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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Have recovered over $50 Million for clients since 1983 The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette is focused on protecting the rights of bicyclists and triathletes injured in accidents caused by someone else. I've recovered over $50 Million dollars for m...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Thomas Matthews is a graduate of the prestigious Cal Western School of Law located in San Diego. With over 25 years experience in defending all types of criminal charges in San Diego County cities like Escondido, Vista, Chula Vista, Spring Valley,...

Rating: 9.7

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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 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes

Bio: I am an aggressive trial lawyer and am thoroughly prepared for every phase of the defense process: investigation, arrest, trial, sentencing and post-conviction relief. Civil rights and criminal defense is my passion. If someone's liberty or rights...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Benjamin Padgett represents personal injury clients in both litigation and non-litigation matters. Guided by discipline, fairness, and a strong work ethic shaped through academics and athletics, he is committed to securing just outcomes for those ...

Rating: 6.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have always had a passion for criminal law and started Seyb Law Group because I believe all defendants deserve great epresentation. I enjoy helping my clients and providing the best legal representation to each and every one of them. Every case ...

Rating: 8.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I called Scott regarding a potential legal issue. I had dealt with Scott 2 years earlier for another legal issue, and he remembered who I was. We texted back and forth about my issue at 10:30pm. He spent the time to help me through a tough situati..."

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: I have been a criminal law practitioner for nearly 25 years. The vast majority of those years have been spent as a state court prosecutor in both Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. My specialty as a prosecutor was high profile, complex felony prose...

Rating: 9.8

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Licensing

Bio: Courtney Pilchman is one of the renowned Irvine criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, A Professional Corporation Ms. Pilchman is a criminal law specialist who has earned the distinguished Top 1% of Attorneys in the United...

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: I represent people. From 2006 until 2020, the only type of cases I have taken are criminal defense cases, and most of those DUI defense cases. (As of 2020 I have expanded my practice areas to include Juvenile Dependency as well as criminal/DUI def...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: Ms. Eisenstein has been a criminal defense attorney since joining the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office in 1993. In 2006, Ms. Eisenstein left public employment to start her own firm, focusing solely on criminal defense. Ms. Eisenstein has ...

Rating: 8.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse

Bio: Greenberg & Greenberg, A Professional Law Corporation is solely devoted to the practice of criminal defense. Daniel L. Greenberg is a former Deputy District Attorney. With 37 years in practice, Mr. Greenberg handles all criminal defense matters, i...

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Bio: While you can hire just about anyone to be your criminal defense lawyer, peace of mind comes with hiring an attorney who has extensive experience and is a certified specialist in criminal defense. A specialist is one who has gone beyond the standa...

Rating: 8.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: I am motivated by two things: my family and my job. When not working on my cases I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I enjoy having my own law firm so I can be available for both my family and clients when needed.

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: While in law school, Joe was a law clerk for both the Civil Division and Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office in San Diego. Joe worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Major Narcotics Unit of the San Diego District Attorney's...

Rating: 9.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Bio: Antonio R. Garcia is a very passionate and aggressive attorney! He has represented clients in criminal and family law matters in courts throughout Southern California. He has represented clients in courts ranging from West Covina, Pasadena, to Lon...

Rating: 8.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

No tricks. Simple dedication, faith in your client & perseverance are what works. Se Habla Espanol.

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(310) 943-0816

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: With over a decade of experience as a litigation and trial attorney specializing in Family Law, Caycie Favier is dedicated to guiding families through challenging emotional periods. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and speech com...

Rating: 9.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Gilbert B. Vega is a Sacramento-based felony trial attorney who represents clients in both State and Federal criminal prosecution. He is a graduate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he excelled in its Moot Court Appe...

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Licensing and more

Bio: Ms. Sharifi graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She received her undergraduate degree from University of California at Irvine, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior.

Rating: 10

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