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    Lisa Lai Wong

    Lisa Lai Wong

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Born and raised in San Diego, Lisa Wong is a former Deputy Public Defender who has had extensive experience dealing with a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. Ms. Wong is passionate about fighting for the rights of her clients. Known for...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Josef Sadat

    Josef Sadat

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you....Federal and State Criminal Defense Attorney; 2011 Harvard Law Graduate; 2008 Duke University Graduate
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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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    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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    Robert Little

    Robert Little

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: Former San Bernardino Deputy District Attorney (prosecutor) with over 10 years defending people accused of crimes from driving under the influence of alcohol to white collar cases to murder, Robert Little practices primarily in the San Gabriel Val...
    Rating:  8.6
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    William Lewis Wolfe

    William Lewis Wolfe

    4.617 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Vista criminal defense Attorney William L. Wolfe began his career as a police officer and homicide detective, where he spent ten and a half years, before moving on to become a deputy district attorney in San Diego. He has spent the last 18 years a...
    Rating:  10
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    Shoshuen Chiu

    Shoshuen Chiu

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Ariel was both the most thorough and thoughtful attorney. She was intently dedicated and her empathy was amazing!"
    Rating:  9.0
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    Orchideh Vaghti

    Orchideh Vaghti

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Bio: I began working at small, longstanding Sonoma County criminal defense office in 2002 when I was only sixteen. Since I can remember, I had dreamed of becoming a criminal defense attorney and wanted to protect individual’s rights while making a stan...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Andrew Alexander Dosa

    Andrew Alexander Dosa

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Bio: I have been honored to serve clients for 39 years now, and bring the same passion and compassion to my cases as when this adventure began. As long as I can assist, serve, fight for, and protect clients and their interests, I will continue to pract...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Gabrielle Ann Tetreault

    Gabrielle Ann Tetreault

    5.019 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Our office practices in all areas of Juvenile and Adult criminal defense including: DUI defense, Domestic Violence, Restraining orders, Sex offenses, Gangs, Drugs and Murder. We also represent clients in Juvenile Dependency (CPS) court Guardianshi...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Michael Stephen Berg

    Michael Stephen Berg

    4.819 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Michael S. Berg handles a wide variety of criminal cases in state, federal, and juvenile courts. Michael is a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. His extensive experience over 31 years includes white collar crimes, drug c...
    Rating:  10
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    Rebecca Kailani Feigelson

    Rebecca Kailani Feigelson

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: When I was 8 years old my father was wrongfully charged with a Federal Crime and the effect to my family was infinitely worse then the crimes he was accused of. Thanks to the hard work of a skilled Defense team, a plea bargain was struck and my fa...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Meagan Elizabeth Melanson

    Meagan Elizabeth Melanson

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney in public and private practice for almost ten years and have handled thousands of cases. I am honored to stand as the shield of protection between my clients and the justice system. The ability to use my ski...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Ripsime Tara Kirakosyan

    Ripsime Tara Kirakosyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Ms. Kirakosyan is a dedicated attorney and advocate who understands her client's position. Throughout her legal career she has been involved in a wide variety of adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony cases. Her passion and enthusiasm for the p...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Robert Edward Myers

    Robert Edward Myers

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Mr. Myers earned his Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School. While in Law School, Mr. Myers was the Lead Articles Editor of the Journal O...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Mark Stuart Devore

    Mark Stuart Devore

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Mark S. Devore has practiced criminal law exclusively since graduating from law school in 1992. After two years representing Florida police agencies on matters related to criminal asset forfeiture, he returned to California, where he served nearly...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Robert Andrew Dudley

    Robert Andrew Dudley

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was battling great anxiety from an outrageously costly traffic violation, and I contacted Attorney Dudley to discuss my case. He is extremely knowledgeable about the court system, the vehicle laws and codes, and exactly how to proceed. His calm,..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Ryan W. Koppelman

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    Ryan W. Koppelman

    5.02 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Ryan Koppelman is a former prosecutor with over 20 years of experience, focusing on DUI defense and known for making complex cases clear and manageable for his clients.
    Rating:  9.1
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    Kirk Matthew Tarman

    Kirk Matthew Tarman

    4.849 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Kirk Tarman started his criminal defense practice in 1999. He utilizes a “hands-on” approach to the law and does thorough research into the events leading up to your arrest. Kirk will also make sure key witnesses are interviewed and gathe...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Richard Margarita

    Richard Margarita

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Dick Margarita was born and raised in Cumberland and Narragansett, Rhode Island. He graduated from St. Mary's College of California in 1979. In July 1981, he commenced his law enforcement career, entering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Zoe J. Dolan

    Zoe J. Dolan

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Experienced federal and state trial lawyer profiled by The New York Times, Al Jazeera and The Advocate, among others.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Margarete Brakhage

    Margarete Brakhage

    4.514 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: I have resided in Riverside County since 1997. I practice in Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County. I will also accept on occassion cases from Orange County, and Los Angeles County. If you are going through a divorce, custo...
    Rating:  8.0
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