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Northridge Has 360 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4004 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Forsyth started his legal practice in 2012 with a focus on criminal justice from the defense side. Since then, he has successfully handled hundreds of cases in The Superior Court of California, winning many dismissals and successful plea barga...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Van Nuys)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Support, Child Abuse and more

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Rating: 7.9

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Sean is a class of attorney that's sadly not the norm any longer. He returns phone calls, shows up for court and meetings, is polite, knowledgeable and just a generally good guy. He came through on a last minute legal matter for me when we weren't..."

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Kavinoky law firm assigned Atty Thomas Tam and I am glad they did. His profesionalism and intelligence is the calming presence in my awful situation. His sense of compassion is an added bonus and I can tell its genuine. Always giving me updates an..."

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had an embarrassing and complicated legal matter. Cynthia jumped right in and got me a satisfactory resolution under a VERY difficult set of circumstances. She was helpful and accessible the entire time, even giving me her private cellphone numb..."

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Sherman Oaks)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I have devoted my career to assisting individuals facing difficult situations. I began my career in criminal defense, helping people avoid costly tickets, DUIs and jail time from misdemeanor charges. This focus on clients led me to personal injury...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (West Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Peter Swarth has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years with extensive trial experience in Federal, State and Juvenile Court for both misdemeanors and felonies. He is certified, by the State Bar of California, as a Specialist in Crimin...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Woodland Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

Bio: Rebecca Houseman is a litigator who represents parents mired in divorce and child-custody proceedings, and criminal and restraining orders. Attorney Houseman uses private investigators to gather in-depth evidence and information concerning her cli...

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "I was contacted by Traci about half way through my case and she was able to communicate with me and able to explain all of my options clearly. Her commitment was astonishing. Thank You!"

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Why take chances?....Alex is the best....If you really want a favorable outcome, call the office now.....818-995-1422"

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney Roseman represented me in court due to a felony charge I was facing. Not only did she educate and guide me through the process, but she was able to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor by her outstanding legal knowledge and personal dedicat..."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Chatsworth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate and more

Review: "I got into some trouble with the law. I had not been in trouble before and I was scared. I was facing 3 years in prison. Mr. Roach got me Probation and no time in Prison. I would hire him again in an instant and would tell everyone I know to talk ..."

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "So grateful to have found Negar Mohajer! Her professionalism and understanding was beyond what I could ever hope for. Negar first assisted me with a personal expungement, however that branched to several other business related disputes that she to..."

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Attorney Ross Erlich has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the Bar and works in all courts located in Southern California. Mr. Erlich handles all cases ranging from DUI and other misdemeanors to major felonies. Ross’ experience e...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Granada Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Bio: For almost a decade, Brian M. Burns has been defending clients and producing results. In certain cases, a waged war against the police and court system can be won even before it begins. Brian has prevailed in hundreds of criminal cases before tria...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Sherman Oaks)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "In 1985 after receiving my 2nd DUI in 9 months I called my friend Nat Weiss in NYC for a referral. Call Harry Weiss he told me. After meeting with Harry I'd call him for an update and he'd say "Don't worry about it. Don't worry about it." after ab..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Woodland Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Samera Habib is a multi-jurisdictional trial attorney licensed to practice in California and Colorado. She is the founder and partner of The Dadvocates, P.C., a law firm primarily dedicated to fathers' rights and family law.Professional Practice &...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Ms. Fassazadeh represented me on a breach of contract/collection issue. She was very responsive and knowledgeable. She walked me through the entire case and explained every move in details. I never felt like I wasn’t being represented by a strange..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Sherman Oaks)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "When times get tough, Melvin Betnun is the man you want to call. He has been our lawyer for quite some time and has never let me or my husband down. His work is the best and he doesn't treat you like a child. He has been handling all our legal bus..."

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Northridge (Woodland Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bio: I have been practicing law since 1990 and LOVE cases that other attorneys have called impossible. Most of my practice involves immigration cases that have a criminal aspect and criminal cases that have an immigration aspect. There is a terrible mi...

Rating: 7.4

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