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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Bio: An experienced litigator and trial attorney, Luis’ practice includes immigration law, criminal defense, and personal injury matters. A graduate of the prestigious University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, Luis is a fo...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a graduate of the California State University, Long Beach, and University of California Davis, School of Law. I havepracticed criminal defense for over twenty years in Californias Central Valley in both State and Federal courts, at the trial ...

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I have been practicing law in the inland empire since 1976. I represent people accused of crimes. I defend civil lawsuits, restraining orders, and family law.

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Jeremy H. Elias, Esq. handles misdemeanor and felony criminal defense and DUI defense cases throughout San Diego County. Getting arrested and charged with a crime is a very stressful and emotional experience. Jeremy is there with you every step of...

Rating: 8.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI

Bio: Boris Bindman began his career in criminal defense at the Solano County Public Defender's Office after graduating with honors from Washington and Lee School of Law and UCLA. Mr. Bindman sharpened his skills through exposure to a vast and varied ca...

Rating: 8.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Steve Meister is principal of the Meister Law Offices. He has been in practice since 1990 and has tried virtually every kind of case in criminal court. He emphasizes state-court violent crimes, feder...

Rating: 9.5

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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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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: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Business and more

Bio: Top-rated and award winning Los Angeles lawyer representing clients in business and alcohol-liquor law, focusing on advising entrepreneurial startups, emerging and established companies with respect to business formation and structuring, ABC liquo...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: A criminal lawyer since 2001, Jeff Raven has dedicated his legal career to defending persons charged with all levels of criminal misconduct. Mr. Raven graduated from UCLA undergrad with honors: earning degrees in Political Science and Business. He...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Personal Injury and more

Bio: As a former prosecutor, I have processed and worked on thousands of cases from petty theft to serious cases such as attempt murder, burglaries, robberies and fraud cases. I have done over hundred preliminary hearings, numerous trials, and numerous...

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights

Bio: Dedicated Attorney, Former Prosecutor I have a diverse background in various areas of law that give me a broad, thorough legal base to provide quality services to my clients. I am aggressive but polite, and firm but compassionate. Criminally, I pr...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: We provide our clients with agressive, excellent, effective and skilled representation. We make ourselves available to correspond with you, even afterhours. We are experienced trial attorneys and will never shy away from the opportunity to fight y...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Bio: With a career spanning military service, federal prosecution, and elite private practice, Peter Hardin leverages nearly 20 years of litigation experience to protect his clients’ rights and freedom. After earning his J.D. from The George Washington...

Rating: 7.4

Call for a consultation(949) 979-5298

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Jeffrey L. Kaloustian - Attorney at Law A Passionate, Devoted Advocate The Law Office of Jeffrey L. Kaloustian is a premier criminal defense and personal injury law firm conveniently located in downtown Oakland. Attorney Kaloustian is a highly-ski...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Mark is a wonderful lawyer and a person. When I called him first time I was emotionally broken. He gave me hope. He took the time from his familt on Sunday to see me so that I will not have to take time off from wwork. He did his job perfect witho..."

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Tim Pori is an amazing lawyer. I felt very confident and relaxed having him on my side. He does not back down and really handled my case well. I would highly recommend him."

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney with a positive approach to solving my clients problems. 22 yrs experience. I can help you. I am an experienced criminal defense attorney. I am a former prosecuting attorney. I will compassionately, professionally,...

Rating: 8.1

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: As a Sacramento area family law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense attorney I am committed to helping people navigate the complex issues involving divorce, child custody, and domestic violence. I also handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy case...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(916) 318-3535

Matthew D. Roy's Website

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