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    California Has 8961 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49793 Reviews

    Evan Ephraim Zelig

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    Evan Ephraim Zelig

    4.841 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Attorney Evan E. Zelig defends clients facing all misdemeanor and felony charges!
    Rating:  10
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    Antonio Villegas

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    Antonio Villegas

    5.0122 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    2021 AVVO CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD ATTORNEY WITH EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS. INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. HABLO ESPANOL.
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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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    Sam John Polverino

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    Sam John Polverino

    4.728 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have representing people accused of crimes for over thirty years. I practice in the State and Federal Courts of California. I have handled thousands of cases including both felonies and misdemeanors. They include: murder and vehicular manslaught...
    Rating:  10
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    Randy Collins

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    Randy Collins

    4.954 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    I've obtained not-guilty verdicts in numerous cases other attorneys thought were hopeless.
    Rating:  10
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    Roger S. Bonakdar

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    Roger S. Bonakdar

    4.934 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    The Bonakdar Law Firm: Your First and Best Call When You Need an Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Lehr

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    David Michael Lehr

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    You need help. Don't wait until it's too late. Let me help you get a great result on your case!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ryan Harlan Birss

    Ryan Harlan Birss

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: CRIMINAL DEFENSE YOU CAN COUNT ON If you’re charged with a crime, the odds may seem stacked against you. The government will have lawyers and investigators with decades of experience working to take your freedom. We can help you level the playing ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Karine Basmadjian

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    Karine Basmadjian

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Over 2 decades of diligent criminal defense from minor offenses to capital State and Federal crimes.
    Rating:  10
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    William J Duffy

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    William J Duffy

    4.834 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Facing criminal charges in Irvine or Newport Beach? Trust Orange County defense attorney William J. Duffy V and Duffy Law for proven criminal jury trial experience and local expertise with judges and prosecutors to fight for the best outcome in yo...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul S. Geller

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    Paul S. Geller

    4.944 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Over 20 Years' Experience. Call Now! In-Person and Virtual Consultations
    Rating:  10
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    Ty Anis

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    Ty Anis

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Former LA and OC prosecutor for a decade with awards for client satisfaction from multiple groups.
    Rating:  10
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    Brendan M. Barrett

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    Brendan M. Barrett

    5.024 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Navigating the channels of the justice system can be an intimidating and daunting venture; I take pride in making that experience as pleasant as possible for my clients. Call me for a free consultation
    Rating:  10
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    Tai Christopher Bogan

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    Tai Christopher Bogan

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Fewer than 1% of CA attorneys hold this designation. Never a prosecutor. Always fighting for the accused. Same-day consultations.
    Rating:  10
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    Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia

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    Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia

    4.625 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Don't risk your life and reputation with just any lawyer! Call 866-933-0896 or 408 724-9200 for a consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Francis Iocona

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    Peter Francis Iocona

    5.065 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Trial-Focused Criminal Defense for Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Cases for High-Exposure State and Federal Criminal Cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Marc Bruce Geller

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    Marc Bruce Geller

    4.414 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    All matters handled personally by Mr. Geller
    Rating:  10
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    Jo-Anna Marie Nieves

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    Jo-Anna Marie Nieves

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    "We take the Criminal out of Criminal Defense"
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Lee Marshall

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    Robert Lee Marshall

    4.618 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Ezekiel E. Cortez

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    Ezekiel E. Cortez

    5.08 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ezekiel E. Cortez is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization after passing the federal specialist examination. For over a decade, Mr. Cortez has been continuously listed in The Best Lawyers In ...
    Rating:  10
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    Raul Coretana Sabado

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    Raul Coretana Sabado

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Sometimes even REALLY GOOD people need REALLY GOOD lawyers!
    Rating:  9.9
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