Santa Monica, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Monica, 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 Attorney near Santa Monica (Los Angeles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Car Accidents and more

20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TRIAL-READY PERSONAL ATTENTION Good People. Great Lawyers. Outstanding Results.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(833) 730-1768

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Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Los Angeles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles Dedicated to Justice for the Accused

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(626) 416-4026

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Kian Raoul Magana's Website

Shegerian & Associates Inc
225 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Intellectual Property and more

Rating: 8.1

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Casale Alliance LLP
2632 Wilshire Blvd Ste 325, Santa Monica, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Employment and Labor and more

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1312 Ozone Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Los Angeles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: California Legal Counsel; Southern California's Top Rated DUI/Criminal Defense & Personal Injury/Accident Firm for is on YOUR side! Representing the injured and the accused for nearly 25 years, and ranked as the top 2.5% attorneys in the state of ...

Rating: 10

Review: "Jeffrey is a wonderful man, since day one he made me and my family feel comfortable and that we were able to trust him. My brother was being accused of first degree murder and this was this first time that my family and I went through having a lov..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

Rating: 7.6

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 772-8214

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Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan's Website

Miramax
2450 Colorado Ave Ste 100 E, Santa Monica, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Entertainment and more

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Jennifer Goldman is an experienced criminal defense attorney who concentrates on representing people who have been accused of DUI, domestic violence and other criminal offenses. Jennifer's tireless and staunch advocacy has yielded very successful ...

Rating: 9.7

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1250 6th St Ste 305, Santa Monica, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, International Law, Litigation and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Sterling is an award-winning criminal trial lawyer and civil rights attorney who has been nationally recognized for his advocacy of the criminally accused as well as those who have been victimized by law enforcement. Mr. Sterling is experience...

Rating: 10

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Human Rights Watch
2450 Colorado Ave Ste 100 E Ofc 310, Santa Monica, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Government, Education and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

AV Rated Beverly Hills Family Law and Divorce Lawyer "Experienced and Compassionate Advocacy" for 26 Years!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(310) 455-8873

Bradley Stephen Sandler's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Los Angeles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more

Bio: Excellece. Integrity. Results. Due to overwhelming scams and spam, Messages sent through this website are no longer managed as of 2025. Information and Required Legal Disclaimers. These pages are not regularly maintained or updated and are likely ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

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

Bio: Results-driven, client-centered, and compassionate Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney in Beverly Hills. Graduated Top 5% at UCLA. Attended Top 20 USC Gould School of Law. Call for a free consultation. Distinguished as a Top 2.5% Attorney ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Jacob Glucksman is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who has extensive, proven, and respected criminal trial experience with cases ranging from traffic infractions, to criminal misdemeanors, to serious and violent felonies. Mr. ...

Rating: 10