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    Isaac Michael Safier

    Isaac Michael Safier

    5.035 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Administrative Law and more
    Review: "Legal services & customer service was excellent. Strategic, compassionate, & worth the money. I would work with him again w/o hesitation."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Roland Lee Soltesz

    Roland Lee Soltesz

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: A seasoned courtroom veteran, Mr. Soltesz is one of the few lawyers on the Central Coast qualified to handle death penalty cases, and has tried over a hundred cases to a jury verdict since being admitted to the California State Bar in 2003. With a...
    Rating:  9.6
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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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    Paul Edward Antill

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    Paul Edward Antill

    4.210 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "Mr.Antill and his staff are heaven sent angels I am a commercial driver who has never used a attorney before I had a misdemeanor exhibit of speed traffic ticket possibly license suspended and points along with a fine u know the rest he kept me inf..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Areeg Akel

    Areeg Akel

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Aggressive, Experienced & Proven Best Results Criminal Defense Attorney. Areeg Akel is a successful, aggressive, and effective attorney who focuses to resolve your case quickly while achieving the best winning possible results. Our office handles ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Reve Gerardo Bautista

    Reve Gerardo Bautista

    4.510 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Review: "Reve Bautista represented me in a misdemeanor case in 2016 that could have resulted in a loss of my reputation, fines and criminal record. Reve faithfully appeared in court on my behalf every time and secured for me just one year of probation with..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Thomas Egan Deremigio

    Thomas Egan Deremigio

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: For over twenty years I have successfully represented indivduals like you and your loved ones against the power of the the police and prosecutors.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Naomi Chung

    Naomi Chung

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Civil Rights
    Bio: Naomi Chung has a record of vigorously defending her clients, getting charges dismissed, and achieving the most favorable outcome for her clients. Ms. Chung graduated from The University of Chicago Law School and has served as defense counsel in c...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Anu Chopra

    Anu Chopra

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Have you been arrested or accused of a crime?If you have been arrested or accused of a crime or if you have reason to believe you are being investigated for a crime, you should hire an experienced criminal law attorney immediately. You need an exp...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Scott David Levy

    Scott David Levy

    4.931 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Scott Levy is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Fresno California who focuses his practice exclusively on Criminal Defense and protecting his clients constitutional rights, a place his passions run deep. Before entering Law School, Scott graduated fr...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Lawrence E. Biegel

    Lawrence E. Biegel

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Lawrence E. Biegel is the managing partner at Biegel Law Firm. He attended the University of California at Los Angeles and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 1965, then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate in 1968 from the University of Califor...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Lawrence Duquette

    Richard Lawrence Duquette

    5.046 reviews
    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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    A. Marie Felsen

    A. Marie Felsen

    4.542 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody
    Bio: I have been practicing law for nearly 16 years and graduated at the age of 21 from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2003. I have represented hundreds and hundreds of clients in all areas of the law ranging from Criminal to Civil and in...
    Rating:  10
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    Shari Sukaram

    Shari Sukaram

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Shari Sukaram is a founding attorney with Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, a prominent criminal defense law firm helping clients across Northern California. Attorney Sukaram knew she wanted to be a litigator from a young age. She has r...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Derek Paul Wisehart

    Derek Paul Wisehart

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Bio: As a lawyer with experience in both private practice and as a deputy district attorney, Derek P. Wisehart understands both sides of the legal process. He is able to structure his clients' case strategy to anticipate the tactics of prosecutors and ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Melanie Killedjian

    Melanie Killedjian

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: KILLEDJIAN LAW CORPORATION: I am a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney and the managing partner at Killedjian Law Corporation – a criminal defense law firm. My passion for law and justice began when an immediate family member was arrested and in...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Cuong Tu Nguyen

    Cuong Tu Nguyen

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I feel like his prior experience as a public defender makes him a great person. He was a little late to our meeting but he spent 90 minutes with me talking about my personal issues. He also didn't push for me to hire him. I already paid another at..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Diana Ivanova

    Diana Ivanova

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Diana Ivanova specifically handles complex criminal matters in state and federal courts nationwide. Ms. Ivanova’s aggressive defense of her clients' freedoms and rights has earned her a reputation as both a ze...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Eugene Lee Godwin

    Eugene Lee Godwin

    4.915 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I live in Orange County and I grew up in Orange County. My practice has been here my entire career.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Clayton Thomas Robertson

    Clayton Thomas Robertson

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation
    Bio: • () • Extensive civil and criminal experience, including 18 jury trials, 1 court trial, 1 arbitration, 2 mediations, and more than 120 depositions with a substantial case management and supervisory background. • Criminal defense attorney with sig...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Heather Elizabeth Schley

    Heather Elizabeth Schley

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Heather Schley is the best defense lawyer in the world. Not only is she very skilled but she also has a great personality. She helped me in my case with so much professionalism and on top of that she was understanding. My Financials were not the b..."
    Rating:  8.1
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