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San Francisco, CA Criminal Defense lawyers (839)

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Sanjay Schmidt
5.0 stars 15 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2006
Review: “This lawyer had one of the most challenging cases I have ever heard of. On a political level when a police officer is involved , the outcome is usually extremely difficult to be reached in a manner that benefits the clie...
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
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Allison Margolin
5.0 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2002
Major narcotics, domestic violence, manufacturing to murder – Margolin & Lawrence is here to help!
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime, Trademark Infringement
Sanaz Nikaein
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2004
Sanaz Nikaein is Dean Litigation's managing principal. Her practice is focused on criminal defense and family law. In 2014, she was appointed to San Francisco Superior Court as a Judge Pro Tem. She continues to serve as a Judge Pro Tem while mana...
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, Family
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Seth Chazin
5.0 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1987
During his 25 + years of experience, Attorney Chazin has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area and throughout California and has successfully resolved numerous of cases before charges were ever even filed. Mr...
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime
C. Shapiro
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1985
I am a criminal defense attorney with 30 years of practice. I also handle administrative law , restraining orders, unemployment insurance appeals, family law, bankruptcy, and matters involving state and local licensing. I represent clients in a...
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Administrative Law, DUI & DWI, Family
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Jason Beahm
5.0 stars 32 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2006
Beat Your Case. Don't Give Up! We Will Get You the Best Possible Results.
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
Fixed-fee services: 15-minute advice session - $39, 15-minute Criminal Defense advice session - $39
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100% satisfaction guaranteed
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Asit Panwala
5.0 stars 25 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2000
A former prosecutor is your best criminal defense attorney
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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Thomas Fleming
5.0 stars 25 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1990
UC Berkeley Faculty, Yale Law, DUI/Criminal Law Specialty! Avvo Rating: 10/10! Call Now 925-391-2820
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
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Steven Whitworth
5.0 stars 10 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2007
Affordable, knowlegeable, and skilled trial attorney ready to defend your constitutional rights.
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
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Pezhman Pakneshan
5.0 stars 9 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2004
The Bay Area's Premier Defense Attorney
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Criminal defense

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt. The defense attorney will also know what information you need to prove your innocence, including whether there are any legal rules justifying your actions.