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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Sanaz Nikaein is Dean Litigation's managing principal. Her practice is focused on criminal defense and family law. In 2014, she was appointed to San Francisco Superior Court as a Judge Pro Tem. She continues to serve as a Judge Pro Tem while manag...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Bio: I have spent my entire legal career as a criminal defense attorney. I have tried a multitude of murder cases, including two death penalty trials. My practice is mostly in felony defense, with a special emphasis on drug and marijuana cases. We also...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and more

Review: "Typically the contracts I deal with are pretty straight forward and easy. I was recently presented with one that was well beyond my comfort range, and in addition had some stipulations that I was not comfortable with. I called Russ, he went over i..."

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation

Review: "Mr. Siroka did a great job in explaining me the options I had available and navigating me through the complicated web of laws and county legal system. He was very accessible and responsive to my questions and always kept me informed on the status ..."

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals

Bio: The Law Office of Ryan T. Mardock was established to provide the highest quality of Federal and State Criminal Defense. The firm promotes a classical understanding of the practice of law through ethical and unwavering advocacy for clients. Mr. Mar...

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals and more

Bio: I have been practicing criminal law in both State and Federal Court for more than 30 years. I have tried over 40 cases to verdict, and briefed and argued over 50 appeals.

Rating: 7.8

Call for a consultation(415) 275-6448

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

Bio: Robert Bettencourt received his doctorate in the law in 1992, having graduated with high honors from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. Over his 20-year career Mr. Bettencourt has successfully taken many cases to jury trial and resolved numerou...

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(805) 250-4533

Maurice Robert Bettencourt's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Born Los Angeles, California, December 1, 1956.Admitted to State Bar of California, 1984; Admitted U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1985; Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, 1994.Education: University of Califor...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He is honest, listens to you and always available to you in person, cell phone. He is also excellent in keeping me informed. He is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy individual."

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more

Even good people make mistakes. It should not ruin your life. Let's work on getting your life back on track. Call for a free consultation today: (626) 628-1335.

Rating: 7.5

Call for a FREE consultation(626) 436-3399

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Copyright Infringement and more

Bio: Mathew Higbee is the founding attorney of Higbee & Associates, a national law firm with offices in 17 states and a winning tradition that includes more than 20,000 successful cases. The law firm employees more than 90 dedicated legal professionals...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI

Bio: William Weinberg has practiced law for over 30 years and limits his practice to criminal defense matters across Southern California and federal courts. He has represented clients in matters ranging from homicides and sex crimes to Felony DUI/DUI M...

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Call Daniel Ledford if you want a lawyer that will approach your case very seriously. I want the best for my clients. By calling me you can begin moving forward to a better place. From the first phone call, to the first meeting, to the end of the ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: MY MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality criminal defense legal representation for anyone charged with DUI or other alcohol-related driving offenses, as well as felony crimes, misdemeanors, and all other areas of criminal law. A LITTLE...

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Bio: A former prosecutor with over 10 years of extensive trial experience handling criminal cases in both California and New York. I handle all types of criminal cases and always provide detail oriented legal guidance and compassion for all clients.

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, DUI & DWI

Bio: Sheida Shoalehvar | Criminal Defense Attorney | 16+ Years of Strategic, Results-Driven Advocacy Proactive. Strategic. Respected. For over 16 years, attorney Sheida Shoalehvar has delivered high-level criminal defense across California with one goa...

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Aggressive and Relentless Criminal Defense Representation. Over 300 Jury Trials and 13 Capital Murder Cases

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was referred to him because of his professionalism and expertise in Federal criminal matters. My husband was charged with a federal white collar crime. Mr. Reed handled my husbands case like a pro he worked with all his knowledge was able to get..."

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(855) 789-8626

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

Review: "I thought I'd never get the help I needed until I met Mr. Okabe. He was the only person on my team when the World was against me. I never even had to think about jail time when I retained his services. Mr. Okabe gave me the best advice before I ev..."

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family

Bio: George Mavris, Esq.Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law / Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law George M. Mavris is a solo practitioner in Del Norte County, California, where he has been practicing since 1995. He is a Certified Specialist...

Rating: 8.1

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