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    Jonathan Mandel

    Jonathan Mandel

    4.826 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mr Mandel to represent my family member in a criminal/mental health case. He was being charged with a felony and a misdemeanor requiring registration. The case was being mismanaged by another attorney and going in a very bad direction befo..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Joseph William Galasso

    Joseph William Galasso

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joseph Galasso III, is a dedicated Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney offering legal counsel for those individuals who are under investigation. In addition, Joe is ready to defend and protect the rights of people already charged with a crime!
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    Andrew James Stark

    Andrew James Stark

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Andrew James Stark has known that he wanted to be a criminal defense attorney since before he had a clear idea of what a defense attorney does. After graduating from high school, Andrew attended U.C.L.A. where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in ec...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Larry Ray Pilgrim

    Larry Ray Pilgrim

    3.99 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: I have been handling criminal cases since 1992, when I was at the Sacramento Public Defenser's office. In 1995, I was a Deputy District Attorney, and in 1998 I went in to private practice. I practice in the Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, and other near...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Frederick Phillip Krueger

    Frederick Phillip Krueger

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Phillip had a passion for arguing ever since he was 9 years old, when he argued politics with his 4th Grade teacher. He qualified as a nationally ranked debater in both high school and college. His talents took him into law school, where he realiz...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jose Armando Villegas

    Jose Armando Villegas

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Villegas. Mine was a simple case but he helped me resolve it quickly with some very strong, yet simple advice. Thank you Armando!"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Ginger Ruth Kelley

    Ginger Ruth Kelley

    3.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation
    Review: "She helped my daughter get out of going back to prison. She has lived a normal and happy life for the past ten years. If she hadn't helped her, I don't know where she would be now. She is married, has a great job, and has been law abiding. Ginger ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Aaron Mitchell Fontana

    Aaron Mitchell Fontana

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Fontana is hands down the attorney you want representing you in the court of law. His Extraordinary Knowledge and even more Extraordinary experience in the court room is definitely the best of the best report you can receive. I personally reco..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Angela Rena Swan

    Angela Rena Swan

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Child Custody and more
    Bio: The Law Offices Of Angela Swan is a southern Californian law firm that provides a range of quality legal services. Because client care and satisfaction is their #1 priority, The Law Offices Of Angela Swan fights for the best results possible. The ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Mark Cantrell

    Mark Cantrell

    4.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mark Cantrell not only helped me with my criminal case but has also helped several of my family members and friends. He explains everything in detail, any questions you have he answers them to the best of his nowledge. I can't say anything but goo..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Douglas Russell Hayes

    Douglas Russell Hayes

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: We will always work for the best available result for you, our client. We will not make promises that cannot be kept. Having been a criminal defense attorney for over 35 years, I understand the realities and will not promote litigation for my own ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Michael G Abrate

    Michael G Abrate

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Debt Collection and more
    Bio: Michael G. Abrate has been a life-long resident of Sacramento, California. He attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA where he was a member of the tennis team. After high school he attended and graduated from California State University Sacr...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Richard J. Beada

    Richard J. Beada

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Richard Beada was above and beyond in his approach in helping me in my legal matter. He was professional, helpful in all ares of understanding the legal system. Never made me feel ashamed or embarrassed of my situation. Returned all my calls promp..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Zenia Karen Gilg

    Zenia Karen Gilg

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "i hired her and danny and was so happy with the results i was looking at 22 years with 80% fighting for 3 yrs then hired zenia and team they filed all the right mothions and got me results i am doing cal-trans picking up trash one day a week ..."
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    Shannon Marie Dorvall

    Shannon Marie Dorvall

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Clara counties, and all of California for special trial circumstances. I am an experienced trial and appellate attorney. I have successfully taken on high profile...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Ramseyfaiz M. Abboushi

    Ramseyfaiz M. Abboushi

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I became an attorney because I believe people deserve a strong advocate when their rights, families, livelihoods, or futures are at stake. Legal problems rarely remain confined to a courtroom—they affect a person’s finances, relationships, health,...
    Rating:  6.1
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    Jung Soo Chon

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    Jung Soo Chon

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation and more
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jeremy D Warren

    Jeremy D Warren

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Laura Rose Sheppard

    Laura Rose Sheppard

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Laura R. Sheppard is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer in the San Diego area. She handles adult criminal misdemeanors and felonies, from DUI to drug sales and other serious felonies, as well as juvenile delinquency cases. She also has a thriving...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Punam Patel Grewal

    Punam Patel Grewal

    4.49 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile and more
    Review: "As a single mother with a beautiful and intelligent daughter who has special needs I've been fighting and advocating for her rights ever since I can remember. It wasn't until a few years into elementary school that I knew I was going to need someo..."
    Rating:  8.4
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