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    California Has 9003 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50413 Reviews

    David A. Stein

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    David A. Stein

    5.041 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "From the moment David took on my case, I knew I wasn’t just hiring an attorney. I was gaining a fierce advocate, a strategic mind, and a steady presence during one of the most emotionally exhausting chapters of my life. What makes David exceptiona..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Tanya Lee Weston

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    Tanya Lee Weston

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "An attorney who genuinely cares and will use every bit of ammo to support you and your case . She helped me more than I expected !!"
    Rating:  7.4
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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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    Karen Diane Oakman

    Karen Diane Oakman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I hired Karen to assist me with with my child custody matter and she was so helpful!!! Prior to her, I made the mistake of seeking legal counsel elsewhere and literally got take advantage of by the previous attorney so when I went to her I was ske..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Kenneth Armand Norelli

    Kenneth Armand Norelli

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ken Norelli, a seasoned trial lawyer, graduated from Hastings College of the Law in 1994 and began his legal career as a Public Defender at the Orange County Public Defenders Office. Over the course of his tenure, Norelli successfully tried a dive...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Shawn F Matian

    Shawn F Matian

    4.539 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Shawn F. Matian attended the University of California Los Angeles and upon his admittance into the California State Bar immediately began his career as a relentless defense litigator. Attorney Matian handles all felonies misdemeanors. He ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Byron Ingram Roope

    Byron Ingram Roope

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Byron I. Roope founded the Law Office of Byron Roope in 2012. From the time he was young, Byron knew that he wanted to be an attorney. He comes from a family of attorneys and always desired to follow in the same path. As an undergraduate at Utah S...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Mark Howard Shafer

    Mark Howard Shafer

    4.910 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Review: "He was very helpfully and understood my situation. Gave me clear and helpful advice"
    Rating:  9.2
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    Christopher Scott Taylor

    Christopher Scott Taylor

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Defending the accused has always been a passion of mine. Pride in criminal defense law was imparted in me at a very early age, as my father is a very prominent and nationally recognized DUI attorney. I was able to see the personal satisfaction tha...
    Rating:  10
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    Raymund Francisco Robles

    Raymund Francisco Robles

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "My family hired Raymund Robles last year to help defend a family member in a criminal matter. We had never hired a defense attorney before and didnt know what to expect during our initial meeting. After meeting Ray we knew we found the right man f..."
    Rating:  10
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    James Thomas Reilly

    James Thomas Reilly

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: About the firm: We are dedicated to preserving our client's rights and keeping their records clean. Our goal is always dismissal of all charges. We only handle criminal defense cases - and that gives us an expertise beyond other firms.Summit Defen...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Paul Louis John Takakjian

    Paul Louis John Takakjian

    4.113 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Position: Partner. Born Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (BA, cum laude, 1975); Loyola Mary...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael John Khouri

    Michael John Khouri

    4.415 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Health Care and more
    Bio: I have practiced law in Orange County for over 40 years and have tried over 100 cases. I started my career as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney where I routinely practiced as a prosecutor before the trial and appellate courts. I focused my...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Brian Edward Lafferty

    Brian Edward Lafferty

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of trial experience. I value honest evaluation, knowledge of the case outcomes, and defenses. I am based in San Joaquin County and know the legal landscape here very well. I use this know...
    Rating:  8.9
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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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    Maria J Amaya

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    Maria J Amaya

    4.37 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I attended California State University , Chico and completed the Certified Paralegal Program. During this time I developed a love and passion for serving others and volunteered at Chico Legal Information Center and provided free voluntary services...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Rashaan W Jones

    Rashaan W Jones

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former prosecutor now on your side. DUI expert. Trained in DRE, ARIDE, and FST. Taught DUI seminars. 11+ years of experience and nearly 80 jury trials.
    Rating:  10
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    James Siegrist

    James Siegrist

    4.951 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: James Siegrist is a San Diego based Criminal Defense Attorney. He has been successfully defending DUI and all types of criminal cases throughout Southern California for well over 25 of the Law. He has also attended an International Institute of La...
    Rating:  8.3
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    David Charles Siegel

    David Charles Siegel

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites
    Bio: Personal Injury cases are serious business, and winning them requires teamwork. When you hire David C. Siegel, you get access to my entire network of experts, including private investigators, doctors to treat your injuries, economists to document ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Katherine Theresa Corrigan

    Katherine Theresa Corrigan

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Kate Corrigan, a former prosecutor, is a member of Corrigan | Welbourn, APLC. Her firm’s practice is limited to criminal defense and is dedicated to the representation of individuals and businesses facing criminal investigation and / or prosecutio...
    Rating:  10
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    Hong Kyu Lyu

    Hong Kyu Lyu

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I work very hard for my clients, and I constantly communicate with them to inform them of all the developments on their case at the earliest opportunity. Family law matters may take years to be resolved, and I do my best to (a) show my clients tha...
    Rating:  10
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