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    Sara L Caplan

    Sara L Caplan

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime
    Bio: Sara Caplan is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney (over 30 years). She also handles many immigration matters. She was for 11 years Of Counsel to Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro; and was co-counsel with Robert ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Adrian M. Lobo

    Adrian M. Lobo

    4.938 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We were in an unfortunate situation and needed help fast. We immediately turned to Google and found several attorneys and after reading about Adrian Lobo at Lobo Law and seeing her professional appearance, we reached out for help. The next day, we..."
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Ray Dinari

    Ray Dinari

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Mr. Dinari graduated in 1992 from Western State University, College of Law in Fullerton, California and immediatley passed the California State Bar Exam. Knowing that he wanted to assist people in need, Mr. Dinari began his practice assisting indi...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Denise Francesca Crawford

    Denise Francesca Crawford

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime
    Review: "I would definitely recommend this lawyer, she is an absolute amazing lawyer. Denise not only helped me through the due process, but worked through it in a high professional manner. This is truely one of the best lawyers in Orange County in my opin..."
    Rating:  10
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    Ian Morse

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    Ian Morse

    5.017 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Unparalleled Representation from Former Prosecutors - We Offer Free Consultations!
    Rating:  7.7
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    Joshua Elliott Ritter

    Joshua Elliott Ritter

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Criminal attorney and Los Angeles native Joshua Ritter worked as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office from 2009 through 2015, and was named 2015 Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Deputy Distric...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Raj Paul Singh

    Raj Paul Singh

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Singh became an attorney in February, 2010, and has practiced law exclusively in Imperial County since then. Through a combination of professional experience, hard work, and dedication to his craft, Mr. Singh has built a successful track recor...
    Rating:  8.9
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    William Harry Bassett

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    William Harry Bassett

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Bassett has helped us three times, and each time his advice led to a successful outcome for us. He always puts our interests ahead of his own. In one situation, his advice included that we were better off without a lawyer; he advised us how to..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthew Clinton Smith

    Matthew Clinton Smith

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Our approach is specific to the very unique circumstances of every case and client, our process is a proven model which allows our attorneys and staff to aggressively represent criminal defense clients throughout California
    Rating:  8.7
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    Patrick Michael Coughlin

    Patrick Michael Coughlin

    4.625 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a hard-working, energetic, and compassionate attorney who strives to achieve the best results for his clients. I am a readily accessible, affordable, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to your criminal case. I have practiced as a publi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Joseph Andrew Pertel

    Joseph Andrew Pertel

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: Joseph A. Pertel specializes in juvenile delinquency and adult criminal law. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1985. In 1995, Mr. Pertel received his Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola Law School. Upo...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Joseph Flemming

    Michael Joseph Flemming

    4.821 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: FLEMMING LAW SAN DIEGO'S FINEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE FIRM. Being arrested or charged with a crime can be frightening and overwhelming; especially, when your case is shrouded in a confusing process that is difficult to obtain answers. Whether you, fami...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Rodney N. Mayr

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    Rodney N. Mayr

    3.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    I zealously advocate for my clients to get the best outcome possible. Call or email me today.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Ryan Patrick Murphy

    Ryan Patrick Murphy

    4.932 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My practice concentrates on Criminal Defense and DUI cases that occur in Santa Cruz County and the Monterey Bay. Everyone's concerns and goals are different, and we are here to try and meet your concerns and goals. Every case is unique, and decide...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Vincent Scott Hughes

    Vincent Scott Hughes

    4.845 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: The legal world can be a treacherous labyrinth, especially for those unfamiliar with its intricate complexities. But fear not! I am here to extend my guiding hand, empowering you to conquer your legal battles with confidence. Picture this: a detai...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Deirdre Lynn O'Connor

    Deirdre Lynn O'Connor

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals
    Bio: Deirdre O'Connor's practice is exclusively focused on representing the most vulnerable, the factually innocent. Deirdre is an experienced and successfully criminal defense trial lawyer and post-conviction attorney, who, since 2015, has used her tr...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Ross Benjamin Green

    Ross Benjamin Green

    4.37 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Formerly a prosecutor, Ross has an insiders knowledge of how the district attorney will handle your case. This gives Ross an advantage over other attorneys who do not have similar experience. Ultimately, Ross experience could help you avoid jail t...
    Rating:  10
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    Markus Dombois

    Markus Dombois

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Markus is the guy you need if you are in trouble with the law. I saw his rating's and called him about pending felony charges and he responded right away! He heard me out and was very honest about his impacted calendar and instead of being one of ..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Ryan Phillip Friedman

    Ryan Phillip Friedman

    4.819 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents
    Bio: My firm provides quality reprsentation in criminal defense, immigration defense, and personal injury matters. As of 2023, we have a staff of four, full-time attorneys with a combined 50+ years in defending clients' rights against State/Federal gov...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jeffrey Scott Vallens

    Jeffrey Scott Vallens

    4.625 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Jeffrey S. Vallens has dealt with all kinds of criminal and DUI charges and he is prepared to stand by your side and fight for you today. He has more than 20 years of experience, and he wants to help you pursue a fresh start at life and g...
    Rating:  9.1
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