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    Eric Drew Shevin

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    Eric Drew Shevin

    4.69 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Superior Defense. Winning Results. Cannabis Legal Expert.
    Rating:  10
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    Jan Lawrence Handzlik

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    Jan Lawrence Handzlik

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Experienced. Accomplished. Effective.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Daniel Michael Karalash

    Daniel Michael Karalash

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The practice of law was the natural extension of a career in the military. In the military I was an officer assigned to B-52s as a Navigator and eventually an Instructor Radar Navigator. The military, especially crewed aircraft teaches young aviat...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Brian Neal Gurwitz

    Brian Neal Gurwitz

    5.0162 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: If you are facing criminal charges in state or federal court, the outcome of your case may depend on the expertise of the attorney you hire. Brian Gurwitz’s experience and success is rivaled by few other criminal defense lawyers in California. A f...
    Rating:  10
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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

    5.0107 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Car Accidents and more
    20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TRIAL-READY PERSONAL ATTENTION Good People. Great Lawyers. Outstanding Results.
    Rating:  10
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    Charles W Applegate

    Charles W Applegate

    4.522 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: As a former district attorney, I prosecuted hundreds of crimes. As a licensed defense attorney, I have seen hundreds of civil and criminal cases to the end. I have the experience to evaluate your case and I know how prosecutors think. My insider k...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich

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    Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich

    4.735 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    I vigorously and compassionately represent my clients in all types of family and criminal matters.
    Rating:  10
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    Phillip Jarrett Cline

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    Phillip Jarrett Cline

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jarrett Cline, Criminal Defense Attorney Mission: I focus on providing advice, advocacy, and stability through the legal process in order to provide the best possible results for my clients. Good people sometimes make mistakes, bad decisions, or g...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Matt A. Sullivan

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    Matt A. Sullivan

    5.030 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Successful results obtained for many clients. Get help today.
    Rating:  10
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    Rosalio Munoz

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    Rosalio Munoz

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Rosalio (Ross) Muñoz is a senior partner at Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, a law firm that serves accident victims in El Paso, TX. He has been practicing law for over 29 years and is a former Texas Court Judge. Ross dedicates his career to helpi...
    Rating:  10
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    Christian Tong-Song Kim

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    Christian Tong-Song Kim

    4.817 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime and more
    Former Deputy District Attorney Dedicated To Fighting For His Clients. Call For A Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel Eugene Spital

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    Samuel Eugene Spital

    5.0282 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing, Administrative Law and more
    Superb San Diego Criminal Defense State & Fed Court 20 years "#1 Client Choice" Award. Former Deputy Attorney General
    Rating:  10
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    Paula Kay Canny

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    Paula Kay Canny

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, DUI & DWI and more
    Although not every case provides the opportunity to clear an accused person of charges, our firm searches relentlessly for any elements that might help us favorably resolve each case we undertake.
    Rating:  10
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    John Stuart Pozza

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    John Stuart Pozza

    4.739 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI
    John Pozza’s legal experience is unsurpassed in all felony and misdemeanor matters.
    Rating:  9.2
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    Lisa Henderson Mattern

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    Lisa Henderson Mattern

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Delivering strategic advocacy that leads to impressive results. Aggressive, smart and experienced.
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Canty

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    David Michael Canty

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Criminal Defense Trial Attorney
    Rating:  9.0
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    Karthik Krishnan

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    Karthik Krishnan

    5.0247 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Call me and let's build a defense together...
    Rating:  10
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    Adam G. Gasner

    Adam G. Gasner

    5.099 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: GASNER CRIMINAL LAW is directed and managed by San Francisco native Adam G. Gasner. Mr. Gasner is board certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in criminal law – a distinction held by fewer than 400 of the more that 250,000 practicin...
    Rating:  10
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    E Michael Linscheid

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    E Michael Linscheid

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Call Now to Speak With an Experienced and Effective Criminal Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Edwin Ernst Samuels

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    Edwin Ernst Samuels

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Experienced In Trials, all DMV matters as well as criminal record sealing and expungement.
    Rating:  8.9
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