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    Sharon Beth Appelbaum

    Sharon Beth Appelbaum

    5.09 reviews
    Appelbaum Law, P.C.
    600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Sharon Appelbaum is a nationally recognized criminal defense and white-collar attorney, celebrated for her relentless advocacy and strategic approach to high-stakes cases. With over 20 years of experience, she has represented clients in complex st...
    Rating:  10
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    Erik Richard Bruner

    Erik Richard Bruner

    5.06 reviews
    Bruner Law, APC
    401 West "A" Street Suite 1150, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident
    Bio: Mr. Bruner attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law here in San Diego. He graduated in the top 10% of his class and served as the Chief Articles Editor on Law Review and also received numerous awards and recognition while in law school. Upon gradua...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Frank Thomas Vecchione

    Frank Thomas Vecchione

    5.01 review
    Frank T. Vecchione
    105 W "F" St #215, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Frank T. Vecchione is an excellent attorney with White Collar Criminal Defense. He did an excellent job for me, highly recommend him."
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    Kelli D. Avallone

    Kelli D. Avallone

    5.041 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA (Coronado)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence
    Bio: There are few things Kelli enjoy's more than litigation. When she is not in trial, she spends her free time with family, snowboarding and traveling.
    Rating:  9.0
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    Elmira Yousufi

    Elmira Yousufi

    5.050 reviews
    2550 Fifth Ave, Suite 1050, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Elmira Yousufi has dedicated her career to making a difference for those who may be mistreated by the criminal justice system. Born in Afghanistan, Elmira and her family emigrated to Pakistan and Iran before eventually coming to the United States ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jason Burkhead

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    Jason Burkhead

    5.023 reviews
    Burkhead Criminal Defense, P.C.
    7670 Opportunity Road, Suite 115, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence and more
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    Rating:  6.9
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    Jacob Hokin Katz

    Jacob Hokin Katz

    5.011 reviews
    750 B St Ste 2820, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jacob took on my case and helped me get a fair outcome. He communicated steps during the case very well and offered great advise which helped a lot with getting through it. He has a great attitude and I highly recommend him as a lawyer for any cri..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Sara Fatehmeh Khosroabadi

    Sara Fatehmeh Khosroabadi

    5.05 reviews
    Khosroabadi & Hill, APC
    2535 Kettner Boulevard, Suite 2A2, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Credit Repair and more
    Bio: Sara Khosroabadi was born and raised in Los Angeles California. Sara earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the California Western School of Law in San Diego, Californi...
    Rating:  10
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    Charles Martin Sevilla

    Charles Martin Sevilla

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    325 W. Washington St., Suite 2-375, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Adam Francis Doyle

    Adam Francis Doyle

    5.02 reviews
    Doyle Defense - Attorney Adam F. Doyle
    444 W C St Ste 310, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: If you’re facing federal charges, you need to protect your future with a lawyer who will be with you every step of the way. I’ve spent years inside the federal courthouse fighting for clients just like you. I intentionally take on a limited number...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Kerry Lee Armstrong

    Kerry Lee Armstrong

    3.511 reviews
    The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC
    750 B Street, Suite 2840, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, exists to help individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. If you have been accused of committing a crime, you should not waste any time in speaking to a criminal defense lawyer in San Di...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jan Edward Ronis

    Jan Edward Ronis

    1.01 review
    Law Offices of Ronis & Ronis
    105 W "F" St 3rd Fl, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Timothy ...... Jan Ronis did nothing for my case. his son on the firmed Jason Ronis was great when dealing with restitution. But Jan Ronis kept delaying my request for a motion with, "call me on" this day or this day"
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    Paul Joseph Pfingst

    Paul Joseph Pfingst

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    HIGGS FLETCHER&AMACK LLP
    401 West A Street Suite 2600, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Business, Criminal Defense
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    Allen Russell Hall

    Allen Russell Hall

    5.04 reviews
    Law Office of Allen R. Hall
    402 W Broadway, Suite 1720, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Adoption
    Bio: With nearly a decade of legal experience and hundreds of cases successfully litigated, Allen is a seasoned attorney who delivers results. He has represented clients in courtrooms throughout California, earning a reputation for professionalism, str...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Dana Marie Grimes

    Dana Marie Grimes

    5.01 review
    Grimes & Warwick
    444 W C St Ste 400, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection
    Review: "Dana has worked with two of my DUI cases and has helped me immensely. She and her support staff are tops in explaining the case issues in layman's terms and navigating a client through the legal process. I felt confident and well taken care of.. ..."
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    Jennifer Beth Cottis

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    Jennifer Beth Cottis

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    Kased Law Group
    2535 Kettner Boulevard, Suite 2A2, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Discrimination and more
    Rating:  8.7
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    Marc Steen Kohnen

    Marc Steen Kohnen

    4.016 reviews
    The Law Office of Marc S. Kohnen
    425 10th Ave, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Marc Kohnen is San Diego’s premier criminal defense and DUI attorney. Since opening the Law Office of Marc S. Kohnen in 2008, his high-profile cases have been featured and reported on by the national news media on CNN, HLN, MSNBC, Discovery Channe...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Dane Joseph Bitterlin

    Dane Joseph Bitterlin

    5.01 review
    Po Box 81007, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Joe Danes is a excellent attorney and i am very happy with the results of my case. i had a few priors and he got my case reduced with no jail time. he gave me good solid advise and didnt judge me. he didnt try to make me think that i had to hir..."
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    Paul A Romero

    Paul A Romero

    5.02 reviews
    Law Office of Paul Romero
    427 C Street, Suite 212, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Litigation
    Review: "Mr. Romero is a very good attorney. He does have a wide case load so occasionally he will need refreshing in his mind about things you have told him or presented to him. He is an honest and trustworthy lawyer. If he thinks it is worth it to go to ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Maria Fernanda Ezquerro

    Maria Fernanda Ezquerro

    5.03 reviews
    Ezquerro Law Group
    401 B Street, Suite 305, San Diego, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense for almost ten years. I worked for a firm up until last year when I decided to start my own firm. I practice exclusively in Federal and State court. I believe everyone is entitled to a defense-no matter what...
    Rating:  7.0
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