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    48 criminal defense lawyers serve El Cajon, CA. Compare the best based on 289+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in San Diego County are listed below.

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    El Cajon Has 48 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 289 Reviews

    David Philip Shapiro

    David Philip Shapiro

    5.0113 reviews
    David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
    270 E. Douglas Ave., Suite 101, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Arrested for a crime he, admittedly, did commit in 2004, David experienced firsthand the same fear, uncertainty, and concern for his future and freedom so many of his clients undergo when arrested or under investigation for allegedly committing a ...
    Rating:  10
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    Scott N. Salmu

    Scott N. Salmu

    5.04 reviews
    Salmu Law Firm, APLC
    343 E. Main St. # 202, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    Review: "Scott Salmu is an attorney that cares about his clients. While he is handling several cases at once, this attorney makes sure each case is given the full attention needed to get the best outcome possible. The professional staff at Scott Salmu's of..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Freddy Abraham Garmo

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    Freddy Abraham Garmo

    5.07 reviews
    Garmo & Garmo, LLP
    124 W Main St Ste 200, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Being an immigrant from a family of 12 has taught me respect, responsibility, hard work, team-work, and honesty. I am very fortunate to live in Southern California and be surrounded with so many positive and wonderful people. In my 20+ years of le...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Natalie A. Brown

    Natalie A. Brown

    5.05 reviews
    Law Office of Natalie A. Brown
    270 E Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ms. Brown has always had a compelling desire to be an advocate for those who would otherwise be overlooked, or their stories remain silent. From her own personal experiences, Ms. Brown understands that many defendants will feel pressured or intimi...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Thomas Oran Lavaut

    Thomas Oran Lavaut

    5.01 review
    Po Box 1885, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Luckily I have never had to use any defense attorney but Mr. Thomas Oran Lavaut II Esq. He is a very hard worker and the cases he fought for me were all won. He worked hard and diligent to help me prove my innocence and I would recommend this Atto..."
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    Dan Bacal

    Dan Bacal

    5.01 review
    275 E Douglas Ave Ste 114, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Dan assisted me with some legal issues and I wouldn't trust anyone else but him to represent me."
    Rating:  6.8
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    George Albert Alspaugh

    George Albert Alspaugh

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cajon (Hemet)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "I was recommended to see George by a friend who's family has used him for legal advice and assistance in administrating many estates, trusts, etc. George is professional, courteous, and makes no issue with telling you how it is. My personal cas..."
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    Rebecca Lynn Ocain

    Rebecca Lynn Ocain

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    Law Office of Rebecca Ocain
    270 E. Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Rebecca L. Ocain obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1998 from Siena College in Loudonville, NY, where she majored in Political Science. As she already planned on practicing criminal law, she also took and excelled in several law courses. Whil...
    Rating:  7.3
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    William James La Fond

    William James La Fond

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    San Diego District Attorney
    250 E Main St Ste 500, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Stephen David Lemish

    Stephen David Lemish

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    152 W Park Ave Ste 150, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Wills & Living Wills
    Rating:  6.5
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    Raneene Preston Belisle

    Raneene Preston Belisle

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    454 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Chelsea Alda Kopp

    Chelsea Alda Kopp

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    San Diego Office of The Public Defender
    250 E Main St Fl 6, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Taylor S Garrot

    Taylor S Garrot

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    San Diego Superior Court
    250 E Main St, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Jeffrey F Lazar

    Jeffrey F Lazar

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    San Diego District Attorney
    250 E Main St Ste 500, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice and more
    Rating:  7.2
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    Albert John Austin

    Albert John Austin

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    Austin & Austin
    275 E Douglas Ave Ste 103, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
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    Daniel William Cohen

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    Daniel William Cohen

    5.012 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cajon (La Mesa)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Don't stand alone. Let us fight for you. Call 619-493-3588 now!
    Rating:  10
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    Chanell Ann Hanna

    Chanell Ann Hanna

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    1280 Vista Sierra Dr, El Cajon, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Car Accident, Mediation and more
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    Heather Ann Melone

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    Heather Ann Melone

    4.940 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cajon (La Mesa)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    At Wellspring Law we are committed to protecting your professional license and preserving your livelihood as if it were our own.
    Rating:  10
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    Alicia Lucile McElwaine-Leto

    Alicia Lucile McElwaine-Leto

    5.029 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cajon (Spring Valley)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ms. McElwaine-Leto is a member of the California Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Pasadena Bar Association,and Los Angeles County Bar Association and is licensed to practice before all Courts in the State of California as well as the...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Sheryl Susan Graf

    Sheryl Susan Graf

    4.47 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cajon (Lakeside)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: ACCCREDITATIONS Admitted to practice: All California State Courts since 1995 U.S. District Court (Southern District of California) since 1995 U.S. Supreme Court since 1999 Servicing all San Diego County Courts VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
    Rating:  8.9
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