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    568 criminal defense lawyers serve Aliso Viejo, CA. Compare the best based on 6230+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Orange County are listed below.

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    Victor C Marshall

    Victor C Marshall

    4.818 reviews
    Marshall Law Office
    65 Enterprise, Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 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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    John F. Christl

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    John F. Christl

    5.029 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Know Your Options...Quickly! John Christl is a California Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Julie Ann Flanagan

    Julie Ann Flanagan

    4.930 reviews
    Law Offices of Julie A. Flanagan
    120 Vantis Dr., Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Great lawyer and able to walk you through the roughest days in your life without getting emotional and keeping you from making things worse."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Charles P. Farris

    Charles P. Farris

    5.08 reviews
    Farris Law Firm
    15 Enterprise, Suite 250, Aliso Viejo, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: After handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases at other firms in southern California, Charles and his wife Beatrice launched Farris Law Firm in 2024 to provide a local alternative for clients seeking criminal defense representat...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Hart Jasper Levin

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    Hart Jasper Levin

    5.0334 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    LA's #1 rated DUI Attorneys. Former LA Prosecutor. Flexible Payment Plans. Free Consultations. Se habla espanol.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Laurence Fell

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    Michael Laurence Fell

    5.0151 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Former Senior Dep. District Attorney of Orange County Now Voted a Top OC Defense Lawyer
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Kouroush Reza

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    Jonathan Kouroush Reza

    5.0114 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Serious Cases Need a Serious Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Ardalon Fakhimi

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    Ardalon Fakhimi

    4.9110 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Top-Performing DUI/DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney. Avvo Awarded. I'll personally handle your DUI case. If you have been arrested for a DUI charge, you have only 10 days to act before losing important legal rights. Don’t delay in hiring legal coun...
    Rating:  10
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    Julia E. Simmons

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    Julia E. Simmons

    4.9148 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Top Auto Criminal Defense Attorney! Call Now and Speak to the Actual Attorney for Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft and Violent Crimes.
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Andrew Jones

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    Eric Andrew Jones

    5.075 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Tustin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Juvenile and more
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    Rating:  10
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    Tracy Catherine Miller

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    Tracy Catherine Miller

    5.039 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more
    Aggressive Criminal Defense. One of few Former Felony DV Deputy District Attorney's and female-owned law firm in OC. Uses both DDA and defense points-of-view to defend against criminal charges. Defends wrongfully accused. Pre-filing representation...
    Rating:  10
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    Staycie Renee Sena

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    Staycie Renee Sena

    4.829 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Aggressive and skilled representation on felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal court. Call (949) 979-7831
    Rating:  10
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    Heena Hemender Patel

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    Heena Hemender Patel

    5.059 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Every Case Deserves An Aggressive Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Melissa Anne Meyer

    Melissa Anne Meyer

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    William J Duffy

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    William J Duffy

    4.834 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Facing criminal charges in Irvine or Newport Beach? Trust Orange County defense attorney William J. Duffy V and Duffy Law for proven criminal jury trial experience and local expertise with judges and prosecutors to fight for the best outcome in yo...
    Rating:  10
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    Michelle Kuo

    Michelle Kuo

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    81 Remington Ln, Aliso Viejo, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Babak Bobby Taghavi

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    Babak Bobby Taghavi

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Santa Ana)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: During his 14 years legal career, Bobby has gained extensive experience in both negotiations and trial advocacy, including handling over 80 trials to verdict in civil and criminal cases. Many of Bobby’s cases have been covered by local, national a...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Ronald Michael Cordova

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    Ronald Michael Cordova

    5.023 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Ron Cordova understands that even good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations.
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Blake Wallin

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    Matthew Blake Wallin

    5.044 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    Rating:  10
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    Paul S. Geller

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    Paul S. Geller

    4.944 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Over 20 Years' Experience. Call Now! In-Person and Virtual Consultations
    Rating:  10
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