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    78 criminal defense lawyers serve Hayward, CA. Compare the best based on 314+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Alameda County are listed below.

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    Louis J. Goodman

    Louis J. Goodman

    5.065 reviews
    Louis J. Goodman Attorney at Law
    1290 B Street Suite 307, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: For nearly 30 years, I have been a lawyer, law instructor and continuing legal education provider in Alameda County. Since graduating from Hastings College of the Law, at University of California in San Francisco in 1980, I have worked in the cour...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Cornell Stone

    Richard Cornell Stone

    4.313 reviews
    24072 Myrtle St, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Richard Stone is one of the best attorneys in the Bay Area if not in California. I have hired Stone for 3 D.U.I's, and a serious criminal case. I would have never thought of the minimal sentence I was given for them. Never done any significant tim..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Lisa Cherysse Simons

    Lisa Cherysse Simons

    5.06 reviews
    22568 Mission Blvd # 413, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I've dealt with many lawyers throughout the years of my life, all very professional and well educated. But with Lisa, it was a whole different experience. She took on a case for a good friend of mine that was fighting his third strike with a life ..."
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    Irvin Leroy Simons

    Irvin Leroy Simons

    5.02 reviews
    295 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He got me CTS on a 4 year prison case."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Philip Allen Schnayerson

    Philip Allen Schnayerson

    5.03 reviews
    225 W Winton Ave #208, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "PHILIP SCHNAYERSON IS AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY AND HAS BEEN WORKING IN THE HAYWARD COURTS FOR QUITE AWHILE. HE IS HONEST, HARD WORKING, AND REALLY KNOWS HOW TO GET POSITIVE RESULTS FOR HIS CLIENTS. YOU WOULD BE IN GOOD HANDS WITH PHILIP SCHNAYERSON..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Debra Lynn Slone

    Debra Lynn Slone

    5.02 reviews
    22693 Hesperian Blvd #240, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Uncontested Divorce and more
    Review: "I was arrested on a felony charge under a highly questionable legal basis. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, but the prosecution continued. Ms. Slone moved to have charges dropped for illegal search and seizure, but the judge refused. Ms. S..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    J. Francisco Karwash

    J. Francisco Karwash

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    The Law Offices of J. Francisco Karwash
    22762 Main St, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born in San Francisco, California. My parents are natives of Nicaragua and spoke Spanish at home. I learned both Spanish and English at an early age. Because of my background, I understand and appreciate the various issues that good hard wor...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Camellia Lin Baray

    Camellia Lin Baray

    5.01 review
    Bonjour, Thorman & Baray
    24301 Southland Drive Suite 312, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My case worked out exactly like she said it would. I got the result that I needed in order to keep my license"
    Rating:  8.6
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    Darryl Jerome Billups

    Darryl Jerome Billups

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    Darryl J. Billups
    1290 B Street Suite 307, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Rating:  7.4
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    James Phillip Vaughns

    James Phillip Vaughns

    5.04 reviews
    Law Offices of James P. Vaughns
    1260 B Street, Suite 240, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime
    Review: "Tramitó mi visa U de la mejor manera, ahora finalmente podré ver mi familia después de 24 años, muchas gracias James Philip V."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Taylor Stewart Moudy

    Taylor Stewart Moudy

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    The Law Office of Taylor S. Moudy
    1290 B St Ste 307, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.5
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    Cheryl Lema Mackey

    Cheryl Lema Mackey

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    Chabot College
    25555 Hesperian Blvd, Administration Of Justice Dept, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Nafeh M. Malik

    Nafeh M. Malik

    3.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hayward (Sacramento)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I needed help with my wife's immigration. Nafeh was very knowledgable and up to date with all the information. I was so impressed and indebted that I have recommended him to several of my friends facing the same situation."
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    Varun Behl

    Varun Behl

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    28869 Bay Heights Rd, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  6.6
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    Barbara F Green

    Barbara F Green

    Not yet reviewedReview Barbara
    22762 Main St, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor
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    Donna J. Saffell

    Donna J. Saffell

    Not yet reviewedReview Donna
    Po Box 132, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.3
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    Adam Allen Arant

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    Adam Allen Arant

    5.030 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hayward (Fremont)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    From DUI to drug or theft crimes, The Offices of Adam Arant are equipped to handle all situations.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Caroline J McCormick

    Caroline J McCormick

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    Virtuoso Law
    22544 Main St, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Alan Jan Sherwood

    Alan Jan Sherwood

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    Law Offices of Alan J. Sherwood
    26755 Contessa St, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Civil Rights, Intellectual Property, Criminal Defense
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    James Kieran O'Gallagher

    James Kieran O'Gallagher

    Not yet reviewedReview James
    225 W Winton Ave #120, Hayward, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more
    Rating:  6.7
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