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    Joseph L. Coimbra

    Joseph L. Coimbra

    4.526 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This guy is amazing .I had a really serious case, he fought really hard, argued a motion that got my case totally dismissed. He’s young but don’t let that fool you. He’s tough as nails. If you have a criminal case, theres no one else to use. Hire ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Robert Francis Landheer

    Robert Francis Landheer

    5.04 reviews
    This lawyer is deceased
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Mr. Landheer first worked as an associate attorney in the early 80s with the Law Office of Richard Peterson in Mendocino County, California. He tried major felony cases and successfully exonerated his client in his first homicide trial. He also as...
    Rating:  9.9
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    John Midori Hamasaki

    John Midori Hamasaki

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Hamasaki Law is a top rated criminal defense law firm representing individuals under investigation or facing criminal prosecution in California state and federal courts. We take on the toughest cases and achieve the best possible results for our c...
    Rating:  10
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    Sandy Saldivar Garcia

    Sandy Saldivar Garcia

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Bio: Hello, I am attorney Sandy Garcia. I was born and raised in southern California. Thus, I am familiar with areas I service. Soon after getting my law degree, my business partner, Kelly Miller and I decided to open up our own firm after we saw a nee...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Alan Joseph Donato

    Alan Joseph Donato

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Bio: Alan received his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he graduated Order of the Coif (top 10% of the class) with Great Distinction. He also received a Certificate in Oral Advocacy and was nominated to ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Scott N. Salmu

    Scott N. Salmu

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    Review: "Scott Salmu is an attorney that cares about his clients. While he is handling several cases at once, this attorney makes sure each case is given the full attention needed to get the best outcome possible. The professional staff at Scott Salmu's of..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jose Ramos Valdez

    Jose Ramos Valdez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Selecting Joe Valdez as my representation was an absolute pleasure. Not only did he work with me prior to providing any funds but he was willing to work with me on payments for representation. Since I currently live in LA and my court case was in ..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jessica Anne Desalva

    Jessica Anne Desalva

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I received my undergraduate degree at the University of California Irvine cum laude. I obtained my law degree from Whitter Law Schoot,where I received the Deans Merit Scholarship and Deans' Citation for Outstanding Leadership and Service, awarded ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Decio Cedric Rangel

    Decio Cedric Rangel

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Decio Rangel is an experienced Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach and Torrance criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested for a DUI, internet crime, sex crime, or any other criminal offense, contact Decio Rangel today. Decio Rangel, Jr. worked...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Michael Caleb Borges

    Michael Caleb Borges

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: The Borges Law Office is a firm in Redding, CA, offering criminal law services. If you need to address a criminal charge, taking action quickly is important to making sure you have ample time to prepare for your case. Choose our law firm to repres...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Bonnie H Chan

    Bonnie H Chan

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Bonnie H Chan, Esq. made the unpleasant experience of going to court into a pleasurable one. She fought hard for me and definitely knows what she is doing! She is absolutely brilliant! She revitalized my waning faith in the justice system. I would..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Florence V Tantraphol

    Florence V Tantraphol

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Review: "She is professional, understanding, prepared, and genuine."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Scott Bradley Well

    Scott Bradley Well

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Scott Well is an outstanding Attorney, I have utilized his services on 2 prior occasions and believe he is one of the best Attorneys in Orange County, Ca. He is very well connected and can work miracles."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Elana Goldstein

    Elana Goldstein

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Working with Elana Goldstein was a grounding experience during a very uncertain time. Her professionalism, clarity, and calm demeanor brought a much-needed sense of direction. She was always available when it mattered most, and her ability to navi..."
    Rating:  10
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    Charles Kevin Stoddard

    Charles Kevin Stoddard

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My name is Armando Zatarain and I am a private investigator. I worked with Mr.Stoddard for the first time approximately ten years ago. It was a multi-million dollar fraud case and our client was charged with multiple felonies. The client was accus..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Sandy Kaly Roxas

    Sandy Kaly Roxas

    4.832 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: About the FirmA team with 20+ years of Combined Trial and Litigation Experience. In addition to being fierce advocates in disputed divorce and family law matters, Roxas Law provides conflict resolution services as an alternative to costly court ba...
    Rating:  10
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    Julie Ann Flanagan

    Julie Ann Flanagan

    4.931 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I don’t write reviews often, but Julie deserves one. I came to her during one of the hardest chapters of my life a legal case that involved my dog, my safety, and a lot of uncertainty about what came next. From our very first conversation, Julie w..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Shakti Vadgama

    Shakti Vadgama

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Experienced, Effective & Trustworthy Vadgama Law has earned the reputation as one of the top Criminal & DUI defense law firms throughout Los Angeles County. ​Mr. Vadgama's first experience with criminal law came when he worked for the Chilean Mini...
    Rating:  10
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    Anahita Hasheminejad

    Anahita Hasheminejad

    4.86 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Anahita goes above and beyond for her clients. I've used her for my business on many cases."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Michael Anthony Paez

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    Michael Anthony Paez

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Most expereinced and highly regarded Criminal defense and personal injury attorney in the Bay area. Mr. Paez can help you whether you receive a citation for possession, a DUI or face serious felony charge
    Rating:  6.7
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