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    311 criminal defense lawyers serve Santa Clara, CA. Compare the best based on 2028+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Santa Clara County are listed below.

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    Natalie Citlalith Gomez

    Natalie Citlalith Gomez

    4.917 reviews
    Gomez Edwards Law Group, LLP
    2391 The Alameda, Suite 200, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Natalie C. Gomez is an experienced lawyer who is distinctively qualified to represent clients in criminal defense and family law matters. She has provided financially efficient and high quality legal representation to all clients. Natalie is bilin...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Ramin Mozaffar

    Ramin Mozaffar

    4.45 reviews
    Mozaffar Law Offices
    5201 Great America Parkway Suite #320, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Review: "A great company to work with. The products are of the highest quality.I am very happy with the service. Thank you very much. Thanks"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Amie Danielle Rooney

    Amie Danielle Rooney

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (Palo Alto)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Victor Simon

    Victor Simon

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    Law Office Victor Simon
    2005 De La Cruz Blvd # 216, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    William David Ball

    William David Ball

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    Santa Clara Law School
    500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Stephanie Rickard

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    Stephanie Rickard

    5.0182 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (San Jose)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    I have been a criminal attorney for over 20 years and know how to get the best result possible.
    Rating:  10
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    Nana Knight

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    Nana Knight

    5.037 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (San Jose)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    When you are being investigated or charged with a crime, the right lawyer can make a difference in your case. Nana Knight has been on the other side, and knows how prosecutors think and investigate. She is a Board certified criminal law specialist...
    Rating:  10
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    Brendan M. Barrett

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    Brendan M. Barrett

    5.017 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (San Jose)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Navigating the channels of the justice system can be an intimidating and daunting venture; I take pride in making that experience as pleasant as possible for my clients. Call me for a free consultation
    Rating:  10
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    Ariana R. M. Gebauer

    Ariana R. M. Gebauer

    1.01 review
    Northern California Innocence Project
    500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ariana is a terrible public defender I've had the pleasure of being one of her clients for the last year and she has been nothing but non helpful towards me and I hope anybody looking to hire a public defender doesn't hire Ariana."
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    Wesley James Schroeder

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    Wesley James Schroeder

    5.025 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (San Jose)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Hideki Nakano

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    Steven Hideki Nakano

    4.823 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (San Jose)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Know the law and the facts. Investigate. Most importantly, know the client whom I represent.
    Rating:  10
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    Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia

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    Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia

    4.625 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (San Jose)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Don't risk your life and reputation with just any lawyer! Call 866-933-0896 or 408 724-9200 for a consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Lesley Chang Dobbins

    Lesley Chang Dobbins

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    Po Box 22, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Patent Application, Intellectual Property, Criminal Defense
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    Nicholas John Saranto

    Nicholas John Saranto

    2.77 reviews
    Saranto Law
    2445 Augustine Drive, Ste 150, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Nick is everything you’d hope to find in a lawyer. I couldn’t be more thankful & blessed for all he did for me & my civil litigation case."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Thomas John Spielbauer

    Thomas John Spielbauer

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    Po Box 698, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Juvenile
    Rating:  6.5
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    Marcia Lynn Eckley

    Marcia Lynn Eckley

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    Call (408) 849-0206
    Law Offices of Marcia L. Eckley, 36 Harold Ave. #D3, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Law Offices of Marcia Lynn Eckley Let this firm represent you in family law or criminal defense matters.
    Rating:  6.6
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    Sam John Polverino

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    Sam John Polverino

    4.727 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (San Jose)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have representing people accused of crimes for over thirty years. I practice in the State and Federal Courts of California. I have handled thousands of cases including both felonies and misdemeanors. They include: murder and vehicular manslaught...
    Rating:  10
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    Linda Carol Starr

    Linda Carol Starr

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    Northern California Innocence Project
    500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Riccardo Lorenzo Ippolito

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    Riccardo Lorenzo Ippolito

    4.851 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (San Jose)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    VIB Law—Northern California's Largest and Most Successful Criminal Defense Firm and 290 Sex Registration List Removal Experts. Call (855) 956-0764
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel Sei-Hoon Song

    Samuel Sei-Hoon Song

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Clara (Oakland)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Securities and Investment Fraud, Litigation, Criminal Defense
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