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    Michael Larson Stuart

    Michael Larson Stuart

    5.039 reviews
    2820 Camino del Rio S., Suite 110, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: Attorney Michael Stuart has vast experience in handling all kinds of criminal matters, including DUI cases and their implications on one's privilege to drive. He is successful in challenging all types of DMV hearings relating to suspensions and re...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Knut Sveinbjorn Johnson

    Knut Sveinbjorn Johnson

    4.58 reviews
    Knut S. Johnson
    655 West Broadway, Suite 900, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: I am a career defense attorney, who has always loved fighting against the government. From my time at Federal Defenders, through my experience in big firm life, to now I continue to hone my skills to improve outcomes for clients. Getting the best ...
    Rating:  10
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    Frank Thomas Vecchione

    Frank Thomas Vecchione

    5.01 review
    Frank T. Vecchione
    105 W "F" St #215, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Frank T. Vecchione is an excellent attorney with White Collar Criminal Defense. He did an excellent job for me, highly recommend him."
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    Erik Adler Friis

    Erik Adler Friis

    4.630 reviews
    Superior Law Center
    2667 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 304-1, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Erik A. Friis is a respected and aggressivecriminal defense attorney who has handle numerous DUI and Criminal Defense related cases. Mr. Friis graduated from California Western School of Law in San Diego in. He subsequently went to work for a gene...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Bita Ashtari

    Bita Ashtari

    5.04 reviews
    Ashtari & Ghorban, LLP
    16870 West Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Review: "Bita helped me out last minute on my custody case. She reviewed my case with me and helped me understand the process of the hearing day. She represented me on my court date which was a huge relief since I had no clue what I was supposed to say or ..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Alisha A. Wood

    Alisha A. Wood

    5.055 reviews
    Law Offices of Alisha A. Wood
    3990 Old Town Ave, Suite B109, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more
    Bio: Alisha A. Wood received a Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 2005. Ms. Wood attended law school at Whittier Law School in Orange County, CA where she received her law degree. During her time in law school ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Eugene Gerald Iredale

    Eugene Gerald Iredale

    5.03 reviews
    Iredale and Yoo, APC
    105 West F Street Fourth Floor, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation and more
    Review: "If you have the money to hire Eugene, I suggest you do. He won't take many cases so if you are lucky to be a friend of his, hire him. The only lawyer I know that wants to actually win for you, just not take your money. Great person to know and I w..."
    Rating:  10
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    Karren Melinda Kenney

    Karren Melinda Kenney

    4.854 reviews
    Kenney Legal Defense
    401 West A Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Kenney Legal Defense is a California criminal defense firm representing clients throughout Orange County, San Diego County, and Southern California in serious criminal matters, including DUI defense, federal criminal charges, and complex misdemean...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Roseline D. Feral

    Roseline D. Feral

    4.834 reviews
    444 W "C" St #310, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Roseline D. Feral is a knowledgeable San Diego criminal defense lawyer who has been serving Southern California residents for over 30 years. She also provides representation in the areas of family law and restraining orders. Attorney Feral is know...
    Rating:  10
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    Scott Adam Pactor

    Scott Adam Pactor

    5.07 reviews
    934 23rd St., San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I called Scott regarding a potential legal issue. I had dealt with Scott 2 years earlier for another legal issue, and he remembered who I was. We texted back and forth about my issue at 10:30pm. He spent the time to help me through a tough situati..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Earll M Pott

    Earll M Pott

    5.03 reviews
    Klinedinst PC
    501 W Broadway, Ste. 1100, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime
    Bio: My practice is focused on white-collar criminal defense and related matters, complex federal and state civil business litigation, legal malpractice defense, and state court juvenile and criminal proceedings, including cases alleging theft, embezzl...
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick Dudley

    Patrick Dudley

    5.023 reviews
    113 W "G" St #405, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney with a boutique practice out of San Diego who practices throughout California. I pride myself in my communication with my clients. I will exhaust every possible avenue to achieve the best outcome for my clients' ca...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael David Kern

    Michael David Kern

    5.010 reviews
    Kern Law, APC
    402 W Broadway, Ste 400, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Kern Law, APC represents clients throughout San Diego, East County, South County, North County, Beach Cities, all of San Diego County, and the State of California. Kern Law, APC specializes in DUIs and Drug Crimes. If you have been charged or unde...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Howard C Williams

    Howard C Williams

    5.010 reviews
    1650 Hotel Circle N, Suite 210, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: The Law Firm of Howard Williams separates itself from other top firms with a “clients first” approach. We strive to achieve the largest recovery possible to make our clients whole again. We have over 50 years combined legal experience which helps ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Sharon Beth Appelbaum

    Sharon Beth Appelbaum

    5.09 reviews
    Appelbaum Law, P.C.
    600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Sharon Appelbaum is a nationally recognized criminal defense and white-collar attorney, celebrated for her relentless advocacy and strategic approach to high-stakes cases. With over 20 years of experience, she has represented clients in complex st...
    Rating:  10
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    Pedro Bernal Bilse

    Pedro Bernal Bilse

    4.712 reviews
    Bernal Law Office
    750 B Street, Suite 1710, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: For almost a decade, I served as a prosecutor handling virtually all types of criminal cases. I have prosecuted and defended cases involving misdemeanor charges, domestic violence, DUI, DWI, white collar crime, insurance fraud, gun charges, violen...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Brian Mccarthy

    Brian Mccarthy

    5.05 reviews
    Suite 2202, 110 West "C" Street, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Administrative Law and more
    Review: "Brian has been helping me since 2001. I was in the military and had 2 DUI's in a years time. Not only did he defend me and help me resolve it he gave me some great advice. A few years later, I had to return to San Diego to deal with an issue and B..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael Edward Cindrich

    Michael Edward Cindrich

    5.03 reviews
    Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich APC
    750 B St Ste 3300, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Corporate & Incorporation
    Bio: Michael E. Cindrich is a highly respected attorney in San Diego. Licensed by the State Bar of California to practice law, Mr. Cindrich delivers excellent service to his clients by taking a personal, vested interest in each individual case. Unlike ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Areeg Akel

    Areeg Akel

    5.012 reviews
    Law Offices of Areeg Akel
    C/O: 401 W. A Street, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Aggressive, Experienced & Proven Best Results Criminal Defense Attorney. Areeg Akel is a successful, aggressive, and effective attorney who focuses to resolve your case quickly while achieving the best winning possible results. Our office handles ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Alicia Lucile McElwaine-Leto

    Alicia Lucile McElwaine-Leto

    5.030 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Kensington, San Diego, CA (Spring Valley)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ms. McElwaine-Leto is a member of the California Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Pasadena Bar Association,and Los Angeles County Bar Association and is licensed to practice before all Courts in the State of California as well as the...
    Rating:  9.5
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