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Chico, CA Criminal defense lawyers

38 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Chico, CA area.

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Chico has 38 Criminal defense Attorneys with 212 Reviews

  • Eric Berg

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    Eric Alan Berg & Associates
    1050 Esplanade Corner at East 1st, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State of California. Call (530) 688-6656
  • Geoff Dulebohn

    Vandervoort & Dulebohn
    1339 Esplanade, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 28 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    As a lawyer, I acknowledge that sometimes we make mistakes along the way. However, it is oftentimes difficult for the justice system to differentiate our mistakes from the real crimes.  If you made a mistake for which you are now accused of a crim...
  • Susan Hearne

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    Nor Cal Criminal Law
    2068 Talbert Dr. Suite 300, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 19 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    If you are arrested for a criminal offense it is critical to hire a great attorney.

    Practice area
    35% Criminal defense, 60% DUI and DWI, 5% Expungement

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    Free Consultation
    Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    30 minutes

    License
    CA, Active since 2000

  • Maria Amaya

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    Maria Amaya, A Professional Law Corporation
    196 Cohasset Rd, Suite 205, Chico, CA
    4.5 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I attended California State University , Chico and completed the Certified Paralegal Program. During this time I developed a love and passion for serving others and volunteered at Chico Legal Information Center and provided free voluntary services...
  • Z. Galashty

    Law Offices of Z Natalie Galashty
    75 Declaration Dr., Ste. 11, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
     
  • Tahj Gomes

    Law Office Of Tahj Gomes
    315 Wall Street, Suite 2, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mr. Gomes was raised in Siskiyou County, California.  He graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in Political Science in 1996, and obtained his Juris Doctorate and certificates in Public Interest and High Technology Law fro...
  • John VanDervoort

    www.DUIKING.com
    1339 Esplanade, www.DUIKING.com, Chico, CA
    4.5 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
     Joe Vandervoort the DUI KING has MORE THAN 49 YEARS as a lawyer. He is the  ONLY lawyer rated as a DUI  SPECIALIST member by THE CALIFONIA DUI LAWYERS org from Sacramento to Eureka. Go to their web site ( then click on Butte County lawyers or wha...
  • Anthony Cardoza

    Peters, Habib, McKenna, Juhl-Rhodes & Cardoza, LLP
    414 Salem St, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    If you find yourself facing criminal charges it is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately. In many cases failure to respond to charges against you can limit your options and the strategies for your defense. At the Law Office of Anthon...
  • Brandon Williams

    140 Amber Grove Dr., Suite I, Chico, CA
    4.5 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mr. Williams grew up in San Jose California. He went to University of California, Berkeley. While at Berkeley, Mr. Williams competed in track and field. He placed in the Pac 10 Championship and the Mt. Pacific’s Championships. Mr. Williams loves t...
  • Brenden Blake

    2068 Talbert Dr. #300, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 6.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “This criminal defense lawyer is someone who you want and need on your side. I was super stressed out for over 5 months as I had hired a terrible lawyer from out of town who didn't know the system up here and was unres...
  • Matthew Bently

    Law Office of Matthew C. Bently
    1560 Humboldt Road, Suite 1, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 16 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 6.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Thank you for stopping by.  I am a San Diego native who moved to Northern California in 1996.  I am former peace officer and worked various assignments including patrol, narcotics, boating and waterways enforcement, gang suppression, and investiga...
  • Fawne Gray

    Fawne Crabtree Attorney at Law
    942 W 8th Avenue, Chico, CA
    4.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Before becoming an attorney, Fawne Gray worked for several years as a paralegal before opening her own business as a law clerk. During this time, Mrs. Gray worked in the area of business law, landlord/tenant law, and other general civil law practi...
  • Andrew Holley

    Andrew D. Holley - Attorney for Immigrants
    20 Constitution Drive, Suite B, Chico, CA
    4.5 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Andrew was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.  After a few years of riding his motorcycle across the country, he returned to California to enroll at UC Riverside. At UCR he started a program to tutor economics and worked with CalPIRG t...
  • Anu Chopra

    Chopra Law Firm
    1074 East Avenue, Suite O, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Have you been arrested or accused of a crime?If you have been arrested or accused of a crime or if you have reason to believe you are being investigated for a crime, you should hire an experienced criminal law attorney immediately. You need an exp...
  • Collin Dyer

    Rooney Law Firm
    1361 Esplanade, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 6.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Handled my situation on a very short lead time. He communicated things to me in a much appreciated manner. Excellent demeanor and basically a really nice guy. First time working with him/his firm but i will certainly cal...
  • Eric Ortner

    Law Office of Eric R. Ortner.
    2053 Forest Avenue, Suite 7, Chico, CA
    4.5 stars 13 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 6.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Mr. Ortner listened very intently to my situation. He explained the laws simply and effectively. He then told me the various choices available as a defence. I have the total belief that he is working as hard and effe...
  • Eric Lamb

    Law Office of E. Ryan Lamb
    116 W. Second Street., Suite 1, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 6.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Ryan lamb was my public defender in a case where I faced 43 years with life if convicted. I had two "victims" testify against me so you can say the odds were stacked. The only thing I had in my corner was god ...
  • Saul Henson

    Law Office of Saul W Henson
    121 W 4th Ave, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 6.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Im 50yrs. old. And in my past Ive been very fortunate to receive some very good appointed attorney. And I have also had my share. of real Dumptrucks. Mr Henson has been both good and understanding of my schedule allowing ...
  • Michael Fahey

    Law Office of Michael W. Fahey
    2168 Esplanade, Chico, CA
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 7.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Michael W. Fahey is committed to protecting the rights of the accused. He has defended hundreds of criminal cases in the courts of Northern California and in the State of Colorado. He currently lives in Chico, California and is a native of Butte C...
  • Michael Rooney

    Rooney Law Firm
    1361 The Esplanade, Chico, CA
    3.5 stars 16 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mr. Rooney was born and raised in Ventura California where he was an athlete and an outdoorsman.  He attended Chico State University where he graduated with honors.  Mr. Rooney earned his Masters degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice int...

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Butte County Courthouse
Superior Court, One Court Street
Oroville, CA 95965
530-532‑7002Court Website | Get Directions

North Butte County Courthouse
Superior Court, 1775 Concord Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
530-532‑7009Court Website | Get Directions

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