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    Eric Jeffrey Youngquist

    Eric Jeffrey Youngquist

    5.014 reviews
    Law Offices of Eric J. Youngquist
    811 Wilshire Boulevard, Seventeenth Floor, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: 20 years of former law enforcement experience, knowledge, and skill in the criminal law field now assisting the public in the defense of all felonies, misdemeanors,at both the state and federal levels.
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Louis John Takakjian

    Paul Louis John Takakjian

    4.113 reviews
    Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
    11845 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Position: Partner. Born Los Angeles, California, November 16, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Education: University of California at Los Angeles (BA, cum laude, 1975); Loyola Mary...
    Rating:  10
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    Ronald William Hedding

    Ronald William Hedding

    4.821 reviews
    Hedding Law Firm
    445 S Figueroa St #2700, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: 38 Years of experience. Top-Rated Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Criminal Defense Attorney. A top-rated attorney at the Hedding Law Firm with excellent courtroom presence and key connections in both San Fernando Valley Court houses (Van Nuys,...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Oscar Ernesto Toscano

    Oscar Ernesto Toscano

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (Glendale)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: God has blessed me with a profession where I can be of service to people, where I can fight injustice, where I can help those in need of legal services, where I can look for alternatives. I ask God for help with all my cases and walk into a courtr...
    Rating:  10
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    Steffeny Holtz

    Steffeny Holtz

    5.047 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (Beverly Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She handled my case with so much care and professionalism. I appreciated how thorough she was in explaining every step, and how she always made sure I felt comfortable and informed. She is not only a skilled lawyer but also someone who genuinely c..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Sara Azari

    Sara Azari

    4.022 reviews
    Law Office of Sara Azari, PC
    8961 W Sunset Blvd Ste 2C, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: A fearless and aggressive trial lawyer, Sara Azari provides her clients with quality representation. After graduating from Southwestern University School of Law in 1999, Ms. Azari joined the international law firm of Baker McKenzie in their Rio de...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Steven Andrew Brody

    Steven Andrew Brody

    4.712 reviews
    Law Offices of Steven Brody
    350 S. Figueroa St. STE 975, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Bio: Steven A. Brody is a graduate of Stanford Law School. He is a criminal defense attorney with state and federal experience, including multiple federal felony trials (jury and bench), state trials, and state and federal appeals of criminal cases, in...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Melissa Shoshana Lewkowicz

    Melissa Shoshana Lewkowicz

    5.09 reviews
    Chester & Lewkowicz, Attorneys At Law
    9233 W. Pico Blvd. Suite 218, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Being accused of a crime is a very stressful and difficult event. That’s why you need an experienced and aggressive attorney by your side to help you through the process and fight for your rights! At Chester & Lewkowicz, we believe in an aggressiv...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Mark Thomas Russ

    Mark Thomas Russ

    5.068 reviews
    210 W. Temple Street, 19th floor, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Criminal court cases are not always straight forward, but Mark is definitely someone you want to have in your corner when going through one. From the first day I met him to the last day I said goodbye to him, I really appreciated and still appreci..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Sara L Caplan

    Sara L Caplan

    5.011 reviews
    LAW OFFICES OF SARA L CAPLAN
    3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1130, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime
    Bio: Sara Caplan is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney (over 30 years). She also handles many immigration matters. She was for 11 years Of Counsel to Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro; and was co-counsel with Robert ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    A. Mark Balali

    A. Mark Balali

    5.090 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (Beverly Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Balali Law is dedicated to helping and protecting the rights of our clients. We vigorously pursue the just outcome our clients deserve. We handle each case with transparency and intergity.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Joshua Elliott Ritter

    Joshua Elliott Ritter

    5.03 reviews
    El Dabe | Ritter Trial Lawyers
    1150 S. Olive Street, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Criminal attorney and Los Angeles native Joshua Ritter worked as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office from 2009 through 2015, and was named 2015 Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Deputy Distric...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Raymund Francisco Robles

    Raymund Francisco Robles

    5.023 reviews
    Robles & Tantraphol PLC
    500 S. Grand Ave., Suite 2300, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "My family hired Raymund Robles last year to help defend a family member in a criminal matter. We had never hired a defense attorney before and didnt know what to expect during our initial meeting. After meeting Ray we knew we found the right man f..."
    Rating:  10
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    Emilya Rachel Shaaya

    Emilya Rachel Shaaya

    5.02 reviews
    Shaaya Law Group
    1875 Century Park East, Suite 1025, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Emilya (Emily) Shaaya is a criminal defense trial attorney based in Century City, CA. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and former prosecutor and public defender, she represents adult and juvenile clients all over Los Angeles with cases...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Adam B. Edel

    Adam B. Edel

    4.932 reviews
    Manshoory Law Group, APC
    1200 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #409, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Adam Edel is an aggressive, compassionate, and professional attorney. He has successfully handled thousands of criminal matters ranging from DUI's to violent felonies. Mr. Edel treats all of his cases with unparalleled attention and diligence. He ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Shane Jacob Bernard

    Shane Jacob Bernard

    5.05 reviews
    Bernard & Bernard
    10990 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1175, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: As we prepare to celebrate 90th year of practice, the Law Offices of Bernard & Bernard will continue to offer the experience and sophistication necessary to ensure your legal rights are protected and that you get only the best outcome possible!
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jacek W Lentz

    Jacek W Lentz

    5.04 reviews
    Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz
    1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1996, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I retained Mr. Jacek Lentz to represent me in a recent criminal case and it was the best choice I have ever made. He acted quickly and effectively putting extensive time to learn about my case and planning my defense. He maintained daily contact w..."
    Rating:  10
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    Nafiseh Nina Trehzure Hodjat

    Nafiseh Nina Trehzure Hodjat

    5.013 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (Beverly Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business
    Review: "I was in shock and in panic when I got a call from a police detective telling me that they were investigating me for assault and battery. My biggest fear was that this would have an adverse effect on my legal standing in the US. I immediately cont..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Sharon Paris Babakhan

    Sharon Paris Babakhan

    5.010 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (Glendale)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: As a former prosecutor, I have processed and worked on thousands of cases from petty theft to serious cases such as attempt murder, burglaries, robberies and fraud cases. I have done over hundred preliminary hearings, numerous trials, and numerous...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Elena Mebtahi

    Elena Mebtahi

    4.8123 reviews
    10866 Wilshire Blvd #400, Los Angeles, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law since 1995. I have spent much of my time helping fathers who are in arrears with their child support payments. Many of them have had their wages garnished, drivers' licenses suspended or levies on their bank accounts.I h...
    Rating:  9.7
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