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    291 criminal defense lawyers serve National City, CA. Compare the best based on 3125+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in San Diego County are listed below.

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    National City Has 291 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3125 Reviews

    Mark L. Deniz

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    Mark L. Deniz

    5.0379 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (Chula Vista)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Former Veteran Prosecutor dedicated exclusively to Criminal Defense. Top Avvo Rating & Client Review
    Rating:  10
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    Erik H Zentz

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    Erik H Zentz

    4.58 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I work hard to keep you out of jail.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael Rutledge Norton

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    Michael Rutledge Norton

    5.023 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Whatever your legal needs or questions might be, come to me for comprehensive advice and effective representation. Protecting your rights is what the Law Offices of Michael Norton does best!
    Rating:  8.3
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    Russell S. Babcock

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    Russell S. Babcock

    5.0115 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    We handle all felonies state and federal and Holder federal pardons, clemency, and commutations.
    Rating:  10
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    Ricson Cabungcal Dakanay

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    Ricson Cabungcal Dakanay

    5.0148 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Relentless Advocacy. Personalized Defense Strategy. Protecting Your Rights, Freedom & Future. Call Today
    Rating:  10
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    Eve Maestre

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    Eve Maestre

    5.046 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Compassionate Defense. Aggressive Advocacy. Exceptional Results. 5-time Winner of Avvo's Client's Choice Award. Rated in Top 2.5% of all Criminal Lawyers in San Diego by SuperLawyers.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Anthony Hernandez

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    Michael Anthony Hernandez

    4.943 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I had known Michael Hernandez before my legal matters and I knew as soon as I had been arrested who I wanted to defend me. I contacted Michael immediately and he instantly calmed my nerves and began to talk me off a cliff. He was so incredibly sup..."
    Rating:  10
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    Adam Joseph Hepburn

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    Adam Joseph Hepburn

    5.064 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Senior Partner and Lead Trial Attorney that is professional and aggressive in the courtroom.
    Rating:  10
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    Jose Edgard Monico

    5.01 review
    Jay Monico, Attorney at Law
    2209 Highland Ave, National City, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "Thank you Jay Monico... helped save my life/ass as I know it! Also fought so so hard for my children dealing with my vindictive ex wife setting me up with trouble to try and take custody from my kids. I’m a combat veteran, I’ve seen and done a lot..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Amber Regina Bellante

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    Amber Regina Bellante

    5.0129 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Choose an experienced and aggressive lawyer who cares about what happens to you. Mention Avvo for your free consultation. Call (916) 282-2573
    Rating:  9.9
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    Stefano L. Molea

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    Stefano L. Molea

    5.099 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    “We Help Good People Regain Control Of Their Future When Charged With A Crime.”®
    Rating:  10
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    Ezekiel E. Cortez

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    Ezekiel E. Cortez

    5.08 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ezekiel E. Cortez is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization after passing the federal specialist examination. For over a decade, Mr. Cortez has been continuously listed in The Best Lawyers In ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kerry Lee Steigerwalt

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    Kerry Lee Steigerwalt

    5.08 reviews Attention
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Practicing Criminal Defense in San Diego for over 25 years!
    Rating:  10
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    Anna Reese Yum

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    Anna Reese Yum

    4.9134 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence and more
    Top-rated award-winning trial attorney. Former prosecutor. Aggressive. Results. Call (619) 233-4433.
    Rating:  10
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    Nicole Irmer

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    Nicole Irmer

    5.056 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Licensing
    Dedicated, compassionate and zealous defense. Protecting your healthcare and professional license.
    Rating:  10
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    Rosalio Munoz

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    Rosalio Munoz

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (Chula Vista)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Rosalio (Ross) Muñoz is a senior partner at Mission Personal Injury Lawyers, a law firm that serves accident victims in El Paso, TX. He has been practicing law for over 29 years and is a former Texas Court Judge. Ross dedicates his career to helpi...
    Rating:  10
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    David Philip Shapiro

    David Philip Shapiro

    5.0114 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Arrested for a crime he, admittedly, did commit in 2004, David experienced firsthand the same fear, uncertainty, and concern for his future and freedom so many of his clients undergo when arrested or under investigation for allegedly committing a ...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Egan McGuinness

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    Yes Legal of San Diego L.C.
    1240 E PLAZA BLVD, STE 604 #259, National City, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: I am originally from Connecticut and now based in San Diego, where I met my wife and started our family. We have an energetic three-year-old daughter and a young son who keep life busy outside of work. I focus on helping clients navigate legal iss...
    Rating:  5.9
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    Jennifer Rachel Goldman

    Jennifer Rachel Goldman

    4.9106 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jennifer Goldman is an experienced criminal defense attorney who concentrates on representing people who have been accused of DUI, domestic violence and other criminal offenses. Jennifer's tireless and staunch advocacy has yielded very successful ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Nima Haddadi

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    Nima Haddadi

    5.0102 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near National City (San Diego)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Day-one consequence map—jail, fines, probation, collateral fallout—so decisions are made with numbers, not guesses.
    Rating:  9.4
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