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    Anthony Allen Roach

    Anthony Allen Roach

    4.914 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate and more
    Review: "I got into some trouble with the law. I had not been in trouble before and I was scared. I was facing 3 years in prison. Mr. Roach got me Probation and no time in Prison. I would hire him again in an instant and would tell everyone I know to talk ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Noreen Lysette Barcena

    Noreen Lysette Barcena

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Noreen Barcena is a graduate of Pitzer College, having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and Organizational Studies. Ms. Barcena attended law school at University of La Verne College of Law. Ms. Barcena proudly serves as an executive...
    Rating:  10
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    Manjula Guenevere Martin

    Manjula Guenevere Martin

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: MANJULA MARTIN is a criminal defense attorney at Lamano Law Office. Prior to her work with LLO, she clerked for the San Francisco District Attorney’s office where she worked on domestic violence cases, sexual assault crimes, and felony preliminary...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jennifer Elaine Boukidis

    Jennifer Elaine Boukidis

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jennifer has over 15 years of experience practicing law in California, and has handled a variety of felony and misdemeanor cases. She understands that being charged with a crime is an overwhelming experience. Jennifer will hear your side of the st...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Clifford R Safranski

    Clifford R Safranski

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Safranski has done everything asked of him and more. He is a true partner when it comes to being there in your time of need. I am blessed to have him as my attorney."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kathleen Gayle Alvarado

    Kathleen Gayle Alvarado

    4.753 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: I started my legal career with the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office. I prosecuted individuals for a wide variety of crimes including murder, robbery, drug related offenses, theft related offenses and DUIs. After 26 years I went into priva...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Paul A Romero

    Paul A Romero

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mediation, Litigation
    Review: "Mr. Romero is a very good attorney. He does have a wide case load so occasionally he will need refreshing in his mind about things you have told him or presented to him. He is an honest and trustworthy lawyer. If he thinks it is worth it to go to ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Andrei Felix Lapine

    Andrei Felix Lapine

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I grew up in Western New York watching my father defend people accused of crimes. I was able to sit in with my father on jury trials while I served as his law clerk prior to going to law school. After helping him pick a jury on a homicide case, I ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Elliott Barnett Magnus

    Elliott Barnett Magnus

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I never intended to need a lawyer but unfortunate circumstance required the assistance from one. Mr. Magnus was kind, straight forward and thorough. Not only did he help me with my DUI charge, he also helped me to get my charges reduced. I hope to..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    David A. Stein

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    David A. Stein

    5.041 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "From the moment David took on my case, I knew I wasn’t just hiring an attorney. I was gaining a fierce advocate, a strategic mind, and a steady presence during one of the most emotionally exhausting chapters of my life. What makes David exceptiona..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Tanya Lee Weston

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    Tanya Lee Weston

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "An attorney who genuinely cares and will use every bit of ammo to support you and your case . She helped me more than I expected !!"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Alexis Wilson Briggs

    Alexis Wilson Briggs

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "While she was not my lawyer directly she was my sisters. We were very pleased with Alexis and her fire and wit. She is smart and kind and can be as nice and sweet as she can be brilliant and direct. She handled our criminal case of opening a Medic..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Alison Fay Triessl

    Alison Fay Triessl

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Alison F. Triessl established the Law Office of Alison F. Triessl in the Los Angeles area 17 years ago and she practices exclusively criminal law. She is the former President of the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association, the largest c...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Kapesh Vithal Patel

    Kapesh Vithal Patel

    4.995 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Bio: Prior to opening his own practice in August of 2012, Mr. Patel worked in many different positions, which gave him a broad-range of experiences he still uses with his clients to this day. In the private sector, Mr. Patel worked for companies such a...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Benjamin Jack Zicherman

    Benjamin Jack Zicherman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Benjamin Zicherman was raised in Berkeley, California. He attaneded Tulane University in Louisiana, and then Pace School of Law in New York. When Benjamin is not in Court defending his clients, he enjoys cooking and glass blowing.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Gregg Steven Cohen

    Gregg Steven Cohen

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Cohen has nearly 30 years of extensive criminal trial expertise. Gregg Cohen’s longstanding commitment to criminal law is focused on aggressively advocating on a wide variety of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, spanning from state and fed...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Bruce Loren Karey

    Bruce Loren Karey

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "My family hired Mr. Karey to represent a family member. My brother is a licensed Real Estate Broker. My brother was allowing our cousin to rent one of the condo residential properties he owned. Our cousin was on federal drug and gun smuggling p..."
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    Tyler R. Smith

    Tyler R. Smith

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Elder Law and more
    Bio: Tyler Smith received his J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2012, where he was the Executive Articles Editor for the Law Review, published a Comment on the Fourth Amendment vis-à-vis GPS tracking on vehicles, and was heavily involve...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Renee D Garcia

    Renee D Garcia

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Review: "She’s the best been on my case for 6 years strong am counting................................................."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Shawn Mathew George

    Shawn Mathew George

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning
    Bio: My name is Shawn George. I’m a former prosecutor with tons of experience in criminal law. I have taken cases to trial on multiple occasions and I promise to fight hard to protect your rights.
    Rating:  7.3
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