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    Bita Ashtari

    Bita Ashtari

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Review: "Bita helped me out last minute on my custody case. She reviewed my case with me and helped me understand the process of the hearing day. She represented me on my court date which was a huge relief since I had no clue what I was supposed to say or ..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Leslie Reyes

    Leslie Reyes

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Just as Leslie promised my traffic case was resolved without me even needing to go to court! Leslie I can't wait to share my story with LA when I get back on the Radio Airwaves again... Sincerely, Thank You! U saved me time and insurance high rates."
    Rating:  10
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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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    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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    James Allen Goldstein

    James Allen Goldstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Trial Lawyer Of The Year in 2012 with 40 Years of Experience. Top “AV Rated” Criminal Attorney. On April 28th, 2012, the Los Angeles Criminial Courts Bar Association will award James A. Goldstein the prestigious "Jerry Giesler Award", as their Tri...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Z. Natalie Galashty

    Z. Natalie Galashty

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Natalie is currently helping me with a scary criminal charges against me, and through it all has kept me well informed, she did not whatsoever get my hopes up and told me what i wanted to hear, but she did tell me things how they were and was very..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Nafiseh Nina Trehzure Hodjat

    Nafiseh Nina Trehzure Hodjat

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business
    Review: "I was in shock and in panic when I got a call from a police detective telling me that they were investigating me for assault and battery. My biggest fear was that this would have an adverse effect on my legal standing in the US. I immediately cont..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Michael Bradley Wishek

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    Michael Bradley Wishek

    5.01 review
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jeanne M. Normandeau

    Jeanne M. Normandeau

    5.042 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I believe a defense attorney is more capable of defending clients when that attorney has also been a prosecutor. I have over 8 years of experience as a prosecutor, both while in the Army and while working for the Los Angeles County District Attorn...
    Rating:  10
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    Shane Jacob Bernard

    Shane Jacob Bernard

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: As we prepare to celebrate 90th year of practice, the Law Offices of Bernard & Bernard will continue to offer the experience and sophistication necessary to ensure your legal rights are protected and that you get only the best outcome possible!
    Rating:  9.4
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    Meghan O'Brien Taylor

    Meghan O'Brien Taylor

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Criminal defense is my passion, and I take great pride in standing up for the rights of those facing criminal charges. I strive to offer clients peace of mind in the midst of a potentially stressful situation and I am fully committed to reaching t...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Joseph Hickey

    Robert Joseph Hickey

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: DUI's - Petty Thefts - Drug Cases - Domestic Violence - Suspended Licenses - Hit & Runs - And all other criminal matters! I have been practicing exclusively criminal law for nearly 16 years and have handled nearly 5000 cases. I am very familiar wi...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael W. Levinsohn

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    Michael W. Levinsohn

    4.19 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    We take the Criminal out of Criminal Defense! Call For A Free Consultation!
    Rating:  7.5
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    Lisa Nelson

    Lisa Nelson

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion and more
    Bio: Lisa O. Nelson joined the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor in 2013. Mrs. Nelson was recently added as the Firm's first partner in 2015. Mrs. Nelson began her legal career in private practice working for a boutique San Diego tax controversy law firm....
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Paul Ganci

    Eric Paul Ganci

    5.099 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Class Action, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Ganci is an excellent attorney that handled my case with speed and efficiency. He responded quickly to all inquiries I made as to my defense and was very knowledgeable on the area of law he was covering. He was able to get a misdemeanor charge..."
    Rating:  10
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    Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

    Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: Mr. Gomes was raised in Siskiyou County, California. He graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in Political Science in 1996, and obtained his Juris Doctorate and certificates in Public Interest and High Technology Law from...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Mark Barnett

    Richard Mark Barnett

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Rick a couple years ago for a federal marijuana case. I was extremely satisfied with the results. He is honest, knowledgeable and truly seems to care about his clients."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Joshua Michael Baskin

    Joshua Michael Baskin

    3.547 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: I have been practicing law for almost a decade now with extensive experience within the criminal defense, DUI/DWI and family law arenas. I carefully analyze each case to determine the best strategies and avenues we should explore and utilize in wo...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Michael P R Reed

    Michael P R Reed

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Criminal Law sits at the heart of our Constitution. To protect our privacy, the Founders created laws to ensure that the government (law enforcement) cannot bug, harass, or stop us unless they have probable cause or at least reasonable suspicion t...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Erica Ashley White

    Erica Ashley White

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: As a seasoned attorney with a fervent commitment to upholding justice, I am devoted to guiding my clients through the intricate nuances of the legal system. Boasting substantial experience in criminal defense and immigration law, I am resolute in ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Melissa A Weinberger

    Melissa A Weinberger

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Melissa devotes her practice to criminal defense of individuals and corporations in pre-indictment, grand jury and post-indictment matters before state and federal courts. Melissa is a trial attorney at heart and has won multiple not guilty verdic...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Brian Michael Burns

    Brian Michael Burns

    5.019 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: For almost a decade, Brian M. Burns has been defending clients and producing results. In certain cases, a waged war against the police and court system can be won even before it begins. Brian has prevailed in hundreds of criminal cases before tria...
    Rating:  8.4
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