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    Gene Edward Dorney

    Gene Edward Dorney

    3.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been doing this for a long time. I like helping people and I can help you. At Law School I was awarded the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Criminal Law. Now with over 35 years experience in Criminal Law I still lo...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Gina Lynn Kershaw

    Gina Lynn Kershaw

    3.76 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am an Orange County criminal defense attorney focusing on women in trouble with the law. I always seek the best for my clients. I do all I can for them and believe in keeping an open line of communication so that they are always aware of what is...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael G. Raab

    Michael G. Raab

    4.622 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael was a straight shooter from day one, and worked out deals that made not only the DA happy, but his client elated with results even before the judge ruled. The "Unhappy" rating sounds like its based upon your not knowing what you were getti..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Gerald Shapiro

    Gerald Shapiro

    4.9136 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Jerry Shapiro was my brother's attorney on his immigrationcase, and despite the difficulty of the case, he represented us with professionalism, dedication, and genuine humanity. My brother, my family, and I deeply appreciate the effort and commitm..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael Edmund Cardoza

    Michael Edmund Cardoza

    2.77 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 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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    Jahzeel Osejo

    Jahzeel Osejo

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: At Lee & Osejo, LLP, we are dedicated to vigorously protecting the rights and interests of those who have been hurt due to the negligence or recklessness of another party. Our lawyers have the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients i...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Rhonda Mae Hixon

    Rhonda Mae Hixon

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I have been involved and working in the criminal justice system for most of my adult life. I am a former Probation Officer, District Attorney, Judge Pro Tempore, and for the past 23 years in private practice as a Criminal Defense Attorney. I belie...
    Rating:  7.0
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    David Alexander Blair

    David Alexander Blair

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "David was incredibly professional and was well connected in the county. He communicated effectively and was able to get diversion granted for my case. Because of david I am now able to continue my career with a clean record and would highly recomm..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Layli Caborn

    Layli Caborn

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I have over 15 years of experience in the legal field, serving as a Deputy District Attorney, Deputy Public Defender, and General Practitioner I have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and serving clients of a diverse socio-economi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Ivan Weller Golde

    Ivan Weller Golde

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have worked with Ivan Golde for over 20 years. He has remarkable instincts and judgment. His radio show on Sports 1050 is an excellent place to hear Ivan and get a sense of his incredible intellect. I use Ivan for my own cases and his work is th..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Scott David Brown

    Scott David Brown

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "A family member had him as his a conflict panel attorney and I was so impressed with how dedicated he was and his overall performance that I hired him as my attorney when I came into some legal trouble."
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Thanh Duc Ngo

    Thanh Duc Ngo

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.8
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    Shawn David Mowry

    Shawn David Mowry

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Shawn Mowry and Hitasha are both accomplished attorneys with 18 years of combined experience representing clients in the Bay Area who are charged with crimes. Mowry Law Group is here to fight for you!​ Being charged with a crime can be an extremel...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Christopher Anthony Kerosky

    Christopher Anthony Kerosky

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more
    Bio: Christopher A. Kerosky has practiced immigration law over 35 years. He is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) Law School and Former Counsel U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. He served as Honorary Consul for th...
    Rating:  10
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    Freddy Abraham Garmo

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    Freddy Abraham Garmo

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Being an immigrant from a family of 12 has taught me respect, responsibility, hard work, team-work, and honesty. I am very fortunate to live in Southern California and be surrounded with so many positive and wonderful people. In my 20+ years of le...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Timothy Earl Nilan

    Timothy Earl Nilan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: Active family man. Two kids, many sports hobbies. I strive to ensure that my clientswill be there for their families as well. I understand how important that goal is. Among my hobbies is flying small airplanes. I am happy to take a case some dista...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Richard Addison Steele

    Richard Addison Steele

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "As being a former client of his, Addison is one of the best at making an ugly situation turn beautiful. He know how to win and most of all he want to win. He will be honest with you and will always put you in the best situation as he can. I AM FRE..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Gretchen Christine VonHelms

    Gretchen Christine VonHelms

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Gretchen is the angel Gods sends you to defend you here on earth. She is one of the greatest woman I know besides my mother and my daughter. She is caring, loving, tender, knowledgeable, and yet, fights like a dragon to defend you if you get the u..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Thomas Joshua Ogas

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    Thomas Joshua Ogas

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Being involved with the criminal court system is scary and stressful. I get that. My job is to make this as easy for you as possible. Sometimes you need me to fight, sometimes you just need me manage. Whatever you need, over the past 20 years I've...
    Rating:  7.5
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