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    California Has 8950 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 51103 Reviews

    Michael Anthony Hernandez

    PRO

    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Brian Skibby is a Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense lawyer who has earned a reputation for hard work and legal prowess. He works tirelessly for his clients to ensure their rights are upheld. He started his legal career by attending the Southwester...

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

    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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    Criminal Defense

    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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    Joshua A. Castro

    PRO

    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Joshua Castro is a criminal and personal injury attorney at Sweet James Accident Attorneys who pairs elite academic credentials with extraordinary courtroom experience – over 70 jury trials, and a Valedictorian finish at Western Sierra Law School....
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The truth is anyone can be arrested! Even good, honest, hard-working people can have criminal charges brought against them. Often there is a split second decision that is made and it results in someone being arrested or charged with a crime. Just ...
    Bradley Stephen Sandler

    PRO

    5.017 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    AV Rated Beverly Hills Family Law and Divorce Lawyer "Experienced and Compassionate Advocacy" for 26 Years!
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Shaun A. Sullivan, Esq. is a Palm Springs native who's taken his talents from the West Coast to the East and back again. After wrapping up high school at Tabor Academy in Massachusetts, Sullivan attended Colgate University for his undergraduate de...
    Neil Opdahl-Lopez

    PRO

    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    As a former Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps, I have a comprehensive and unparalleled experience.
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: "Nation's Top 1%" of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015-2025) "Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers (2020-2025) "Top Best Attorneys" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys ...
    Ronald Michael Cordova

    PRO

    5.024 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Ron Cordova understands that even good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations.
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Howard Williams earned his undergraduate degree at Kent State University in 1995. He went on to enroll in law school at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He earned his Juris Doctor from this institution in 1998. In 1999, Attorney Wi...
    Jesse Paul Duran

    PRO

    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    White collar crimes, violent crimes, drug/DUI's, theft, expungements/pardons, sex crimes, juvenile.
    Jeffrey Tyson Hammerschmidt

    PRO

    4.944 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Fresno Based Criminal Defense Attorney, Dedicated to Providing the Highest Level of Legal Service.
    Brendan M. Barrett

    PRO

    5.031 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Navigating the channels of the justice system can be an intimidating and daunting venture; I take pride in making that experience as pleasant as possible for my clients. Call me for a free consultation
    Sharon J. Brunner

    PRO

    4.979 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: I'm Sharon J. Brunner, an attorney with over 20 years of experience representing individuals and families through some of life's most difficult challenges. My practice focuses on family law, where I guide clients through divorces, custody disputes...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Nicholas Loncar is a fierce competitor and powerful negotiator. He uses his intensity, charisma and passion to achieve the best results for his clients. Nicholas is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law in Pennsylvania. Prior t...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I have been a nominated member of the National Trial Lawers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the years 2014 and 2015. This is an honor given to few, and for which I am most grateful. Please visit my website: and read my "Trial Victories" section. Read al...
    Wesley James Schroeder

    PRO

    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777
    Lynn Gorelick

    PRO

    4.975 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Over 40 years of top notch experience representing my clients with professionalism and care. If you are charged with a crime, you want someone to be IN YOUR CORNER. You will receive personal attention - I will handle you case, not an associate. EX...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: R.J. Manuelian is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney with a prominent presence in the legal community and media. Serving as a speaker, consultant, and legal professional, he frequently appears as a commentator on leading media platforms, ...
    Raul Coretana Sabado

    PRO

    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Sometimes even REALLY GOOD people need REALLY GOOD lawyers!

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