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    California Has 8950 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 51106 Reviews

    Jacek W Lentz

    Jacek W Lentz

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I retained Mr. Jacek Lentz to represent me in a recent criminal case and it was the best choice I have ever made. He acted quickly and effectively putting extensive time to learn about my case and planning my defense. He maintained daily contact w..."
    Rating:  10
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    James Edward McGee

    James Edward McGee

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: James McGee is a former prosecutor and an experienced criminal defense attorney specializing in cases involving complex violent crimes. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Mr. McGee has been practicing for almost twenty years focusing on the practice...
    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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    Oscar Ernesto Toscano

    Oscar Ernesto Toscano

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: God has blessed me with a profession where I can be of service to people, where I can fight injustice, where I can help those in need of legal services, where I can look for alternatives. I ask God for help with all my cases and walk into a courtr...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Andrew Brody

    Steven Andrew Brody

    4.712 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Bio: Steven A. Brody is a graduate of Stanford Law School. He is a criminal defense attorney with state and federal experience, including multiple federal felony trials (jury and bench), state trials, and state and federal appeals of criminal cases, in...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Ross Carlton Meltzer

    Ross Carlton Meltzer

    4.810 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: The most important aspect of being a lawyer to me is effective communication between myself and my clients. I believe it is my responsibility to ensure my clients understand their legal rights and responsibilities even if it may be something they ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Francis John Cowhig

    Francis John Cowhig

    5.01 review
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation
    Review: "I had very good experience with Mr. Cowhig, he is very professional and courteous"
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Wayne Donaldson

    Michael Wayne Donaldson

    5.032 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney with Bartell, Hensel & Gressley. Authors of the leading DUI defense practice guide, and nation-wide lecturers on DUI defense.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Dan Moseley

    Dan Moseley

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Felonies. Misdemeanors. DUI. Traffic Tickets. State Prison Parole Hearings. Protecting and defending yourself cannot be delayed. Call for a free consultation today. You need a lawyer at your side who defends all criminal law matters with the upmos...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Mukund S. Arun

    Mukund S. Arun

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mukund to represent me in my criminal case and he was very effective. He was well respected in the court by the judge and staff. He took the time to ask me all the right questions to learn the facts of my case and he did a great job keepin..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    David Charles Siegel

    David Charles Siegel

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites
    Bio: Personal Injury cases are serious business, and winning them requires teamwork. When you hire David C. Siegel, you get access to my entire network of experts, including private investigators, doctors to treat your injuries, economists to document ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Cameron Joaquin Gomez

    Cameron Joaquin Gomez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Gomez is an amazing attorney. Not only is he very knowledgeable about the law but he has the perfect personality to keep you at ease while you’re dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions that come with facing criminal charges. If you have the..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

    Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: Mr. Gomes was raised in Siskiyou County, California. He graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in Political Science in 1996, and obtained his Juris Doctorate and certificates in Public Interest and High Technology Law from...
    Rating:  10
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    Emma Bradford

    Emma Bradford

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "We were very satisfied with Emma"s handling of our case. She did the research required and kept us informed of her progress and was effective in obtaining a good outcome for us. A professional with a compassionate nature, very easy to work with'"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Philip Kent Cohen

    Philip Kent Cohen

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Recently a very close friend got into some legal trouble involving a vehicle accident, and I found myself in the position of helping this friend who was now in need of a defense lawyer. I had never dealt with a situation like this before. I knew P..."
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    Richard Joseph Curran

    Richard Joseph Curran

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "RICHARD CURRANS IS A HONEST AND AMAZING LAWYER. HE FIGHTS FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND IS THE BEST ATTORNEY. I 100% RECOMMEND RICHARD TO EVERY ONE. HE FOUGHT FOR ME AND GOT MY CONVICTION OVER TURNED. "
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    Jennifer Michelle Davis

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    Jennifer Michelle Davis

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: Jennifer Davis brings over a decade of experience as a Deputy District Attorney, where she prosecuted a wide range of criminal matters with precision and integrity. She transitioned to criminal defense, gaining valuable insight into both sides of ...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Scott Brandon Hullinger

    Scott Brandon Hullinger

    4.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Scott is efficient, reliable, and reasonably priced. He got the job done and kept me informed every step of the way. His administrative staff is very responsive and professional as well."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Michael Paul Dudley

    Michael Paul Dudley

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Dudley is an excellent attorney and is very knowledgeable. My expungement process was handled very well and I was kept informed throughout the process. His billing was fair and I am glad I hired him to handle my expungements."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Richard Allen Madsen

    Richard Allen Madsen

    4.68 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Ba...
    Rating:  7.2
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    David Sean Mclane

    David Sean Mclane

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Bio: Dave received his bachelor of arts degreeSumma Cum LaudeandPhi Beta Kappafrom the University of California at Los Angeles in 1981, where he majored in Communication Studies. Dave received his law degree in 1986 from the University of California at...
    Rating:  10
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