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    Punam Patel Grewal

    Punam Patel Grewal

    4.49 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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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    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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    Mark Waecker

    Mark Waecker

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Offices of Mark Waecker, A Professional Corporation, has successfully defended individuals and business entities that have been investigated or charged with crimes for over 37 years. The unique and aggressive approach to gathering key evid...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Christopher Robert Wagner

    Christopher Robert Wagner

    4.26 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Former Deputy Public Defender and former Certified Criminal Law Specialist (15 years 2005-2020). An attorney for 32 years, 13 years as a deputy public defender, 19 years in private practice. Ready to help you with your case. For a free consultatio...
    Rating:  9.6
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    George Louis Steele

    George Louis Steele

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Litigation
    Bio: George Steele is an attorney with offices in Pasadena and La Canada Flintridge. He represents a broad range of clients in unique and complex matters requiring creative approaches. His breadth of experience enhances his ability to embrace a wide ra...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Austin M. Thompson

    Austin M. Thompson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Austin Thompson has the skills necessary to win tough cases and the experience and wisdom to guide his clients and their families through difficult situations.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Richard Leonard Poland

    Richard Leonard Poland

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: If you are facing criminal charges, or an investigation that may lead to criminal charges being filed against you, in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, or anywhere in Southern California, the Law Office of Richard L. Poland understands your situatio...
    Rating:  9.2
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    William Monroe Cheney

    William Monroe Cheney

    5.024 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a case For Theft. Mr. Cheney took his time and was able to give me a good deal. He went to Court for me and demonstrated he really cared."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Shawn David Mowry

    Shawn David Mowry

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Shawn Mowry and Hitasha are both accomplished attorneys with 18 years of combined experience representing clients in the Bay Area who are charged with crimes. Mowry Law Group is here to fight for you!​ Being charged with a crime can be an extremel...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Niki Ghazian

    Niki Ghazian

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Bio: Niki Ghazian is the founder and managing partner at Ghazian Law Group, located in Century City, California. Ms. Ghazian is a highly-regarded litigation attorney, who has spent the entirety of her career litigating major cases against corporations,...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Shelby Nicole Alberts

    Shelby Nicole Alberts

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Amazing experience with shelby representing me in pursuing a restraining order. Whe was able to get it granted timely and without issues."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jimmy Alarcon Trevino

    Jimmy Alarcon Trevino

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Fresno, California, Jim A. Trevino received his Bachelor’s Degree from UC Berkeley and his Law Degree from San Joaquin College of Law. He is a member of the California State Bar, Fresno County Bar Association and the La Raza Law...
    Rating:  8.1
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    George Michael Mavris

    George Michael Mavris

    4.911 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family
    Bio: George Mavris, Esq.Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law / Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law George M. Mavris is a solo practitioner in Del Norte County, California, where he has been practicing since 1995. He is a Certified Specialist...
    Rating:  8.1
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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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    John Michael Flanagan

    John Michael Flanagan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Absolutely the best of the best. I was falsely accused of a crime I didn't commit and he was able to get the case dismissed with prejudice!!!"
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    Peter Hun Kang

    Peter Hun Kang

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This guy is amazing. He really believed in my case and fought for me. I know I'm not the only one to say this, but I would be in prison right now if not for him."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Carin Leanne Johnson

    Carin Leanne Johnson

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Appeals
    Bio: The majority of my practice is focused on juvenile law. I am very dedicated and compassionate about representing parent's rights in juvenile court. I am also a parent. When the system accuses a parent of abuse, it is an extremely serious accusatio...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jessie Morris

    Jessie Morris

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jessie Morris saved my life and my freedom in 1983. Jessie was my attorney in a criminal case in Sacramento court in a jury trial. I was in jail awaiting trial for a year because I was not able to bail out financially. Jessie fought very hard for ..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Bobbie Stein

    Bobbie Stein

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Administrative Law
    Rating:  10
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    Nicole Fraser

    Nicole Fraser

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Nicole Fraser is an experienced Family Law Attorney who is licensed to provide legal representation throughout the State of California. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the Law Offices of Nicole Fraser strive to provide successful, professio...
    Rating:  9.3
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