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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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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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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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Hunsaker Law
2667 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 107B, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am licensed to practice law in the State of California and in the federal court system. I graduated from California Midland College of Law with a Juris Doctor and magna cum laude from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in His...

Rating: 6.9

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Elizabeth A Bumer, Attorney at Law
402 West Broadway St., Suite. 400, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

Review: "Ms. Bumer represented my brother @ parole hearing this year 2022. At CSP RJ Donovan in San Diego. With a great attitude in these types of cases. Liz most definitely provides complete preparation for the process in which the GRANT FOR PAROLE WAS GR..."

Rating: 7.7

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Law Office of Robert W. Tiangco
Centerside Tower I, 3111 Camino Del Rio N Ste 400, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Robert W. Tiangco is an aggressive attorney with over 15 years experience specializing in criminal defense. Mr. Tiangco has a high level of proficiency in criminal defense, extensive litigation of complex cases with notable esteemed character and ...

Rating: 6.8

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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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San Diego Superior Court
1100 Union St, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Criminal Defense, Mediation

Review: "On my first court appearance, I was offered a rediculous deal which included prison time. Mrs. Kumaus explained the situation and moved to take the situation to trial. I ended up taking a deal with probation. She not only faught to have my charges..."

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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 34 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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Law Office of Matthew Shapiro
750 B Street, Suite 3300, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Licensing and more

Review: "The 13th time I was booked into Los Colinas, my mom called Matt Shapiro because my public defender refused to acknowledge marijuana law and my rights as a probationer. Matt Shapiro knew more than the Judge about the intricacies of the law as proba..."

Rating: 7.1

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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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Law Office of Stuart J. Zander
707 Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: The Law Office of Stuart J. Zander is a boutique DUI and Criminal Defense law office located in San Diego; we serve clients in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Imperial County areas. Stuart J. Zander r...

Rating: 9.4

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 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 17 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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Goldfaden Law
2404 Broadway, Third Floor, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Michael Goldfaden is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and New Jersey, having successfully passed the Bar exam in each of those states. While most attorneys begin learning about the law in law school, Michael comes from a long line...

Rating: 7.9

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427 C St Ste 306, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime

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Michael C. Harkness, APLC
1350 Columbia St Unit 600, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Bio: My firm is rooted in the simple philosophy that people in trouble with the law deserve smart, zealous advocacy from an intellectually honest attorney. Practicing under this guiding principle since becoming a lawyer in 1995, I have creatively and s...

Rating: 7.8

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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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