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    Tal Kurt Wolf

    Tal Kurt Wolf

    4.713 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Employment & Labor and more
    Review: "You saved my daughters life. She was facing LWOP on a murder charge, Home invasion/Robery, she was innocent and you believed in her and fought with your passion and knowledge in the San Fernando courts. You freed her from a life in prison and gave..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Stephen Michael Rios

    Stephen Michael Rios

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Mr. Rios served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, 1966 to 1970. Following his honorable discharge, he attended the University of California Irvine, where he graduated with honors-cum laude, in 1...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Kevin Wesley O'Hara

    Kevin Wesley O'Hara

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: O’Hara Law is honored to represent people against corporations, insurance companies, and the government through personal injury representation and criminal defense. We will rise from the ashes, forge through the fire, and soar to Justice together....
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jason Michael Chaput

    Jason Michael Chaput

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Review: "After years of being harassed by my neighbor and his father, I filed for a restraining order. The attorney helping me was charging me for things he never did and it became clear it wasn't working out. I found Mike, thankfully, and he guided me to ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Caryn C Warren

    Caryn C Warren

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Caryn Warren has a proven track record of success in the legal areas of DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. After law school Caryn worked as a defense attorney for 10 years where she defended hundreds of clients charged with misde...
    Rating:  7.8
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    John Rodwicke Ybarra

    John Rodwicke Ybarra

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Mr. Ybarra is a criminal and civil litigator. Mr. Ybarra spends the majority of his time providing aggressive, committed, and honest defense services to his clients.
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    Christopher John C Caine

    Christopher John C Caine

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Christopher Caine was born in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) and graduated at the University of Rhodesia, receiving his Law Degree (with Honors) in 1973. His was one of the last classes in pre-Independence Rhodesia to be admitted to the Bar under the ex...
    Rating:  7.4
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    George Constantine Kasolas

    George Constantine Kasolas

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Rating:  9.3
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    Gaurav S Bali

    Gaurav S Bali

    4.842 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I came to law after UC Berkeley. I spent that year traveling in Europe, and what stayed with me was how much of a person's situation can turn on whether anyone is willing to speak for them. I came home and started where that was most immediate - v...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ricardo Ramiro Ramirez

    Ricardo Ramiro Ramirez

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I possess a unique combination of knowledge, skill, and compassion that sets me apart from others in my field. I have a deep understanding of criminal law and procedure, which allows me to provide my clients with ef...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Marie Alice Barnes

    Marie Alice Barnes

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Marie Barnes is an Excellent choice for an attorney. She is very kind and thoughtful. Thanks to her, I have custody of my son today. She is a very family person and keeps one calm and cool while she takes the brunt of the heat. I would recommend h..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Casey W Bourke

    Casey W Bourke

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "casey was awsome, took the time to review details in my felony dui case. was patient but at the end i was able to get off with a misdemanor and not a felony thank you very much, highly recommended...."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Nate Pereira

    Nate Pereira

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Pereira will enthusiastically devote his time and energy into each individual case to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. He is admitted to practice in all state courts throughout southern California and has handled thousands...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Bernal Peter Ojeda

    Bernal Peter Ojeda

    4.773 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: With 31 years of experience, the Law Offices of BERNAL OJEDA THE COMMUNITY HAS SERVED WITH INTEGRITY AND extensive knowledge of the legal system LAW AND COURTS IN CALIFORNJIA WE OFFER OUR CLIENTS, AN EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION BASED ON OUR VAS...
    Rating:  6.6
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    William Brendan Belport

    William Brendan Belport

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Review: "He fought five criminal cases assigned to me, heI am proud of this honorable man who loves his job."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Nichole Michele Verville

    Nichole Michele Verville

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was very happy Nichole was such a sweet nice person. helped me and walked me through everything and did not leave me wondering what certain things meant. i was very pleased with her representing for me."
    Rating:  7.0
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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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    Eben Lee Kurtzman

    Eben Lee Kurtzman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been an attorney in Santa Clara County for more than 20 years. During that time I have been a general practice attorney focusing primarily on criminal defense and personal injury cases. Over the years, I have become familiar with the courts...
    Rating:  7.7
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    William John Watson

    William John Watson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was involved in a horrible incedent that was not my fault. The DA's office was trying to crucify me and if it wasnt for Mr Watson I think I would have been another vic of the system. Mr Watson interviewed all my witnesses and obtained vital info..."
    Rating:  7.7
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