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    Maxine Iris Dobro

    Maxine Iris Dobro

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Maxine Dobro was our lawyer for my son's juvenile case and she got him into the drug court program instead of him having to go to a juvenile facility. She also defended my husband and I on a medical marijuana case. We were looking at many years, f..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael Edmund Cardoza

    Michael Edmund Cardoza

    2.77 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Review: "If you’re looking for integrity, professionalism, honesty, and expertise Michael Cardoza is your man. I hired him for a family member. Michael and his entire office are amazing. Despite his many years of practice, and accolades he is down to earth..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Dustin Mason Gordon

    Dustin Mason Gordon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The court appointed Mr.Gordon to represent me and the outcome was far better than I was was expecting before Mr.Gordon took my case. He is professional and honest and he is good at what he does!"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Antonia Maria Stainbrook

    Antonia Maria Stainbrook

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I highly recommend Antonia she is knowledgeable and trustworthy and cannot get a better lawyer than Antonia. She is a five star lawyer."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Grant Lowell Eddy

    Grant Lowell Eddy

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Represented my son in a criminal case and was outstanding. We paid another attorney to represent my daughter in the same matter and he didn't hold a candle to the results, professionalism, communication that Grant Eddy exhibited in and outside of ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Frederick Matthew Carroll

    Frederick Matthew Carroll

    3.79 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had just been released on bail, and about to flee the country to avoid dealing with the likely outcome of my situation and the prison sentence I was facing. I felt like it was a lost cause, too many charges, the way I was caught left nothing for..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Peter Alex Duarte

    Peter Alex Duarte

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Peter has always helped me with my cases and my family. When I moved out of state I will still able to hire him to do work for me. He has very reasonable prices is very honest and will work hard for you. I recommend him to anyone in Sonoma county ..."
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    Peter Edward Brixie

    Peter Edward Brixie

    4.712 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Social Security, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Review: "He is the best attorney I’ve ever worked with. I’ve had lawsuits in the past from car accidents, and no one was on it as much as him he got all three of us approved my stepdad, my husband and myself all for Disability for our claims of our problem..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Lisa Chorness Hovden

    Lisa Chorness Hovden

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I'm not a big review writer however what Lisa was able to accomplish for us deserves mentioning. Lisa kept us up to date on the entire process and her results far exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Lisa Hovden."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Anthony Michael Scafiddi

    Anthony Michael Scafiddi

    5.019 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The whole Scafiddi team did a great job helped me out tremendously !!! They helped me get through the process . Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs help."
    Rating:  6.0
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    Carrie Jane Winters

    Carrie Jane Winters

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, General Practice and more
    Review: "Ms Winter gets the job done! Phone calls returned, emails answered and excellent follow through."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Christopher Richard Cosca

    Christopher Richard Cosca

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Review: "Chris Cosca is world's greatest attorney, who not only saved my husband from going to jail but also restored our faith in the legal system. My husband had been convicted of multiple felonies in the past, and when he was charged with yet another cr..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Edvin Saul Flores

    Edvin Saul Flores

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Highly Recommend! Trustworthy service. They were Accountable, organized and detailed in their work. I was truly satisfied in my outcome. This was my First time experience. And I can honestly say, Job well done!"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Ethan Charles Weiss

    Ethan Charles Weiss

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ethan is one heck of a attorney I'm so glad he was appointed to me I had one attorney Mika who I believe is a judge now and we had okay rapport so when Ethan was appointed to me I was a little worried only because I didn't know him at the time and..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Thomas Tam

    Thomas Tam

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kavinoky law firm assigned Atty Thomas Tam and I am glad they did. His profesionalism and intelligence is the calming presence in my awful situation. His sense of compassion is an added bonus and I can tell its genuine. Always giving me updates an..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Clifford R Safranski

    Clifford R Safranski

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Safranski has done everything asked of him and more. He is a true partner when it comes to being there in your time of need. I am blessed to have him as my attorney."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kathleen Gayle Alvarado

    Kathleen Gayle Alvarado

    4.753 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: I started my legal career with the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office. I prosecuted individuals for a wide variety of crimes including murder, robbery, drug related offenses, theft related offenses and DUIs. After 26 years I went into priva...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Craig Sterling Elkin

    Craig Sterling Elkin

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I asked him if he could beat my case he says " I beat them all the time ,but you made a statement". So from that time on I shut the first up.live you Craig."
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    James Martin Silva

    James Martin Silva

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I heard of James Silva through a friend that he represented. When a different friend of mine was arrested , I immediately called James and left him a message. James returned my call promptly. Not only did James take the time to answer my questions..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael Rutledge Norton

    Michael Rutledge Norton

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Michael Norton has represented hundreds of clients. Michael will handle all aspects of your case, from intake to resolution. He believes your attorney should know you personally; know your version of events, your fears, your con...
    Rating:  8.3
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