Top Rated Coto De Caza, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

25 criminal defense lawyers serve Coto De Caza, CA. Compare the best based on 237+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Orange County are listed below.

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Coto De Caza Has 25 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 237 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Mission Viejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney Dyke Huish is also a well known and respected author and public speaker on topics related to drug addiction, kids and the law and Jury Psychology. A former Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender he is one of ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Ladera Ranch)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Andrew Cherkasky is recognized as one of the most elite trial lawyers in America and amongst the nation’s best criminal defense attorneys. Andrew is regularly recognized for his expertise by national news outlets, to include: Fox News, CNN, The Ne...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Coto De Caza, 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 Attorney near Coto De Caza (Mission Viejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Civil Rights

Bio: Jason Davis began working in the California firearms industry as a teen when he worked at his father’s handgun manufacturing business, Davis Industries, Inc. With four of his family’s businesses consistently listed in the top ten handgun manufactu...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Rancho Santa Margarita)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement

Bio: David Huffman is a California native, and he is licensed to practice law as a member of The State Bar of California (license #241751). He attended UCLA for his undergraduate studies in Political Science, graduating in 2002 with Magna Cum Laude hon...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Mission Viejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care

Bio: Mental Health & Addiction Law Treatment & Diversion Programs • Mental Health Advocacy • Criminal Defense • Conservatorships My practice focuses exclusively on providing legal representation and consultation to families and individuals where untrea...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Mission Viejo)

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 Attorney near Coto De Caza (Mission Viejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Jonathan A. Rapel is an experienced trial attorney for Criminal Defense. He has completed over 2000 criminal cases throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, San Diego and San Bernardino Counties. His appearances throughout Southern Calif...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (San Juan Capistrano)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Mr. Rios served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, 1966 to 1970. Following his honorable discharge, he attended the University of California Irvine, where he graduated with honors-cum laude, in 1...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (San Juan Capistrano)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "In my opinion, when it comes to legal representation it’s hard to find someone who legitimately cares. I didn’t have that issue with Courtney. She was there every step of the way. There were times I asked a little more than what was expected of he..."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Rancho Mission Viejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

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

Bio: California and New York licensed attorney with over 30+ years of experience in either prosecuting criminal offenses or engaging in criminal defense work, to include DUI offenses; in repesenting both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation ma...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Silverado)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Jeannine is the type of lawyer people wish they had. Dependable, honest, kindhearted and not out for the money like almost all lawyers are. Jeannine truly cares about her clients. Jeannine fought for me for the last few years and I'm so lucky ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Silverado)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Child Abuse and more

Review: "Rich was very personable and understanding to our plight. We live in Kansas and had to deal with him over the phone and through email and he always made sure that he got back with us right away. He explained things to us if we didn't understand wh..."

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Rancho Santa Margarita)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Juvenile

Bio: As a Criminal Law Specialist, licensed by the State Bar of California, my entire practice has beenin the field of criminal defensein the Riverside and San Bernardino state and federal courts. For the past thirtyyears, I have handled some of the mo...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Mission Viejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Ladera Ranch)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (San Juan Capistrano)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Trabuco Cyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Mission Viejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Mission Viejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Landlord & Tenant

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Coto De Caza (Lake Forest)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Coto De Caza, CA?

Louis Peter Pilato 52 years licensed
Stephen Michael Rios 49 years licensed
Ronald Douglas Barbera 48 years licensed
John Nicholas Aquilina Jr 48 years licensed
George William McFetridge Jr 43 years licensed
Martha Allerton 40 years licensed
Lee I Blumen 37 years licensed
Dyke Earl Huish 32 years licensed
Nikki Jeannine Stewart 29 years licensed
Edward Joseph Stopyro 29 years licensed

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Which Coto De Caza, CA Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Joseph William Gaerttner < 1 year licensed
Courtney Lauren Cummings 8 years licensed
Kristen Rene Rodriguez 12 years licensed
Michael C. Cernovich 13 years licensed
Kayvon Milani 13 years licensed
Jonathan Adam Rapel 13 years licensed
Samantha Jean Deutschel 14 years licensed
Bridget Ilene Keto Harrison 15 years licensed
Michael Stewart Phillips 17 years licensed
June Woo Chung 18 years licensed

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Coto De Caza, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

Coto De Caza Has 25 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 237 Reviews

Dyke Earl Huish