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    Moises Aguilar

    Moises Aguilar

    4.938 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Santa Ana)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: When people learn that I am a criminal defense attorney, the question that I usually get is: "How can you defend criminals?" My answer to this question has evolved over time. At first, it used to irritate me. With time, I realized that the problem...
    Rating:  8.6
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    David A. Stein

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    David A. Stein

    5.040 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "From the moment David took on my case, I knew I wasn’t just hiring an attorney. I was gaining a fierce advocate, a strategic mind, and a steady presence during one of the most emotionally exhausting chapters of my life. What makes David exceptiona..."
    Rating:  6.2
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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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    Kapesh Vithal Patel

    Kapesh Vithal Patel

    4.994 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Bio: Prior to opening his own practice in August of 2012, Mr. Patel worked in many different positions, which gave him a broad-range of experiences he still uses with his clients to this day. In the private sector, Mr. Patel worked for companies such a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Lisa Ann Kopelman

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    Lisa Ann Kopelman

    5.06 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime and more
    Aggressive representation of clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Maryam Sharifi

    Maryam Sharifi

    5.015 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Santa Ana)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Licensing and more
    Bio: Ms. Sharifi graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She received her undergraduate degree from University of California at Irvine, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Scott Taylor

    Christopher Scott Taylor

    5.017 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Defending the accused has always been a passion of mine. Pride in criminal defense law was imparted in me at a very early age, as my father is a very prominent and nationally recognized DUI attorney. I was able to see the personal satisfaction tha...
    Rating:  10
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    Lauren Kelly Johnson-Norris

    Lauren Kelly Johnson-Norris

    5.031 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: With more than a decade of experience in criminal court, Lauren K Johnson has earned an outstanding reputation as one of Orange County's most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys. Ms. Johnson has the experience and skill to evaluate...
    Rating:  10
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    Charles P. Farris

    Charles P. Farris

    5.08 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport 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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    Lisa Nelson

    Lisa Nelson

    5.011 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion and more
    Bio: Lisa O. Nelson joined the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor in 2013. Mrs. Nelson was recently added as the Firm's first partner in 2015. Mrs. Nelson began her legal career in private practice working for a boutique San Diego tax controversy law firm....
    Rating:  10
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    Michael John Khouri

    Michael John Khouri

    4.415 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Health Care and more
    Bio: I have practiced law in Orange County for over 40 years and have tried over 100 cases. I started my career as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney where I routinely practiced as a prosecutor before the trial and appellate courts. I focused my...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Rachael Lorraine Cianfrani

    Rachael Lorraine Cianfrani

    5.05 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Cianfrani listened carefully and handed my case in a very professional manner. She was very thorough and was very accessible when I had questions or concerns. I felt like a priority and would definitely recommend her for someone in need of ass..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Courtney Elizabeth Pilchman

    Courtney Elizabeth Pilchman

    4.622 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing
    Bio: Courtney Pilchman is one of the renowned Irvine criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, A Professional Corporation Ms. Pilchman is a criminal law specialist who has earned the distinguished Top 1% of Attorneys in the United...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Eric Paul Lampel

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    Eric Paul Lampel

    5.06 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment and more
    Eric P. Lampel, an innovative criminal defense litigator. Proven track record, from Murder to DUI.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Karren Melinda Kenney

    Karren Melinda Kenney

    4.854 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Costa Mesa)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Kenney Legal Defense is a California criminal defense firm representing clients throughout Orange County, San Diego County, and Southern California in serious criminal matters, including DUI defense, federal criminal charges, and complex misdemean...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Spencer Laurence Seyb

    Spencer Laurence Seyb

    5.08 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have always had a passion for criminal law and started Seyb Law Group because I believe all defendants deserve great epresentation. I enjoy helping my clients and providing the best legal representation to each and every one of them. Every case ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael Ian Garey

    Michael Ian Garey

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Santa Ana)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I have used this lawyer 4-5 Times He has Handled a 995 Motion Outcome Dismissed! , Three other cases Dismissed I trust him with my life there is no other lawyer you could hire that would be better! Hands Down Michael Ian Garey Is the Best Lawyer M..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Mark Howard Shafer

    Mark Howard Shafer

    4.910 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Santa Ana)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Review: "He was very helpfully and understood my situation. Gave me clear and helpful advice"
    Rating:  9.2
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    Christopher Michael Glew

    Christopher Michael Glew

    5.05 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Santa Ana)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Christopher Glew, Esq. Chris Glew Criminal Attorney “I have always focused my practice on Criminal Defense. I built my legal career with the single vision of representing people charged in criminal courts. I have an excellent record in trial and t...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christine Rose Martin

    Christine Rose Martin

    5.09 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Laguna Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: During Christine Martin’s legal and law school career, Martin sought out work in the criminal defense field defending the rights of innocent men and women. At a young adult age, Martin volunteered at the Seton Hall Exoneration Project for several ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Gary Polston

    Gary Polston

    5.035 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport Beach (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: My law career began with a sincere desire to help people which continues to this day. The fact is that many really good people get caught up in the legal system and rapidly become lost. An experienced Attorney can help an individual quickly get th...
    Rating:  9.5
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