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Costa Mesa Has 553 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6360 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (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 Lawyers in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa (Huntington Beach)

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 Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: Recent Awards: -Top 3 DWI Lawyer in Pomona- The President and CEO of -People Love The Law Office of Danny Saleh on Yelp- Yelp Danny Saleh lives in Los Angeles County most of his life. He attending Loyola Marymount University where he received his ...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Ron Chini is a highly regarded attorney, distinguished by over 10 years of dedicated legal practice characterized by honesty, integrity, and a robust work ethic. With a track record of excellence, Ron stands out in his field, as evidenced by more ...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Licensing and more

Bio: Ms. Sharifi graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She received her undergraduate degree from University of California at Irvine, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior.

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Licensing

Bio: Courtney Pilchman is one of the renowned Irvine criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, A Professional Corporation Ms. Pilchman is a criminal law specialist who has earned the distinguished Top 1% of Attorneys in the United...

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion and more

Bio: Lisa O. Nelson joined the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor in 2013. Mrs. Nelson was recently added as the Firm's first partner in 2015. Mrs. Nelson began her legal career in private practice working for a boutique San Diego tax controversy law firm....

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: Representing Clients charged with Misdemeanors and Felonies for allegations involving Domestic Violence; DUIs; Restraining Orders; Tagging; Robbery; Possession with the Intent to Sell; Assault and Battery; Identity Theft, among others. Loyola Law ...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (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 Costa Mesa (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 familiar wi...

Rating: 10

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