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San Diego Has 834 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6828 Reviews

Law Office of Michael W Owens
3110 Camino Del Rio S Ste 314, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Michael Owens has been practicing criminal defense law for over 40 years. He is passionate about his clients and helping them obtain the best possible outcome.

Rating: 6.5

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Burkhead Criminal Defense, P.C.
7670 Opportunity Road, Suite 115, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

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

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Rating: 7.0

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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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Law Office Of Thomas P. Matthews
110 W C St #1201, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: Thomas Matthews is a graduate of the prestigious Cal Western School of Law located in San Diego. With over 25 years experience in defending all types of criminal charges in San Diego County cities like Escondido, Vista, Chula Vista, Spring Valley,...

Rating: 9.7

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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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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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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Clarke, Johnston, Thorp & Rice
1010 Second Avenue, Suite 1800, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Trip Johnston began his legal career in 2001 as a law clerk on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. After completing his clerkship, he became a trial attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego in 2002 and was promoted to a supervisory role in 200...

Rating: 8.7

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Page & Wong, APC
2650 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 108, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Born and raised in San Diego, Lisa Wong is a former Deputy Public Defender who has had extensive experience dealing with a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. Ms. Wong is passionate about fighting for the rights of her clients. Known for...

Rating: 8.4

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2550 Fifth Ave, Suite 1050, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Elmira Yousufi has dedicated her career to making a difference for those who may be mistreated by the criminal justice system. Born in Afghanistan, Elmira and her family emigrated to Pakistan and Iran before eventually coming to the United States ...

Rating: 7.2

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600 W Broadway Ste 700, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Review: "Ariel was both the most thorough and thoughtful attorney. She was intently dedicated and her empathy was amazing!"

Rating: 9.0

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Robert Carriedo Attorney at Law
105 W F Street, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Bio: I am Robert Carriedo, Attorney at Law. For more than 40 years, I’ve practiced criminal defense in the San Diego area, representing thousands of clients in both state and federal courts. I’ve served as defense counsel in cases involving drug offens...

Rating: 8.0

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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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San Diego Office of the Public Defender
450 B Street, Suite 900, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 8.3

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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 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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Briggs Law Corporation
3298 Governor Drive, #928494, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Fighting the good fight isn't just a job, it's a calling. And I am relentless in pursuing the best possible outcome for my clients.

Rating: 7.6

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The Law Office of Mary Elizabeth Perez, Esq.
4455 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration

Bio: Attorney Mary Elizabeth Perez is fluent in English and Spanish, and works with a diverse population to include Greece, Canada, Japan, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and numerous other countries. She has excelled ...

Rating: 7.6

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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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San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

San Diego Has 834 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6828 Reviews

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Elizabeth Anne Bumer

Robert Selden Brewer Jr

Ellis Murray Johnston

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Robert Carriedo

Michael Jeffrey Goldfaden

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Michele Nicole Kumaus

Matthew William Shapiro

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