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57 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Mission Viejo, CA area.

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Mission Viejo has 57 Criminal defense Attorneys with 575 Reviews

  • Jonathan Rapel

    The Law Office of Jonathan A. Rapel
    23052 Alicia Pkwy, Suite H #327, Mission Viejo, CA
    5.0 stars 54 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Jonathan A. Rapel is an experienced trial attorney for Criminal Defense. He has completed over 2000 criminal cases throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, San Diego and San Bernardino Counties. His appearances throughout Southern Calif...
  • Lee Blumen

    Law Office of Lee Blumen
    27201 Puerta Real, Suite 300, Mission Viejo, CA
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 wher...
  • Jason Davis

    THE DAVIS LAW FIRM
    27201 Puerta Real, Suite 300, Mission Viejo, CA
    5.0 stars 37 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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...
  • Dyke Huish

    Law Office of Dyke Huish
    26161 Marguerite Parkway., Suite B, Mission Viejo, CA
    5.0 stars 17 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 ...
  • Michael Phillips

    The Law Offices of Todd Landgren
    27201 Puerta Real #300, Mission Viejo, CA
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Attorney Michael S. Phillips, an experienced lawyer dedicated to practice in the area of DUI defense, offers impeccable representation that earns results by employing proven methods for effective criminal defense with a uniquely imaginative and de...
  • Alan Castillo

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    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Hills)
    5.0 stars 38 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I handled over 5000 Criminal Law cases in last 20 years in Orange County Courts. Respected by Courts

    Practice area
    67% Criminal defense, 33% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    CA, Active since 1994

  • Kayvon Milani

    Po Box 4043, Mission Viejo, CA
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    Avvo Rating: 6.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
  • Tracy Miller

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    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Niguel)
    5.0 stars 24 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former Felony DV Deputy DA. Hybrid practice. Defends wrongfully accused & requests Victim protection
  • Michael Cernovich

    25108 Marguerite Pkwy Ste A, Mission Viejo, CA
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
  • Kenneth Norelli

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    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Hills)
    5.0 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    With over 27-years defending those charged with crime, Mr. Norelli is one of the most-talented trial lawyers in Southern California with an emphasis on Orange County criminal defense cases.

    Practice area
    55% Criminal defense, 25% Juvenile law, 10% Violent crime, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    CA, Active since 1995

  • Ronald Barbera

    25909 Pala Suite 300, Mission Viejo, CA
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
  • Peter Iocona

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    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Hills)
    5.0 stars 50 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Peter F. Iocona is a Criminal Defense Attorney who practices in both the State and Federal Courts of Southern California.

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 50% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    CA, Active since 2006

  • Marlo Cordero

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    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Hills)
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Ms. Cordero is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and George Washington University Law School. Ms. Cordero began her law career at the Law Office of Barry T. Simons, where she handled over 3000 DUI cases, including DMV administrative per se h...

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 75% DUI and DWI

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    CA, Active since 2001

  • Meghan Blanco

    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Niguel)
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
      Meghan Blanco has over a decade of experience aggressively litigating some of the toughest state and federal cases. As a former federal prosecutor in the Los Angeles United States Attorney's Office's elite Public Corruption & Civil Rights Sectio...
  • Andrew Cherkasky

    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Ladera Ranch)
    5.0 stars 13 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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...
  • Michael Khouri

    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Hills)
    4.5 stars 13 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Michael Khouri has been practicing law in Orange County for over 30 years.He is considered an expert in professional licensing defense and the defense of Medi-Care/Medi-Cal audits, and has tried in excess of 100 cases. An expert in representing he...
  • David Huffman

    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Rancho Santa Margarita)
    5.0 stars 62 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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...
  • David Salvin

    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Hills)
    4.5 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “After the frustration of screening over 20 criminal defense lawyers over the phone to handle my case, we finally found the best one to hire. Atty. Salvin was outright courteous, answered our questions well and made us fee...
  • Aaron Meyer

    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Hills)
    5.0 stars 19 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Aaron Meyer Law is wholly committed to turning the tables on the powerful entities that deny people justice.  He works tirelessly to vindicate the rights of individuals wronged by others. When you team with Aaron Meyer Law, he puts the power back ...
  • Scott Borthwick

    Criminal defense Attorney near Mission Viejo (Laguna Beach)
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 char...

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West Justice Center
Superior Court, 8141 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683-4593
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North Justice Center
Superior Court, 1275 North Berkeley Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832-1258
657-622-5600Court Website | Get Directions

Harbor Justice Center Newport Beach Facility
Superior Court, 4601 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660-2595
657-622-5400Court Website | Get Directions

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