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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: My name is Brian McDonnell. After spending 8 years in the commercial lending industry and having helped start a highly successful commercial lending firm, I chose to redirect my talents to the field of criminal law. I grew up in Orange County and ...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Bio: I grew up in Newport Beach attending Corona Del Mar high. I graduated deans list and with honors UC San Diego and Western State College of Law. Gained valuable experience working for the Oc da's office and opened my own criminal defense practice I...

Rating: 7.7

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Orange)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Fred did the research, went to all the court dates in my stead, put me at ease, gave great advice and worked the case to my best advantage. this was the first time i had been arrested. my first hired lawyer ripped me off & did nothing for me.."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

Bio: For the past 26 years Mark Geller has been a prosecutor with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, retiring in January 2022 as a Senior Deputy DA. As a prosecutor Mr. Geller completed close to 150 jury trials for crimes including Domestic ...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Bio: Polina is a former prosecutor at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA). As a passionate trial lawyer, Polina spent nearly every single day in the courtroom, first as a Deputy District Attorney and now as a Defense Attorney. During he...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Costa Mesa)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: One of the nation’s top trial lawyers, Wayne Gross has been selected to serve as lead trial counsel by companies, executives, and celebrities in their highest-stakes litigation matters. He has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in The Best Law...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Review: "Jeremy has helped answer alot of questions I have had. I was involved in a SERIOUS criminal offense and was sentenced to minor jail time and 5 years of formal probation. I was referred to Jeremy by a Family friend. I am well pleased. Jeremy took t..."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am an Orange County criminal defense attorney focusing on women in trouble with the law. I always seek the best for my clients. I do all I can for them and believe in keeping an open line of communication so that they are always aware of what is...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Anaheim)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more

Bio: Orange County Criminal Attorney Barney B. Gibbs has been practicing law for nearly three decades. Specifically, he has focused his practice on criminal defense and criminal defense alone. This type of honed focus is what enables him to provide suc...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: At Lee & Osejo, LLP, we are dedicated to vigorously protecting the rights and interests of those who have been hurt due to the negligence or recklessness of another party. Our lawyers have the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients i...

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Huntington Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I handle all manner of criminal matters and occasionally traffic in and around Orange County, CA. My objective is to get you the absolute best results possible. Thanks for looking into my profile. I recently joined the team at Paladin Legal Defend...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Orange)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: We are CA's Largest Most Successful Defense Law Firm w/ offices throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, San Francisco, Sacramento, Alameda, San Jose, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, & San Luis Obispo. See ...

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have been doing this for a long time. I like helping people and I can help you. At Law School I was awarded the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Criminal Law. Now with over 35 years experience in Criminal Law I still lo...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Great Attorney! He defended me in a criminal case! He defended my case as if he were defending his own son! I was facing 70 years to life years, Derrick got the sentence reduced to 15 years! I highly recommend Derrick Smalls! He kept me well infor..."

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Mulhere places the utmost importance on handling each case with a great sense of detail and attention; always ensuring that his clients' rights and interests are being protected. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Mulhere brings a unique perspective ...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Crivaro is a former Senior Deputy Orange County Public Defender now in private practice in Newport Beach. He has a Martindale - Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. He is a past director of the Orange County Bar Association, a past president and dire...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Tustin)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, General Practice and more

Bio: John L. Dodd has been handling appeals throughout the State of California, on behalf of both appellants and respondents, as well as writ petitions, since 1989. Mr. Dodd is a California Certified Appellate Specialist and is experienced in civil, fa...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Newport Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He is very professional and very kind. He keeps you informed you about the case and keeps you up to date. He is one of the best lawyer I have ever worked with. Thank you Mr. Kremer! "

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Ana (Irvine)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "JUDGE CANNON SAID HE WAS THE BEST FAMILY CONTEMPT LAWYER IN ORANGE COUNTY..HE WAS RIGHT! HE GOT THE NOT GUILTY VERDICT AS PROMISED"

Rating: 9.4

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