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    Ariel Rief

    Ariel Rief

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: I'm a tenant rights trial attorney handling lawsuits statewide against landlords for ignored habitability defects, harassment, and wrongful or constructive evictions. I do not handle eviction defense (unlawful detainer actions). Former Felony Pros...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Traci Diana Luis

    Traci Diana Luis

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was contacted by Traci about half way through my case and she was able to communicate with me and able to explain all of my options clearly. Her commitment was astonishing. Thank You!"
    Rating:  7.2
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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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    Elizabeth R. Grossman

    Elizabeth R. Grossman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    John Amos Harter

    John Amos Harter

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "John was very proffesional and at the same time personable. He handled my case with the expertise of a lawyer with years of experience. Im very pleased with the outcome of my case!"
    Rating:  6.6
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    Robert Frederick Waggener

    Robert Frederick Waggener

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Without a long winded acknowledgment, this man is quite simply the best lawyer in the nation. He will handle your case in any city federal or state reasonably with the passion of a spartan warrior. He just doesn't lose, if their is a way he will f..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Adam A. Klugman

    Adam A. Klugman

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Dynamic and experienced criminal defense attorney. Former Prosecutor. ADAM A. KLUGMAN, the Owner and Founder of Klugman Law PC has 16 years experience practicing criminal law. He has tried or argued hundreds of criminal cases, consistently getting...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Zachary R. Drivon

    Zachary R. Drivon

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more
    Bio: Carrying my family's legacy into the third generation as an Attorney in the Stockton and greater Central Valley Area, my commitment to protecting the rights and interests of my clients is unwavering. If you're seeking representation in pursuit of ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Mukund S. Arun

    Mukund S. Arun

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mukund to represent me in my criminal case and he was very effective. He was well respected in the court by the judge and staff. He took the time to ask me all the right questions to learn the facts of my case and he did a great job keepin..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Davina Te-Min Chen

    Davina Te-Min Chen

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Rating:  10
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    Scott Alan Sugarman

    Scott Alan Sugarman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Rating:  9.2
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    Emma Bradford

    Emma Bradford

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We were very satisfied with Emma"s handling of our case. She did the research required and kept us informed of her progress and was effective in obtaining a good outcome for us. A professional with a compassionate nature, very easy to work with'"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Peter John Boldin

    Peter John Boldin

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Appeals and more
    Rating:  8.8
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    Craig Steven Thigpen

    Craig Steven Thigpen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation and more
    Review: "I consulted this attorney with a bit of doubt in the system being able to not have it their way, but I now believe that I have a real shot at proving my innocence and not letting the dogs devour me like they’re wanting to. Thank goodness for real ..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Vonya K. Quarles

    Vonya K. Quarles

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I was born and raised in Los Angeles County. I moved to the Inland Empire and now it is home. I grew up knowing that there was a difference between law and justice, and that laws are written but justice is hard fought. It is my job to ensure that ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Walter Davis Shaw

    Walter Davis Shaw

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Immigration and more
    Bio: Mr. Shaw is the proud founder of Shaw 3 Law Firm (S3LF). He is the lead attorney handling the firm’s Immigration cases, Juvenile Dependency cases (CPS & DCFS Defense), and Criminal Defense cases (DUI, Theft, Battery, Vandalism, Drunk in Public, Ch...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Douglas Michael Fuchs

    Douglas Michael Fuchs

    Not yet reviewedReview Douglas
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Tamara Susan Sack

    Tamara Susan Sack

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
    Review: "I have so many good things to say about Ms.Sack I don't really know where to begin! So many things that she did to make sure that my son was treated fairly in the Federal Court System! I would like to say that she clearly knows the Fedérsl law ins..."
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    Richard Joseph Curran

    Richard Joseph Curran

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "RICHARD CURRANS IS A HONEST AND AMAZING LAWYER. HE FIGHTS FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND IS THE BEST ATTORNEY. I 100% RECOMMEND RICHARD TO EVERY ONE. HE FOUGHT FOR ME AND GOT MY CONVICTION OVER TURNED. "
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    Alexander Louis Landon

    Alexander Louis Landon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Alex Landon at the recommendation of another attorney to help a college student in a marijuana-selling case. He was excellent. He explained the legal position, described his legal strategy. He was supportive and helpful and counselled the ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Charles Theodore Mathews

    Charles Theodore Mathews

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor
    Review: "Handles a complex work related discrimination that resulted in out of court settlement with the City Of LA."
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