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    David Saul Martinez

    David Saul Martinez

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "David recently represented me in my DUI case. From the very beginning, he was professional, intelligent, communicative, and I felt like he really had my best interests in mind. The DDA tried to pull a bunch of tricks and David was one step ahead o..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Dacely Garcia

    Dacely Garcia

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Attorney Dacely D. Garcia is an experienced criminal defense attorney who zealously advocates for her clients, protecting their rights and interests. She is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of representation at all stages ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Anthony Kidd

    Anthony Kidd

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Bio: Mr. Kidd began his legal career in 1993 working as Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego. While working for the city, Mr. Kidd prosecuted hundreds of criminal matters, including more than one hundred jury and bench trials. He also, defend...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Paul Brandeis Meltzer

    Paul Brandeis Meltzer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I couldn't ask for more. I was facing an inordinately nasty charge for a relatively small misunderstanding at a very young, barely adult age. With a court appointed attorney, I would've received jail time, despite it being my first arrest. I aske..."
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    Michael Edmund Cardoza

    Michael Edmund Cardoza

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Review: "If you’re looking for integrity, professionalism, honesty, and expertise Michael Cardoza is your man. I hired him for a family member. Michael and his entire office are amazing. Despite his many years of practice, and accolades he is down to earth..."
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Daniel Melnick

    Mark Daniel Melnick

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: First of all, although his name is "Mark Daniel", Mr. Melnick is known to his friends as simply "Dan" (it's a long story). Dan Melnick was born in Santa Monica, California and he grew up in the San Fernando Valley. After high schoolhe got a job wo...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Steven Alan Chase

    Steven Alan Chase

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I went to UC Berkeley when the Free Speech Movement happened in 1964. It was quite an education to see how a peaceful protest was dealt with by the police and the public. After four turbulent years at Cal, I went to Hastings College of the Law--th...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Sanjay Stephen Schmidt

    Sanjay Stephen Schmidt

    4.918 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Review: "This lawyer had one of the most challenging cases I have ever heard of. On a political level when a police officer is involved , the outcome is usually extremely difficult to be reached in a manner that benefits the client. My nephew was involved ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony John Kimbirk

    Anthony John Kimbirk

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Kimbirk skillfully and knowledgeably “defended the poor and the needy…and all went well. ” Charged falsely with several criminal felonies, our son was immediately jailed with an impossible, incredible $500,000.00 bail. He appeared doomed to su..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jessica Dumas

    Jessica Dumas

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Jessica represented me in a manner that was highly exceptional, she is truly a blessing to me and my family. She handled my situation swiftly, and knew exactly which actions to implement. I would definitely suggest everyone who reads this message ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jeffrey Wayne Carver

    Jeffrey Wayne Carver

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I proudly served as a U.S. Navy Jag Officer, defending those charged with violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for over 24 years. I have successfully defended many members throughout the United States and the world. My practice is di...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Antionette Lias

    Antionette Lias

    5.041 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Antionette Lias has handled a wide range of criminal matters in Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley for over seven years. She has trained under some of the most experienced lawyers in the California Bar Association.Antionette is the...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Alison Berry Wilkinson

    Alison Berry Wilkinson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor, Litigation
    Review: "Very Responsive and Knowledgable. Takes care of client comprehensively."
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    Amie Hamilton Beighley

    Amie Hamilton Beighley

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Amie H. Beighley began her career in criminal law when she interned and later volunteered as an attorney with the Sacramento Public Defender’s office. She then began working as a criminal defense attorney here in Sacramento. Amie, who is originall...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Judith Ann Odbert

    Judith Ann Odbert

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Judith Odbert joined Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation as a senior attorney in the Labor and Employment department. Previously, Odbert was the supervising assistant public defender in the Sacramento County Public Defender’s office. The...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Eloy Ivan Trujillo

    Eloy Ivan Trujillo

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Before entering private practice, Mr. Trujillo worked as a Deputy Public Defender, legal aid lawyer, and as a staff attorney with the statewide non-profit impact litigation firm, Prison Law Office . During his career, he has worked in a variety of...
    Rating:  10
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    John George Cotsirilos

    John George Cotsirilos

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Best Lawyers in America since 1993 Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers President, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 2003 Recipient, Trial Attorney of the year, 1998 and 2006, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Re...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Melissa Sheila Lubin

    Melissa Sheila Lubin

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I hired Melissa Lubin to represent me on two separate occasions. Once in 2009 then again in 2010. She represented me in a manner that I can only describe as astonishing. Knowing full well she had a very heavy case load she kept me informed and was..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Hayes H. Gable

    Hayes H. Gable

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Mr. Gable was highly recommended by a friend who works in the legal system. Our 19 year old son was in a tragic car accident that left him with a severe 'Traumatic Brain Injury'. After trying to get through the court system ourselves and dealing w..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Nicholas A Ynda

    Nicholas A Ynda

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Nicholas Ynda has been a practicing criminal trial lawyer since 2010. He has developed a record of winning criminal defense trials and getting cases dismissed via pre-trial motion across the State of California, including Orange County (Newport Be...
    Rating:  7.9
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