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    California Has 8950 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 51102 Reviews

    Sally Vecchiarelli

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    Sally Vecchiarelli

    5.056 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Arrested in Cali, Call Sally!
    Rating:  10
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    George Isao Kita

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    George Isao Kita

    5.0116 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement
    Specializing In All Forms of Juvenile Criminal Law! Call Now! 562-453-3116
    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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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

    4.992 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES AND HOLLYWOOD CRIMINAL, DUI AND FEDERAL CRIME LAWYER. 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
    Rating:  10
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    Heena Hemender Patel

    Heena Hemender Patel

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: Former Deputy Public Defender that has handled over 12,000 cases. An experienced trial attorney that will protect your rights in the courtroom and give your case the personalized attention it needs.
    Rating:  10
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    Pat Carey

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    Pat Carey

    5.060 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    California Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Former Senior Prosecutor, Pro-Active Advocate, and Effective State and Federal attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Andrew Jones

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    Eric Andrew Jones

    5.075 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Juvenile and more
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Steven Miller

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    Christopher Steven Miller

    5.071 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' and Avvo Client's Choice Award Winner - Free Consultations - Available 24/7
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Scott Roth-Sterger

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    Richard Scott Roth-Sterger

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Escondido’s fearless squad. Facing charges? We hit hard, outplay the State, and protect your freedom. Felonies or misdemeanors, we don’t back down. Rick Sterger’s team brings drive and precision. Free consult. Move quick. Stand firm. Overcome odds...
    Rating:  10
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    David Laurence Altman

    David Laurence Altman

    5.055 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: - Attorney David Altman is a Former CA Superior CT Judge Pro tem | Best Attorneys Of America | National Top 100 Trial Lawyer | Lead Counsel Rated | The National Top 1% Distinguished Counsel - Top St George Personal Injury Car Accident Law Attorney...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Stacey A Kartchner

    Stacey A Kartchner

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Reliable. Knowledgable. Excellent professional contacts. Strategic. Supportive. Positive. Allied. A friend suggested I hire Stacey after a public defender mismanaged my cases ... I got to have a thorough first time sit-down meeting with Stacey wit..."
    Rating:  10
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    Frances-Marie Angeles Prizzia

    Frances-Marie Angeles Prizzia

    4.756 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Frances-Marie Prizzia was first interested in pursuing criminal law while working for immigrant labor organizations and a healthcare center, where she witnessed the injustices suffered by the disenfranchised and impoverished. Ms. Prizzia’...
    Rating:  10
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    Miles David Booth

    Miles David Booth

    5.033 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: As owner and founder of Booth Law, I work tirelessly to defend Los Angeles residents facing criminal charges. I understand the stress and anxiety of being charged with a crime, and my practice is dedicated to guiding you through these difficult ti...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonah Chaplin Chew

    Jonah Chaplin Chew

    4.972 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jonah Chew has over 20 years of experience in the courtroom, earning him a reputation as one of San Francisco’s most aggressive and effective criminal litigators. His work and expertise in a wide range of criminal cases has earned him media covera...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Daniel R Perlman

    Daniel R Perlman

    5.042 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Daniel R. Perlman is an esteemed criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, renowned for his commitment to upholding the rights of defendants across Southern California. With a practice founded on integrity and expert knowledge, Mr. Perlman p...
    Rating:  10
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    John W. Noonan

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    John W. Noonan

    4.317 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 63 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Experience Does Matter! Former Prosecutor, John Noonan brings over 55 Years of Experience!
    Rating:  10
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    Domenic John Lombardo

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    Domenic John Lombardo

    5.048 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, Lawyer for all Crimes, Warrants, Adult and Juvenile Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Alan Castillo

    Alan Castillo

    5.040 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal Defense & Professional License Defense Representation in Orange CountyAs a highly qualified and experienced Laguna Beach criminal defense attorney who has advocated on behalf of individuals throughout the Orange County area for more...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew H. Springmeyer

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    Matthew H. Springmeyer

    5.017 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Need help with an immigration matter? Are you accused of a crime or are being deported? I can help!
    Rating:  10
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    William Andrew Parry

    William Andrew Parry

    5.045 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: I am the ONLY exclusively Criminal Defense lawyer in Kings County. I've been fighting for my clients since 1999. FREE CONSULTATIONS, because bad things happen to good people. DUI, Expungements, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Juvenile, Traffic. A lifelong...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Agavni Tulekyan

    Agavni Tulekyan

    5.047 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Agavni Tulekyan is an aggressive and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles. Ms. Tulekyan represents clients in felony and misdemeanor cases throughout numerous counties in California. Ms. Tulekyan approaches every case, whet...
    Rating:  10
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