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    Robert Bailey Bartlett

    Robert Bailey Bartlett

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My case was more than what one would call “complex” or “complicated...” it was more like a lawyer’s nightmare. Most of the lawyers I spoke with wouldn’t even take on my case, and some that would could not even guarantee me that I would have my dau..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Derek Paul Wisehart

    Derek Paul Wisehart

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Bio: As a lawyer with experience in both private practice and as a deputy district attorney, Derek P. Wisehart understands both sides of the legal process. He is able to structure his clients' case strategy to anticipate the tactics of prosecutors and ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Skip Allen Feild

    Skip Allen Feild

    4.725 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: The office of Attorney Skip Feild takes your case seriously. We have a “Team” approach, something that few lawyers can offer. Every week our criminal defense team meets to review police reports, plea offers, and to discuss trends and changes in th...
    Rating:  7.4
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    James Anthony Mendez

    James Anthony Mendez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Downey criminal defense lawyer James Mendez will be able to provide representation for various criminal related matters including theft, drug crimes, assault, DUI, probation matters, expungement cases and many other related cases. If you would lik...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Kristina Lynn Kliszewski

    Kristina Lynn Kliszewski

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "When I first interviewed Kristina, I found her to be an excellent listener and a compassionate person. She was very patient as I told my story and she comprehended the facts of the case instantly. She also took the time to ask about any personal b..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Hofflin Lauren

    Hofflin Lauren

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Review: "Lauren was assigned to my DUI case and she was so kind and compassionate throughout the entire process. She explained the legal process in a way that helped my family and I understand, she took care of all the details and proceedings, and of cours..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Melvin Stephen Betnun

    Melvin Stephen Betnun

    4.228 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "When times get tough, Melvin Betnun is the man you want to call. He has been our lawyer for quite some time and has never let me or my husband down. His work is the best and he doesn't treat you like a child. He has been handling all our legal bus..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Fatima Paz Silva

    Fatima Paz Silva

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Bio: Fatima Silva is an Associate at the Law Offices of James V. McGrail. Ms. Silva’s practice areas include Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury. Prior to joining the law offices, Ms. Silva worked for a civil litigation firm in San Franci...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Gautam J. Jagannath

    Gautam J. Jagannath

    4.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more
    Bio: Founding director and attorney at Social Justice Collaborative, a nonprofit immigration and criminal defense legal services organization in Oakland.
    Rating:  10
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    Nancy Lorraine Tetreault

    Nancy Lorraine Tetreault

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Tetreault was appointed by the Court of Appeal to represent me in the appeal of a very serious criminal conviction. I had bad experience with court appointed lawyers in the past, especially my public defender. Ms. Tetreault was amazing. She..."
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    Frank H. Guzman

    Frank H. Guzman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Guzman represented me in trial in Riverside. I was accused of rape facing 25 to life. Jury came back 45 minutes not guilty. Thanks Mr. Guzman"
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    Martin Michael Woods

    Martin Michael Woods

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "MARTIN WOODS SAVED MY ASS A FEW TIMES AND WORKS AS HARD AS HE CAN TO GET YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE DEAL. THANK YOU MARTY."
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    Michael John Hanagan

    Michael John Hanagan

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: I grew up in the South Bay and went to El Camino College. This is my home, and these are my people. When I was a young man, I spent two years as a missionary in South America where I became fluent in Spanish. I also learned to focus on people and ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Ralph Ayala

    Ralph Ayala

    5.02 reviews
    This lawyer is deceased
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ralph is an Angel is disguise and a true professional. He is compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable, responsible and will make you feel completely at ease with your case. Not only is he a stellar attorney, he is a rare and wonderful human being wh..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Patrick Thomas Brooks

    Patrick Thomas Brooks

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "This man has the shrewdness of a fox and the kindness of a dove. You will not find a better lawyer than Mr. Brooks. He throws himself into a problem seeking to solve it, not simply rack up billable hours. My son had a legal problem and Mr. Brooks ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Nikki Jeannine Stewart

    Nikki Jeannine Stewart

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jeannine is the type of lawyer people wish they had. Dependable, honest, kindhearted and not out for the money like almost all lawyers are. Jeannine truly cares about her clients. Jeannine fought for me for the last few years and I'm so lucky ..."
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    Stacie Bo Derman

    Stacie Bo Derman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Mrs. Derman is an excellent family law attorney, she was very responsive and trustworthy. Communication is the key to every issue and she demonstrated they extremely well. Always returned my calls, responded by text or email, while she was on vaca..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Danielle Nikoal Humphrey

    Danielle Nikoal Humphrey

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I had a concealed weapons charge From many years ago and Danielle Humphrey took my information filed all necessary forms and had the charge Expunged in less then 30 days. It was such a pleasure working with her, she was professional, a good listen..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Heather L. Wise

    Heather L. Wise

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: The importance of "justice for all" cannot be understated. My goal is to provide compassionate representation with poise, no matter the charge. May Lady Justice be with you.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Robert Franklin Sandbach

    Robert Franklin Sandbach

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Robert F. Sandbach online at visit superlawyers.com Experienced, discrete and effective criminal defense. I have represented the accussed in criminal matters, including juvenile, ranging from traffic violations to murder. My philosophy is to creat...
    Rating:  8.8
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