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    Robert Franklin Sandbach

    Robert Franklin Sandbach

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Robert F. Sandbach online at visit superlawyers.com Experienced, discrete and effective criminal defense. I have represented the accussed in criminal matters, including juvenile, ranging from traffic violations to murder. My philosophy is to creat...
    Rating:  8.8
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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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    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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    Michael J Silveira

    Michael J Silveira

    4.957 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: In court, Michael Silveira has one objective: to win your case! He believes that everyone accused of a crime deserves the highest quality legal representation. Michael has over 15 years of legal experience, and has handled over 1000 Driving Under ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Ross W Pytlik

    Ross W Pytlik

    3.99 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "I cannot thank enough Atty. Ross for his legal sevice. He was very compassionate with my case because it was my first time to be in such situation and I was so scared. I cannot imagine going through this without a brilliant lawyer like him. He com..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Naser Ali Nekumanesh

    Naser Ali Nekumanesh

    4.838 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My approach to the practice of law is simple: 1. Practice Compassionate listening and understanding. I can represent you best when I know what it is that you seek out of your case. 2. Thourougly examine the facts of the case, investigate as necess...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Stephen Amory Meister

    Stephen Amory Meister

    5.01 review
    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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    Erica Ashley White

    Erica Ashley White

    5.09 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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    Jason Andrew Davis

    Jason Andrew Davis

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Civil Rights
    Bio: Jason Davis began working in the California firearms industry as a teen when he worked at his father’s handgun manufacturing business, Davis Industries, Inc. With four of his family’s businesses consistently listed in the top ten handgun manufactu...
    Rating:  9.3
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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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    Cynthia Ignatuk

    Cynthia Ignatuk

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Representing Clients charged with Misdemeanors and Felonies for allegations involving Domestic Violence; DUIs; Restraining Orders; Tagging; Robbery; Possession with the Intent to Sell; Assault and Battery; Identity Theft, among others. Loyola Law ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    David Douglas Diamond

    David Douglas Diamond

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: Attorney David D. Diamond is a State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist and a founding partner at the firm, and supervises the criminal defense division. As a skilled Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Diamond has experience handling case...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Vicki Hui-Wen Young

    Vicki Hui-Wen Young

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Young was not the typical PD we often here about who gives poor representation. She represented as if I were paying her service. I was facing up to ten years but she got me 8 1/2 months in a halfway house. I sincerely thank you Ms. Young ..."
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    Dennis Gene Merenbach

    Dennis Gene Merenbach

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: When it comes to experience and results, few Santa Barbara attorneys can match Dennis Merenbach’s achievements. Merenbach has delivered successful outcomes for 1000’s of clients and has an impressive array of legal accomplishments that go far beyo...
    Rating:  10
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    Karen Elizabeth Lockhart

    Karen Elizabeth Lockhart

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Because You Deserve The Best Murrieta - Temecula criminal defense attorney Karen E. Lockhart has one of the most widely recognized names in the Riverside County criminal justice system. Since 1993 she has devoted her practice to Criminal Law and h...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Derek Paul Wisehart

    Derek Paul Wisehart

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Bio: As a lawyer with experience in both private practice and as a deputy district attorney, Derek P. Wisehart understands both sides of the legal process. He is able to structure his clients' case strategy to anticipate the tactics of prosecutors and ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Molly W. Tucker

    Molly W. Tucker

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am a veteran prosecutor with over a decade of experience in the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, preceded by my tenure at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Over my career, I have tried more than 30 jury trials and ha...
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Jacek W Lentz

    Jacek W Lentz

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I retained Mr. Jacek Lentz to represent me in a recent criminal case and it was the best choice I have ever made. He acted quickly and effectively putting extensive time to learn about my case and planning my defense. He maintained daily contact w..."
    Rating:  10
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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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    Jeffrey Brian Raven

    Jeffrey Brian Raven

    5.03 reviews
    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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