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San Diego Has 834 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6806 Reviews

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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444 West C Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "Our case with immigration was extremely difficult. It lasted 7 years. Without Heather we probably would have given up. Heather is a hardworking, smart and knowledgeable attorney who is really caring about her clients. She is very attentive to deta..."

Rating: 9.3

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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 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 Joshua R. Bourne
Bristol Square, 185 W 'F' St Ste 100, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: Call for a free consultation about your case. Welcome to the Law Office of Joshua R. Bourne. We are dedicated to providing quality legal services and are skilled in the areas of juvenile delinquency, family law, divorce procedure, as well as crimi...

Rating: 10

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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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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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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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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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Law Office of Lupe Rodriguez Jr., APC.
402 W Broadway, Suite 400, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Bio: My background started in 1994 as a Civil Litigation attorney handling a wide variety of insurance defense cases. I then moved onto prosecuting cases for the Federal Government and handled hundreds of drug importation, drug conspiracy, alien smuggl...

Rating: 8.9

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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: 7.7

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The Sullivan Defense, APC
2445 5th Ave., Ste. 330, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Shaun A. Sullivan, Esq. is a Palm Springs native who's taken his talents from the West Coast to the East and back again. After wrapping up high school at Tabor Academy in Massachusetts, Sullivan attended Colgate University for his undergraduate de...

Rating: 9.9

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Khosroabadi & Hill, APC
3550 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 303, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Credit Repair and more

Bio: Sara Khosroabadi was born and raised in Los Angeles California. Sara earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the California Western School of Law in San Diego, Californi...

Rating: 10

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Bernal Law Office
750 B Street, Suite 1710, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: For almost a decade, I served as a prosecutor handling virtually all types of criminal cases. I have prosecuted and defended cases involving misdemeanor charges, domestic violence, DUI, DWI, white collar crime, insurance fraud, gun charges, violen...

Rating: 8.3

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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 Offices of Ryan T. Mardock
1901 First Ave, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals

Bio: The Law Office of Ryan T. Mardock was established to provide the highest quality of Federal and State Criminal Defense. The firm promotes a classical understanding of the practice of law through ethical and unwavering advocacy for clients. Mr. Mar...

Rating: 7.8

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THEULE LAW FIRM APC
1180 Rosecrans Street #565, SAN DIEGO, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: MY MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality criminal defense legal representation for anyone charged with DUI or other alcohol-related driving offenses, as well as felony crimes, misdemeanors, and all other areas of criminal law. A LITTLE...

Rating: 8.0

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Bardsley & Carlos, LLP
424 F Street., San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights

Bio: Marc Carlos is a partner and co-founder of Bardsley and Carlos LLP. Mr. Carlos has been practicing criminal law since 1987. He has been a member of both the Los Angeles and the San Diego County Public Defender’s office where he was a senior trial ...

Rating: 10

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750 B St Ste 2820, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Jacob took on my case and helped me get a fair outcome. He communicated steps during the case very well and offered great advise which helped a lot with getting through it. He has a great attitude and I highly recommend him as a lawyer for any cri..."

Rating: 7.3

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The Law Offices of James V. Bickford IV
1220 Rosecrans Street, Suite 802, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: Visit our website for additional information about our services

Rating: 8.8

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P.O. Box 928493, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Review: "Pauline's aggressiveness and experience are unparalleled. If you've gotten yourself into a jam, she is going to do everything within her power to get you out of it. I highly recommend Pauline's legal skills."

Rating: 9.2

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Genesis Family Law
2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 400, San Diego, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Amy West has 22 years’ experience in both Family and Criminal Law and is certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Family Law. Amy joined GENESIS FAMILY LAW, APC, in April 2023. For the six years prior to joining...

Rating: 10

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