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    A. Mark Balali

    A. Mark Balali

    5.090 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Balali Law is dedicated to helping and protecting the rights of our clients. We vigorously pursue the just outcome our clients deserve. We handle each case with transparency and intergity.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Arthur John Lacilento

    Arthur John Lacilento

    4.551 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Review: "I highly recommend Arthur J LaCilento! Art did an amazing job handling my family law case, I do not know where I would be without him. His professionalism, dedication, communication, and attention to detail were outstanding. He made a difficult pr..."
    Rating:  7.2
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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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    Sharon Paris Babakhan

    Sharon Paris Babakhan

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: As a former prosecutor, I have processed and worked on thousands of cases from petty theft to serious cases such as attempt murder, burglaries, robberies and fraud cases. I have done over hundred preliminary hearings, numerous trials, and numerous...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Kevin Heaney

    Kevin Heaney

    4.86 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Offices of Kevin Heaney takes pride in honesty and fully committing ourselves to your legal needs around the clock. I am dedicated in exceeding client service expectations and approach each case with individual attention and personal care....
    Rating:  9.1
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    Veronica Douat

    Veronica Douat

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, International Law
    Review: "Veronica Douat went the extra mile to ensure that our legal needs were attended to. We are happy with our outcome and recommend her services."
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    Erica Ashley White

    Erica Ashley White

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: As a seasoned attorney with a fervent commitment to upholding justice, I am devoted to guiding my clients through the intricate nuances of the legal system. Boasting substantial experience in criminal defense and immigration law, I am resolute in ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    David Alexander Ventura

    David Alexander Ventura

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: David A. Ventura is an Associate Attorney at The Law Offices of Bryan R. Kazarian and specializes in criminal law. Mr. Ventura predominantly practices in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. He obtained his under...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Mark John Geragos

    Mark John Geragos

    3.410 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Mark is a wonderful lawyer and a person. When I called him first time I was emotionally broken. He gave me hope. He took the time from his familt on Sunday to see me so that I will not have to take time off from wwork. He did his job perfect witho..."
    Rating:  10
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    Shari Sukaram

    Shari Sukaram

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Shari Sukaram is a founding attorney with Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, a prominent criminal defense law firm helping clients across Northern California. Attorney Sukaram knew she wanted to be a litigator from a young age. She...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Danny D. Peebles

    Danny D. Peebles

    5.029 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney with a positive approach to solving my clients problems. 22 yrs experience. I can help you. I am an experienced criminal defense attorney. I am a former prosecuting attorney. I will compassionately, professionally,...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Antonio Jose Bestard

    Antonio Jose Bestard

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am one of 3 Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization in the Pomona Valley. The combined educational and trial experience is an asset to you to resolve a criminal complaint that has been filed a...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Lavonna Gail Hayashi

    Lavonna Gail Hayashi

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: I love what I do and I am very service oriented. I primarily practice in San Bernardino County and I am known for making special appearances for other lawyers. I have handled over 50,000 appearances in the last 20 years. But, not everyone knows th...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Steven Donald Rice

    Steven Donald Rice

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "We had to hire him for a difficult eviction. Steven did a great job of explaining the process, filing the paperwork on time. When a deadline hit, he was filing the next action the following morning. Thank you for your help!!"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Clinton Eric Chan

    Clinton Eric Chan

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "In the darkest period of my life, I almost lost everything. My freedom, my job, my family. Thanks to Clinton Chan's legal services, I was able to past my legal issues and get ahead in life. Thank you Clinton!"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Ryan A. Roth

    Ryan A. Roth

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Education University of California at Berkeley Ryan Roth graduated from CAL in 2005 with Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Social Welfare. Laurence Drivon School of Law Ryan Roth graduated from law school in 2012. During his tenure he accumulat...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Levon Kyurkchyan

    Levon Kyurkchyan

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Levon Kyurkchyan is a highly respected criminal defense attorney with LA Defense Team which he founded with Michael Berg. Their practice exclusively handles criminal defense matters established on the principal that everyone should receives the sa...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Samuel Maurice Weiss

    Samuel Maurice Weiss

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "In 1985 after receiving my 2nd DUI in 9 months I called my friend Nat Weiss in NYC for a referral. Call Harry Weiss he told me. After meeting with Harry I'd call him for an update and he'd say "Don't worry about it. Don't worry about it." after ab..."
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    Ross Bennett Erlich

    Ross Bennett Erlich

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Ross Erlich has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the Bar and works in all courts located in Southern California. Mr. Erlich handles all cases ranging from DUI and other misdemeanors to major felonies. Ross’ experience e...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Richard Lawrence Duquette

    Richard Lawrence Duquette

    5.046 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Have recovered over $50 Million for clients since 1983 The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette is focused on protecting the rights of bicyclists and triathletes injured in accidents caused by someone else. I've recovered over $50 Million dollars for m...
    Rating:  10
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    Warren Michael Ellis

    Warren Michael Ellis

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Review: "Straight up, Warren Ellis got me out of a situation in which i was facing a lengthy sentence for something i did not commit. Warren spoke with me before court and reassured me that everything was going to work out in my favor by being honest, tell..."
    Rating:  6.9
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