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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Rabin Nabizadeh is a formidable defense attorney at Summit Defense, known for his steadfast representation in federal and state courts. He handles cases from misdemeanor DUIs and thefts to complex felonies, including sex crimes and murder. Renowne...

Rating: 9.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Attorney Naidu plays an instrumental role in the success stories that happen within criminal courts. District attorneys, judges and former clients know that he arrives to the courtroom prepared and ready to present his argument before the court. A...

Rating: 10

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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

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 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Position: Partner Born: Los Angeles, California, October 2, 1956 Admitted to State Bar: 1983, California; 1986, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Education: University of California at Los Angeles (BA, 1978); Emmanuel College Law...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights

Bio: My wife and I have three boys and are partners in our legal practice. I am a former athlete including playing football in college and in fledgeling professional football leagues after college. I have trained for and competed in an adventure triath...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Raza Lawrence practices criminal defense and civil litigation in both state and federal court. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 2003, where he served as an executive editor of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. From November 2004...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: 38 Years of experience. Top-Rated Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Criminal Defense Attorney. A top-rated attorney at the Hedding Law Firm with excellent courtroom presence and key connections in both San Fernando Valley Court houses (Van Nuys,...

Rating: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Over 23 years of experience in criminal law focusing on narcotics, gang, and violent crimes.

Rating: 7.6

Call for a consultation(559) 471-3511

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Dedicated to Providing Each Client With Efficient & Cost-Effective Legal Services.

Rating: 8.5

Call for a FREE consultation(951) 749-5601

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: When facing legal issues, first and foremost, your attorney must provide you sound counsel and fight for your interests. With over a decade of experience as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor, Mr. Prentiss and his team can help you through...

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Dylan Taylor has spent the last two decades fighting to protect the rights of the people in Salinas and the larger Monterey Bay area. A third generation Californian, Mr. Taylor was raised in a legal culture where equality and justice were paramoun...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Having no experience with the legal system and not sure what type of help we needed, we were very impressed with Pante-a from the first few mintues of our visit. She provided a consultation that fully explained the legal process and what we should..."

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Formerly a prosecutor, Ross has an insiders knowledge of how the district attorney will handle your case. This gives Ross an advantage over other attorneys who do not have similar experience. Ultimately, Ross experience could help you avoid jail t...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

Bio: Attorney Joseph Shemaria has over 45 years working “in the trenches” grappling with federal judges, prosecutors and law enforcement. Mr. Shemaria has always received Martindale-Hubbell's Attorney Rating of “AV” – their highest rating – since 1976 ...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime

Bio: As lead counsel of Immigrant Crime and Justice, Karl assists foreign nationals to seek post-conviction relief in criminal courts as well as avoid immigration consequences in pending criminal matters before state superior courts and federal distric...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: Attorney David Boertje has dedicated his professional life to representing individuals accused of criminal offenses and also individuals who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Mr. Boertje has personally handled ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation

Bio: Our firm has been handeling Criminal and Civil Litigation matters in San Jose and Santa Clara County for over 35 years. I am the President and a Partner in Roberts | Elliott Law Corp and have specialized in Criminal Defense and DUI defense for ove...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products

Review: "I would highly recommend Victor C. Marshall if any family need a Lawyer. Mr Marshall was very quick to respond to the needs of my son. It was very easy to talk to Mr Marshall about the case and my concerns. Mr Marshall is very professional and edu..."

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Deeply committed to protecting your rights and fighting for you against criminal accusations, Damon Alimouri is an experienced, skilled, dedicated, respected, and passionate criminal defense attorney. Damon Alimouri graduated from one of the highe...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Shannon took great deal of time to get to know me and what type of issues I was having with my case, she was able to make so the people that were harassing me for over year to stop, leave me alone, was able to get my case dismissed by proving ther..."

Rating: 9.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I'm a native of the Central Valley and have lived here my entire life, apart from attending college in San Diego. Both of my parents practiced law. My father was a judge, and my mother was a Chief District Attorney. So it seemed a natural thing to...

Rating: 9.2

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