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55 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Salinas, CA area.

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Salinas has 55 Criminal defense Attorneys with 221 Reviews

  • Julie Crawford

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    150 West Gabilan Street, suite # 1, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 27 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    UC Berkeley/UC Hastings Law Felony DUI, Violent Crimes, Drug Crimes, AVVO CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD 2015

    Practice area
    75% Criminal defense

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    CA, Active since 2005

  • Juliet Elaine Peck

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    Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck
    220 Capitol St, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 29 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Aggressive | Experienced | Effective
  • William Vadim Pernik

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    Law Offices of William V. Pernik
    40 Central Ave, Suite 4, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Commitment. Determination. Results.

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 15% DUI and DWI, 15% Domestic violence, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutesHourly Rates, $275-$325/hourRetainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work Always

    License
    CA, Active since 2006

  • John Fredrick Klopfenstein

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    Law Office of John Klopfenstein
    9 Gabilan Street, Suite 6, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    View my website testimonials! Criminal defense law Salinas and Monterey trial test defense attorney. The Experience to Help Keep You Out of Jail

    Practice area
    70% Criminal defense, 10% Employment and labor, 10% Wrongful termination, and more.

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    CA, Active since 1993

  • James Hoyt Dozier Jr

    325 Cayuga St, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “MR. DOZIER TOOK MY CASE ON SHORT NOTICE AND WAS VERY UPFRONT WITH EVERYTHING. NOTHING WAS SUGAR COATED. HE CUT STRAIGHT TO THE CHASE AND WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENT ME. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MR. DOZIER, HE'S VERY ...
  • Jamey Mitchel Dolowich

    Taylor & Dolowich
    241 Salinas Street, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 26 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Jamey Dolowich’s entire career has been devoted to criminal defense work and the protection of his clients’ constitutional rights. He has handled thousands of cases in the misdemeanor, felony and drug courts, and he has been before every judge in ...
  • Phillip James Crawford

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    The Crawford Law Firm, Inc.
    132 W Gabilan St, Suite 204, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 16 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    2018 Recipient - President's Award - California DUI Lawyers Association

    Practice area
    10% Criminal defense, 90% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutesHourly Rates, $300-$500/hour

    License
    CA, Active since 2011

  • Roland Lee Soltesz

    Law Offices of William Pernik
    40 Central Ave., Salinas, CA
    3.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Commitment. Determination. Results.

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 15% Violent crime, 15% Domestic violence, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    CA, Active since 2003

  • Monique Shana Hill

    Monique Shana Hill & Associates
    6 W Gabilan St Ste 23, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
      I've been a trial attorney for nearly 20 years, and have defended every type of criminal case.   I have the experience, and the experts to assist you in the best way possible.  Not only do I have the experts, but I have actually studied DNA, for...
  • Charles Hartwell Shivers Jr

    Charles H. Shivers Attorney At Law
    40 Central Ave. #2, Salinas, CA
    4.5 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I was visit lSelena California, Back in 2019 And I ran in to a alt Altercation When I was visit in Monterey County, I was poorly treated,and arrested for something I didn't do. but because I was from out of state, ...
  • David Michael Lawrence

    Law Offices of Lawrence & Peck
    220 Capitol Street, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    For over four decades, Michael Lawrence has been recognized as one of the most respected and effective trial attorneys in Monterey County. In 2010, he was the recipient of the Lewis C. Fenton Award, which is the Monterey County Bar Association’s m...
  • Steven John Rease

    Law Office of Steven J. Rease
    150 W. Gabilan Street, Suite 4, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Mr. Rease was my son's lawyer in 2011. He never missed a court date, always returned my phone calls. When ever he said he was going to meet with my son he did. He fought very hard to help my son's case. He is not ...
  • Gary Thelander

    Thelander Law
    325 Cayuga Street, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Welcome to Thelander Law. I have spent 17 years of my life serving the community as a public prosecutor, both as an Assistant Deputy District Attorney in Santa Cruz County and Deputy District Attorney in Monterey County  As I approach 25 years as ...
  • Shadee B Mousa

    Monterey County Public Defender, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 6.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I would like to begin by saying, what a wonderful experience I had with Mr.Mousa. He is an excellent attorney and a very compassionate kind man.. He kept in touch with me on a regular basis and kept me informed about my s...
  • W Alex Ceridwen Cardinale

    Monterey County Public Defender's Office
    111 W Alisal St, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “She listened to my side and investagated what I said happened and she was able to get the Distrist Attorney to listen to her and drop my case! What a great lawyer. I was falsly accused and she was able to help me. She ...
  • Jessica Dumas

    132 Gabilan Street, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Jessica represented me in a manner that was highly exceptional, she is truly a blessing to me and my family. She handled my situation swiftly, and knew exactly which actions to implement. I would definitely suggest everyo...
  • Eloise E. Kelsey

    Eloise Kelsey, Attorney at Law
    307 Main Street, 130, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Eloise Kelsey’s practice now regularly includes the most serious allegations including strike offenses, sex crimes and gang allegations.  And while every case is fact dependent, Ms. Kelsey is proud of her trial results which frequently include not...
  • Evan George

    Law Office of Evan George, 132 West Gabilan, Suite 210, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 7.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Evan George got a dv case completely dropped. The D.A. had already sent out subpoenas and was threatening 3years probation, 30 days incarceration or community service, parenting classes as well as anger management and fin...
  • Michelle Carol Wouden

    Monterey Cnty Ofc of the Public Defender
    PO Box 539, 111 W Alisal St, Salinas, CA
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I was assigned Michelle late in 2013, as a result of restaffing in the public defenders office. After working in my case for a very emotional year, with a different lawyer, I was not excitect with the switch. It turned ...
  • Stephanie Ann Grio

    Law Offices of Chapman & Grio
    241 Salinas St, Salinas, CA
    Not yet reviewed
    Avvo Rating: 6.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed

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