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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Bio: I am a former Public Defender who received his training at the office throughout law school, and for approximately two years after I graduated. I am one of the attorneys who actually cares about what happens to his clients. When I say actually car...

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer - look no further! Renzo is truly amazing. Not only he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the immigration field - he is very attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as h..."

Rating: 9.7

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Mr. Storey joined the firm as a partner in 1999. His emphasis is in criminal defense and family law. Mr. Storey first became acquainted with the criminal justice system as a deputy sheriff in 1970. He completed his education through Thomas Jeffers...

Rating: 7.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Charles E. Frisco has been sole attorney on more than 150 felony trials to verdict and thousands of criminal cases overall. His legal career covers juvenile, appellate and special circumstance life without parole cases from arraignment to finality...

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Review: "David recently represented me in my DUI case. From the very beginning, he was professional, intelligent, communicative, and I felt like he really had my best interests in mind. The DDA tried to pull a bunch of tricks and David was one step ahead o..."

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Bio: Mr. Kidd began his legal career in 1993 working as Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego. While working for the city, Mr. Kidd prosecuted hundreds of criminal matters, including more than one hundred jury and bench trials. He also, defend...

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I couldn't ask for more. I was facing an inordinately nasty charge for a relatively small misunderstanding at a very young, barely adult age. With a court appointed attorney, I would've received jail time, despite it being my first arrest. I aske..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Kimbirk skillfully and knowledgeably “defended the poor and the needy…and all went well. ” Charged falsely with several criminal felonies, our son was immediately jailed with an impossible, incredible $500,000.00 bail. He appeared doomed to su..."

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Albert is a tremendous asset to our law firm. Albert has his own thriving practice and decided to join our family for the staff, support, resources and opportunity to practice in multiple areas. Since founding our firm Albert has handled a verity ...

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bio: Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Her law school career was dedicated to becoming an effective public defender. During her three years at Loyola, she interned a...

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "Jessica represented me in a manner that was highly exceptional, she is truly a blessing to me and my family. She handled my situation swiftly, and knew exactly which actions to implement. I would definitely suggest everyone who reads this message ..."

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Review: "Attorney Crone is helpful and knowledgeable. I needed consultation on a legal issue regarding my grandfather's last will and testament and I was really impressed with her knowledge of the law and what will hold up in Court. A family member of mine..."

Rating: 6.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Kristen Hart is a criminal defense and immigration attorney, and one of the named partners of Cabrera & Hart, LLP, located in Los Angeles, California. Kristen received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in Orange County, and received...

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Bio: In my spare time, I enjoy travel, snowboarding, basketball, tennis, music, comedy, blogging, reading, history, food, and consversational Spanish.

Rating: 7.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, General Practice and more

Bio: John L. Dodd has been handling appeals throughout the State of California, on behalf of both appellants and respondents, as well as writ petitions, since 1989. Mr. Dodd is a California Certified Appellate Specialist and is experienced in civil, fa...

Rating: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

Bio: I have been an Attorney for over 24 years. I’ve worked for the court system, the private sector, and governmental agencies, which included the Counties of Los Angeles and Riverside. I began my career in Civil Litigation advocating for the Civil Ri...

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Gretchen is excellent she’s the only reason I’m free. Helped me fight a murder charge and got my case dismissed. Highly recommend she treats you like family. I can’t thank her enough. "

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Neil J. Fraser Mr. Fraser has been a trial lawyer in Los Angeles for the past thirty plus years, primarily in solo practice . He currently practices through his own Law Office, under whose aegis James Carr, a U.S. and U.K. lawyer also works. Mr. F...

Rating: 7.6

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