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    Shannon Rene Smith

    Shannon Rene Smith

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Shannon Smith
    5030 Camino De La Siesta, Suite 204, San diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Review: "I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Smith for several years. I am a criminal defense attorney myself and routinely hire Ms. Smith to handle cases. She is tenacious and thorough and gets excellent results. I refer others to her and always g..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    David Alexander Welch

    David Alexander Welch

    5.08 reviews
    Law Office of David A. Welch
    7676 Hazard Center Drive,5th Floor,, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Since becomeing an Attorney in 1995, I have committed my practice to defending those accused of a crime.
    Rating:  7.2
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    Michael Craig Harkness

    Michael Craig Harkness

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    Michael C. Harkness, APLC
    1350 Columbia St Unit 600, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: My firm is rooted in the simple philosophy that people in trouble with the law deserve smart, zealous advocacy from an intellectually honest attorney. Practicing under this guiding principle since becoming a lawyer in 1995, I have creatively and s...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jennifer McKinney Cooper

    Jennifer McKinney Cooper

    1.01 review
    Thomas Jefferson School of Law
    2121 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am an attorney in both California andWashington State. I am currently teaching first year law students at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and developing my pro bono practice with disadvantaged clients both through Thomas Jefferson's legal clinic ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Devin Jai Burstein

    Devin Jai Burstein

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    Warren & Burstein
    501 West Broadway, Suite 240, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Licensed to practice in both California and New York, Mr. Burstein’s work focuses on criminal defense, with a particular emphasis on appellate representation. He also maintains a select, civil-litigation practice, and is frequently retained by oth...
    Rating:  8.1
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    George H Ramos

    George H Ramos

    3.712 reviews
    George H. Ramos, Jr. & Associates
    427 C St, #306, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: At George H. Ramos, Jr. & Associates, clients can be guaranteed that they are receiving one of the most decorated, experienced criminal defense lawyers in San Diego. Formerly a prosecutor for over 8 years, Mr. Ramos has a unique understanding into...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mario G. Portugal

    Mario G. Portugal

    5.024 reviews
    1455 Frazee Road, Suite 500, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: I was an international student when I started my own immigration process. I understand what your clients are experiencing as they make their way through the many steps. In my over nine years of experience in the area of immigration and criminal la...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Brianne Dawn Murphy

    Brianne Dawn Murphy

    5.01 review
    Office of The Primary Public Defender
    451 A St Ste 900, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Civil Rights, Litigation and more
    Review: "This is not accurate. She does only criminal defense and has been with the Public Defenders for 15 years. You wont find a better Attorney though. She is the best there is. "
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    Michele Nicole Kumaus

    Michele Nicole Kumaus

    5.01 review
    San Diego Superior Court
    1100 Union St, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Arbitration, Criminal Defense, Mediation
    Review: "On my first court appearance, I was offered a rediculous deal which included prison time. Mrs. Kumaus explained the situation and moved to take the situation to trial. I ended up taking a deal with probation. She not only faught to have my charges..."
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    Brian Daniel Mcneil

    Brian Daniel Mcneil

    4.01 review
    450 B St Ste 900, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. McNeil stands up for you, he gives sound advice and has a good heart. I would reccomend him heartily to anyone. He turned 9 years into probation! He just might do the same for you!"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Wayland Christopher Chang

    Wayland Christopher Chang

    Not yet reviewedReview Wayland
    501 W Broadway Ste A # 147, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  7.7
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    Thomas J. Filicia

    Thomas J. Filicia

    2.412 reviews
    Law Office of Thomas J. Filicia
    750 B St., Ste. 2370, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Thomas Filicia is an Attorney with the San Diego Criminal Attorney Law Firm. Thomas has extensive knowledge and experiene in all aspects of criminal defense. His attention to detail, team mentality, and communication skills have made him a valuabl...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Amrutha Nanjappa Jindal

    Amrutha Nanjappa Jindal

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    Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.
    225 Broadway Ste 900, Federal Defenders Of San Diego Inc., San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    John Gregory Nowakowski

    John Gregory Nowakowski

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of John Nowakowski
    302 Washington St., #417, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of John Nowakowski are committed to providing skilled representation at affordable prices. The right attorney is someone who is both knowledgeable and aggressively dedicated to getting their clients the best outcome possible. We as...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Justin P. Brooks

    Justin P. Brooks

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    225 Cedar St, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Director, California Innocence Project Professor, California Western School of Law
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jordan Harlan Schweller

    Jordan Harlan Schweller

    5.02 reviews
    Jordan H. Schweller, esq.
    110 West "C" Street, The Chamber Building, Suite 1201, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "He is very dedicated and caring. Does a great job explaining and since I requested for extra information about the process of permanent residency for my husband, he guided me to excellent websites. He has been helping us and my husband has had a w..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jose Garza Badillo

    Jose Garza Badillo

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    427 C St Ste 306, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
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    Sheila Ann Quinlan

    Sheila Ann Quinlan

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    Law Office of Sheila Quinlan
    110 Juniper Street, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: I practiced for five years at the Riverside County Public Defender's Office. I left after I grew tired of the commute. Ihave now opened my own law practice here in San Diego. I have done dozens of trials, both felonies and misdemeanors. I am fluen...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jill Fawn Kovaly

    Jill Fawn Kovaly

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    Office of County Counsel
    1600 Pacific Hwy Ste 355, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Jennifer Lynn Coon

    Jennifer Lynn Coon

    1.01 review
    110 W "C" St Ste 2108, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.1
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