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    San Mateo County Has 926 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2233 Reviews

    Curtis L. Briggs

    Curtis L. Briggs

    5.012 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 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...
    Rating:  9.4
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    David E. Ruezga

    David E. Ruezga

    5.011 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: - I am the founder of RV Litigation Group PC, a California law firm built to deliver high level representation in criminal defense and civil litigation. I represent clients in serious, high-pressure matters where the stakes are real and ordinary r...
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Mateo 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 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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    Tim Allen Pori

    Tim Allen Pori

    5.011 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tim Pori is an amazing lawyer. I felt very confident and relaxed having him on my side. He does not back down and really handled my case well. I would highly recommend him."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Maria Belyi

    Maria Belyi

    5.011 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I never in my life thought I would need a lawyer but life happened. I was rushing to find a lawyer and my friend luckily recommended Maria. Consulting with a lawyer can be scary at first but Maria was very understanding and ensured the best outcom..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    5.010 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
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    Rating:  10
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    Sanaz Banu Nikaein

    Sanaz Banu Nikaein

    5.010 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: 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 manag...
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Leslie Balogh

    Peter Leslie Balogh

    5.09 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: We have a broad general practice with experience in a wide variety of areas- both litigation and transactional. We try to provide cost effective solutions to problems in an ethical manner.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Neil Patrick Hallinan

    Neil Patrick Hallinan

    5.09 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: NEIL HALLINAN, a third-generation trial attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the founder and lead attorney at the Hallinan Law Firm, with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Hallinan spent a decade as a publ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Brian Phillip Berson

    Brian Phillip Berson

    5.08 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Representing accused people throughout CaliforniaBrian P. Berson is a San Francisco-based criminal defense lawyer with more than 25 years of experience. With thehighest rating from Martindale-Hubbell in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, he...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michelle Marie Dylan

    Michelle Marie Dylan

    5.08 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Michelle (Thomson) Dylan has 15 years of criminal defense experience sucessfully representing clients in state and federal court. Known for her tenacity and attention to detail, Michelle has gained the respect of clients, colleagues and prosecutor...
    Rating:  8.7
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    David Elliott Wise

    David Elliott Wise

    5.07 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Life Sciences & Biotechnology and more
    Review: "I FACED 6 Felonies, 25 – 30 years A FREE MAN TODAY My case was about as serious as they get. People of the State of California vs. H.C. aka (rick) I faced 6 felonies including 4 sex offenses; a total exposure of 25-30 years in state prison as a se..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Ahmad Abu Askar

    Ahmad Abu Askar

    5.07 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Ahmad Askar is a dedicated criminal defense attorney serving clients in Santa Clara County, the greater Bay Area, and throughout the state of California. He is committed to protecting the rights of the accused and providing clear, effective counse...
    Rating:  5.8
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    Zachary Mark Kitaynik

    Zachary Mark Kitaynik

    5.07 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Thomas Egan Deremigio

    Thomas Egan Deremigio

    5.07 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: For over twenty years I have successfully represented indivduals like you and your loved ones against the power of the the police and prosecutors.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Dean Edward Johnson

    Dean Edward Johnson

    5.07 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a nationally and internationally recognized authority on California criminal law. I havemore than30 years of legal experience. When Im not in the courtroom youll seeme on TV commenting on the biggest cases in America.
    Rating:  10
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    Karl William Krooth

    Karl William Krooth

    5.07 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 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...
    Rating:  10
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    Gerritt Adrian Rutgers

    Gerritt Adrian Rutgers

    5.06 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: While you can hire just about anyone to be your criminal defense lawyer, peace of mind comes with hiring an attorney who has extensive experience and is a certified specialist in criminal defense. A specialist is one who has gone beyond the standa...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Naomi Chung

    Naomi Chung

    5.06 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Civil Rights
    Bio: Naomi Chung has a record of vigorously defending her clients, getting charges dismissed, and achieving the most favorable outcome for her clients. Ms. Chung graduated from The University of Chicago Law School and has served as defense counsel in c...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Dean Dukhyun Paik

    Dean Dukhyun Paik

    5.06 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: A trial lawyer and co-Chair of the White Collar Criminal Defense Group at Rogers Joseph O'Donnell. Extensive experience in the defense of criminal cases, including the defense of securities enforcement actions, internal investigations, antitrust, ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Melody Yasuda

    Melody Yasuda

    5.06 reviews
    San Mateo County Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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