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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: With offices in Orange County and San Diego, we serve clients in the greater Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, and Imperial County areas. As a seasoned and highly experienced trial attorney, Christopher Zander has...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Experience Professional and Discreet Help In Your Case. Get

Rating: 9.5

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 635-7221

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime

Review: "I would definitely recommend this lawyer, she is an absolute amazing lawyer. Denise not only helped me through the due process, but worked through it in a high professional manner. This is truely one of the best lawyers in Orange County in my opin..."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: I'm now in my 20th year in the practice of law. I'm a criminal law specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization. Less than 1% of attorneys in California have this designation. I'm a top-rated attorney in LA and Orange Coun...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Litigation and more

Bio: Defense Attorney with 19 years experience in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation and administrative law. Authorized to practice in all California State Courts, Central District of the United States District Courts and the United States...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Review: "Absolutely I would recommend this attorney any and every time. When you're going in and meeting with attorneys you don't know what to expect, unless you know an attorney. We did not know Mr. Frederick before this. He is who he says he is. Mark Fre..."

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: With more than a decade of experience in criminal court, Lauren K Johnson has earned an outstanding reputation as one of Orange County's most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys. Ms. Johnson has the experience and skill to evaluate...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Will Bruzzo has been a lawyer since 1993. He has been admitted to the State Bar of California since 1996 and to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1993. The primary emphasis of his practice has been criminal law. Will has successfully represen...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "From the moment David took on my case, I knew I wasn’t just hiring an attorney. I was gaining a fierce advocate, a strategic mind, and a steady presence during one of the most emotionally exhausting chapters of my life. What makes David exceptiona..."

Rating: 6.3

Call for a consultation(844) 955-3437

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Newport Beach criminal defense attorney Elisa Guadan was born and raised in Orange County and is proud to defend clients in her community. Guadan's passion for criminal law began before she even entered law school. As an honors Sociology major at ...

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)

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: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: DUI's - Petty Thefts - Drug Cases - Domestic Violence - Suspended Licenses - Hit & Runs - And all other criminal matters! I have been practicing exclusively criminal law for nearly 16 years and have handled nearly 5000 cases. I am very...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Costa Mesa)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Bio: With a career spanning military service, federal prosecution, and elite private practice, Peter Hardin leverages nearly 20 years of litigation experience to protect his clients’ rights and freedom. After earning his J.D. from The George Washington...

Rating: 7.4

Call for a consultation(949) 979-5298

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

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: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes

Review: "He was very helpfully and understood my situation. Gave me clear and helpful advice"

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Former Deputy District Attorney Fred Thiagarajah is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernadino counties. Mr. Thiagarajah has handled thousands of cases as both a prose...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Hire Ed Welbourn, a former Orange County District Attorney to Represent you

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(949) 484-0586

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ms. Cianfrani listened carefully and handed my case in a very professional manner. She was very thorough and was very accessible when I had questions or concerns. I felt like a priority and would definitely recommend her for someone in need of ass..."

Rating: 8.9

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