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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Attorney Michael Athari is a former Deputy District Attorney who now dedicates his practice to defending individuals facing criminal charges and protecting parents in juvenile dependency proceedings. Licensed to practice law in California since 20...

Rating: 6.4

Call for a consultation(909) 531-4295

Michael Keon Athari's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Experience and Results. Over 20,000+ Hours in the Courtroom

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(916) 347-9523

Adam Takashi Weiner's Website

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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

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 23 years

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

In nearly 14 years experience, Mr. Jacob has handled criminal cases ranging from DUI to Murder.

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(209) 661-7323

Benjello Isaac Jacob's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Experienced Criminal Defense When You Need It Most. Najda Kazarian takes a comprehensive, trial-ready approach to every criminal case. Her defense is grounded in careful preparation, courtroom experience, and strategic advocacy throughout Fresno C...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(559) 206-8369

Najda Kazarian's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Fear Not, There’s Light After Darkness! Top Avvo DUI Attorney, Rated 10/10. Voted Avvo Clients’ Top Choice! Yale Law School/UC Berkeley Graduate. Trained Future Prosecutors/Defense Attorneys as Adjunct Professor of Law. Visit Website or Call for F...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(510) 900-5256

Thomas Murray Fleming's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more

Placer County's Dependable Criminal Defense Attorney. Call (916) 226-4999

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(916) 226-4999

Samuel David Berns's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Mr. Griego is a trial lawyer experienced in personal injury, complex civil litigation and criminal defense. In 1997, he began his legal career in Los Angeles, representing major corporations in product liability, toxic tort, contract, and class ac...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 733-4603

Patrik Griego's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Certified as a specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(530) 488-4187

David Gregory Cohen's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Award winning Criminal & DUI defense attorney - State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(951) 338-9201

Graham Douglas Donath's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Compassionate to you, relentless to the prosecution. Over 17 years of experience. Call today!

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(909) 589-6735

Aaron Love Turner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: As a committed criminal defense attorney, Joshua B. Davis understands the complexities and fears associated with facing criminal charges. His primary goal is to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients by employing meticulous preparation ...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(415) 650-1551

Joshua Beal Davis's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Licensing

Dedicated, compassionate and zealous defense. Protecting your healthcare and professional license.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(619) 391-3995

Nicole Irmer's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

A Criminal Defense Attorney with a Passion for Helping People

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(818) 839-4580

Leah Naparstek's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Appeals

Attorney Arfa fights for your freedom by destroying the prosecution's case.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(877) 670-2595

Rose Fay Arfa's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Carlos Vega enters private practice as a trial lawyer backed by over 9 years of experience as a Police Officer for the cities of Gardena and Torrance where he learned the foundations of the criminal justice system from arrest to conviction. He the...

Rating: 7.7

Call for a consultation(925) 307-8285

Carlos Armando Vega's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Let our experienced negotiation skills represent you. Warrants, DUI's, Misdemeanors, Felonies & more

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(909) 344-5249

Arturo Angel Burga's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Almost 20 years Of Experience. Results You Won't Get With Just Any Lawyer Or Public Defender. Call (209) 395-0201

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(209) 395-0201

Michael Kenneth Moore's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Relentless representation. There is no substitute when your freedom is at stake.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 827-9110

Roy Eugene Miller's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more

Regarded as one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(858) 369-5963

Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: The Law Offices of James E. Blatt is a national law firm dedicated to the defense of those charged with or under investigation for the commission of state or federal offenses. We are counselors, strategists, and advocates for a wide variety of ind...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(833) 923-1019

James Edward Blatt's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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