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    88 criminal defense lawyers serve Laguna Beach, CA. Compare the best based on 701+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Orange County are listed below.

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    Scott Alan Borthwick

    Scott Alan Borthwick

    5.05 reviews
    Law Offices of Villalobos & Borthwick
    18201 Von Karman Ave, Suite 1180, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would highly recommend Scott Borthwick as an attorney. In Sept of 2012 I was arrested on three counts (1) a 245a2 felony assault with a fire arm (2) a 422 felony terrorist threat charge and (3) a domestic violence charge misdemeanor . I was beyo..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Robert Vernon McMahon

    Robert Vernon McMahon

    5.03 reviews
    401 Glenneyre St #E, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Review: "I am beyond impressed with the legal services I received from Robert McMahon. From the very first consultation, he demonstrated an unmatched level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication to my case. Throughout the entire process, Robert kept..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Dennis James Sakai

    Dennis James Sakai

    4.01 review
    1028 Miramar St, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was charged with a robbery in Orange County. Dennis was my public defender. I ended up replacing him with a private lawyer and won my case. Thats right some people do win jury trials in Orange County. The good - He sent someone down to the M..."
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    Mary Ellen Buchanan

    Mary Ellen Buchanan

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    919 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Irene Aran Pai

    Irene Aran Pai

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    Law Offices of Irene A. Pai
    1968 S Coast Hwy Pmb 5314, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    William J Duffy

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    William J Duffy

    4.834 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Facing criminal charges in Irvine or Newport Beach? Trust Orange County defense attorney William J. Duffy V and Duffy Law for proven criminal jury trial experience and local expertise with judges and prosecutors to fight for the best outcome in yo...
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Francis Iocona

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    Peter Francis Iocona

    5.065 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Laguna Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Trial-Focused Criminal Defense for Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Cases for High-Exposure State and Federal Criminal Cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Erin Monique Gurewitz

    Erin Monique Gurewitz

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    668 N Coast Hwy Pmb 1311, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Bryan Nel

    Bryan Nel

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    1968 S Coast Hwy Pmb 4452, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Rating:  6.0
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    Kazbek Soobzokov

    Kazbek Soobzokov

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    2817 Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Employment and Labor, Criminal Defense, Immigration and more
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    Erin L. Brinkman

    Erin L. Brinkman

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    Pursuit of Justice
    1968 S Coast Hwy Pmb 3000, Laguna Beach, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Constitutional and more
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    Harutiun Kassakhian

    Harutiun Kassakhian

    4.924 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Laguna Niguel)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Harry is one of our country’s premier Transportation Attorneys. Whether is fighting for carriers being paid or for false damage claims Kassakhian Law Firm is the place to go!"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Dyke Earl Huish

    Dyke Earl Huish

    5.017 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Mission Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney Dyke Huish is also a well known and respected author and public speaker on topics related to drug addiction, kids and the law and Jury Psychology. A former Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender he is one of ...
    Rating:  10
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    Bart Kasperowicz

    Bart Kasperowicz

    4.810 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Bart Kaspero is one of Orange County’s top trial lawyers, with an outstanding reputation in litigation, and having successfully handled many complex cases in front of juries and bench officers. He has successfully litigated against government agen...
    Rating:  10
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    Victor C Marshall

    Victor C Marshall

    4.818 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Aliso Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products
    Review: "I would highly recommend Victor C. Marshall if any family need a Lawyer. Mr Marshall was very quick to respond to the needs of my son. It was very easy to talk to Mr Marshall about the case and my concerns. Mr Marshall is very professional and edu..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Andrew David Cherkasky

    Andrew David Cherkasky

    4.917 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Ladera Ranch)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Andrew Cherkasky is recognized as one of the most elite trial lawyers in America and amongst the nation’s best criminal defense attorneys. Andrew is regularly recognized for his expertise by national news outlets, to include: Fox News, CNN, The Ne...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jason Andrew Davis

    Jason Andrew Davis

    5.038 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Mission Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Civil Rights
    Bio: Jason Davis began working in the California firearms industry as a teen when he worked at his father’s handgun manufacturing business, Davis Industries, Inc. With four of his family’s businesses consistently listed in the top ten handgun manufactu...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David Paul Huffman

    David Paul Huffman

    5.073 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Rancho Santa Margarita)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: David Huffman is a California native, and he is licensed to practice law as a member of The State Bar of California (license #241751). He attended UCLA for his undergraduate studies in Political Science, graduating in 2002 with Magna Cum Laude hon...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Charles P. Farris

    Charles P. Farris

    5.08 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Aliso Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: After handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases at other firms in southern California, Charles and his wife Beatrice launched Farris Law Firm in 2024 to provide a local alternative for clients seeking criminal defense representat...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Lee I Blumen

    Lee I Blumen

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Laguna Beach (Mission Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Health Care
    Bio: Mental Health & Addiction Law Treatment & Diversion Programs • Mental Health Advocacy • Criminal Defense • Conservatorships My practice focuses exclusively on providing legal representation and consultation to families and individuals where untrea...
    Rating:  9.3
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