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    California Has 8948 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50921 Reviews

    Christopher Francis Morales

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    Christopher Francis Morales

    4.837 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Chris Morales is one of the top attorneys in San Francisco as rated by judges and other lawyers.
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Michael Liss

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    Peter Michael Liss

    4.994 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Top Vista and San Diego Criminal Lawyer. Distinguished Graduate of U.C. Berkeley Law with Over 40 Years of Experience. Vista Criminal Law Provides Top-Quality Representation at Affordable Rates! Call (760) 642-2408 for a Free Consultation.
    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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    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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    John Jimenez

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    John Jimenez

    5.015 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Coachella Valley’s Premier Criminal Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Juliet Elaine Peck

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    Juliet Elaine Peck

    4.945 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Aggressive | Experienced | Effective
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony Michael Solis

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    Anthony Michael Solis

    5.024 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Aggressive and Intelligent Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Samantha Ashley Greene

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    Samantha Ashley Greene

    5.029 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Certified by State Bar of California as a Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Call today
    Rating:  10
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    Jared M Thompson

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    Jared M Thompson

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    A National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyer, and Certified Specialist Attorney in Criminal Defense. State and Federal Defense, Serious Felonies to Misdemeanors. Call me today!
    Rating:  10
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    Evan Ephraim Zelig

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    Evan Ephraim Zelig

    4.842 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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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

    5.031 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    My firm focuses its practice in sex crimes, violent crimes, and federal crimes. I fight to win.
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Mayeda Renslo

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    Eric Mayeda Renslo

    5.069 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Successfully represented LA area influencers, college students, and more
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy Ian Lessem

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    Jeremy Ian Lessem

    4.942 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    We understand the various intricacies within criminal court cases.
    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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    Jo-Anna M. Nieves

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    Jo-Anna M. Nieves

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    We take the Criminal out of Criminal Defense! Call For A Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Julie Crawford

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    Julie Crawford

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    UC Berkeley/UC Hastings Law Felony DUI, Violent Crimes, Drug Crimes, AVVO CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD 2015
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jesse Paul Duran

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    Jesse Paul Duran

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    White collar crimes, violent crimes, drug/DUI's, theft, expungements/pardons, sex crimes, juvenile.
    Rating:  10
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    Sam John Polverino

    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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    Catherine Anne Beekman

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    Catherine Anne Beekman

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    An experienced attorney who cares about her clients and works hard to achieve great results.
    Rating:  10
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    Gregory David Brenner

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    Gregory David Brenner

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Law Offices of Gregory D. Brenner "It's what you know and who you know" All consultations are free
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Abrams

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    Joseph Abrams

    5.030 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Law Office of Joseph Abrams is a federal criminal defense and sentencing advocacy and mitigation law firm based in Orange County, California. Led by attorney Joseph Abrams, the firm provides unmatched legal representation and results to clients in...
    Rating:  10
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