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Aliso Viejo Has 568 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6230 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Bio: Brian Michaels is the only attorney in Southern California to have worked as a front line Prosecutor, Police Litigator and full time private Criminal Defense Attorney. Attorney Michaels was hired directly out of law school, where he graduated with...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law

Bio: Attorney Tucker is a criminal defense attorney who focuses on DUI Defense, Felonies, and drug related crimes. Barred in both California and Federal District Court, Attorney Tucker is prepared to fight for you both in and out of court.

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Aliso Viejo, CA

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Criminal Defense

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 (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Ken Norelli, a seasoned trial lawyer, graduated from Hastings College of the Law in 1994 and began his legal career as a Public Defender at the Orange County Public Defenders Office. Over the course of his tenure, Norelli successfully tried a dive...

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 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 (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 (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Health Care and more

Bio: I have practiced law in Orange County for over 40 years and have tried over 100 cases. I started my career as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney where I routinely practiced as a prosecutor before the trial and appellate courts. I focused my...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: When people learn that I am a criminal defense attorney, the question that I usually get is: "How can you defend criminals?" My answer to this question has evolved over time. At first, it used to irritate me. With time, I realized that the problem...

Rating: 8.6

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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: 9.5

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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: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Criminal defense is my passion, and I take great pride in standing up for the rights of those facing criminal charges. I strive to offer clients peace of mind in the midst of a potentially stressful situation and I am fully committed to reaching t...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime and more

Aggressive representation of clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors.

Rating: 8.9

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 354-6910

Lisa Ann Kopelman's Website

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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 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 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Kate Corrigan, a former prosecutor, is a member of Corrigan | Welbourn, APLC. Her firm’s practice is limited to criminal defense and is dedicated to the representation of individuals and businesses facing criminal investigation and / or prosecutio...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: An experienced criminal defense attorney in Newport Beach and co-founder of Khanjan | Nosratabadi, Trial Attorneys, Rodney Nosratabadi is committed to fighting for your rights. If you or a loved one have been accused of a serious crime, Attorney N...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation

Bio: Mr. Hartmann is a “certified specialist” in criminal law, and is the founder and owner of the Hartmann Law Firm, a criminal defense law firm in Orange County. For over 27 years, Mr. Hartmann has worked vigorously to defend individuals and companie...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: My law career began with a sincere desire to help people which continues to this day. The fact is that many really good people get caught up in the legal system and rapidly become lost. An experienced Attorney can help an individual quickly get th...

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Defending the accused has always been a passion of mine. Pride in criminal defense law was imparted in me at a very early age, as my father is a very prominent and nationally recognized DUI attorney. I was able to see the personal satisfaction tha...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Aliso Viejo (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 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 familiar wi...

Rating: 10

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