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    Michael Anthony Paez

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    Michael Anthony Paez

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Most expereinced and highly regarded Criminal defense and personal injury attorney in the Bay area. Mr. Paez can help you whether you receive a citation for possession, a DUI or face serious felony charge
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ryan Michael Burke

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    Ryan Michael Burke

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Ryan Burke is a seasoned criminal defense litigator with valuable experience from his work in the San Bernardino District Attorney’s Office Appellate Division. His background gives him insight into how criminal convictions, appeals, and p...
    Rating:  5.8
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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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    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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    Marcie Lynn Gardner

    Marcie Lynn Gardner

    4.936 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Marcie Gardner is devoted to the vigorous representation of adults and juveniles accused of all types of crimes, ranging from complex murder cases to simple traffic tickets (and everything in between!). As one of the few attorneys in the area with...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ravi Ashok Krishnaney

    Ravi Ashok Krishnaney

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Review: "I really can't say enough about the care, competency, and professionalism shown by Ravi. He represented me in multiple cases with some very serious charges. He came to court and stood by me so many times. Ravi is an extraordinary lawyer who went a..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Ernest Norton Tooby

    Ernest Norton Tooby

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "The Law Offices of Norton Tooby is the only firm I felt comfortable taking me problem to. He has a ton of experience and really knows what he is doing."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Eugene Carson

    Eugene Carson

    5.0120 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Eugene Carson is a FORMER RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY. He has outstanding client reviews! As a former Riverside County prosecutor for over six years, Mr. Carson handled well over a thousand felony and misdemeanor cases, and ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Miriam Kouzel Billington

    Miriam Kouzel Billington

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Miriam wrote a most excellent declaration on my behalf and then she was simply AMAZING in court on Jan. 09, 2013. Indeed, I am more than satisfied with Miriam for candor, professionalism, guidance, and support. I highly recommend her accordingly! ..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Correen Wiley Ferrentino

    Correen Wiley Ferrentino

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: I have been nominated by Superlawyers.com as 'Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA' every year since 2014. When I'm not working to secure my client's freedom, I enjoy reading, yoga, and the beach.
    Rating:  10
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    George William Abbes

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    George William Abbes

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    The Attorney That Other Attorneys Recommend
    Rating:  9.6
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    Philip Courtland Greenberg

    Philip Courtland Greenberg

    5.036 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: At Greenberg & Greenberg, our skilled San Bernardino & Riverside criminal defense attorneys can protect you and your rights. We will apply our knowledge and experience in criminal defense to pursue a dismissal or reduction of charges, or...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Scott Bradley Well

    Scott Bradley Well

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Scott Well is an outstanding Attorney, I have utilized his services on 2 prior occasions and believe he is one of the best Attorneys in Orange County, Ca. He is very well connected and can work miracles."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Catina L. Irvin

    Catina L. Irvin

    5.034 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: Making a difference in the lives of others, helping them to solve some of life’s most complex problems and maneuver through adversity are reasons why I commit my life’s work to lawyering. I graduated number one in my law class and was a first time...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Kirby Frederick Combs

    Kirby Frederick Combs

    5.0121 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: OVER 100 5-STAR REVIEWS! Handling all Misdemeanors and Felonies. 25+ Years’ experience. Free Consultation & Great Rates. Read our 5-STAR REVIEWS & experience the difference. .9.5.1.- 6.9.5.- 3.3.6.6. If you need someone who cares! Kirby F....
    Rating:  10
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    Anita P Patel

    Anita P Patel

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "If you are looking for a criminal attorney, we highly recommend Anita Patel. Our son was charged with two misdemeanor charges. Our immediate family had never experienced issues with the law other than traffic tickets, so we didn’t know what to do...."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Pedro Bernal Bilse

    Pedro Bernal Bilse

    4.413 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: For almost a decade, I served as a prosecutor handling virtually all types of criminal cases. I have prosecuted and defended cases involving misdemeanor charges, domestic violence, DUI, DWI, white collar crime, insurance fraud, gun charges, violen...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Angeli Raven Fitch

    Angeli Raven Fitch

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Angeli R. Fitch is a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who is passionate about helping her clients. She has over eleven years of experience in all levels of criminal law, ranging from misdemeanor DUI cases to serious felonies such as murder ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Paul William Hecht

    Paul William Hecht

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Debt Settlement
    Review: "I've never heard of anyone who'd been mentally ill having their firearm rights restored, but my team of Attorneys Paul Hecht and Bill Conner delivered! I can almost hear everyone exclaiming "What?" in shocked disbelief with all the negative mental..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jesse Kim Whitten

    Jesse Kim Whitten

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Jesse K. Whitten graduated with honors from the Oak Brook College of Law in 2003. After law school he started his own practice, The Law Offices of Jesse Whitten, and his entire legal career has been spent practicing exclusively DUI and cr...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas Egan Deremigio

    Thomas Egan Deremigio

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: For over twenty years I have successfully represented indivduals like you and your loved ones against the power of the the police and prosecutors.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Dale Gribow

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    Dale Gribow

    5.045 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    YOU MAY NOT NEED A PI/DUI LAWYER! If not, I will direct you...honestly! 40 TOP LAWYER Awards * Avvo (6) 10.0/5 Star, "Clients Choice '25" * Martindale AV Highest Peer Rating "Client Champion '25" * 5.0 | GOOGLE| Justia | Nolo | Lawyers.com * 5-Dal...
    Rating:  9.8
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