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    San Diego County Has 925 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 7329 Reviews

    Michelle Bambi Bouvier

    Michelle Bambi Bouvier

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When i called Bambi, I was lost, confused and I didn't know what to do. She made me feel like I was her only client. She held my hand all the way. I don't ever want to ever be in need of a lawyer, but if I do, I know who to call. Bambi is the best!"
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    Richard Mark Barnett

    Richard Mark Barnett

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Rick a couple years ago for a federal marijuana case. I was extremely satisfied with the results. He is honest, knowledgeable and truly seems to care about his clients."
    Rating:  9.8
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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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    Holly Sue Hanover

    Holly Sue Hanover

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend Holly for anyone that is unfortunate enough to have a family member arrested for a federal crime. She took the time to get to know our son, and made sure we all knew what was going on with his case. He ended up doing a lot less ..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Pauline Erika Villanueva

    Pauline Erika Villanueva

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    David Belaire Landry

    David Belaire Landry

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Absolutely a blessing from GOD. He was doing his research on my case within the first 3 minutes of our phone conversation without any talk of payment or meeting in person. Took the case on immediately with very little down worked with me on paymen..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    James F. Weintre

    James F. Weintre

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr weintre really went the extra mile for me . I was facing 12 years on a felony assault charge and mr weintre got it down to misdemeanor, with time served . In essence he gave me my life back . I don't know how to thank him"
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    Matthew Michael Sheena

    Matthew Michael Sheena

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Matthew M. Sheena joined Garmo & Garmo, LLP as an associate in 2014. Mr. Sheena is experienced in handling personal injury, business and real estate and criminal defense matters. In addition, Mr. Sheena is also an experienced Real Estate Agent. Mr...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Zach Anthony Sky Brooks

    Zach Anthony Sky Brooks

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Kara Lynn Oien

    Kara Lynn Oien

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When you get a court appointed attorney you usually think they're not going to help you the way you think they should. With Kara that is far from the case. She was very helpful, informative and attentive. I called and emailed her almost daily and ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    James B Rudolph

    James B Rudolph

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "My wife and I hired James Rudolph to apply for adjustment of status due to marriage and I was VERY happy with James and his team of lawyers!! I appreciated his attention to detail and professional manner in handling our case. He was extremely expe..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Scott Harrison Toothacre

    Scott Harrison Toothacre

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: An experienced trial attorney, Scott H. Toothacre's practice focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation. After graduating from Western State University School of Law in 1989, Mr. Toothacre immediately began working as an associate attorney a...
    Rating:  7.0
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    David James Zugman

    David James Zugman

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights
    Bio: I live and breathe federal criminal defense. I have read every Supreme Court opinion and every 9th Circuit published opinion (and most of the unpublished) since 1997. I have been an inordinantely succesful appellate attorney. The 9th Circuit repor...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Todd A Moore

    Todd A Moore

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "recomend him for any of your legal needs"
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    Janice M Deaton

    Janice M Deaton

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) criminal defense trial attorney with over 28 years of experience. I have an excellent trail record, as I have been a public speaker in world wide venues and connect with juries. I excel at humanizing my clients, ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Carolyn E Barbadoro

    Carolyn E Barbadoro

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice and more
    Review: "I was initially apprehensive to have a public defender represent my case. I had heard stories that they were not as dedicated to the case as someone you personally chose and hired. I was proven wrong. From the beginning Carolyn was attentive to my..."
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    Morad Fakhimi

    Morad Fakhimi

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation and more
    Review: "My very good friend was facing multiple federal charges, and had been represented by several high profile attorneys for close to a year. The situation was very bleak. Then Morad Fakhimi was appointed counsel. Morad took over a case that was ignore..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Ellis Murray Johnston

    Ellis Murray Johnston

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    David Lawrence Baker

    David Lawrence Baker

    5.01 review
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: DUI CRIME LAW If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you owe it to yourself to get the advice of a knowledgeable DUI Attorney as soon as possible. The fines, license suspension and increased insurance rates that may result from a DUI arrest ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    David Steven Chesley

    David Steven Chesley

    5.0186 reviews
    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: We are CA's Largest Most Successful Defense Law Firm w/ offices throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, San Francisco, Sacramento, Alameda, San Jose, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, & San Luis Obispo. See ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Peter Charles Blair

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    Peter Charles Blair

    5.0183 reviews
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    San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
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    Rating:  10
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