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Orinda Has 286 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1036 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Dionne E. Choyce has acquired a great reputation for being a passionate and hardworking trial attorney. His courtroom development began at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he helped lead the McGeorge trial competition t...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Appeals

Bio: The majority of my practice is focused on juvenile law. I am very dedicated and compassionate about representing parent's rights in juvenile court. I am also a parent. When the system accuses a parent of abuse, it is an extremely serious accusatio...

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Orinda, CA

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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 Orinda (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Family and more

Review: "I recently had the privilege of working with Morris Law PC, a distinguished criminal defense firm led by the exceptional attorney Seth. Faced with an impending court date in just two weeks, I found myself overwhelmed with stress and financial conc..."

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(510) 291-6250

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: The only reason I went to law school was to become a criminal defense attorney. In 1999, I graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Everyday, for the last 20 years, I have proudly represented criminal defendants all over the B...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS AND FUTURE FOR OVER 30 YEARS I have been defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses for over 30 years. I have personally handled thousands of criminal cases in my career, and my clients have inc...

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Matthew J. O'Connor is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. O’Connor regularly defends adults and juveniles in all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to: Driving Under the Inf...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Expungement

Bio: Dedicated to excellent legal representation throughout the Bay Area, Jared emphasizes empathetic and honest client counseling. By taking the time to learn about an individual’s unique legal issue, Jared ensures that each client will realize their ...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Mario has defended me in my early 20's. He was always on time and for the most part got me out of a tight situation. Hes very dependable and interested in really helping you ."

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Grace Goodman goes all-in for her clients, displaying an unwavering enthusiasm to protect the rights of every person she represents. Grace is a defense attorney at The Nieves Law Firm, focusing on crimes ranging from simple DUI’s to serious felony...

Rating: 6.0

Call for a FREE consultation(510) 949-5081

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business

Review: "• Mary Grace helped me with my Moral Character application and I could not have asked for someone better. Regardless of the outcome she helped achieve (which was positive) she was helpful and informative every step of the way. Important things tha..."

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Wrongful Death and more

Bio: Mr. Harper focuses on seeking justice for injured clients. He has conducted over 60 trials and handled over 4,000 cases. In addition to his defense experience, he has extensive experience as a prosecutor. He has handled all types of matters from v...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Berkeley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Bio: Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that ...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Thomas Daly is the founder of Thomas Daly Law, A Professional Corporation and one of Walnut Creek's most diligent and engaged criminal defense attorneys. A graduate of John F. Kennedy University, he has dedicated his career to the criminal defense...

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Civil Rights

Rating: 8.5

Call for a consultation(510) 328-7451

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Spinal Cord Injury

Bio: Dan O'Malley(Judge Ret.) was born and raised in the East Bay. He comes from a family of eleven, all of whom settled in the Bay Area. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense, including White Collar crime and Cal OSHA defense, Government Relations ...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence

Review: "I recently hired Roberta Brooks to handle a drug case for a local teenager I mentor. The minor was pulled over by the police for speeding. His car was searched and they found marijuana in a back pack. The case was referred to the District Attorney..."

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Walnut Creek)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUIs to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, which has led to success both in trial and in negoti...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I have worked with Ivan Golde for over 20 years. He has remarkable instincts and judgment. His radio show on Sports 1050 is an excellent place to hear Ivan and get a sense of his incredible intellect. I use Ivan for my own cases and his work is th..."

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Bio: My desire to practice law began after I graduated from UC Berkeley. While traveling in Europe after graduating, I discovered an innate desire to help less fortunate people. The experiences overseas helped me focus my career on social goals and lev...

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Orinda (Oakland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "We are very happy that we chose Jonathan Dunten. He was very calm and easy to talk to in our language (Spanish). from the first appointment he was very honest about every detail of the process. For us as a family he was a great help and made the p..."

Rating: 8.6

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