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    Leslie Reyes

    Leslie Reyes

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Just as Leslie promised my traffic case was resolved without me even needing to go to court! Leslie I can't wait to share my story with LA when I get back on the Radio Airwaves again... Sincerely, Thank You! U saved me time and insurance high rates."
    Rating:  10
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    Raj Paul Singh

    Raj Paul Singh

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Singh became an attorney in February, 2010, and has practiced law exclusively in Imperial County since then. Through a combination of professional experience, hard work, and dedication to his craft, Mr. Singh has built a successful track recor...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Mark Thomas Russ

    Mark Thomas Russ

    5.068 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Criminal court cases are not always straight forward, but Mark is definitely someone you want to have in your corner when going through one. From the first day I met him to the last day I said goodbye to him, I really appreciated and still appreci..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    David Michael Murphy

    David Michael Murphy

    4.823 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Murphy have handled a wide variety of serious and high-profile criminal cases in New York City and Los Angeles. Mr. Murphy represents clients in criminal cases throughout the State of California and in Federal Courts throughout the United Stat...
    Rating:  9.9
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    David Andrew Knoll

    David Andrew Knoll

    4.820 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I encourage you to visit our website at for more information about my firm. I am a Sacramento criminal defense attorney who has NEVER wanted to work for the DA and put people in jail, break families nor have people lose their jobs or houses. I hav...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Bryce Brandon Armendariz

    Bryce Brandon Armendariz

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Bryce helped me with every step of the way in my DUI case. He dropped the charges to a first time a offender compared to what the court originally offered. He is there for you for every step of the way. Even when times got extremely rough. Bryce i..."
    Rating:  10
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    Steffeny Holtz

    Steffeny Holtz

    5.047 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She handled my case with so much care and professionalism. I appreciated how thorough she was in explaining every step, and how she always made sure I felt comfortable and informed. She is not only a skilled lawyer but also someone who genuinely c..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

    Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: Mr. Gomes was raised in Siskiyou County, California. He graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in Political Science in 1996, and obtained his Juris Doctorate and certificates in Public Interest and High Technology Law from...
    Rating:  10
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    Joshua Michael Baskin

    Joshua Michael Baskin

    3.547 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: I have been practicing law for almost a decade now with extensive experience within the criminal defense, DUI/DWI and family law arenas. I carefully analyze each case to determine the best strategies and avenues we should explore and utilize in wo...
    Rating:  9.4
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    David Gregory Hollenberg

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    David Gregory Hollenberg

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Elder Law and more
    Bio: Dave Hollenberg is an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Matian Firm. His background as a prosecutor gives him special insight and experience in criminal law, and helps him obtain excellent results for his clients. Dave learned his trial...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Kapesh Vithal Patel

    Kapesh Vithal Patel

    4.994 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Bio: Prior to opening his own practice in August of 2012, Mr. Patel worked in many different positions, which gave him a broad-range of experiences he still uses with his clients to this day. In the private sector, Mr. Patel worked for companies such a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Denise Pereira

    Denise Pereira

    5.028 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Denise is an aggressive litigator who fights relentlessly for her clients. When you hire Pereira Law you get Denise, on your side and in your corner. With nearly 20 years of trial experience handling everything from simple battery to murder she fi...
    Rating:  10
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    William Lloyd Redell

    William Lloyd Redell

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: If you are facing criminal charges on the Central Coast of California, in Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo counties you should call me. I have bee practicing criminal defense locally for nearly two decades. My local experience and my familarity wi...
    Rating:  9.7
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    William Harry Bassett

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    William Harry Bassett

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Bassett has helped us three times, and each time his advice led to a successful outcome for us. He always puts our interests ahead of his own. In one situation, his advice included that we were better off without a lawyer; he advised us how to..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Douglas Lee Rappaport

    Douglas Lee Rappaport

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: For the past two and a half decades, Douglas Rappaport has been practicing criminal law in both state and federal courts throughout the Western United States. Known for his relentless, thorough, ethical, and compassionate representation, Mr. Rappa...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Patrick Michael Coughlin

    Patrick Michael Coughlin

    4.625 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a hard-working, energetic, and compassionate attorney who strives to achieve the best results for his clients. I am a readily accessible, affordable, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to your criminal case. I have practiced as a publi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    David E Swanson

    David E Swanson

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Orange County-based lawyer David E. Swanson has been trying criminal defense cases since 1991. He started his career as an Orange County Public Defender and transitioned into private practice as a criminal defense attorney in 1998. Currently, he i...
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas Martin O'Connor

    Thomas Martin O'Connor

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Thomas M. OConnor is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. As a partner in OConnor, Runckel O'Malley LLP, Mr. OConnor regularly litigates personal injury and wrongful death actio...
    Rating:  10
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    Shumika Tyrelle Robinson Sookdeo

    Shumika Tyrelle Robinson Sookdeo

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Ms. Sookdeo has always been passionate about law and the idea of helping others combat their legal issues. She is the Managing Attorney at Robinson Sookdeo Law, a general practice law office that handles various cases involving bankruptcy law, cri...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Michael Limberg

    Andrew Michael Limberg

    4.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Andrew Limberg is an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. When you hire Andrew Limberg as your lawyer, you get both a counselor and an advocate dedicated solely to your defense. He will inform you of what to expect at every sta...
    Rating:  10
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