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    Michael C. Karagozian

    Michael C. Karagozian

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michael Karagozian practices criminal defense and also serves as a mediator in civil disputes. Michael’s father was a criminal defense attorney and taught Michael the fundamentals to our criminal justice system at a young age. Throughout his life,...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Anthony Edward Colombo

    Anthony Edward Colombo

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Rating:  10
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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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    Vahe Hovanessian

    Vahe Hovanessian

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Vahe’s extensive knowledge regarding my family law case put me at such ease. He is unwavering, laser focused and leaves no stone unturned. He helped me settle my case out of court with such tenacity, I am forever grateful!"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Kevin James Rooney

    Kevin James Rooney

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I appreciate you thank you for everything you are doing u truly make a difference in people's life"
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    Beau John Jacob

    Beau John Jacob

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Review: "Mr. Jacob helped my dad establish his trust before his passing. He not only did so in a timely manner, he was also great at helping guide us along in the process. Going even a step further, he has been instrumental in helping me navigate my execut..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Marc Eric Norton

    Marc Eric Norton

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Mr. Norton was the first attorney who I felt was really on MY side. Everyone before was just there out of compulsion. When the time for Mr. Norton to argue on my behalf came, he was prepared, articulate, and able to summarize the situation accurat..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Zachary Harris Lodmer

    Zachary Harris Lodmer

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Zack was a fantastic lawyer who treated me with courtesy, professionalism, and success. The end result of the work was a complete expungement, which was our goal from day 1. Could not be happier with the service I received--highly recommended."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Kristina Torralba Carbonell

    Kristina Torralba Carbonell

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Litigation and more
    Review: "Kristina brought a number of things to the table in my case. She brought the experience of Chris Morales, since they reviewed my case together and at no time was he not available instantly on her phone, including crucial court dates, in real time...."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Charles P. Farris

    Charles P. Farris

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: After handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases at other firms in southern California, Charles and his wife Beatrice launched Farris Law Firm in 2024 to provide a local alternative for clients seeking criminal defense representat...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Evan Aylette Jenness

    Evan Aylette Jenness

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    Amber H. Gordon

    Amber H. Gordon

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Family and more
    Bio: Amber Gordon concentrates her practice on criminal defense, handling matters from theft and robbery to narcotics trafficking, gang allegations, police shootings, and homicide. Intensely versed in California’s STEP Act and gang prosecution strategi...
    Rating:  5.6
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    Krista Nicole Lupica

    Krista Nicole Lupica

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "MsKristaLupica is knowledgeable,prepared,calm,collective,and smooth under pressure,if she even sweats under pressure.i believe pressure drives her. Justice,truth,and integrity are her allies. Those principles are her status quo.she is awesome!!!!"
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    John Winston Phillips

    John Winston Phillips

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Following his graduation from Loyola Law School in 1979, John became a prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. As a city attorney, John conducted over 100 jury trials, including many for driving under the influence and petty theft –...
    Rating:  9.1
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    David Steven Chesley

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    David Steven Chesley

    4.9192 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    David Chesley is a criminal defense lawyer who covers all types of cases, including violent crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes, drug crimes, DUIs, and murder.
    Rating:  5.8
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    Brianne Colleen Doyle

    Brianne Colleen Doyle

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "If you are looking for a qualified DUI lawyer, you should hire Brianne Doyle. I am a commercial driver and I was facing a 1 year suspension on my license. Not only did Ms. Doyle get my court case dismissed, but she also won my DMV hearing. I was s..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Matthew James Dalton

    Matthew James Dalton

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: In 2005 Matt Dalton published a book with Simon and Schuster entitled Presumed Guilty, What the Jury Never Knew About Laci Peterson's Murder and Why Scott Peterson Should Not Be on Death Row. The book describes Matt Dalton's six-month investigatio...
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    Ross Louis Halper

    Ross Louis Halper

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Securities and Investment Fraud
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    Harry M. Drandell

    Harry M. Drandell

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: The Law Offices of Harry M. Drandell practices criminal law in Fresno, California, Fresno County and throughout the great State of California. We have been successfully defending persons accused of crimes for more than 30 years! Harry M. Drandell ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Austin M. Thompson

    Austin M. Thompson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Austin Thompson has the skills necessary to win tough cases and the experience and wisdom to guide his clients and their families through difficult situations.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Michael P. Semansky

    Michael P. Semansky

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Michael P. Semansky has over 40 years of experience in California and federal courts representing clients in criminal defense and personal injury cases. He is dedicated to personal contact with every client and making sure that he or she ...
    Rating:  8.1
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