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    Edward Arthur Mahler

    Edward Arthur Mahler

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    Ellen Mafred Rollins

    Ellen Mafred Rollins

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation and more
    Review: "Ellen Rollins is an amazing lawyer! She is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of her way to ensure my legal issue was resolved smoothly. I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of expert legal council."
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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 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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    Jasmine H. Berndt

    Jasmine H. Berndt

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "Jasmine is one of the kindest, down to earth and intelligent person whom I had the pleasure of speaking with. She is truthful with all her clients and has a way of calming you down in regards to your legal situation. If you are looking to get lega..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Sylvia Vargas Gonzalez

    Sylvia Vargas Gonzalez

    4.210 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I grew up in the city of Whittier, California and graduated from La Habra High School. I attended the University of California Santa Barbara and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Chicano Studies. I moved to Comayagua, Honduras af...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Alison Lee Bermant

    Alison Lee Bermant

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: As an experienced defense attorney, I have successfully represented clients throughout Nevada, Placer and Sierra counties for diverse cases including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Drug Possession/Sales, Domestic Violence, Vehicular Manslaught...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Michelle Rheintgen

    Michelle Rheintgen

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Review: "Michelle helped me with matters regarding my divorce. She traveled from San Diego to Los Angeles on short notice because she knew my matter was very urgent. She was able to get me everything I needed. I am very happy with the results. Since then I..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Richard Mario Pagliari

    Richard Mario Pagliari

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.8
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    Peter William Scalisi

    Peter William Scalisi

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.1
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    John Sutro Mohun

    John Sutro Mohun

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family
    Bio: Over 17 years of experience as a DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney located in Truckee, California.
    Rating:  7.1
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    David J Bryson

    David J Bryson

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  7.2
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    Marcey Venoy Hall

    Marcey Venoy Hall

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Entertainment
    Rating:  7.0
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    Patrick Alan Than

    Patrick Alan Than

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "He yells a lot. Could be the greatest guy just never got passed the yelling stage. All I know is he better have produced really beond expected results. He really would be selfish not to consider his loved ones and they need for him to live ."
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    Stella Jeemin Lee

    Stella Jeemin Lee

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Condescending, difficult to communicate with. Churns up huge fees focusing on things unimportant to clients goals and needs. Doesn't exercise good judgment."
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    Cory Anthony Aguirre

    Cory Anthony Aguirre

    3.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very honest attorney , he will tell you what you’re going to get if you’d like to hear it very truthful attorney and will work his best and hardest to take care of you"
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    Jason Louis Trupkin

    Jason Louis Trupkin

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jason was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He left in 2002 to embark on a ten-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard. Working as a Flight Mechanic on H-65 helicopters, Jason was continually engaged in various missions from search and rescue ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Brett A. Greenfield

    Brett A. Greenfield

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Brain Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Greenfield has been aggressively fighting for the constitutional rights of his clients since 2001, practicing with great passion and courtroom skill, Mr. Greenfield litigates some of the most high profile and complex cases in the country, spec...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Susan Pamela Strick

    Susan Pamela Strick

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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    Robin Johnson

    Robin Johnson

    1.52 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "This attorney did nothing other than show up in court on the trial date. I could have done a better job myself by submitting a not guilty plea in writing and requesting a trial by declaration. I strongly suggest you DO NOT hire this attorney fo..."
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    Robert Lee Hammonds

    Robert Lee Hammonds

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: In most cases my clients are facing the loss of their freedom. In addition, they are often facing the loss of their job as well as the possibility of being branded a “criminal” for the rest of their lives. That is why when a client comes to me, I ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Robert Alan Preskill

    Robert Alan Preskill

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I manage a staff of attorneys and legal professionals at Law Office of James Dunn ( ). With over 10 years of criminal defense law firm client service, I carefully choose everyone I work with including James Dunn, a very highly regarded DUI and cri...
    Rating:  7.5
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