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    Adam Cohen

    Adam Cohen

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Adam Cohen, a California-based lawyer, specializes in defending criminal charges, DUIs, and traffic tickets. With years of experience as a former prosecutor, Adam understands the intricacies of the legal system and is well-versed in defending clie...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Krista Nicole Lupica

    Krista Nicole Lupica

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "MsKristaLupica is knowledgeable,prepared,calm,collective,and smooth under pressure,if she even sweats under pressure.i believe pressure drives her. Justice,truth,and integrity are her allies. Those principles are her status quo.she is awesome!!!!"
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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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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    John Winston Phillips

    John Winston Phillips

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Following his graduation from Loyola Law School in 1979, John became a prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. As a city attorney, John conducted over 100 jury trials, including many for driving under the influence and petty theft –...
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    Bradley Lawrence Sorrentino

    Bradley Lawrence Sorrentino

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Sorrentino, or Brad as he prefers to be called, is an experienced, energetic, and passionate lawyer who is dedicated to working tirelessly to solve your legal issue. Brad prides himself on his ability to relate to his clients' problem, hi...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Barry Melton

    Barry Melton

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "From the very start Mr. Melton was very considerate and provided excellent guidance on the subject covered. He expressed a real concern and interest in a favorable resolution for my case. He is very knowledgeable in the area and professional at al..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Michelle Laurin Silva

    Michelle Laurin Silva

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michelle was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. She first became interested in criminal defense when she joined her high school’s mock trial team. She earned her bachelor’s degree in literature and writing at the University of Californi...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Donald Earl Rich

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    Donald Earl Rich

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Review: "I contacted Allan Chappel and Don Rich in order to clear up an old dui warrent and the resulting legal issues. Don was extremely helpful, informative, and reduced my apprehension regarding appearing in front of a judge. On the day at court, my war..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    B. Scott Winkler

    B. Scott Winkler

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Scott Winkler has been a local attorney in Bakersfield for the past 23 years, following a successful banking career at Wells Fargo, as Vice-President at the Regional Commercial Banking Office. Growing up in Bakersfield, he truly understands the co...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Albert Garcia

    Albert Garcia

    4.726 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Office of Albert Garcia is Tulare County's Premier Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Firm. Some attorneys settle for less, but not us. Our Firm is prepared to present your case in the strongest terms at trial. We never settle for le...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Robert B. Hakim

    Robert B. Hakim

    4.941 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: At the Law Office of Robert B. Hakim, our focus is on traffic tickets, traffic violations, DUI, DWI, DMV hearings, criminal defense, auto accidents, and personal injury. We make every effort to learn as well as understand your legal needs to bette...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Wilber Manuel Salgado

    Wilber Manuel Salgado

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Wil took the stress and worry out of our case. He has the experience and knowledge to get the job done. He took what we thought was a mediocre chance at getting what needed to be done, to locking it up “Ironclad” and put the case to rest even befo..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Amber H. Gordon

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    Amber H. Gordon

    3.78 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Family and more
    Aggressive Criminal Defense Throughout the LA area.
    Rating:  5.5
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    Polina Logrue

    Polina Logrue

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Polina is a former prosecutor at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA). As a passionate trial lawyer, Polina spent nearly every single day in the courtroom, first as a Deputy District Attorney and now as a Defense Attorney. During he...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Martin Antonio Sabelli

    Martin Antonio Sabelli

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Donald Ross

    Michael Donald Ross

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I believe that good representation in any type of criminal case requires a lawyer with a broad background and experience defending heavy felony cases where the client’s freedom, or even life, has been at stake. From the first case I handled as a S...
    Rating:  7.9
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    David Michael Bigeleisen

    David Michael Bigeleisen

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal defense, including accusations of securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, sex cases including child molesting, rape, statutory rape, child pornography, prostitution, violent crime, drug offenses, driving under the infl...
    Rating:  10
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    Douglas David Sherrod

    Douglas David Sherrod

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Getting my first DUI was terrifying. I didn't know what to expect. Doug Sherrod came highly recommended and did not disappoint. He immediately put me at ease and I knew instantly I was in good hands. He was extremely knowledgeable and effective an..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Matthew Jackson Lombard

    Matthew Jackson Lombard

    4.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Arbitration
    Review: "I am really grateful to Matt for his excellent professional service in times when I needed an expert whom I can trust and rely on. I appreciate his utter professionalism and being honest to his clients. I wish him a successful career ahead."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Demetrius Costy

    Demetrius Costy

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: The only reason I went to law school was to become a criminal defense attorney. In 1999, I graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Everyday, for the last 20 years, I have proudly represented criminal defendants all over the B...
    Rating:  7.7
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