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San Francisco Has 947 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2173 Reviews

870 Market Street, Suite 948, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: If you are reading these lines, you might have a problem and need to speak with an attorney who will help you and will not rip you off. Please do not judge me (or anybody) by my ratings and reviews. Some very great attorneys have a rating on AVVO ...

Rating: 8.8

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Law Office of Zachary M. Kitaynik
447 Sutter Street, Suite 414, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Providing quality, creative and aggressive defense of criminal cases throughout the Bay Area.

Rating: 7.3

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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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Geller Law
201 Spear St, Suite 1199, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Sam is a Bay Area native. He went to college and law school in San Francisco. Sam is more than just a defense attorney and prides himself on helping his clients during difficult times. Sam is never afraid to take the unpopular position in court an...

Rating: 8.1

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260 California St, Ste 1002, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bio: Everyone deserves a powerful force in their corner when faced with criminal prosecution. I fight for my clients in State and Federal court with creativity and hard work to obtain the best possible results for each unique situation. I love my work,...

Rating: 7.5

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222 Sutter St Ste 600, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Business and more

Bio: A veteran of big law for over 20 years including more than 10 years as a partner in the prestigious firms OMelveny Myers LLP and, later, Howrey LLP Jeffrey Judd earned a stellar reputation for leading teams that successfully resolved major dispute...

Rating: 9.4

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Law Office of Robert Waggener
214 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Without a long winded acknowledgment, this man is quite simply the best lawyer in the nation. He will handle your case in any city federal or state reasonably with the passion of a spartan warrior. He just doesn't lose, if their is a way he will f..."

Rating: 7.4

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506 Broadway, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "While she was not my lawyer directly she was my sisters. We were very pleased with Alexis and her fire and wit. She is smart and kind and can be as nice and sweet as she can be brilliant and direct. She handled our criminal case of opening a Medic..."

Rating: 7.2

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Law Offices of Kevin E. Mitchell
885 Bryant Street, 2d Floor, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Attorney Kevin E. Mitchell works hard to get results. He takes great pride in the quality of service he provides, earnestly endeavoring to exceed expectations of the individuals he represents. The fruits of those tireless efforts are manifested in...

Rating: 7.3

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The Law Office of Michael Rehm
505 Montgomery Street -- 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Mr. Rehm provides competitive rates and free confidential consultations, whether by phone or at his downtown Sacramento office. Payment plans are available. Mr. Rehm is a licensed attorney in the states of California and New York. Mr. Rehm receive...

Rating: 7.6

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Law Office of Jessica Beeler
1388 Sutter Street., Suite 805, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "There are lot of attorneys one can choose nowadays. Jessica did more for our family in a one-day consultation than a paid attorney did in 6 months. Not only is she willing to speak to you over the phone whenever you need 24/7, she is empathetic to..."

Rating: 7.4

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Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation
350 Rhode Island Street, South Building, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Melody Yasuda is a highly skilled attorney based in California, with a focus on DUI/DWI, traffic violations, and criminal defense. She received her Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Juris Docto...

Rating: 8.4

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Law Offices of Rafael C. Trujillo
900 Kearny Street., Suite 299, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Rafael Trujillo is a San Francisco native, who has spent his entire 30 year legal career aggressively and successfully defending clients in the Bay Area. As a staff attorney with Legal Services for Children followed by a 25 year career at the nati...

Rating: 9.1

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Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation
350 Rhode Island Street, South Building, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Adam Cohen, a California-based lawyer, specializes in defending criminal charges, DUIs, and traffic tickets. With years of experience as a former prosecutor, Adam understands the intricacies of the legal system and is well-versed in defending clie...

Rating: 9.0

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San Francisco Public Defender
555 7th Street, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I was amazed to the work and effort of Nadia .. she is a true believer in HER case .. she will give 100 % of a time if no more .. saying that I'm greatfull will not be enough. Actually , still, truly she still at this time fighting for me .. I can..."

Rating: 6.7

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Pier 5 Law Offices
506 Broadway, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Elder Law and more

Bio: Tyler Smith received his J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2012, where he was the Executive Articles Editor for the Law Review, published a Comment on the Fourth Amendment vis-à-vis GPS tracking on vehicles, and was heavily involve...

Rating: 7.6

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Morrison & Foerster LLP
425 Market St, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

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Hamasaki Law
1388 Sutter Street, Suite 805, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Hamasaki Law is a top rated criminal defense law firm representing individuals under investigation or facing criminal prosecution in California state and federal courts. We take on the toughest cases and achieve the best possible results for our c...

Rating: 7.3

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203 Willow Street Suite 204, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more

Bio: The most important aspect of being a lawyer to me is effective communication between myself and my clients. I believe it is my responsibility to ensure my clients understand their legal rights and responsibilities even if it may be something they ...

Rating: 8.3

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58 W Portal Ave #350, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Cindy is a very talented attorney with extensive experience in the industry. She is a very intelligent, organized and compassionate person. It’s amazing how Cindy would listen to people, come up with a creative solution and ask questions a lot of ..."

Rating: 7.1

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Sugarman & Cannon
737 Tehama Street, No. 3, San Francisco, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Rating: 9.2

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