Top Rated El Cerrito, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

86 criminal defense lawyers serve El Cerrito, CA. Compare the best based on 97+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Contra Costa County are listed below.

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El Cerrito Has 86 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 97 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Vallejo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Darren J. Kessler
6306 Eureka Avenue Suite 2, El Cerrito, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more

Review: "Mr. Kessler is a very informed attorney who is really passionate about what he does. I really felt that he worked very hard to defend me and in the end received a positive outcome. He listened to me and helped me understand my situation and possib..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in El Cerrito, 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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1317 Liberty St Apt 2, El Cerrito, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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P.O. Box 2691, El Cerrito, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ms. Moeel knows her stuff and will work very hard for you. She is responsive and diligent and always fights for her client's best interest. Her experience is beyond that of most criminal defense attorneys in her area. You will not be disappointed."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Albany)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

Bio: During his 25 + years of experience, Attorney Chazin has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area and throughout California and has successfully resolved numerous of cases before charges were ever even filed. Mr...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Bio: Julia Mezhinsky Jayne is a founding partner of Jayne Law Group, P.C. (formerly, Campbell & Jayne LLP).Ms. Jayne is an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer who concentrates her practice on both white collar and general criminal defense in felo...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Mastro grew up around the Bay Area. He graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law. He sat for and passed the California State Bar Examination on his first attempt. Thereafter, Mr. Mastro became a Deputy Public Defender in San Joaq...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Pinole)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "I referred my friend to attorney Renato Manay from the Beles Law Office. She had a past conviction that made her deportable and ineligible to apply for her green card. He reviewed her case and concluded that there appeared to be procedural error i..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Review: "I recently had the privilege of working with Morris Law PC, a distinguished criminal defense firm led by the exceptional attorney Seth. Faced with an impending court date in just two weeks, I found myself overwhelmed with stress and financial conc..."

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Pinole)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer - look no further! Renzo is truly amazing. Not only he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the immigration field - he is very attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as h..."

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Bio: Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that ...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Richmond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Edward Mario was amazing. This was my first experience in this arena and he made it as simply and as easy as anyone could. He took the time on a Saturday afternoon to talk to me and explain everything to me. He was great with communication, met me..."

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more

Bio: Founding director and attorney at Social Justice Collaborative, a nonprofit immigration and criminal defense legal services organization in Oakland.

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Richmond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He's been my lawyer 3 maybe 4 times and I got dismissed or very good deals he's smart he's fast and fights for you."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "The attorney Ms Zukor secured the police report and will handle the court appearance, plea and restitution offer for me, and so the full cost of my angry stupidity which led to my citation won't be as devastating as I feared."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Point Richmond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was assigned to mr. Stutz through the public defenders office and i am so happy i did! He has kept me out of jail and even helped me negotiate my sentencing to benefit my situation. I did no jail time at all in this case. He goes above and beyon..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate and Incorporation

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near El Cerrito (San Francisco)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in El Cerrito, CA?

Walter Kinmonth Pyle 60 years licensed
Christopher Edward John Judge 54 years licensed
Stephen David Kaus 52 years licensed
George John Cotsirilos Jr 47 years licensed
John F. Prentice 46 years licensed
Mindelyn Rachel Buford 45 years licensed
Theodore Walter Cassman 44 years licensed
Guy Anthony Campisano Jr 43 years licensed
Charles David Weisselberg 43 years licensed
Elizabeth R. Grossman 43 years licensed

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Which El Cerrito, CA Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

James Adams Allison 8 years licensed
Jonathan Manfon Louie 9 years licensed
Kelly Louise Densmore 11 years licensed
Nathan Y. Sullivan 11 years licensed
Antoine D. James 12 years licensed
Andrew Ricardo Silva 12 years licensed
Hannah Rose Labaree 12 years licensed
Samuel J. Alcabes 12 years licensed
Jomar Maloney West 12 years licensed
Milo Manopoulos Beitman 12 years licensed

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El Cerrito, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

El Cerrito Has 86 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 97 Reviews

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