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    962 criminal defense lawyers serve San Francisco, CA. Compare the best based on 2304+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in San Francisco County are listed below.

    San Francisco Has 962 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2304 Reviews

    Christopher Francis Morales

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    The Morales Law Firm
    1388 Sutter Street, Ste. 805, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Chris Morales is one of the top attorneys in San Francisco as rated by judges and other lawyers.
    Lucy Stearns McAllister

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    4.9182 reviews
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    The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister
    201 Spear Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Licensing
    Successful criminal defense attorney for DMV, assault, abuse, theft, fraud & drug violations.

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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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    Matt A. Sullivan

    PRO

    1000 Brannan Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Successful results obtained for many clients. Get help today.
    E Michael Linscheid

    PRO

    345 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Call Now to Speak With an Experienced and Effective Criminal Defense Attorney.
    Seth P Chazin

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    4.921 reviews
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    Law Offices of Seth P Chazin
    360 Ritch Street, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: 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...
    Jason Patrick Hopper, C.F.L.S.

    PRO

    Hopper Hopper Strebe
    100 Pine Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Hopper Hopper Strebe —Family Law Attorneys and Mediators. Helping You Turn Conflict Into Resolution. Call today for a Free Consultation.
    Harris Bruce Taback

    PRO

    345 Franklin St Ste 102, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    An Aggressive, Sophisticated Approach to Criminal Defense With Federal and State Trial Experience
    Law Office of Jonah Chew
    1388 Sutter Street, Suite 805, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jonah Chew has over 20 years of experience in the courtroom, earning him a reputation as one of San Francisco’s most aggressive and effective criminal litigators. His work and expertise in a wide range of criminal cases has earned him media covera...
    Pelta Law - NorCal Location
    1390 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Marc Pelta leads Pelta Law with a steadfast commitment to putting clients’ needs at the forefront of his practice. With a background as a former prosecutor, he has gained extensive experience in criminal litigation, adeptly navigating cases from i...
    300 Montgomery St Ste 660, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Firm owner David J. Cohen is an experienced Bay Area criminal defense attorney. He has tried over 75 federal and state criminal cases to juries, and briefed and argued more than 60 federal and state direct appeals, more than 25 habeas corpus petit...
    Attorney At Law
    15 Boardman Pl, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: I have been lawyer in San Francisco and the Bay Area since 1988. I am a former Deputy District Attorney and have been practicing criminal law since 1990 and criminal defense since 1997. I also have experience working at Pillsbury, Madison &...
    Presidio Law Group APC
    1160 Jackson Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Immigrant Crime and Justice, APC
    233 Sansome Street, Suite 706, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime
    Bio: As lead counsel of Immigrant Crime and Justice, Karl assists foreign nationals to seek post-conviction relief in criminal courts as well as avoid immigration consequences in pending criminal matters before state superior courts and federal distric...
    Margolin, Allison B. Attorney
    819 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I am a partner at Margolin & Lawrence (Est. 2010), Attorneys at Law, a firm dedicated to criminal defense and civil litigation, including employment and trademark. We handle criminal cases ranging from drugs to violent to white collar crime....
    Briggs Law San Francisco, Inc.
    Pier 5 Law Offices, 506 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I am dedicated to providing aggressive legal advocacy in a client centered environment. I am a passionate and committed lawyer but I also come from a strong customer service background. Having gone through my own ups and downs when I was younger I...
    523 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Juvenile
    Bio: Marc Zilversmit is a California Criminal Appeals Attorney and California Criminal Trial Attorney who is located in San Francisco and practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Marc Zilversmit is the only San Francisco Bay Area Lawyer Certifi...
    Silveira Law - A Professional Corporation
    315 Montgomery Street, Floor 9, San Francisco, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: In court, Michael Silveira has one objective: to win your case! He believes that everyone accused of a crime deserves the highest quality legal representation. Michael has over 15 years of legal experience, and has handled over 1000 Driving Under ...
     
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