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    Marketa Sims

    Marketa Sims

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "The lovely Ms. Sims got me out of prison sooner than I expected. She knew just how to handle the case. She knew the truth when she heard it. She fought hard and won. She was a huge help in getting me my life back. It was a pleasure watching her wo..."
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    Annrae Marie Angel

    Annrae Marie Angel

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I came to see Atty Angel in August,2015 as a victim of domestic violence. Speaking with her for over an hour on a free consultation, I can sensed that she was a lawyer who is sincere, compassionate, and committed to protecting your rights. I retai..."
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    Gerald Edward Smith

    Gerald Edward Smith

    5.013 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Gerald E. Smith grew up in Superior , Wisconsin . As a youth, he consistently made the honor roll, while competing with the Traveling All-Star Hockey Team in national tournaments throughout the Northern States. He was also proficient in t...
    Rating:  5.8
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    Sheryl Susan Graf

    Sheryl Susan Graf

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: ACCCREDITATIONS Admitted to practice: All California State Courts since 1995 U.S. District Court (Southern District of California) since 1995 U.S. Supreme Court since 1999 Servicing all San Diego County Courts VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
    Rating:  8.9
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    Philip Allen Schnayerson

    Philip Allen Schnayerson

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "PHILIP SCHNAYERSON IS AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY AND HAS BEEN WORKING IN THE HAYWARD COURTS FOR QUITE AWHILE. HE IS HONEST, HARD WORKING, AND REALLY KNOWS HOW TO GET POSITIVE RESULTS FOR HIS CLIENTS. YOU WOULD BE IN GOOD HANDS WITH PHILIP SCHNAYERSON..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    David Lloyd Anderson

    David Lloyd Anderson

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Michael Patrick Guingona

    Michael Patrick Guingona

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is very good and professional. He was able to get the case dismissed. Highly recommend him. "
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    Matthew John Delgado

    Matthew John Delgado

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: As a practicing defense attorney for over eight years three years as a law clerk with several District Attorney's offices as a law student, I have handled cases ranging from simple traffic tickets, to sex crimes, to death penalty cases. I have stu...
    Rating:  7.9
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    James Alan Brusseau

    James Alan Brusseau

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a domestic violence case go on for almost 2 years. My life was on hold I lost 2 jobs. Possibly could have lost my child. Mr. Brusseau was very kind and gave me his opinion pretty straight forward and to the point. I myself prefer matters thi..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Kathy Lynn Trosclair

    Kathy Lynn Trosclair

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I’m vulnerable have been for years! I don’t trust anyone easily! I didn’t even trust Kathy at first! She is not intimidating like other attorneys she comes off like a sister talking about her every day life. she is however brutally honest weather ..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Craig Michael Lytle

    Craig Michael Lytle

    5.02 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired craig last minute,he has a big heart he is willing to work with you he is affordable and reliable,he won my daughters case....he has alot of experience. "
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    Travis Wayne Daily

    Travis Wayne Daily

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Travis Daily is my sons attorney. Travis kept me informed and responded to my email questions! Travis did great in my sons jury trial. He even listened to our recommendations and suggestions. Travis is a great attorney and I hope he is shown grati..."
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    Mark Jerry Haushalter

    Mark Jerry Haushalter

    4.728 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Okabe & Haushalter is a Los Angeles based criminal defense law firm with a National Reputation. Our tradition of success is the cornstone for which we have built our firm. When you hire Okabe & Haushalter you know you have hired the best...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Thomas John Cummins

    Thomas John Cummins

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I received a citation for public intoxication and a secondary charge. At arraignment, I spoke with him briefly and he was able to swiftly work a deal with the prosecutor to offer me diversion for the secondary charge. With the diversion program, b..."
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    Anna Demidchik

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    Anna Demidchik

    2.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Immigration and more
    Bio: Anna Demidchik is the founding attorney of Demidchik Law Firm. Her interests mainly lie in immigration and criminal law. Anna received her J.D. from Hofstra Law (Maurice A. Dean School of Law). She is admitted to practice law in New York, Californ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Cole Michael Williams

    Cole Michael Williams

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My soon to be ex-wife filed a TRO against me that was granted. Many false accusations were made and I KNEW that I needed someone with the experience and skill to help me restore my rights as a father and citizen. I am so thankful that I hired Cole..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Scott Bradley Well

    Scott Bradley Well

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Scott Well is an outstanding Attorney, I have utilized his services on 2 prior occasions and believe he is one of the best Attorneys in Orange County, Ca. He is very well connected and can work miracles."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Marc N Kapetan

    Marc N Kapetan

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Recent Awards $10.2 Million: Largest Single Person Accident Award in Fresno's History | $350,100: Wrongful Arrest by Police Officer | $1.7 Million: Wrongful Death Vehicle Accident | $560,000: Sexual Assault by Police Officer | $260,000: Sexual Ass...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Steven John Rease

    Steven John Rease

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Rease was my son's lawyer in 2011. He never missed a court date, always returned my phone calls. When ever he said he was going to meet with my son he did. He fought very hard to help my son's case. He is not only just considered our lawyer bu..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    John Joseph Casey

    John Joseph Casey

    4.633 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Casey does not run you around in circles.He knows the law and he is not afraid to speak up.He'll tell you what's good and what's not..I was impressed in how in shows up ,gives you the brief on what's will happend,and then makes it happend.''Swi..."
    Rating:  8.1
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