Top Rated Indio, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

63 criminal defense lawyers serve Indio, CA. Compare the best based on 576+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Riverside County are listed below.

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Indio Has 63 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 576 Reviews

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Law Offices Of Mario Rodriguez
45841 Oasis Street, Suite 5, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

41 years of experience working hard to protect your freedom. Serving clients in Coachella Valley and Riverside East only. Call for a free consultation!

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Public Defender, County of Riverside
82-995 Highway 111, Suite 200, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement

Bio: I am honored to be working as a Public Defender for Riverside County once again. If you need an "expungement" or a dismissal under Penal Code Section 1203 point 4 (or one of the appropriate code sections), please contact my office for an applicati...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Indio, 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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Law Offices of Shaffer Cormell
45841 Oasis St Suite 6, Suite B, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Attorney Shaffer Cormell is a successful criminal defense lawyer who effectevely and passionatly represents individuals charged with misdemeanors and felony crimes. Attorney Cormell has practiced in California and Federal Courts for almost three d...

Rating: 9.9

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Valente Law Offices
82-500 Highway 111, Suite 3, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt

Bio: Born in Montreal, Canada,Miguelgrew up enamoured with the American legal system, and the fact that everybody has legal rights that have to be protected by somebody.Miguel received his undergraduate degree in Economics from Arizona State University...

Rating: 8.3

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Law Office of Stephanie M. Arrache
82365 CA 111, Suite 100, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Stephanie Arrache is an attorney in Indio, serving the Coachella Valley, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties. While her main office is located in Indio, California, she has a satellite office in Lancaster, California as well. She ha...

Rating: 9.3

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Christopher P. Hickey, Attorney at Law
82850 Highway 111, Suite C, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Attorney Christopher Hickey is a local product of the Coachella Valley; he was born in Palm Springs and graduated from Palm Desert High School. Although law school took him to the Washington, D.C. area, Mr. Hickey never lost his desire to return t...

Rating: 9.8

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ZAMORA LAW BOUTIQUE., PLC
45915 Oasis Street, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more

Ms. Zamora formed Zamora Law Boutique in 2020 after proving herself to be an excellent attorney with a passion for justice and a desire to work diligently for her clients in the Coachella Valley. Her reputation earned her the title of “The Ombudsw...

Rating: 7.9

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Wilkerson & Mulligan, PC, Indio Office
82-850 Highway 111, Suite B, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Forest fights hard for her clients and has tried the full range of criminal cases, ranging from DUI to torture. Forest graduated from the University of San Diego in May of 2003. After law school, Forest did an extended internship at the United Nat...

Rating: 10

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82500 Hwy 111 #5, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mrs. Barbara Brand represented me in getting me resentenced. My chances were slim and I didn't think it would happen so I never cared to hear the outcome i never called her to find out the outcome I assumed I lost. I didnt know that due to covid t..."

Rating: 6.6

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Law Offices of Leonard Cravens
45-902 Oasis St Ste C, P.O. Box 2714, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "Leonard Cravens is the best attorney Is a master , is professional , is respectful he understand quick and very helpful. I recommended higher this attorney Some attorney you have to explain your case almost hour before they understand with Leonard..."

Rating: 8.8

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Law Office of Angela J Friedrichs
82850 US Highway 111 # B., Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had 4 drug cases, 2 for sales. I previously paid another lawyer $25,000 who did nothing but continue the case for 6 months. I was looking at over 14 years in prison and the DA wanted 9. Angela saved my life. She got me into rehab and released on..."

Rating: 6.6

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Law Offices Of The Public Defender, Riverside County
81-719 Dr. Carreon Blvd Suite D, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accident, Personal Injury

Review: "Mr Oliver is an excellent trial attorney. I am forever great full to him for his finesse and brilliance - exhibited in the defense of my son. Dear Mr. Oliver, I am Catherine Haugen and this time it’s me who urgently needs your help 714 8181727 ..."

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Law Offices of Anastacio De La Cruz
82632 Hwy 111, B3, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration

Bio: With deep roots in the community, Attorney Anastacio De La Cruz is committed to helping individuals and families in the Indio and Palm Desert areas with their legal matters. Recognizing that the legal processes are often complex and people may not...

Rating: 6.9

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Law Ofc James V Cicalese
45841 Oasis St, Ste 6, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "M. Cicalese has helped me receive justice in my criminal case. Besides his strong work ethics and knowledge of the law, he has also helped me after my trial was over. Even 5 years later, I was able to speak with him on the phone and sent documents..."

Rating: 6.6

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Deputy Public Defender Riverside County
81 719 Dr Carreron Blvd, Ste D, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I have to say I was unsure about Joe at first being public defender. We all hear how public defenders have too many cases so there's no time for them to do a good job. with Joe I found this very UNTRUE he did a great job and made the time to care!..."

Rating: 6.6

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Dolan Law Offices
45-290 Fargo Street, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: As a California Criminal Trial Lawyer with over 40 years of courtroom experience, JOHN PATRICK DOLAN has handled everything from traffic tickets to death penalty murder cases. Dolan is a recognized California State Bar Certified Specialist in Crim...

Rating: 7.3

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Riverside County Public Defender's Office
82-995 Highway 111, Suite 200, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.4

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51610 S Two Palms Way, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I hire him as my divorce attorney. Really rude him and wife/assistant, Never felt supported in any way, didn’t do as they told me, it’s been a year since I hire him without any resolution and not allowed to ask how the process is going because t..."

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45-902 Oasis St #D, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business

Rating: 6.7

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82675 US Hwy 111 Ste 314, Indio, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.5

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

Michael John Patryn 53 years licensed
David Robert Reed 51 years licensed
Manuel Araujo 50 years licensed
John Jimenez 49 years licensed
Rodney Lee Soda 49 years licensed
John Patrick Dolan 47 years licensed
Fredric Peter Hein 47 years licensed
Constance Ann O'Brien 47 years licensed
Tony Deaztlan 47 years licensed
Cameron James Quinn 46 years licensed

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Danielle Elizabeth Dye 4 years licensed
Alanna Mary Blalock 4 years licensed
Andrew Tanner 7 years licensed
Sean Jay Panahi 11 years licensed
Bosky Kathuria 11 years licensed
Joseph Denis Cavanaugh 12 years licensed
Anastacio de La Cruz 13 years licensed
Hilda Heredia Zamora 13 years licensed
Andrea Dolan Bouchard 13 years licensed
Christopher Patrick Hickey 13 years licensed

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Indio, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

Indio Has 63 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 576 Reviews

Mario Rodriguez