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101 W Broadway Ste 1280, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Originally from the Midwest, I have been in San Diego since 1978. I went to school here (UCSD/California Western Law) and have been in practice since 1990. I was a prosecutor for 5 years, switched to private practice then moved into family law 15 ...

Rating: 7.5

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Law Offices of Michael T. Malowney
2247 San Diego Avenue Suite 234, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: For over 20 years I have dedicated my law practice to helping those who suddenly find themselves facing the criminal justice system and the complications that come along with being accused of a crime. I have extensive experience defending all type...

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

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 Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

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Rating: 8.6

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The ERTZ LAW GROUP
7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 500, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: “She’s a badass with a good heart, soft but strong. Unapologetic and honest. She’s the type of woman you go to war beside – not against.” – R.H. SinImmediately after becoming licensed, Abby began her own law firm. She is a tough-as-nails litigato...

Rating: 7.6

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Stark & D'Ambrosio, LLP
501 W Broadway Ste 960, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: James A. D’Ambrosio is a graduate of George Mason University (1990), holds a Master of Arts degree from The American University in Washington, D.C. (1993), and obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (1996). During law school...

Rating: 7.5

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Law Offices of Ian S. Topf, APC
3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 120, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more

Review: "As most people tend to do, I had put off getting my affairs in order for too long. Who wants to deal with that kind of stuff? Ian Topf made a complex process simple and easy for me to understand. He answered all of my questions (and I had a lot!),..."

Rating: 7.0

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427 C St Ste 306, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime

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Krinsky Daniel R Attorney
110 West C Street, Suite 2205, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

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

Rating: 7.8

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Law Office of Mark-Robert Bluemel
The Granger Bldg, 964 5th Ave Ste 230, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Review: "Mark was very in tune with the needs of my case and interperated the law perfectly to help me prevail."

Rating: 6.7

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Office of The Primary Public Defender
451 A St Ste 900, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "This lawyer is very knowledgeable of the laws AND loop-holes when it comes to sentencing. He was dedicated and determined to achieve the best possible outcome and DEFINITELY SUCCEEDED in doing so! THANK YOU & KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!"

Rating: 6.7

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The Law Offices of Andrew Flores
3505 Camino Del Rio S Ste 337, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.4

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Law Office of Mark G Spencer
525 B St Ste 1500, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Review: "After being referred by a friend, I came to Mr. Spencer during a conflict with a former landlord. My interactions with Mark were consistently positive. While I felt vulnerable and anxious about any outcomes- he remained even keeled with a unique a..."

Rating: 6.8

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Arena & Schnitzer, APLC
110 W "C" St Ste 1709, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I am very glad to have found a very good attorney. He handled my case with confidence and got me the best deal possible under the circumstances."

Rating: 7.0

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Justin Murphy Law Group
402 W Broadway Ste 800, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: After passing the Bar Exam, Justin began to focus his legal career in the areas of Criminal and Family Law. Through his hard work and development of a strong network of legal peers, he has received many favorable results for his clients. Justin is...

Rating: 7.2

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Hullinger & Fabian, APC
1775 Hancock Street, Suite 180, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Business and more

Review: "The best San Diego attorney that money can buy! I've always been skeptical when it comes to attorneys. Pablo handled my criminal case and was alway just a phone call away when ever I had questions or concerns. He gave me his cell phone number. How..."

Rating: 8.4

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934 23rd St, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI

Rating: 7.6

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Zach Brooks Law
421 Broadway Pmb 698, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I'm a criminal defense attorney based in San Diego, practicing in both state and federal court. I represent clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, and more. I'm committed to clear communicat...

Rating: 5.8

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Law Offices of Shannon Smith
5030 Camino De La Siesta, Suite 204, San diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Review: "I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Smith for several years. I am a criminal defense attorney myself and routinely hire Ms. Smith to handle cases. She is tenacious and thorough and gets excellent results. I refer others to her and always g..."

Rating: 7.8

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Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2121 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am an attorney in both California andWashington State. I am currently teaching first year law students at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and developing my pro bono practice with disadvantaged clients both through Thomas Jefferson's legal clinic ...

Rating: 7.8

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Warren & Burstein
501 West Broadway, Suite 240, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Licensed to practice in both California and New York, Mr. Burstein’s work focuses on criminal defense, with a particular emphasis on appellate representation. He also maintains a select, civil-litigation practice, and is frequently retained by oth...

Rating: 8.1

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