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    Christopher Roger Lawson

    Christopher Roger Lawson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Chris and the Kerry Armstrong Team were very responsive and provided a clear plan and negotiated a great offer that helped my son get through the legal process with ease. Fair price for great representation and we really appreciated his expert adv..."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Jennifer May Avey Moncrieff

    Jennifer May Avey Moncrieff

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.1
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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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    Caleb Jonathan Lin

    Caleb Jonathan Lin

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Caleb Lin handles adult felonies and misdemeanors in California, including driving-under-the-influence offenses, sex crimes, drug- and weapon-possession offenses, and violent crimes. Caleb is also available to assist individuals who have not yet h...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Sophie Charlotte Bidet

    Sophie Charlotte Bidet

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Mediation and more
    Bio: Prior to founding Law Offices of Sophie C. Bidet, I practiced family law at a preeminent firm in Los Angeles, Trope and Trope. In 2013, I moved to the Eastern Sierra and founded my law practice. I am an independently contracted public defender for...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Russell Christian Scott

    Russell Christian Scott

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Recently, Mr. Scott was involved in a particularly contentious custody case. His client came to him in dire need of help. She had given birth to her child a mere 20 days earlier. At the time she first met with Mr. Scott, the infant was in the cust...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Terence Daniel Broughton

    Terence Daniel Broughton

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Terence D. Broughton has offices in Dublin and Nevada City, California, serving both the East Bay/Tri-Valley area and the Northern Sierra/Sierra Foothills area. He provides aggressive representation for individuals facing misdemeanor and ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Danalynn Pritz

    Danalynn Pritz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Danalynn helped me win against my employer years ago. I have never forgotten her. I was concerned that because she was young and pretty, the good ole boys that I was in conflict with might have been able to soften her with their charms. It didn't ..."
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    William Kimbrough Lamonica

    William Kimbrough Lamonica

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have recimmended Mr. LaMonica to friends. He is what one calls a "trustworthy and good natured" lawyer... I know this is hard to comprehend, as most lawyers don't have good qualities and are reconized as crooks. He is an AWESOME person/lawyer. ..."
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    Gary Steven Roth

    Gary Steven Roth

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "mr. attorney gary s. roth work on my multiple case on 1984, when i. was a victim b-y someone. mr. attorney did. a exellent job i. will never forget. that. god bless. hem. thankyou. mr. attorney irially appreciate what. you did fo..."
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    Jason Julio Dufurrena

    Jason Julio Dufurrena

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Jason was my attorney and he was an excellent excellent attorney. He defended me properly gave me all the information that I needed. Walked me through the process very carefully and explained everything that was going to happen. I would highly rec..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Erin Michelle O'Donnell

    Erin Michelle O'Donnell

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I can't recommend a better attorney. She took the time to teach me about the criminal justice system and how I fit into it."
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    Jennifer Rachel Soares

    Jennifer Rachel Soares

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Review: "She helped me go from a multiple life sentence to a 9 yrs with 1/2 time we fought for about a year and a half but in the end of the day I'm free and here leaving this review Jennifer I owe u dinner I'm getting my life back thanks to your help,Than..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Katera Estrada Rutledge

    Katera Estrada Rutledge

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Katera made it very clear to me that my freedom would hinge on my willingness and ability to be honest with self and the BPH. She asked me if I wanted to be free or be right. I wanted to be honest. I had never seen anyone advocate for me the w..."
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    Adnan A. Alattiyat

    Adnan A. Alattiyat

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice
    Review: "Mr. Alattiyat handled two criminal cases for me and obtained a very favorable results. He cared about my family and me, he was always available to answer all my questions."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Daryoosh Khashayar

    Daryoosh Khashayar

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Khashayar brings a unique perspective to the firm. Mr. Khashayar brings experience in a variety of practice areas, including commercial and residential real estate, breach of contract ,Personal Injury, Multiple Party Litigation, Corporations a...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Stephen M. Gallenson

    Stephen M. Gallenson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Steven is a great Lawyer and is very familiar with the Sonoma County Court system. Steven and Chriss Andrian work together and created the law offices of Andrian & Gallenson. This is by far the place to go when introuble in Sonoma, Mendo, lake an..."
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    Keith K Kim

    Keith K Kim

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Defective and Dangerous Products, Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "My case was a very difficult one that started in 2019 in Orange County. I hired attorney Keith Kim and he fought for me to the end for three years. As a result, I have truly had a new life opportunity and I have the courage to strongly recommend..."
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    John Herbert Hobson

    John Herbert Hobson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "I hired John and am completely amazed by his honest character together with his true brilliance. He made the prosecutors experts seem like they were working for us. We are still going through my legal battle, but I truly believe that I'm not goin..."
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    Carl Seymore Kandel

    Carl Seymore Kandel

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He has been active in many different courts where all the lawyers and judges hold him in high respect for his knowledge and experience. He gives extra attention to the families of his clients as well as the clients. He knows what the best deals..."
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    Michael William Berdinella

    Michael William Berdinella

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I will keep my case confidential but want to say how absolutely fabulous he was. He knows all the people and the in and outs of the legal system like nobody else. He is uber-capable, I was treated with respect by him & his staff, given the guidanc..."
    Rating:  7.2
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