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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: 7.7

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105 W F St Fl 4, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense

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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2442 4th Ave, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Best Lawyers in America since 1993 Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers President, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 2003 Recipient, Trial Attorney of the year, 1998 and 2006, San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Re...

Rating: 10

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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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Jerrold M. Bodow
COASTAL LEGAL CENTER APC, 501 West Broadway, Suite 1340, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

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

Bio: I have lived in, and practiced law in San Diego County for over 32 years. For the first four, I was a prosecutor. After that experience, which gave me great insight into the prosecutorial mind, and led to many lasting relationships with court pers...

Rating: 9.9

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Michael I. Littman
105 West F Street 4th Floor, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1985 handling all types of cases in all of the State and Federal Courts. While no attorney can guarantee you a result, I do guarantee that I will fight hard for you. I work and consult with investigato...

Rating: 7.9

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Law Offices of Christopher Zander
101 W. Broadway Ste 1770, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: With offices in Orange County and San Diego, we serve clients in the greater Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, and Imperial County areas. As a seasoned and highly experienced trial attorney, Christopher Zander has...

Rating: 9.7

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Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC
2214 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Review: "Vanessa is the best criminal attorney. Do not look any further. She got my case dismissed. She worked for by completely understanding!!! She communicates consistently on updates for case status. She knows exactly what she is doing. At all times sh..."

Rating: 7.2

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3990 9th Ave, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Amit S. Gundara has quickly become one of San Diego’s most knowledge attorneys in the field of traffic tickets and minor infractions. Attorney Gundara has acquired a very detailed understanding of the California Vehicle Code and is in San...

Rating: 6.6

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Law Offices of Bradley L. Sorrentino LLC
7840 Mission Center Court, Suite 104, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Attorney Sorrentino, or Brad as he prefers to be called, is an experienced, energetic, and passionate lawyer who is dedicated to working tirelessly to solve your legal issue. Brad prides himself on his ability to relate to his clients' problem, hi...

Rating: 8.9

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Law Offices of Patrick Q. Hall
501 West Broadway, Suite 730, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Review: "Mr. Hall is very good with strategy and uses very good methodology. He is calm and nonjudgmental. We got the best possible result (all charges dropped) in the shortest time possible."

Rating: 10

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Alan E. Spears, Esq.
Www.AlanSpears.com, S/v Por Qui No, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Alan Spears, a highly experienced criminal defense trial attorney practicing since 1975 is committed to the delivery of outstanding legal representation. Alan personally handles each and every case, and develops that most important Client-Attorney...

Rating: 7.4

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J. W. Carver, Attorney at Law
110 West 'A' Street, Suite #1100, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more

Bio: I proudly served as a U.S. Navy Jag Officer, defending those charged with violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for over 24 years. I have successfully defended many members throughout the United States and the world. My practice is di...

Rating: 8.8

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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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Law Office of Andrew Nietor
750 B St., Ste. 2330, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Andrew Nietor received his B.S. in Finance and International Business from New York University in 1988. After working in the private sector for 10 years, including a year in Mexico, Mr. Nietor attended The George Washington University Law School, ...

Rating: 10

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964 5th Ave #214, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I was facing four federal charges, which could have culminated to, life in prison. Mr. Funk suggested we go to trial. It took six months but we won the trial, with a total acquittal, on all charges. I am now living free and I owe my freedom to him."

Rating: 9.8

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402 W Broadway Ste 860, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I retained Mr. Clay for a DUI. He was very responsive and did an excellent job defending me. It was obvious he had extensive experience. I always felt like my interests were well protected. I would strongly recommend him."

Rating: 9.8

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The Law Office of Leah Kisner APC
402 W Broadway, Ste 1300, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Leah was recommended to me by a friend back in 2019 and I was blown away by the proactive nature in which she took to handle things. She went above and beyond in every aspect of the case to make sure I had the best representation possible. She tru..."

Rating: 7.6

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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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Office Of The Public Defender San Diego County
450 B St., Ste 900, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "When you get a court appointed attorney you usually think they're not going to help you the way you think they should. With Kara that is far from the case. She was very helpful, informative and attentive. I called and emailed her almost daily and ..."

Rating: 7.5

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