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    656 criminal defense lawyers serve Van Nuys, CA. Compare the best based on 6587+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Los Angeles County are listed below.

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    Ronald Daniel Hedding

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    Ronald Daniel Hedding

    5.0194 reviews
    Hedding Law Firm
    14507 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
    "L.A.'S TOP RATED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY-WE ARE THE ATTORNEYS OTHER LAWYERS HIRE TO DEFEND THEM!"
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph W. Kellener

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    Joseph W. Kellener

    4.7109 reviews
    Dignity Law Group, APC
    14401 Sylvan Street, Ste 102, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Family and more
    Charged with a crime? Contact our office for aggressive defense attorneys with 50+ years experience!
    Rating:  10
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    Leah Naparstek

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    Leah Naparstek

    5.023 reviews
    LeahLegal
    14401 Sylvan St., Suite 201, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    A Criminal Defense Attorney with a Passion for Helping People
    Rating:  10
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    David S. Kestenbaum

    David S. Kestenbaum

    4.950 reviews
    Kestenbaum Law Group, APC
    14401 Sylvan Street, Suite 100, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "I posted a question on avvo.com and he was one of the lawyers that responded to my question, he asked for further information and I responded with a private e-mail. He was prompt at responding and even when I didn't understand he was willing and p..."
    Rating:  10
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    Anita P Patel

    Anita P Patel

    5.059 reviews
    Law Offices of Anita Patel
    14545 Friar Street, Suite 101M, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "If you are looking for a criminal attorney, we highly recommend Anita Patel. Our son was charged with two misdemeanor charges. Our immediate family had never experienced issues with the law other than traffic tickets, so we didn’t know what to do...."
    Rating:  7.3
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    David R. Greene

    David R. Greene

    4.715 reviews
    Dignity Law Group, APC
    14401 Sylvan Street, Suite 102, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Business and more
    Bio: Mr. Greene is currently not accepting new clients. A 2016 - 2022 SuperLawyer, every year (6 years running), which is a distinction only given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in Los Angeles. David Greene is a litigator who has handled thousands of mat...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Daniel Melnick

    Mark Daniel Melnick

    5.015 reviews
    14401 Sylmar St, Suite 201, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: First of all, although his name is "Mark Daniel", Mr. Melnick is known to his friends as simply "Dan" (it's a long story). Dan Melnick was born in Santa Monica, California and he grew up in the San Fernando Valley. After high schoolhe got a job wo...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Nicholas Maurice Rosenberg

    Nicholas Maurice Rosenberg

    5.027 reviews
    Law Offices of Nicholas Rosenberg
    14501 Calvert Street Suite 201A, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Nicholas Rosenberg has been an active member of the State Bar of California since 2004 and is a Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law. He earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco and his undergraduate degrees from the Univer...
    Rating:  9.5
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    James Edward Mcnamara

    James Edward Mcnamara

    5.01 review
    14401 Sylvan St Ste 106, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Child Abuse and more
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    Rating:  7.9
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    Ronald William Hedding

    Ronald William Hedding

    4.821 reviews
    Hedding Law Firm
    14507 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: 38 Years of experience. Top-Rated Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Criminal Defense Attorney. A top-rated attorney at the Hedding Law Firm with excellent courtroom presence and key connections in both San Fernando Valley Court houses (Van Nuys,...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Barry Fred Hammond

    Barry Fred Hammond

    4.423 reviews
    5900 Sepulveda Blvd #400, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "I personally have used Mr. Hammonds legal service on several occasions. On one occasion I got a DUI and on another felony charge for assault. Mr. Hammond is the best defense attorney out there. He definitely is the lawyer you want to represent you..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Craig Steven Robinson

    Craig Steven Robinson

    4.431 reviews
    Robinson Law Office
    16950 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Craig S. Robinson Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D. ISLN: 911817933 Practice Criminal Law. Former Deputy District Attorney. Former Judge Pro Tem. Deemed a Criminal Law Expert. Robinson Law Offices have over 100 years of combi...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jose Lino Ruiz

    Jose Lino Ruiz

    5.012 reviews
    Law Office of Lino Ruiz; PC
    7065 Hayvenhurst Ave Ste 12, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Lo recomiendo es muy buen abogado me llevo mi caso desde el principio asta ganar mi"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Fred Ray Bien

    Fred Ray Bien

    4.912 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (Van Nuys,)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Robinson Law Offices have over 100 years of combined experience. Fred Bien is a tough and dedicated criminal lawyer of Southern California. It is unlikely to find comparable criminal lawyers in Los Angeles with the experience and dedication that F...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Seymour I. Amster

    Seymour I. Amster

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    Seymour I. Amster Attorney at Law
    14546 Hamlin Street, Suite 120, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Seymour is a great attorney just be patient and he fights for you with all he has he is ready when you go to court and fights like you never thought any would could. He is a genius and is prepared at court Thank You Seymour"
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    Isaac Goss Dillon

    Isaac Goss Dillon

    5.07 reviews
    Law Office of Isaac Dillon
    6454 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 150, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Isaac Dillon earned his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in 2014 and was licensed to practice law in 2016. Being the first lawyer in his family, he was responsible for building himself and his career from the ground up. This u...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Thomas Emerson Rounds

    Thomas Emerson Rounds

    5.02 reviews
    Law Offices of Thomas E. Rounds
    14401 Sylvan Street #106, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Los Angeles Private Defense Attorney Serving Clients throughout California Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Kern County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, San Deigo County, San Luis Obispo County
    Rating:  7.9
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    John H. Mardoyan

    John H. Mardoyan

    5.07 reviews
    JHM Law Offices
    14541 Sylvan St Ste 104, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
    Review: "Sharp, eager and dedicated to the best interests of his clients. He gave me straightforward advice and confidence in the courtroom."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ronald Steven Miller

    Ronald Steven Miller

    5.05 reviews
    Law Offices of Ronald Miller
    5924 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Review: "Attorney Ronald Miller demonstrated integrity, helpfulness, and adeptly guided me through my legal matter with the professionalism of an esteemed colleague. His counsel was insightful and comprehensive, ensuring I was well-informed throughout the ..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    David Michael Slater

    David Michael Slater

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    Law Office of David M. Slater
    14545 Victory Blvd Ste 400, Van Nuys, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.3
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