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    Jamahl Calvin Kersey

    Jamahl Calvin Kersey

    4.217 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: When you're facing prison time, you need a great, experienced lawyer you can trust. My law firm defends people who have been charged with crimes ranging from petty theft and drug crimes, to murder. I passionately fight for my clients rights everyd...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Shane Jacob Bernard

    Shane Jacob Bernard

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: As we prepare to celebrate 90th year of practice, the Law Offices of Bernard & Bernard will continue to offer the experience and sophistication necessary to ensure your legal rights are protected and that you get only the best outcome possible!
    Rating:  9.3
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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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    Jude Michael Koenig

    Jude Michael Koenig

    4.928 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Located in Truckee, California, Jude M. Koenig is a local DUI and criminal defense lawyer who draws on a background as a former prosecutor and over three decades in the courtroom. At The Law Office of Jude M. Koenig he represents clients throughou...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Eugene Gerald Iredale

    Eugene Gerald Iredale

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation and more
    Review: "If you have the money to hire Eugene, I suggest you do. He won't take many cases so if you are lucky to be a friend of his, hire him. The only lawyer I know that wants to actually win for you, just not take your money. Great person to know and I w..."
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey A Tenenbaum

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    Jeffrey A Tenenbaum

    4.825 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    At Tenenbaum Law Firm, we will protect all your rights.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Gregory Warren Fox

    Gregory Warren Fox

    4.818 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Gregory W. Fox is a highly respected Fresno criminal defense attorney and DUI defense attorney. The Law Office of Gregory W. Fox represents clients in Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Visalia, Bakersfield, and throughout Californias Central Valley. Mr. Fox...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Amanda Ivy Bevins

    Amanda Ivy Bevins

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime
    Bio: For over two decades, Amanda Bevins has practiced juvenile and adult criminal defense in counties throughout Northern California. Prior to opening BevinsLaw, Amanda worked for Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty focusing on civil and criminal...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Katherine Theresa Corrigan

    Katherine Theresa Corrigan

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Kate Corrigan, a former prosecutor, is a member of Corrigan | Welbourn, APLC. Her firm’s practice is limited to criminal defense and is dedicated to the representation of individuals and businesses facing criminal investigation and / or prosecutio...
    Rating:  10
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    Michelle Marie Dylan

    Michelle Marie Dylan

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Michelle (Thomson) Dylan has 15 years of criminal defense experience sucessfully representing clients in state and federal court. Known for her tenacity and attention to detail, Michelle has gained the respect of clients, colleagues and prosecutor...
    Rating:  8.7
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    James Lawrence Knox

    James Lawrence Knox

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: At the Law Offices of Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox, we handle all types of criminal and civil cases ranging from family and domestic law, personal injury law, medical malpractice, administrative law, misdemeanor criminal offenses and DUI's...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Harutiun Kassakhian

    Harutiun Kassakhian

    4.924 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Harry is one of our country’s premier Transportation Attorneys. Whether is fighting for carriers being paid or for false damage claims Kassakhian Law Firm is the place to go!"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Adam G. Gasner

    Adam G. Gasner

    5.099 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: GASNER CRIMINAL LAW is directed and managed by San Francisco native Adam G. Gasner. Mr. Gasner is board certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in criminal law – a distinction held by fewer than 400 of the more that 250,000 practicin...
    Rating:  10
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    Jessica Jimenez

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    Jessica Jimenez

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "She always took my calls always kept me updated and most importantly did not give false hope and tells you things how they are would HIGHLY recommend!"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Marcus Charles Musante

    Marcus Charles Musante

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration
    Bio: A trial attorney for over 13 years, Marcus has experience on both sides of the criminal justice system. As a Los Angeles Deputy district Attorney for over 7 years, Marcus handled thousands of DUI, misdemeanor and felony cases. He is very familiar ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Scott David Levy

    Scott David Levy

    4.931 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Scott Levy is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Fresno California who focuses his practice exclusively on Criminal Defense and protecting his clients constitutional rights, a place his passions run deep. Before entering Law School, Scott graduated fr...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Matthew Ian Terry

    Matthew Ian Terry

    4.933 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: After enlisting in the Marine Corps, Mr. Terry went back to school and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from California State University, Chico in 2003. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in Ma...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Paul Andrew Wilkins

    Paul Andrew Wilkins

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A Northern California native, Paul received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and earned his law degree at the University of the Pacific. Paul has spent his entire career in the courtroom. He started as a prosecut...
    Rating:  10
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    Gerritt Adrian Rutgers

    Gerritt Adrian Rutgers

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: While you can hire just about anyone to be your criminal defense lawyer, peace of mind comes with hiring an attorney who has extensive experience and is a certified specialist in criminal defense. A specialist is one who has gone beyond the standa...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Peter A. Mesich

    Peter A. Mesich

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights
    Bio: Dedicated Attorney, Former Prosecutor I have a diverse background in various areas of law that give me a broad, thorough legal base to provide quality services to my clients. I am aggressive but polite, and firm but compassionate. Criminally, I pr...
    Rating:  10
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    Joni Kay Eisenstein

    Joni Kay Eisenstein

    4.933 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Ms. Eisenstein has been a criminal defense attorney since joining the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office in 1993. In 2006, Ms. Eisenstein left public employment to start her own firm, focusing solely on criminal defense. Ms. Eisenstein has ...
    Rating:  8.4
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