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California Has 8950 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50681 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Shahnaz Hussain, Esq. of the Law Offices of Shahnaz Hussain, serves clients in Southern California at the following areas: Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Ms. Hussain has been in practice for over 20...

Rating: 7.0

Call for a FREE consultation(877) 652-3894

Shahnaz Hussain's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more

Regarded as one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(858) 369-5963

Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer's Website

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

I have over 30 years of experience. I know how to evaluate your case.

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(530) 722-4023

Douglas Lee Gardner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Let our experienced negotiation skills represent you. Warrants, DUI's, Misdemeanors, Felonies & more

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(909) 344-5249

Arturo Angel Burga's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Appeals

Attorney Arfa fights for your freedom by destroying the prosecution's case.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(877) 670-2595

Rose Fay Arfa's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

With over 25 years experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney and former deputy district attorney - I CAN HELP

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(559) 527-0381

Samuel A. Luton's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more

Former prosecutor with over 11 years experience successfully handling thousands of criminal cases.

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(213) 566-8815

Sommer Adel Salam's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

Bio: During his 25 + years of experience, Attorney Chazin has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area and throughout California and has successfully resolved numerous of cases before charges were ever even filed. Mr...

Rating: 9.3

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 986-2389

Seth P Chazin's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more

Los Angeles Federal Criminal Trial Attorney and USC Gould adjunct criminal law professor with over 25 years of experience who has litigated hundreds of Federal and White Collar Crime cases.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(877) 779-0581

Peter Johnson's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, White Collar Crime and more

Experience & Dedication For The Results YOU Need!

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 900-6538

Alicia Claire Freeze's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

We handle Assault, Counterfeit Goods, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Gangs, Murder, Theft. Call now.

Rating: 8.4

Call for a consultation(209) 279-2231

Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Trial-Focused Criminal Defense for Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Cases for High-Exposure State and Federal Criminal Cases.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 565-2168

Peter Francis Iocona's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Caring and Aggressive Firm Devoted 100% to Criminal Defense

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(760) 565-5672

Joshua M Mulligan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Protecting your rights shouldn’t break the bank. Free consultations. Poseidon Defense A.P.C. stands with you every step of the way.

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 978-4732

Geronimo Gutierrez's Website

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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

Call for a consultation(650) 420-4228

Edwin Ernst Samuels's Website

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Mr. Griego is a trial lawyer experienced in personal injury, complex civil litigation and criminal defense. In 1997, he began his legal career in Los Angeles, representing major corporations in product liability, toxic tort, contract, and class ac...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 733-4603

Patrik Griego's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney & Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist defending serious state and federal cases with hands-on, trial-ready representation.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(818) 351-1643

Debra Sarah White's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

"Protecting Individuals' Rights". Call us today!

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(909) 377-4168

Fernando J Bernheim's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Compassionate to you, relentless to the prosecution. Over 17 years of experience. Call today!

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(909) 589-6735

Aaron Love Turner's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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