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113 W "G" St #405, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney with a boutique practice out of San Diego who practices throughout California. I pride myself in my communication with my clients. I will exhaust every possible avenue to achieve the best outcome for my clients' ca...

Rating: 8.3

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Law Offices of Matthew Terry, APLC
11622 El Camino Real, 1st Floor, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: After enlisting in the Marine Corps, Mr. Terry went back to school and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from California State University, Chico in 2003. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in Ma...

Rating: 9.4

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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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2820 Camino del Rio S., Suite 110, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Bio: Attorney Michael Stuart has vast experience in handling all kinds of criminal matters, including DUI cases and their implications on one's privilege to drive. He is successful in challenging all types of DMV hearings relating to suspensions and re...

Rating: 8.4

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Law Office of Jason T. Conforti
550 West C Street, Suite 620, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Mr. Conforti represents individuals and corporations in federal criminal matters from grand jury investigations through trial. Mr. Conforti also has vast experience navigating parrallel proceedings, administrative proceedings and compliance issues...

Rating: 10

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Law Office of Benjamin I. Schiff
501 W. Broadway, Ste. 800, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Prior to entering private practice Ben Schiff was a deputy public defender in Riverside County for 11 years where he worked his way up to trial attorney for some of the most serious and difficult cases: Violent felonies including murders, attempte...

Rating: 8.9

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105 W F Street, Third Floor, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Mr. Ham is a federal and state criminal defense attorney qualified to receive appointments by the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He has obtained not guilty jury verdicts in the California Superior Court, and ...

Rating: 10

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Spiegel Law Group
109 W "C" St Ste C, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Atttorney based in San Diego, CA. For the past 4 years, I have worked for one of the biggest Criminal Defense law firms in California. While there, I handled every type of case from DUIs to murder. I have practiced in all c...

Rating: 10

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Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich APC
750 B St Ste 3300, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Corporate & Incorporation

Bio: Michael E. Cindrich is a highly respected attorney in San Diego. Licensed by the State Bar of California to practice law, Mr. Cindrich delivers excellent service to his clients by taking a personal, vested interest in each individual case. Unlike ...

Rating: 9.0

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Ashtari & Ghorban, LLP
16870 West Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Review: "Bita helped me out last minute on my custody case. She reviewed my case with me and helped me understand the process of the hearing day. She represented me on my court date which was a huge relief since I had no clue what I was supposed to say or ..."

Rating: 9.5

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The Law Office of Jamahl C. Kersey, Esq.
427 C Street, Suite 313, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: When you're facing prison time, you need a great, experienced lawyer you can trust. My law firm defends people who have been charged with crimes ranging from petty theft and drug crimes, to murder. I passionately fight for my clients rights everyd...

Rating: 9.2

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Klinedinst PC
501 W Broadway, Ste. 1100, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime

Bio: My practice is focused on white-collar criminal defense and related matters, complex federal and state civil business litigation, legal malpractice defense, and state court juvenile and criminal proceedings, including cases alleging theft, embezzl...

Rating: 10

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Law Offices of Alisha A. Wood
3990 Old Town Ave, Suite B109, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Alisha A. Wood received a Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 2005. Ms. Wood attended law school at Whittier Law School in Orange County, CA where she received her law degree. During her time in law school ...

Rating: 9.3

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934 23rd St., San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I called Scott regarding a potential legal issue. I had dealt with Scott 2 years earlier for another legal issue, and he remembered who I was. We texted back and forth about my issue at 10:30pm. He spent the time to help me through a tough situati..."

Rating: 8.3

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The Gilliland Firm
402 W Broadway Ste 1760, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury

Bio: Mr. Gilliland graduated from the University of Washington in 1985 with a BA in English. He attended the University of Oregon School of Law where is served as an assistant and associate editor on the Oregon Law Review and teaching assistant in Tort...

Rating: 9.1

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Kern Law, APC
402 W Broadway, Ste 400, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Kern Law, APC represents clients throughout San Diego, East County, South County, North County, Beach Cities, all of San Diego County, and the State of California. Kern Law, APC specializes in DUIs and Drug Crimes. If you have been charged or unde...

Rating: 8.6

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The Law Offices of Peter A. Mesich, Esq.
525 B Street, Suite 1500, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights

Bio: Dedicated Attorney, Former Prosecutor I have a diverse background in various areas of law that give me a broad, thorough legal base to provide quality services to my clients. I am aggressive but polite, and firm but compassionate. Criminally, I pr...

Rating: 10

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TEGNELIA & DEBOSE, APC
2820 Camino Del Río, S., San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney Marcus E. DeBose speaks both English and Spanish fluently. He is experienced in felony litigation and jury trials in San Diego. A San Diego attorney since 2001, Mr. DeBose is an admitted member of State Bar of California....

Rating: 8.5

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8880 Rio San Diego Dr, #800, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: Over 20+ years of legal experience. Law Practice primarily focused on Criminal Defense in both State and Federal Courts. Admitted to practice in all State of California Courts, and in the following Federal Courts: Southern District of California, ...

Rating: 7.1

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Appelbaum Law, P.C.
600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Sharon Appelbaum is a nationally recognized criminal defense and white-collar attorney, celebrated for her relentless advocacy and strategic approach to high-stakes cases. With over 20 years of experience, she has represented clients in complex st...

Rating: 10

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P O Box 910496, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "This man is a great appeals attorney. He got my case overturned. It was a wrongful conviction and I greatly appreciate it. Whenever I called with questions he always had time for me. He never brushed me off or over talked me. He had plenty of time..."

Rating: 8.7

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