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    Larry Ray Pilgrim

    Larry Ray Pilgrim

    3.99 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: I have been handling criminal cases since 1992, when I was at the Sacramento Public Defenser's office. In 1995, I was a Deputy District Attorney, and in 1998 I went in to private practice. I practice in the Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, and other near...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jose Armando Villegas

    Jose Armando Villegas

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Villegas. Mine was a simple case but he helped me resolve it quickly with some very strong, yet simple advice. Thank you Armando!"
    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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    Doug A Ecks

    Doug A Ecks

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "I had a 6 year outstanding warrant for failure to comply with court orders. Mr. Ecks was very professional and honest affordable, I was afraid I was going to be taken into custody Mr. Ecks did what he had to and assured that the outcome of the mat..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Mark Cantrell

    Mark Cantrell

    4.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mark Cantrell not only helped me with my criminal case but has also helped several of my family members and friends. He explains everything in detail, any questions you have he answers them to the best of his nowledge. I can't say anything but goo..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Frederick William Fascenelli

    Frederick William Fascenelli

    4.759 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Fred did the research, went to all the court dates in my stead, put me at ease, gave great advice and worked the case to my best advantage. this was the first time i had been arrested. my first hired lawyer ripped me off & did nothing for me.."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Lawrence Rainier Gund

    Lawrence Rainier Gund

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I take a personal interest in every one of my clients. Keeping clients informed, returning phone calls and making myself easily accessible to answer any questions are hallmarks of my practice.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Alison Fay Triessl

    Alison Fay Triessl

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Alison F. Triessl established the Law Office of Alison F. Triessl in the Los Angeles area 17 years ago and she practices exclusively criminal law. She is the former President of the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association, the largest c...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Richard J. Beada

    Richard J. Beada

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Richard Beada was above and beyond in his approach in helping me in my legal matter. He was professional, helpful in all ares of understanding the legal system. Never made me feel ashamed or embarrassed of my situation. Returned all my calls promp..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Sergio Humberto Benavides

    Sergio Humberto Benavides

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Expungement
    Bio: Sergio H. Benavides, a native of the East Bay Area, and Costa-Rican American, I am fully fluent in Spanish. I am a former Spanish bilinual elementary school teacher, and I strongly believe my teaching experiences have led to my many Not Guilty and...
    Rating:  10
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    Randolph Roger Ramirez

    Randolph Roger Ramirez

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: I do this to help people. I take the approach that working with an attorney should be simple and not as difficult as often made to be. My response to your questions generally begin with a counseling, "Yes, if... " rather than an absolute "No!" My ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Zenia Karen Gilg

    Zenia Karen Gilg

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "i hired her and danny and was so happy with the results i was looking at 22 years with 80% fighting for 3 yrs then hired zenia and team they filed all the right mothions and got me results i am doing cal-trans picking up trash one day a week ..."
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    Carla Galindez

    Carla Galindez

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Honors and Recognition: Graduate of Trial Lawyer's College, 2017Who's Who Among Law Students, San Diego San Diego La Raza Lawyers Scholarship Recipient Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego/ Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Scholarship Recipient N...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Alan Joseph Donato

    Alan Joseph Donato

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Bio: Alan received his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he graduated Order of the Coif (top 10% of the class) with Great Distinction. He also received a Certificate in Oral Advocacy and was nominated to ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Laura Rose Sheppard

    Laura Rose Sheppard

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Laura R. Sheppard is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer in the San Diego area. She handles adult criminal misdemeanors and felonies, from DUI to drug sales and other serious felonies, as well as juvenile delinquency cases. She also has a thriving...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Zakary Ryker Fisher

    Zakary Ryker Fisher

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Expungement
    Bio: Zak Fisher is a licensed California attorney providing Californians with high-quality legal services and representation at reasonable rates. Zak is proud to have been raised in a union household, and he is committed to fighting for working people ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Punam Patel Grewal

    Punam Patel Grewal

    4.49 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile and more
    Review: "As a single mother with a beautiful and intelligent daughter who has special needs I've been fighting and advocating for her rights ever since I can remember. It wasn't until a few years into elementary school that I knew I was going to need someo..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Robert Gary Cummings

    Robert Gary Cummings

    4.721 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Bio: Robert Cummings was raised in a highly competitive environment. He grew up fighting: on the football field, on the wrestling matt, and in the karate dojo. He was also fiercely competitive in several other sports, including baseball, soccer, tennis...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Bailey Kristine Fowler Means

    Bailey Kristine Fowler Means

    4.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
    Bio: Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Her law school career was dedicated to becoming an effective public defender. During her three years at Loyola, she interned a...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Rebecka A. Monez

    Rebecka A. Monez

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I come to work everyday so that I can make a difference in someone's life. My passion is helping others. I provide criminal defense and DUI defense representation. Outside of my law practice, I operate two non-profits that serve the homeless commu...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Gregory Paul Spano

    Gregory Paul Spano

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody
    Review: "I only knew him a short time but he was always on the same page with me and it seemed that he could read my mind when I was trying to explain anything to him. He is always aware of the big picture. He is sharp on street smarts also. He is very per..."
    Rating:  8.2
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