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    Jack Dennis Gordon

    Jack Dennis Gordon

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A strong voice in the legal community, San Jose criminal defense attorney Jack Gordon has a legacy of successful results in both criminal and civil matters. He is known for handling more juvenile criminal cases than any other attorney in the natio...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Amy Michele Ross

    Amy Michele Ross

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
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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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    Jacob Hart Brower

    Jacob Hart Brower

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Maybe the only thing you need to know about Orange County Criminal Attorney Jake Brower is that his connections and reputation within the legal community have allowed him to deliver results that other lawyers cannot. On many occasions, for instanc...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Joseph Anthony Virgilio

    Joseph Anthony Virgilio

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I presented Attorney Virgilio with a 1st time matter and both he and his investigator listened and sought to represent correcting State agency Information Practices Act violations."
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    Jennifer M Booth

    Jennifer M Booth

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I used attorney Jennifer Booth services recently. She was honest and to the point, telling me exactly what I could expect. She was extremely efficient and well prepared. She returned all of my calls and kept me informed the entire time through my ..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Louis P Dell

    Louis P Dell

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection and more
    Review: "He was a great lawyer he truly looks out for the best interest of the child and knows the law. He represented me 10 years ago and he did a great job. If I ever have to go back to court I will hire him to represent me. He also represented me for ..."
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    Jason Franklin Coker

    Jason Franklin Coker

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Coker is a licensed attorney California and Texas. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney, a California bar tutor, and an NFLPA certified contract advisor. Mr. Coker has represented clients in hundreds of DUI cases, hundreds of crimina...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jeffrey Robin Stein

    Jeffrey Robin Stein

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My long standing in local criminal law practice brings you the benefit of my deep knowledge of the local practices and approaches that make the difference in getting the results you want. My time is devoted to fully understanding your concerns, yo...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Casey Darnel Martin

    Casey Darnel Martin

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Casey D. Martin earned her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2003. She completed her undergraduate work at Occidental College in Los Angeles, where she majored in Public Policy and minored in Spanish Cultural Studies. Martin ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Camille Joanna Bosworth

    Camille Joanna Bosworth

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Camille tirelessly went to bat for me in court more times than I can count. She was always responsive and communicative and organized. She is a true professional, and I was lucky to have her on my team"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Nathan Aaron Poulos

    Nathan Aaron Poulos

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Competence, Conscience, Compassion, the guiding principles of Nathan Poulos’ life since his early days at Santa Clara University where, in 2000, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in religious graduating from Santa Clara Unive...
    Rating:  7.1
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    David Jean Kaloyanides

    David Jean Kaloyanides

    4.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Kaloyanides is a very caring and dedicated attorney. He will research and prepare your case like no other attorney would. He cares about his clients and you feel extremely well represented."
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    Sara Elizabeth Radmore

    Sara Elizabeth Radmore

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice and more
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    Christopher Anthony Kerosky

    Christopher Anthony Kerosky

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more
    Bio: Christopher A. Kerosky has practiced immigration law over 35 years. He is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) Law School and Former Counsel U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. He served as Honorary Consul for th...
    Rating:  10
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    Evan George

    Evan George

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Evan George got a dv case completely dropped. The D.A. had already sent out subpoenas and was threatening 3years probation, 30 days incarceration or community service, parenting classes as well as anger management and fines. Almost willing to take..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joseph Richard Passalacqua

    Joseph Richard Passalacqua

    2.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Joseph has been practicing law since 1988. A graduate of Santa Clara University Law School, his emphasis has been criminal defense. As a longstanding Sonoma County attorney, who has handled numerous complex and highly publicized cases (including h...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Zachary Cumer Skidelsky

    Zachary Cumer Skidelsky

    4.723 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I consulted Attorney Zach Skidelsky for advice regarding a dispute with a home contractor over a swimming pool installation at our new home. From the initial consultation, Zach was incredibly helpful. He listened patiently to my concerns and clear..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Samuel Geller

    Samuel Geller

    4.988 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Sam is a Bay Area native. He went to college and law school in San Francisco. Sam is more than just a defense attorney and prides himself on helping his clients during difficult times. Sam is never afraid to take the unpopular position in court an...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Miles Clark III

    Miles Clark III

    3.614 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Review: "Mr. Clark's office was referred to me by another "respected" attorney specifically to get a critical step in my case (motion) accomplished. We could not move forward until this was done, so we needed the best. I was also advised by various people ..."
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    Michael Scott Evans

    Michael Scott Evans

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mike Evans is an exemplary lawyer. He has helped me through a difficult case and treated me with compassion and professionalism I can only hope that other lawyers can emulate. He explains the law in lay language so that for legally challenged peop..."
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