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Santa Clara County Has 480 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2421 Reviews

Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: I am committed to achieving YOUR goals. I will always promptly respond to your phone call or email. I am always available to answer your questions and explain what is going on with your case. I will listen to you and counsel you. I will have your ...

Rating: 9.5

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Award winning attorney Over 25 Years Experience Some of my work has been featured on the San Jose Mercury News Front Page, First office consultation is always free. Call me right now. You have nothing to lose in speaking with me. Give me a call, a...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Clara 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

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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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Experienced Representation. Consultation: 408.516.4645

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(408) 516-4645

Vijay Dinakar's Website

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Dedicated to Personalized & Professional San Francisco Bay Area DUI Defense for over 20 years

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(415) 660-9376

Nors Elwood Davidson's Website

Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: As the Managing Partner of his law firm, Christopher D'Anjou defends clients facing criminal charges, traffic violations, and DUI/DWI matters across California. With over twelve years of litigation experience, Mr. D'Anjou is a seasoned trial attor...

Rating: 7.6

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: In court, Michael Silveira has one objective: to win your case! He believes that everyone accused of a crime deserves the highest quality legal representation. Michael has over 15 years of legal experience, and has handled over 1000 Driving Under ...

Rating: 9.4

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Nelson helped my son with a sex case he didn't commit. It was the worst, unfounded accusation anyone could face. He ( My Son) was looking at 15- life for a crime we are sure he didn't do. The District Attorney's involved in the case acting unethic..."

Rating: 7.5

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1981, having graduated from USF Law School in 1980 and passing the bar exam in that same year. I worked 5 years in the Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office from February 1981 to August 1985. I o...

Rating: 10

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I will fight to protect your future despite whatever mistakes you've made or whatever mistakes made by others have impacted you.I believe that without a zealous and passionatedefense, the presumption of innocence is meaningless. I never give up fi...

Rating: 9.1

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Chris Morales is one of the top attorneys in San Francisco as rated by judges and other lawyers.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(415) 980-1695

Christopher Francis Morales's Website

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

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

Call for a consultation(855) 956-0764

Riccardo Lorenzo Ippolito's Website

Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: I am a partner at Margolin & Lawrence (Est. 2010), Attorneys at Law, a firm dedicated to criminal defense and civil litigation, including employment and trademark. We handle criminal cases ranging from drugs to violent to white collar crime. My pa...

Rating: 10

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

I vigorously and compassionately represent my clients in all types of family and criminal matters.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(408) 791-2573

Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich's Website

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

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

Call for a FREE consultation(408) 786-9555

Sam John Polverino's Website

Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Bio: I have practiced criminal defense my entire career. I work hard everyday to assist people through what is often the worst time of their life. I take that responsibility very seriously.

Rating: 8.5

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

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

Bio: Adrienne Dell vigorously advocates for her clients, both adults and juveniles, charged with crimes, in the South Bay area. She has an excellent reputation with the judiciary,prosecution, colleagues and most importantly with her clients. She is inn...

Rating: 10

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Bio: Robert Cummings was raised in a highly competitive environment. He grew up fighting: on the football field, on the wrestling matt, and in the karate dojo. He was also fiercely competitive in several other sports, including baseball, soccer, tennis...

Rating: 7.5

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Most expereinced and highly regarded Criminal defense and personal injury attorney in the Bay area. Mr. Paez can help you whether you receive a citation for possession, a DUI or face serious felony charge

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(408) 741-9686

Michael Anthony Paez's Website

Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: I am a hard-working, energetic, and compassionate attorney who strives to achieve the best results for his clients. I am a readily accessible, affordable, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to your criminal case. I have practiced as a publi...

Rating: 8.8

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Nafiz M. Ahmed is an owner and managing attorney at Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, a premier criminal defense law firm with offices in Redwood City and San Jose, CA. Nafiz and his legal team have over 30 years of combined ex...

Rating: 10

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