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    73 criminal defense lawyers serve La Quinta, CA. Compare the best based on 732+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Riverside County are listed below.

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    La Quinta Has 73 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 732 Reviews

    Joshua M Mulligan

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    Joshua M Mulligan

    4.930 reviews
    Joshua Mulligan
    78-060 Calle Estado, Suite 21, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Caring and Aggressive Firm Devoted 100% to Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Forest Michele Wilkerson

    Forest Michele Wilkerson

    5.020 reviews
    Wilkerson & Mulligan
    78-060 Calle Estado, Suite 6, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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...
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    Krista Nicole Lupica

    Krista Nicole Lupica

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Krista Lupica
    Po Box 5969, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "MsKristaLupica is knowledgeable,prepared,calm,collective,and smooth under pressure,if she even sweats under pressure.i believe pressure drives her. Justice,truth,and integrity are her allies. Those principles are her status quo.she is awesome!!!!"
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    Alvin David Ellsworth Balahadia

    Alvin David Ellsworth Balahadia

    5.02 reviews
    Law Offices of A. David E. Balahadia
    Po Box 811, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was satisfied with having received what I believe to be the best outcome due to Mr. Balahadia's knowledge and preparation for my case. I was advised on all the things I needed to do before going to court, making my court date extremely successfu..."
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    Timothy Lawrence Ewanyshyn

    Timothy Lawrence Ewanyshyn

    4.714 reviews
    La Quinta Law Group
    78370 Highway 111 Ste 230, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Lawsuits and Disputes, Divorce and Separation and more
    Bio: Mr. Ewanyshyn was admitted to practice in California in 1995 and has practiced primarily in the Coachella Valley, and handled cases in his career from South Lake Tahoe to San Diego.  He has been the managing partner of La Quinta Law Group...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Cameron James Quinn

    Cameron James Quinn

    5.01 review
    78-365 Hwy. 111, #289, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.6
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    Aimee Jean Hunt-Larsen

    Aimee Jean Hunt-Larsen

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    78365 Hwy 111 Ste 392, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.4
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    Cary Rosenfeld

    Cary Rosenfeld

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    Rosenfeld Law, PC
    48140 Calle Seranas, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.1
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    David Brian Greenberg

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    David Brian Greenberg

    5.049 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near La Quinta (Palm Desert)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Winning Trial is what I have done for 31 years in the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.  Thefts, DUI's, Burglaries, Robberies, Kidnap, Arson, Assault, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Gang cases, White collar,...
    Rating:  10
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    Mario Rodriguez

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    Mario Rodriguez

    5.039 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near La Quinta (Indio)
    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!
    Rating:  10
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    Manuel Araujo

    Manuel Araujo

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    Manuel Araujo Law Office, PC
    79405 Highway 111, Box 9307, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Constance Ann O'Brien

    Constance Ann O'Brien

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    54490 Riviera, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    John Jimenez

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    John Jimenez

    5.015 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near La Quinta (Palm Desert)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Coachella Valley’s Premier Criminal Defense Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Lawrence Rancourt Jr.

    Robert Lawrence Rancourt Jr.

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    Ofc Public Defender--Spark Team
    78140 Calle Tampico Ste 216, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Larry Robert Glazer

    Larry Robert Glazer

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    79125 Corporate Center Dr # 6351, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Immigration, Criminal Defense
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    Jeffrey Douglas Frost

    Jeffrey Douglas Frost

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    Bristol Circle Entertainment
    55470 Cherry Hills Dr, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Charles John Gianguzi Jr

    Charles John Gianguzi Jr

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    Charles J. Gianguzi, Jr.
    46-260 Roadrunner Ln, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Brian James Bolland

    Brian James Bolland

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    Law Office of Brian J. Bolland
    Po Box 5096, La Quinta, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Joseph Torri

    Joseph Torri

    4.945 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near La Quinta (Indio)
    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...
    Rating:  10
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    Dale Gribow

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    Dale Gribow

    5.045 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near La Quinta (Palm Desert)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, DUI and DWI, Car Accident and more
    YOU MAY NOT NEED A PI/DUI LAWYER! If not, I will direct you...honestly! 40 TOP LAWYER Awards * Avvo (6) 10.0/5 Star, "Clients Choice '25" * Martindale AV Highest Peer Rating "Client Champion '25" * 5.0 | GOOGLE| Justia | Nolo | Lawyers.com * 5-Dale Gribow Days * 9 Man of the Year * "Mr. Charity"
    Rating:  9.8
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