Top Rated South Gate, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

74 criminal defense lawyers serve South Gate, CA. Compare the best based on 168+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Los Angeles County are listed below.

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South Gate Has 74 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 168 Reviews

Attorney David C. Zipperian
9707 Hildreth Ave, South Gate, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Osuna & Dotson Law Firm
13333 Paramount Blvd., South Gate, CA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: I am a English/Spanish speaking attorney that always fights for my clients, whether it is fighting against the prosecution in a criminal defense matter or battling against the auto insurance companies holding out on your fair accident settlement. ...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in South Gate, 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 South Gate (Bellflower)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Summer McKeivier is a nationally recognized federal trial attorney with Chapman Law Group, specializing in health care fraud defense, federal criminal defense, government investigations, and DEA-related matters, including overprescribing allegatio...

Rating: 8.4

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Ashli S. McKeivier's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Bellflower)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Juanita Kay focuses her practice in the area of criminal defense. She represents clients on felony and misdemeanor cases throughout all criminal courts in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Juanita Kay is licensed to practice law in all sta...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Bellflower)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

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

Review: "One of the most honest lawyers I’ve talked to so far. I’ve talked to so many about getting my friend resentenced after serving 27 years on a LWOP. I think Mr. Stein could be the guy to bring him home!"

Rating: 9.0

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Andrew Marc Stein's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Mr. Duarte has a strong legal background as he attended one of the top law schools in the United States. Mr. Duarte is licensed to practice in all state courts of California and the Federal Districts of Central, Northern, and Eastern California. M...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Patrick S. Aguirre is an Orange County criminal defense lawyer who successfully founded The Law Offices of Patrick S. Aguirre Associates. Today, the firm boasts a winning record of more than 93%. For well over a decade, Attorney Aguirre has been p...

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Bellflower)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Bio: I am a former Public Defender who received his training at the office throughout law school, and for approximately two years after I graduated. I am one of the attorneys who actually cares about what happens to his clients. When I say actually car...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Certified Specialist Immigration and Nationality Law The State Bar of Law Offices of Henry A. Posada is a Los Angeles based law firm representing immigration clients in the greater Los Angeles area, as well as across the United States and abroad. ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Bellflower)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: I am an aggressive, highly experienced criminal defense attorney. Very experienced in defending DUI and DMV matters, domestic violence cases, all crimes of violence, sex offenses and drug offenses. I am here to defend your rights and help you seek...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Bio: Active family man. Two kids, many sports hobbies. I strive to ensure that my clientswill be there for their families as well. I understand how important that goal is. Among my hobbies is flying small airplanes. I am happy to take a case some dista...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Kiyohara (whom we call Glen) gave my wife and I a second chance at life. The District Attorney wanted to prosecute for an 8 year maximum prison sentence plus extras. Mr. Kiyohara not only worked with the D.A. to calm her down, but also found ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "He was s s very honest man I was so glad to have met him . He was very thorough with the explanation of the law and court proceedings."

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Downey criminal defense lawyer James Mendez will be able to provide representation for various criminal related matters including theft, drug crimes, assault, DUI, probation matters, expungement cases and many other related cases. If you would lik...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Los Angeles)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was looking at a serious felony charge. I was going to be incarcerated. I would have lost my job and my home. Attorney John Murray stuck by me and fought hard for me. The case was reduced and I spent no time in jail and I was able to preserv..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Abogada Luz is the Owner and Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Luz Tijerina-Garduño where she practices Immigration and Nationality Law along with Criminal Law. Ms. Tijerina-Garduño received her Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School in...

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Montebello)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "It's not easy going through the DUI legal process. Yes, it's my fault, but without help, it gets intimidating. Mr. Quevedo helped and made the situation better. His expertise and his way around the legal process is the best that I even seen. Needl..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Paramount)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more

Review: "Miuy buen abogada de inmigracion. Todo lo que me dijo que hiba ser por mi lo hizo. En todo me ayudo! Muy Buena!!!"

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near South Gate (Downey)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Review: "i hiigher recomended Evangelina Malhotra, she is outstanding lawyer very knowledgeable, responsable and profesional . she handled my case very profesional and always did the best for me."

Rating: 7.5

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in South Gate, CA?

Jorge Fernandez Isla 52 years licensed
John Alan Goalwin 49 years licensed
George Anthony Quevedo 47 years licensed
Andrew Marc Stein 47 years licensed
Ronald Mark Hall 47 years licensed
Grant Taylor Hoagland 46 years licensed
Gregory James Cummings 45 years licensed
Salvador Alva-Ochoa 45 years licensed
Garett Shandler 44 years licensed
David Christopher Zipperian 44 years licensed

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Which South Gate, CA Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Ross Piscitello < 1 year licensed
Leon Panossian 1 year licensed
Jaelin John-Thomas Kinney 1 year licensed
Travone Davis 3 years licensed
Rodrigo F. Diaz 3 years licensed
Kevin D. Ramsey 5 years licensed
Eduardo Doering 5 years licensed
Andrew James Binandeh 7 years licensed
Eliana Rae Eitches 7 years licensed
Devin W. F. Arp 10 years licensed

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South Gate, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

South Gate Has 74 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 168 Reviews

David Christopher Zipperian