 17 years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender. In addition to trying 40-50 c...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Theis Finlev

    Theis Finlev

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    Edward Ware Kinsey

    Edward Ware Kinsey

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.0
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    Joseph Lambert Pittera

    Joseph Lambert Pittera

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Mergers and Acquisitions, Criminal Defense, Communications and Media and more
    Review: "Joseph took on my really small case when other lawyers wouldn't. He helped me work out a settlement that prevented me from going to court and getting what I want. His paralegal, Cathy is amazing as well. They both were professionally and personall..."
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    Jamie Lynn Shaheen

    Jamie Lynn Shaheen

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property
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    Long Z Liu

    Long Z Liu

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  7.0
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    Emily Harue Takao

    Emily Harue Takao

    1.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "She has no class and very cruel to her clients. She doesnt handle her cases with care, really isnt there for her clients. Shows no care in the world to even know about the case. Shes only here because she is contracted with courts who is paying h..."
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    Christopher Joshua Montoya

    Christopher Joshua Montoya

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Litigation and more
    Review: "When i met Christopher Montoya I was incarcerated in the Santa clara county department of corrections and looking at a 3 strikes case where my maxium exposure wouod have been 30 years to lofe sentence if convicted. I had just been release from pri..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Vernon A Nelson

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    Vernon A Nelson

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Entertainment and more
    Bio: Over the course of a career that has continued for over 20 years, Mr. Nelson has served as in-house counsel for some of the world's largest hospitality and gaming companies, he has been a partner in some of the nation's largest law firms, and he h...
    Rating:  4.9
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    Salvatore Coco

    Salvatore Coco

    1.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Rating:  6.5
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    Larson Joon Hahm

    Larson Joon Hahm

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Hahm works in the Public Defender's office in the Los Angeles Superior Courts. Rather than representing the rights of the accused and putting forth any type of reasonable defense or challenging the prosecution's case, Hahm prefers to recommend to..."
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    Lydia Gala Liberio

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    Lydia Gala Liberio

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Allison Elaine Pace

    Allison Elaine Pace

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    Nathan David Borris

    Nathan David Borris

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning and more
    Rating:  6.8
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