Top Rated California Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Uncontested Divorce and more

Review: "I was arrested on a felony charge under a highly questionable legal basis. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, but the prosecution continued. Ms. Slone moved to have charges dropped for illegal search and seizure, but the judge refused. Ms. S..."

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "IF YOU ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE ELLEN APPOINTED TO REPRESENT YOU IN A UNFORTUNATE TIME YOU WILL BE PLEASED. I WAS TERRIFIED AND LOOKING AT SOME PRISON TIME! SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. HER PERFORMANCE IN COURT WAS INCREDIB..."

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Bio: I have been an attorney for over nineteen years and over the course of my legal career, I have handled hundreds of cases and completed dozens of jury trials to verdict.I am a former prosecutor as well as a former deputy public defender (Los Angele...

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "handled a freedom of speech case for me even though I knew I would lose. No questions asked. Zealous representation. Good research and very knowledgable of the law."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more

Review: "She is professional, understanding, prepared, and genuine."

Rating: 9.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: I started my career as a civil litigator in a small firm. I did this for less than a year and instead pursued my passion for being in the courtroom and helping people by becoming a Deputy Public Defender for the County of Riverside. I practiced cr...

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lemon Law

Bio: Adam Zolonz graduated from the University of Arizona, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis on Administration and Business Management. Thereafter, Mr. Zolonz returned to Los Angeles to pursue a legal career. Mr. Zolonz ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law

Review: "Thanks to Mr. Allen's deep legal knowledge and years of experience, I achieved the best possible outcome in my case. I am forever grateful for his outstanding representation. If you need a top-notch attorney who will fight tirelessly for your righ..."

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Entertainment and more

Bio: The Law Offices of Natasha S. Chee is dedicated to providing integrity, professionalism, and exceptional services to its clients. With unwavering loyalty to such principles, we diligently pursue the fulfillment of every client's objective. Each ca...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, my job is to get you the best representation possible and then get you home. I ONLY practice in the area of criminal defense so my sole focus is making sure my clients get the best possible outcome. A little more ab...

Rating: 8.7

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