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Santa Monica Has 393 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3969 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: With over 36 years of experience in state and federal criminal defense, Stephen R. Kahn is a highly regarded Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney whose aggressive advocacy, intelligence, credibility, and trial skills have earned him the respect...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Los Angeles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: At the Law Office of Robert B. Hakim, our focus is on traffic tickets, traffic violations, DUI, DWI, DMV hearings, criminal defense, auto accidents, and personal injury. We make every effort to learn as well as understand your legal needs to bette...

Rating: 8.0

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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

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 (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Getting my first DUI was terrifying. I didn't know what to expect. Doug Sherrod came highly recommended and did not disappoint. He immediately put me at ease and I knew instantly I was in good hands. He was extremely knowledgeable and effective an..."

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Review: "I had the privilege of working with Aryan as my personal injury lawyer, and I couldn't have asked for better representation. Aryan was very kind and understanding, which helped alleviate much of the stress I was feeling after I was in a car accide..."

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate

Review: "Was thorough(background info with the case), effective, prompt, intelligent, hard-working, easy to get a-hold-of/deal with, patient, reasonable, and had a Porsche poster in his office. He reassured me often and followed through when he said he wou..."

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Review: "Mr. King was very sharp, knowledgeable, and talked to us as one would talk to a friendly neighbor, not as mere clients, yet he maintained his professionalism. We were very happy with the outcome of our case. We highly recommend him."

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Insurance Fraud, Medical Malpractice and more

Review: "When one finds themselves subject to the justice system it can often be overwhelming and scary. You need an incredibly smart and proffesional lawyer to put you at ease. Edward Shkolnikov is that lawyer. When you work with him he takes on the full ..."

Rating: 5.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Mr. Ybarra is a criminal and civil litigator. Mr. Ybarra spends the majority of his time providing aggressive, committed, and honest defense services to his clients.

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Tax

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Dan spent 19 months aggressively and strategically working on my behalf. I was charged with felony hit and run and he utilized every angle to gain leverage to our advantage. His diligence in my case got the DA to finally offer up a plea deal I was..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Culver City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Family and more

Bio: Jason Buccat is the Founding Partner of Buccat Law Group. He is a successful litigator with expertise in criminal, and employment law, as well personal injury, general civil litigation, civil rights, and mediation. Mr. Buccat is dedicated to provi...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation

Review: "I had no prior criminal record. I’m a single mother, with a young child. I got into an argument with the father of my child and I was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. I was afraid to loose my child. Luckily with Payman’s hel..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Business

Review: "It is my great pleasure to highly recommend Deborah Eshaghian. When my district first put me on temporary reassignment from the classroom, I was offered a chance to sign the documents to resign and retire from the district or face suspension and p..."

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Mr. Berk received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in human resource management. Since the time he could remember, Mr. Berk was interested in the personal rights and freedoms afforded by this great country. This...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Zack was a fantastic lawyer who treated me with courtesy, professionalism, and success. The end result of the work was a complete expungement, which was our goal from day 1. Could not be happier with the service I received--highly recommended."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Los Angeles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Raymond Aghaian consulted me on a case and had some great advice that I am sure is going to help with a more positive outcome. I definitely felt that he is very knowledgeable in the field of criminal defense and cyber crime laws and should my case..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Litigation

Bio: George P. Roland is the senior Partner of Roland, Pennington & Trodden, a Law Firm located in the heart of Hollywood, California, specializing in injuries, including work and personal injuries arising out of auto and mortorcycle accidents. Mr. Rol...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: The two areas of law that Attorney Lynch practices, Family Law and Criminal Law, often intersect. Attorney Lynch has applied his knowledge of both fields to create many successful outcomes for his clients. He has received awards for his work, as w...

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Los Angeles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Tariq handled a DUI case for a family member. He was responsive and available throughout. He developed a sound legal strategy AND had compassion for, and an understanding of his clients. He should be the FIRST call you make."

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Santa Monica (Beverly Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Review: "Because of a tricky traffic ticket, I found Michael Rahmanou Attorney, who gave me professional advice and helped me solve the problem perfectly. I am deeply grateful for this."

Rating: 8.3

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