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    51 criminal defense lawyers serve Avila Beach, CA. Compare the best based on 472+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in San Luis Obispo County are listed below.

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    Avila Beach Has 51 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 472 Reviews

    Jordan Cunningham

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    Jordan Cunningham

    5.042 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Jordan has successfully tried dozens of criminal cases before juries and judges. His experience as a former prosecutor gives him a unique perspective from both the prosecution and defense standpoints. Call us today at (805) 706-8917 for a free con...
    Rating:  10
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    Kit Chandler Westbrook

    Kit Chandler Westbrook

    4.932 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have spent my entire career fighting for people who are being charged with crimes. If you are facing criminal charges do not lose hope and do not be cripped by fear. I can help. I have assmebled a small team of like-minded criminal defense attor...
    Rating:  9.8
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    William Michael Aron

    William Michael Aron

    4.965 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: William M. Aron is a graduate from theDuke University School of Lawand an active member of the California State Bar. While atDuke University, Mr.Aronalso earned an M.A. in Psychology, authoring a paper examining the efficacy of polygraph examinati...
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    Laura Michelle Petty

    Laura Michelle Petty

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ms. Petty graduated at the top of her law school class in 1996. She has dedicated her career to helping those in the most challenging circumstances. She was certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law in ...
    Rating:  10
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    Mary E Tatum

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    Mary E Tatum

    5.027 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation and more
    Facing criminal charges can be one of the most challenging experiences you’ll ever face. We deliver rigorous and strategic defense backed by decades of experience. Mary Tatum’s experience as a Deputy District Attorney provides her with unmatched i...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Scott Andrew Taylor

    Scott Andrew Taylor

    5.013 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I started the Taylor Defense Firm in 2014. I began my litigation career at the Public Defenders Office in Kansas City, MO. I represented indigent clients ranging from DUI and drug cases to rape, robbery, and murder. In 2010, I was challenged by a ...
    Rating:  10
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    William Lloyd Redell

    William Lloyd Redell

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    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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    Gregory Francisco Gillett

    Gregory Francisco Gillett

    5.017 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Meet Gregory Gillett. Greg was born and raised in Central California. He attended college at the University of California, San Diego and law school at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Gillett received his Doctor of Education from the Unive...
    Rating:  10
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    Guy Christopher Galambos

    Guy Christopher Galambos

    4.812 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: My firm defends clients charged with crimes in San Luis Obispo County, exclusively. We do not practice any other type of law and we do not practice in any other counties. Protect your future by retaining one of our attorneys at Casciola and Galamb...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Matthew Phillip Kraut

    Matthew Phillip Kraut

    4.959 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I can’t say enough good things about Matthew Kraut. From the very beginning, he brought a calming presence to what was a very stressful time for our family. He has an incredible ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and straightforwa..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    James Richard Askew

    James Richard Askew

    4.08 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I have dedicated the last twenty years of my professional career to the Criminal Justice system, helping those unfortunate enough to find themselves in our criminal justice system. It is an intimidating and overwhelming process, and it is a scarey...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Paul Thomas Greco

    Paul Thomas Greco

    5.018 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Paul Greco is formerly one of the top criminal prosecutors on the Central Coast. He is now dedicated to using his vast expertise in criminal law to vindicate the rights of his clients. Paul has been practicing law since 2002 when he graduated from...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Adrienne Hilary Haddad

    Adrienne Hilary Haddad

    5.07 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Ms. Haddad is an exceptional lawyer ! I hired her to help me through a very confusing and difficult criminal case that lasted a couple of years. The outcome was victorious ! She is professional , intelligent, and loyal loyal loyal! She will fight ..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Maurice Robert Bettencourt

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    Maurice Robert Bettencourt

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Robert Bettencourt received his doctorate in the law in 1992, having graduated with high honors from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. Over his 20-year career Mr. Bettencourt has successfully taken many cases to jury trial and resolved numerou...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Peter Matthew Depew

    Peter Matthew Depew

    4.945 reviews Attention
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Expungement and more
    Bio: Peter Depew is a veteran of the United States Army, a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, and a former clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rwanda. He is certified as a mediator by the Straus Institute. He is a member of...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Henry Campa Jr.

    Henry Campa Jr.

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Our law group serves clients throughout California. We offer an initial free consultation to learn more about your legal options pertaining to your specific case. Henry Campa Jr. is an experienced trial attorney with more than 13 years of qualifie...
    Rating:  8.0
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    George B. O'Neill

    George B. O'Neill

    5.042 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: In case you are looking for an attorney with common interests I flew private aircraft for 40 years... Don't get me started with my "I learned about Flying from That" stories! We've bareboat sailed the Mediteranian numerous times usually in the Gre...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Jeffrey Robin Stein

    Jeffrey Robin Stein

    5.011 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My long standing in local criminal law practice brings you the benefit of my deep knowledge of the local practices and approaches that make the difference in getting the results you want. My time is devoted to fully understanding your concerns, yo...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Tracey Michael Milan

    Tracey Michael Milan

    4.515 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Prior to his formal education Mr. Milan enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a ceremonial drill team commander and field corpsman/combat medic with the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm. For ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Louis Elmer Koory

    Louis Elmer Koory

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Avila Beach (San Luis Obispo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mission Law Center was founded by attorney Louis Koory. Lou is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and Loyola Law School. Lou has been practicing law since 1990. Lou began his career working as a law clerk and attorney for Girardi, Keese and Crane in L...
    Rating:  9.0
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