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    Craig Michael Lytle

    Craig Michael Lytle

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired craig last minute,he has a big heart he is willing to work with you he is affordable and reliable,he won my daughters case....he has alot of experience. "
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    Travis Wayne Daily

    Travis Wayne Daily

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Travis Daily is my sons attorney. Travis kept me informed and responded to my email questions! Travis did great in my sons jury trial. He even listened to our recommendations and suggestions. Travis is a great attorney and I hope he is shown grati..."
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

    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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    Mark Jerry Haushalter

    Mark Jerry Haushalter

    4.728 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Okabe & Haushalter is a Los Angeles based criminal defense law firm with a National Reputation. Our tradition of success is the cornstone for which we have built our firm. When you hire Okabe & Haushalter you know you have hired the best...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Thomas John Cummins

    Thomas John Cummins

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I received a citation for public intoxication and a secondary charge. At arraignment, I spoke with him briefly and he was able to swiftly work a deal with the prosecutor to offer me diversion for the secondary charge. With the diversion program, b..."
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    Anna Demidchik

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    Anna Demidchik

    2.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Immigration and more
    Bio: Anna Demidchik is the founding attorney of Demidchik Law Firm. Her interests mainly lie in immigration and criminal law. Anna received her J.D. from Hofstra Law (Maurice A. Dean School of Law). She is admitted to practice law in New York, Californ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Cole Michael Williams

    Cole Michael Williams

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My soon to be ex-wife filed a TRO against me that was granted. Many false accusations were made and I KNEW that I needed someone with the experience and skill to help me restore my rights as a father and citizen. I am so thankful that I hired Cole..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Marc N Kapetan

    Marc N Kapetan

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Recent Awards $10.2 Million: Largest Single Person Accident Award in Fresno's History | $350,100: Wrongful Arrest by Police Officer | $1.7 Million: Wrongful Death Vehicle Accident | $560,000: Sexual Assault by Police Officer | $260,000: Sexual Ass...
    Rating:  6.8
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    John Joseph Casey

    John Joseph Casey

    4.633 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Casey does not run you around in circles.He knows the law and he is not afraid to speak up.He'll tell you what's good and what's not..I was impressed in how in shows up ,gives you the brief on what's will happend,and then makes it happend.''Swi..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Rajan Ronald Maline

    Rajan Ronald Maline

    3.97 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mr. Maline is honest, gets the job done, and is very upfronting, he’ll tell you straight up the truth. And he charges what he says"
    Rating:  9.2
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    Elysia Inez Wilschke

    Elysia Inez Wilschke

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was falsely accused of a violent crime (the felony sentence carried up to 14.5 years in potential prison time). I took the case to jury verdict and was convicted of a lesser included offense (a misdemeanor brandishing charge). As a licensed ..."
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    Jason Anthony Cueva

    Jason Anthony Cueva

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "This lawyer actually felt real to me from the get go. He is very easy to talk to and gives me confidence that i have someone who understands how to protect my rights. "
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    Daniel Andrew Gibalevich

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    Daniel Andrew Gibalevich

    3.510 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Have you been in a car accident or suffered other personal injury? Daniel Gibalevich can help!
    Rating:  10
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    Bill Howard Seki

    Bill Howard Seki

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jesse Daniel Ruben

    Jesse Daniel Ruben

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was referred to Jesse Ruben after my x-husband and I failed meditation. I was told that If I ended up in court, he was the one to have. He offered me two courses of action, explained potential costs of both. He was very efficient with his time a..."
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    Amanda Kathleen Moran

    Amanda Kathleen Moran

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: I practice criminal law almost exclusively, and truly love my job! I am a passionate advocate for my clients, and I believe that every person charged with a crime deserves to have an attorney that they can trust. I value integrity in my representa...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Richard Allan Jayakumar

    Richard Allan Jayakumar

    4.311 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I cannot recommend Mr. Jayakumar highly enough. From the very beginning, he treated my case with seriousness and professionalism. He took the time to understand my situation, asked thoughtful questions, and built a strong strategy focused on accou..."
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    Daniel A. Ditlof

    Daniel A. Ditlof

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "We hired Dan Ditlof about two years ago. He helped my son and me get through some horrific dealings with DCFS. If anyone needs to be represented in this area, Mr. Ditlof is the attorney to be there for you. He will fight with all his knowledge and..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Eric Ray Ortner

    Eric Ray Ortner

    4.413 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Review: "Mr. Ortner listened very intently to my situation. He explained the laws simply and effectively. He then told me the various choices available as a defence. I have the total belief that he is working as hard and effectively as he can for a success..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Stephen Berg

    Michael Stephen Berg

    4.819 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Michael S. Berg handles a wide variety of criminal cases in state, federal, and juvenile courts. Michael is a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. His extensive experience over 31 years includes white collar crimes, drug c...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Ian Garey

    Michael Ian Garey

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I have used this lawyer 4-5 Times He has Handled a 995 Motion Outcome Dismissed! , Three other cases Dismissed I trust him with my life there is no other lawyer you could hire that would be better! Hands Down Michael Ian Garey Is the Best Lawyer M..."
    Rating:  8.9
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