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    Thomas Westwood Degn

    Thomas Westwood Degn

    4.910 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I understand how an injury or an unwarranted criminal charge can disrupt the family. I make it a priority to work swiftly to get you the best results possible so you can get your life back to normal. Your case is important to me and I will use all...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Mark Thomas Russ

    Mark Thomas Russ

    5.068 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Criminal court cases are not always straight forward, but Mark is definitely someone you want to have in your corner when going through one. From the first day I met him to the last day I said goodbye to him, I really appreciated and still appreci..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Luz Eliana Phelps

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    Luz Eliana Phelps

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    If you need to discuss your immigration or family law needs we can effectively assist you.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Michael James Kennedy

    Michael James Kennedy

    3.917 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: I am second to none in a combination of scholarship, effective aggressiveness for my clients, and insights into the system and what it does and should be doing. You could do no better than have me on your side in a fight against the system; you co...
    Rating:  10
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    Steffeny Holtz

    Steffeny Holtz

    5.047 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She handled my case with so much care and professionalism. I appreciated how thorough she was in explaining every step, and how she always made sure I felt comfortable and informed. She is not only a skilled lawyer but also someone who genuinely c..."
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    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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    Kapesh Vithal Patel

    Kapesh Vithal Patel

    4.994 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Bio: Prior to opening his own practice in August of 2012, Mr. Patel worked in many different positions, which gave him a broad-range of experiences he still uses with his clients to this day. In the private sector, Mr. Patel worked for companies such a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

    Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

    4.868 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Vanessa Gnekow is dedicated to providing aggressive cost effective representation in the area of Family, Criminal and Bankruptcy Law. Ms. Gnekow is a fierce litigator and aggressive negotiator with an impressive track record. Ms. Gnekow’s knowledg...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Knut Sveinbjorn Johnson

    Knut Sveinbjorn Johnson

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: I am a career defense attorney, who has always loved fighting against the government. From my time at Federal Defenders, through my experience in big firm life, to now I continue to hone my skills to improve outcomes for clients. Getting the best ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kathleen Anne Bryson

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    Kathleen Anne Bryson

    4.545 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Former Humboldt County Deputy DA - Defending your rights!
    Rating:  7.0
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    Francis John Cowhig

    Francis John Cowhig

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation
    Review: "I had very good experience with Mr. Cowhig, he is very professional and courteous"
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Joseph Dreiling

    Richard Joseph Dreiling

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: R.J. Dreiling is widely repsected throughout Southern California as a hard-working and intelligent attorney. With experience handling everyrthing from simple misdemeanors to cold-case murders, and a deep understanding of the criminal justice syste...
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    David E Swanson

    David E Swanson

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Orange County-based lawyer David E. Swanson has been trying criminal defense cases since 1991. He started his career as an Orange County Public Defender and transitioned into private practice as a criminal defense attorney in 1998. Currently, he i...
    Rating:  10
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    Emily Michelle Chrim

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    Emily Michelle Chrim

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    FIGHTING FOR YOUR FUTURE - CALL TODAY!
    Rating:  7.7
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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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    Angela M Berry

    Angela M Berry

    4.820 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: As a native Californian, I grew up skate-boarding and surfing with my brothers. At about the same time I stood up on a surf board, I decided I wanted to be a criminal lawyer when I grew up. I was an avid Perry Mason fan and knew that defense work ...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Rudolph Andrade

    Steven Rudolph Andrade

    4.714 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: "A Passion for the Law, Compassion for Our Clients" regardless of whether you come to us because you have been seriously injured or arrested for a crime. At Andrade Law Offices in Santa Barbara, we are committed to providing positive results in cr...
    Rating:  10
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