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La Mesa Has 485 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4664 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Jeremy H. Elias, Esq. handles misdemeanor and felony criminal defense and DUI defense cases throughout San Diego County. Getting arrested and charged with a crime is a very stressful and emotional experience. Jeremy is there with you every step of...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in La Mesa, 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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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I was facing four federal charges, which could have culminated to, life in prison. Mr. Funk suggested we go to trial. It took six months but we won the trial, with a total acquittal, on all charges. I am now living free and I owe my freedom to him."

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Attorney Troy D. Holan focuses on aggressive representation with a strong emphasis on client goals and satisfaction. If you have been accused of a crime, contact now for a free, no pressure case evaluation. Troy is a sole practitioner who has work...

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Mr. Conforti represents individuals and corporations in federal criminal matters from grand jury investigations through trial. Mr. Conforti also has vast experience navigating parrallel proceedings, administrative proceedings and compliance issues...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more

Bio: After enlisting in the Marine Corps, Mr. Terry went back to school and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from California State University, Chico in 2003. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in Ma...

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: Thomas Matthews is a graduate of the prestigious Cal Western School of Law located in San Diego. With over 25 years experience in defending all types of criminal charges in San Diego County cities like Escondido, Vista, Chula Vista, Spring Valley,...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: Over 20+ years of legal experience. Law Practice primarily focused on Criminal Defense in both State and Federal Courts. Admitted to practice in all State of California Courts, and in the following Federal Courts: Southern District of California, ...

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "This man is a great appeals attorney. He got my case overturned. It was a wrongful conviction and I greatly appreciate it. Whenever I called with questions he always had time for me. He never brushed me off or over talked me. He had plenty of time..."

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (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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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Mr. Ham is a federal and state criminal defense attorney qualified to receive appointments by the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He has obtained not guilty jury verdicts in the California Superior Court, and ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Trip Johnston began his legal career in 2001 as a law clerk on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. After completing his clerkship, he became a trial attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego in 2002 and was promoted to a supervisory role in 200...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near La Mesa (San Diego)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney Marcus E. DeBose speaks both English and Spanish fluently. He is experienced in felony litigation and jury trials in San Diego. A San Diego attorney since 2001, Mr. DeBose is an admitted member of State Bar of California....

Rating: 8.5

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