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    California Has 9004 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50376 Reviews

    William Vadim Pernik

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    William Vadim Pernik

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Commitment. Determination. Results.
    Rating:  10
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    Jacqueline Belen Goodman

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    Jacqueline Belen Goodman

    4.935 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    Sometimes Bad Things Happen To Good People. Call an experienced criminal defense attorney who cares.
    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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    Eve Maestre

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    Eve Maestre

    5.043 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Compassionate Defense. Aggressive Advocacy. Exceptional Results. 5-time Winner of Avvo's Client's Choice Award. Rated in Top 2.5% of all Criminal Lawyers in San Diego by SuperLawyers.
    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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    Nana Knight

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    Nana Knight

    5.037 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    When you are being investigated or charged with a crime, the right lawyer can make a difference in your case. Nana Knight has been on the other side, and knows how prosecutors think and investigate. She is a Board certified criminal law specialist...
    Rating:  10
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    Tai Christopher Bogan

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    Tai Christopher Bogan

    5.024 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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    Babak Bobby Taghavi

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    Babak Bobby Taghavi

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: During his 14 years legal career, Bobby has gained extensive experience in both negotiations and trial advocacy, including handling over 80 trials to verdict in civil and criminal cases. Many of Bobby’s cases have been covered by local, national a...
    Rating:  9.0
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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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    Michael Anthony Hernandez

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    Michael Anthony Hernandez

    4.943 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I had known Michael Hernandez before my legal matters and I knew as soon as I had been arrested who I wanted to defend me. I contacted Michael immediately and he instantly calmed my nerves and began to talk me off a cliff. He was so incredibly sup..."
    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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    Kevin Peter Rooney

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    Kevin Peter Rooney

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Former Federal Prosecutor - handling all of your Criminal Defense needs.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Paul Jeffrey Wallin

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    Paul Jeffrey Wallin

    4.525 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    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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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

    5.030 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

    5.068 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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    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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    William Peter Daley

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    William Peter Daley

    5.068 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Named in the Top 1% of Attorneys in the U.S.; 1 of 10 best Criminal Defense Attorneys in California.
    Rating:  10
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    James Robert Tedford

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    James Robert Tedford

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    I provide my clients with a flexible approach adapted to the particular needs of their case.
    Rating:  10
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    Staycie Renee Sena

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    Staycie Renee Sena

    4.829 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Aggressive and skilled representation on felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal court. Call (949) 979-7831
    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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