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    George Tran

    George Tran

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I defend individuals facing criminal exposure throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether you are under investigation by state or federal authorities, have received a subpoena or search warrant, have been arrested, or are facing formal charges ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Christie Fram

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    Christie Fram

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
    "We take the Criminal out of Criminal Defense"
    Rating:  5.8
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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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    Steven Jed Alpers

    Steven Jed Alpers

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Review: "I was charged with attempted murder and Stevin Alpers was a great legal representation long story short it was dismissed i am very happy with the outcome and the professionalism and how tentative he is with his clients"
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    Azad Jingozian

    Azad Jingozian

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was served with documents regarding a TRO, for alleged domestic violence, alleged sexual assault, alleged abuse by my ex. She had very hill intentions against me. Since the moment I called Azad he did everything in his power to reassure me and g..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Param Singh Pabla

    Param Singh Pabla

    4.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Providing quality and successful legal representation to clients charged with felonies or misdemeanors since 2004. It is my responsibility and privilege to be the voice of my clients who desire the peace of mind of a personally tailored estate pla...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michael W Fahey

    Michael W Fahey

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Bio: Michael W. Fahey is committed to protecting the rights of the accused. He has defended hundreds of criminal cases in the courts of Northern California and in the State of Colorado. He currently lives in Chico, California and is a native of Butte C...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Veronica Ruby Guzman

    Veronica Ruby Guzman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
    Review: "Veronica is an awesome attorney. She is extremely honest and ethical. I live out of state and she handled my issues expeditiously. Also, her fees are very reasonable (IMHO). I was super pleased with the outcome of my problem. If you are a landlord..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Nilay Upendra Vora

    Nilay Upendra Vora

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Securities and Investment Fraud, Criminal Defense, International Law
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    Osman M Taher

    Osman M Taher

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Debt Settlement and more
    Review: "I wanna thank attorney Osman Taher for his hard work and professionalism. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone who's seeking the help of an honest attorney who's always will work hard to win your case."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Marianna Melik-Bakhshyan

    Marianna Melik-Bakhshyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
    Review: "Making an estate plan has been super easy with Marianna. She’s very helpful, knowledgeable, and professional! Also, she is easy to work with. I will definitely recommended her services to my family and friends. "
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    Sarah Jane Sager

    Sarah Jane Sager

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I just found out through court that she lowered my speeding ticket. The reason I gave a lower star was because “Ticket Clinic” gave me wrong information about the outcome of my case but when I call court, they told me that attorney Sara attended t..."
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    Richard Anthony Beshwate

    Richard Anthony Beshwate

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Mr, Beshwate offered me a free consultation and I retained him to help with me with a serious criminal case. He was informative and answered all my questions. In court, Mr. Beshwate is confident and well respected by the judges, court staff, distr..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Edward R. Taylor

    Edward R. Taylor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "I engaged Mr. Taylor's services for a security deposit problem with a former landlord. Ed was very straightforward and took decisive steps to reach an agreement quickly and efficiently. I appreciated his calm and direct demeanor, and the fees he c..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Dirk L. Manoukian

    Dirk L. Manoukian

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Dirk Manoukian is an attorney with strong ties to both California and Nevada, and a deep commitment to obtaining the best possible results for each and every client he has the privilege to represent. Dirk’s legal acumen is complemented by a compet...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Matthew James O'Connor

    Matthew James O'Connor

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Matthew J. O'Connor is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. O’Connor regularly defends adults and juveniles in all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to: Driving Under the Inf...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Lynn Freeman

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    Lynn Freeman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Lynn Law, APC was founded by Attorney Lynn Freeman, a dedicated criminal defense and appellate lawyer serving clients throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. With a practice focused exclusively on criminal law, Ms. Freeman provides strat...
    Rating:  6.1
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    Justin A. Shimizu

    Justin A. Shimizu

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Justin Shimizu practices criminal law exclusively, handling all types of Criminal matters including DUI, Assault, Battery, Domestic Violence, Fraud, Elder Abuse, Theft, Drug Charges, Expungements, Probation Violations, Vehicle Code Violat...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Aroutin Hartounian

    Aroutin Hartounian

    5.050 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lemon Law
    Review: "I highly recommend my attorney Art Hartounian, for the excellent work on my car accident case. From start to finish, his law firm handled everything with professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for my situation. They kept me informed through..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Martin Caraves

    Martin Caraves

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Martin Caraves completed his law degree from the John F. Kennedy College of Law. Prior to becoming an attorney, he has had extensive background in the real estate and construction industries, where he worked as a construction project manager and o...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jessie Morris

    Jessie Morris

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jessie Morris saved my life and my freedom in 1983. Jessie was my attorney in a criminal case in Sacramento court in a jury trial. I was in jail awaiting trial for a year because I was not able to bail out financially. Jessie fought very hard for ..."
    Rating:  8.4
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