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San Diego County Has 925 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 7329 Reviews

San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I handle a wide variety of cases from DUI, misdemeanors, and serious felonies including assaults and murder cases. I have close relationships with many District and City Attorneys in San Diego county, this ensures the most favorable outcome for my...

Rating: 9.8

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Review: "Mr. Timothy is very knowledgeable of the laws and will defend you until your case is resolved. He has been the greatest lawyer I have had. If you need a lawyer count on Mr. Timothy. He is honest, great people skills and has the best work ethic. He..."

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego County, CA

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

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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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more

Bio: Prior to practicing law, Edward J. Southcott worked for the San Diego Sheriff's Department for 21 years. During his career the Sheriff's Department, Edward gained a broad range of experience in the criminal justice system. As a detective, Edward i...

Rating: 10

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Review: "Lauren was assigned to my DUI case and she was so kind and compassionate throughout the entire process. She explained the legal process in a way that helped my family and I understand, she took care of all the details and proceedings, and of cours..."

Rating: 6.4

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident

Bio: Mr. Bruner attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law here in San Diego. He graduated in the top 10% of his class and served as the Chief Articles Editor on Law Review and also received numerous awards and recognition while in law school. Upon gradua...

Rating: 8.2

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation

Review: "Michelle helped me with matters regarding my divorce. She traveled from San Diego to Los Angeles on short notice because she knew my matter was very urgent. She was able to get me everything I needed. I am very happy with the results. Since then I..."

Rating: 6.8

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: CARLOS C. RUAN has over 31 years experience in Criminal Defense. Primary area of practice is Federal offenses. Including Narcotics offenses, Border busts, alien smuggling, and RICO offenses. He has successfully handled serious felony cases such as...

Rating: 9.5

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Review: "it's been over a year since lance represented my friend and I and I have been meaning to write a review. He's a lawyer that keeps his clients well informed as well as being helpful and responsive throughout the process. Definitely would recommend him"

Rating: 7.3

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more

Bio: I proudly served as a U.S. Navy Jag Officer, defending those charged with violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for over 24 years. I have successfully defended many members throughout the United States and the world. My practice is di...

Rating: 8.8

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation and more

Review: "Antony is a Honest & compassionate Attorney . His kindness was so refreshing from a Attorney. I was being discriminated against by my employer and Antony helped me through some very tough times. He is so down to earth and keeps you informed about ..."

Rating: 7.0

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: A lawyer who listens and will put YOU first. I am passionate about the law and who will fight for you. Organized, thorough and effective. I am a fierce, savage, persistent lawyer, hungry for success and never afraid of a challenge. Exactly what yo...

Rating: 8.1

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

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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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

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 County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: After graduating from Duke Law School, I began my legal career at Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., when Judy Clarke was the Executive Director. There, I discovered that my calling is criminal defense. I feel privileged to stand up and fight f...

Rating: 10

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "To make a long story short the DEA paid me an unexpected visit and really tried to ruin my life. I spoke to many Lawyers before talking to Greg Turner. Choosing Greg to represent me was the best decision I could have made. The DA was trying to put..."

Rating: 7.9

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: Scott Schlegel is a California native who received his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Scott’s entire career has been spent in San Diego focusing on defending those accus...

Rating: 7.2

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Ms. Brown has always had a compelling desire to be an advocate for those who would otherwise be overlooked, or their stories remain silent. From her own personal experiences, Ms. Brown understands that many defendants will feel pressured or intimi...

Rating: 7.4

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

Review: "Working with André Ríos was truly the difference between losing a case abroad and recovering what was rightfully ours. From day one, he listened to us, understood the situation in depth, and put himself in our position to handle the process with s..."

Rating: 6.3

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Administrative Law and more

Review: "Brian has been helping me since 2001. I was in the military and had 2 DUI's in a years time. Not only did he defend me and help me resolve it he gave me some great advice. A few years later, I had to return to San Diego to deal with an issue and B..."

Rating: 8.3

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San Diego County Criminal Defense Attorney

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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