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Costa Mesa Has 549 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6202 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Huntington Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Mr. Sanders is a founding partner of Duncan Sanders LLP. Marc obtained his B.S. from Cornell Universitys Industrial and Labor Relations School. He received his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law where he was a member of the child advocacy ...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Attorney Michael S. Phillips, an experienced lawyer dedicated to practice in the area of DUI defense, offers impeccable representation that earns results by employing proven methods for effective criminal defense with a uniquely imaginative and de...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Costa Mesa, CA

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 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 (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Review: "Kelly is very intelligent, stays up to date with all current case law and is aggressive for her clients. She does not take 'no' for an answer!"

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Debt Settlement

Review: "I've never heard of anyone who'd been mentally ill having their firearm rights restored, but my team of Attorneys Paul Hecht and Bill Conner delivered! I can almost hear everyone exclaiming "What?" in shocked disbelief with all the negative mental..."

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Huntington Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Personal Injury

Bio: I specialize in criminal law. I not only studied that as my undergraduate major at the University of California, Irvine but I also focused on that during law school. I worked at the Orange County Public Defender's Office for 10 years where I handl...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was referred to him because of his professionalism and expertise in Federal criminal matters. My husband was charged with a federal white collar crime. Mr. Reed handled my husbands case like a pro he worked with all his knowledge was able to get..."

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

Bio: For the past 26 years Mark Geller has been a prosecutor with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, retiring in January 2022 as a Senior Deputy DA. As a prosecutor Mr. Geller completed close to 150 jury trials for crimes including Domestic ...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile

Review: "Shireen is the best. Being a lawyer myself i can whole heartedly recommend her. An insurance company was trying to run my SOL and she was very effective and timely in filing my complaint and negotiating on my behalf. Shes got it all!"

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: William Weinberg has practiced law for over 30 years and limits his practice to criminal defense matters across Southern California and federal courts. He has represented clients in matters ranging from homicides and sex crimes to Felony DUI/DUI M...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Huntington Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I handle all manner of criminal matters and occasionally traffic in and around Orange County, CA. My objective is to get you the absolute best results possible. Thanks for looking into my profile. I recently joined the team at Paladin Legal Defend...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

Review: "Mr. Christopher Markelz is professional and caring. He did exactly what he said he would do. He provided excellent service, and although outcome wasn’t entirely what I wanted, he faught and argued to make a difference. In the end, I’m glad I went ..."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: My name is Brian McDonnell. After spending 8 years in the commercial lending industry and having helped start a highly successful commercial lending firm, I chose to redirect my talents to the field of criminal law. I grew up in Orange County and ...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Anahita goes above and beyond for her clients. I've used her for my business on many cases."

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 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: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

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

Bio: As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over tw...

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: Attorney Scott Dicus handles criminal defense, traffic and felony and misdemeanor post conviction matters. Having worked in the Orange County District Attorneys Office, Scott understands legal matters from multiple perspectives, helping him to car...

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

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

Bio: Polina is a former prosecutor at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA). As a passionate trial lawyer, Polina spent nearly every single day in the courtroom, first as a Deputy District Attorney and now as a Defense Attorney. During he...

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Review: "Jeremy has helped answer alot of questions I have had. I was involved in a SERIOUS criminal offense and was sentenced to minor jail time and 5 years of formal probation. I was referred to Jeremy by a Family friend. I am well pleased. Jeremy took t..."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Copyright Infringement and more

Bio: Mathew Higbee is the founding attorney of Higbee & Associates, a national law firm with offices in 17 states and a winning tradition that includes more than 20,000 successful cases. The law firm employees more than 90 dedicated legal professionals...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have been doing this for a long time. I like helping people and I can help you. At Law School I was awarded the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Criminal Law. Now with over 35 years experience in Criminal Law I still lo...

Rating: 8.4

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