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Costa Mesa Has 550 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6301 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am an Orange County criminal defense attorney focusing on women in trouble with the law. I always seek the best for my clients. I do all I can for them and believe in keeping an open line of communication so that they are always aware of what is...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Great Attorney! He defended me in a criminal case! He defended my case as if he were defending his own son! I was facing 70 years to life years, Derrick got the sentence reduced to 15 years! I highly recommend Derrick Smalls! He kept me well infor..."

Rating: 7.9

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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 (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 (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Bio: I grew up in Newport Beach attending Corona Del Mar high. I graduated deans list and with honors UC San Diego and Western State College of Law. Gained valuable experience working for the Oc da's office and opened my own criminal defense practice I...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Mulhere places the utmost importance on handling each case with a great sense of detail and attention; always ensuring that his clients' rights and interests are being protected. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Mulhere brings a unique perspective ...

Rating: 8.7

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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: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, General Practice and more

Bio: John L. Dodd has been handling appeals throughout the State of California, on behalf of both appellants and respondents, as well as writ petitions, since 1989. Mr. Dodd is a California Certified Appellate Specialist and is experienced in civil, fa...

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(888) 375-0525

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He is very professional and very kind. He keeps you informed you about the case and keeps you up to date. He is one of the best lawyer I have ever worked with. Thank you Mr. Kremer! "

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "There are hundreds of DUI lawyers out there, and I’m sure there’s are a few that know how to win, but I don’t think all attorneys have the legal experience and relentless compassion, followed up by the genuine care that Attorney Tom Tears has prov..."

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Mr. Coker is a licensed attorney California and Texas. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney, a California bar tutor, and an NFLPA certified contract advisor. Mr. Coker has represented clients in hundreds of DUI cases, hundreds of crimina...

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Santa Ana)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Maybe the only thing you need to know about Orange County Criminal Attorney Jake Brower is that his connections and reputation within the legal community have allowed him to deliver results that other lawyers cannot. On many occasions, for instanc...

Rating: 7.5

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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 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence

Bio: I have been practing law since 1997 when I was first licenced. I work hard to provide personal and professional services to each client. I will work hard to ensure your matter receives the highest level of attention, and you receive the best oppor...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement

Bio: Working as both a public defender and in private practice has given me a unique perspective on the law and clients as well as the skills to provide excellent legal representation. I have had the opportunity to work a diverse range of cases in crim...

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "JUDGE CANNON SAID HE WAS THE BEST FAMILY CONTEMPT LAWYER IN ORANGE COUNTY..HE WAS RIGHT! HE GOT THE NOT GUILTY VERDICT AS PROMISED"

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

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

Bio: Robert K. Weinberg is a professional license defense and criminal defense attorney providing expert legal representation with 50+ state and federal licensing agencies, including medical, nursing, pharmacy, dental, real estate and insurance. He is ...

Rating: 7.1

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 750-8053

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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, Family, Mediation and more

Bio: Vigil Defense Law Firm, PC is a premier law firm based in Orange County, California. The foundation of our service is the ability to understand the core needs of our clients, tailor plans for their success, and walk them through each step. We are ...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Fountain Valley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(866) 930-8540

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Costa Mesa (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was involved in a horrible incedent that was not my fault. The DA's office was trying to crucify me and if it wasnt for Mr Watson I think I would have been another vic of the system. Mr Watson interviewed all my witnesses and obtained vital info..."

Rating: 7.7

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