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    93 criminal defense lawyers serve San Juan Capistrano, CA. Compare the best based on 741+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Orange County are listed below.

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    San Juan Capistrano Has 93 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 741 Reviews

    Stephen Michael Rios

    Stephen Michael Rios

    5.03 reviews
    Attorney at Law
    32302 Camino Capistrano Ste 205, San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Mr. Rios served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, 1966 to 1970. Following his honorable discharge, he attended the University of California Irvine, where he graduated with honors-cum laude, in 1...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Courtney Lauren Cummings

    Courtney Lauren Cummings

    5.010 reviews
    Cefali & Cefali
    32158 Camino Capistrano, Suite 207, San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "In my opinion, when it comes to legal representation it’s hard to find someone who legitimately cares. I didn’t have that issue with Courtney. She was there every step of the way. There were times I asked a little more than what was expected of he..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Edward Joseph Stopyro

    Edward Joseph Stopyro

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    The Law Offices of EJ Stopyro
    32072 Camino Capistrano 2nd Fl, San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.0
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    William J Duffy

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    William J Duffy

    4.834 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Facing criminal charges in Irvine or Newport Beach? Trust Orange County defense attorney William J. Duffy V and Duffy Law for proven criminal jury trial experience and local expertise with judges and prosecutors to fight for the best outcome in yo...
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Francis Iocona

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    Peter Francis Iocona

    5.065 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Laguna Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Trial-Focused Criminal Defense for Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Cases for High-Exposure State and Federal Criminal Cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Harutiun Kassakhian

    Harutiun Kassakhian

    4.924 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Laguna Niguel)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Harry is one of our country’s premier Transportation Attorneys. Whether is fighting for carriers being paid or for false damage claims Kassakhian Law Firm is the place to go!"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Catherine Ellen Golden

    Catherine Ellen Golden

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    Law Office of Catherine Golden
    31103 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste D3010, San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Defective and Dangerous Products, Construction and Development and more
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    Kit Chandler Westbrook

    Kit Chandler Westbrook

    4.932 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (San Clemente)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have spent my entire career fighting for people who are being charged with crimes. If you are facing criminal charges do not lose hope and do not be cripped by fear. I can help. I have assmebled a small team of like-minded criminal defense attor...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Dyke Earl Huish

    Dyke Earl Huish

    5.017 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Mission Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney Dyke Huish is also a well known and respected author and public speaker on topics related to drug addiction, kids and the law and Jury Psychology. A former Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender he is one of ...
    Rating:  10
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    Bart Kasperowicz

    Bart Kasperowicz

    4.810 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Bart Kaspero is one of Orange County’s top trial lawyers, with an outstanding reputation in litigation, and having successfully handled many complex cases in front of juries and bench officers. He has successfully litigated against government agen...
    Rating:  10
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    Victor C Marshall

    Victor C Marshall

    4.818 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Aliso Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products
    Review: "I would highly recommend Victor C. Marshall if any family need a Lawyer. Mr Marshall was very quick to respond to the needs of my son. It was very easy to talk to Mr Marshall about the case and my concerns. Mr Marshall is very professional and edu..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Michael John Khouri

    Michael John Khouri

    4.613 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Irvine)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Health Care and more
    Bio: I have practiced law in Orange County for over 40 years and have tried over 100 cases. I started my career as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney where I routinely practiced as a prosecutor before the trial and appellate courts. I focused my...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Andrew David Cherkasky

    Andrew David Cherkasky

    4.917 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Ladera Ranch)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Andrew Cherkasky is recognized as one of the most elite trial lawyers in America and amongst the nation’s best criminal defense attorneys. Andrew is regularly recognized for his expertise by national news outlets, to include: Fox News, CNN, The Ne...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Meghan Annette Blanco

    Meghan Annette Blanco

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Laguna Niguel)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Meghan Blanco has over a decade of experience aggressively litigating some of the toughest state and federal cases. As a former federal prosecutor in the Los Angeles United States Attorney's Office's elite Public Corruption & Civil Rights Section,...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jason Andrew Davis

    Jason Andrew Davis

    5.038 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Mission Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Civil Rights
    Bio: Jason Davis began working in the California firearms industry as a teen when he worked at his father’s handgun manufacturing business, Davis Industries, Inc. With four of his family’s businesses consistently listed in the top ten handgun manufactu...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David Paul Huffman

    David Paul Huffman

    5.073 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Rancho Santa Margarita)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: David Huffman is a California native, and he is licensed to practice law as a member of The State Bar of California (license #241751). He attended UCLA for his undergraduate studies in Political Science, graduating in 2002 with Magna Cum Laude hon...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Charles P. Farris

    Charles P. Farris

    5.08 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Aliso Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: After handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases at other firms in southern California, Charles and his wife Beatrice launched Farris Law Firm in 2024 to provide a local alternative for clients seeking criminal defense representat...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Lee I Blumen

    Lee I Blumen

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Mission Viejo)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Health Care
    Bio: Mental Health & Addiction Law Treatment & Diversion Programs • Mental Health Advocacy • Criminal Defense • Conservatorships My practice focuses exclusively on providing legal representation and consultation to families and individuals where untrea...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David Jason Salvin

    David Jason Salvin

    4.712 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Laguna Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
    Review: "After the frustration of screening over 20 criminal defense lawyers over the phone to handle my case, we finally found the best one to hire. Atty. Salvin was outright courteous, answered our questions well and made us feel at ease. He worked on my..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Virginia Louise Landry

    Virginia Louise Landry

    5.06 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near San Juan Capistrano (Laguna Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: As a graduate of Western State University, Virginia L. Landry has grown her legal career over the past 28+ years. She quickly realized that criminal defense, particularly DUI, was her passion. As a fierce advocate for her clients, she never backs ...
    Rating:  9.6
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