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    Erick Scott Guzman

    Erick Scott Guzman

    3.97 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Excellent Lawyer, top class! We felt very lucky to have been represented by Mr. Guzman. Not only is he very professional and knowledgeable, he is a man of the people. He will fight for what he believes and he will fight for you. He seemed to take ..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Diana L. Spidall

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    Diana L. Spidall

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    18 years serving the Inland Empire: Worker's Compensation, Wills/Trusts/Probate & Bankruptcy.
    Rating:  7.0
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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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    Christopher G Boscia

    Christopher G Boscia

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Chris was referred for his expertise in a complex legal matter in which time was highly sensitive. He clearly shows both professionalism and depth of knowledge where criminal matters and family law intersect. I was grateful for his honest advice a..."
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    Shannon Victoria Baker

    Shannon Victoria Baker

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Administrative Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had the distinct pleasure of working with Shannon Baker as my legal representative in my case against the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. From the very beginning, Shannon presented herself as a compassionate and diligent professi..."
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    George Paul Roland

    George Paul Roland

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Litigation
    Bio: George P. Roland is the senior Partner of Roland, Pennington & Trodden, a Law Firm located in the heart of Hollywood, California, specializing in injuries, including work and personal injuries arising out of auto and mortorcycle accidents. Mr. Rol...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jeffrey D. Stearman

    Jeffrey D. Stearman

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I offer a FREE initial telephonic consultation. Also, sometimes in divorce/custody cases, a private investigator becomes necessary to locate hidden assets and other related assignments. I can offer my clients this service since I am also a Califor...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Ms. Jachimowicz is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA, where she received a certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice Law. She also served as the Student Bar Association President and participated in vari...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Alexander John Petale

    Alexander John Petale

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Alex is one of the best and honest attorneys I have ever met. He gave zealous dedication to cases. He aggressively fights for justice and morals. I have been giving the most attention by him and his team. Listen to Alex's advice is the best choice."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Walter Frank Suchyta

    Walter Frank Suchyta

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I grew up in a Detroit suburb before vacationing for a few years with the U. S. Army where I achieved the rank of Sergeant, E-5. My last duty station was Fort Ord, California which allowed me to fall in love with California and stay as a resident....
    Rating:  7.2
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    John Albert Iaccarino

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    John Albert Iaccarino

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Criminal defense lawyer representing Bay Area clients in misdemeanor and felony cases, focusing on rights protection, charge reduction, and smart strategies to limit long‑term consequences
    Rating:  6.7
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    Edgar Bishop Pease III

    Edgar Bishop Pease III

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Edgar and his wife (Cindy) are the two best lawyers. They have helped me with my divorce and with other legal matters and can't speak anymore highly of them. They are simply the best."
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    Tasha Noelle Paris Chalfant

    Tasha Noelle Paris Chalfant

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tasha went out of her way to make sure I got the fairest deal/ punishment I could receive when originally they were throwing the book at me. She made extra calls worked on weekends and came to court when she should have been off on certain days."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Richard Louis Trejo

    Richard Louis Trejo

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Probate
    Review: "When you find yourself in legal troubles, it is good to know that an attorney as Mt. Trejo is available for his clients. i found myself years back in a heap of trouble, yet Mr. Trejo aided me in the situation. i owe he and his staff so much for al..."
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    Dan Frank Koukol

    Dan Frank Koukol

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Review: "Dan fights hard for his clients and treats them as he would want to be treated. I relied on him and trusted him completely on every aspect of our case for legal advice. He is a fantastic resource and was always available for us in a moments notice..."
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    Anthony Allen Roach

    Anthony Allen Roach

    4.914 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate and more
    Review: "I got into some trouble with the law. I had not been in trouble before and I was scared. I was facing 3 years in prison. Mr. Roach got me Probation and no time in Prison. I would hire him again in an instant and would tell everyone I know to talk ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    David Jay Givot

    David Jay Givot

    4.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: In 1989, Long before law school, I graduated from the Paramedic program at what is now UCLA’s Center for Prehospital Care. For most of the next decade I responded to 911 calls in cities throughout Los Angeles County. By the turn of the century, I ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Geoffrey William Newman

    Geoffrey William Newman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Newman and JC Allen exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond for me. They made sure I had an understanding of my entire case from start to finish, and were there for any unanswered questions I had without any hesitation. Their staff ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Jeff Fengcheng Yeh

    Jeff Fengcheng Yeh

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: "The DUI Specialist" Jeff Yeh graduated cum laudefrom Vanderbilt University with a bachelors degree in Economics. Mr. Yeh obtained a scholarship to law school at the Ohio State University, where he graduated as a Public Service Fellow,was named in...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Richard Alvarez Loa

    Richard Alvarez Loa

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, General Practice and more
    Bio: Richard J. Loa was born in Los Angeles, but raised and educated in Texas. He graduated from California State University, Northridge in 1973 with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science. He graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree from UCLA School ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    April Lin Walsh-Padilla

    April Lin Walsh-Padilla

    4.221 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Hello everyone! I am an attorney who has been practicing almost exclusively family law for over eight years with a lot of success and happy clients. I love what I do, I am informal and a lot of people find court process a lot less painful with me ...
    Rating:  7.7
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