Top Rated Van Nuys, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

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 Van Nuys (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Sean is a class of attorney that's sadly not the norm any longer. He returns phone calls, shows up for court and meetings, is polite, knowledgeable and just a generally good guy. He came through on a last minute legal matter for me when we weren't..."

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (Burbank)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: Evy Zavala attended the University of Southern California (USC), where in 1999, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology. Next, he earned his JD from Loyola Law School in 2002. While attending Loyola, Evy externed for the ...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (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 Van Nuys (Sherman Oaks)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: I have devoted my career to assisting individuals facing difficult situations. I began my career in criminal defense, helping people avoid costly tickets, DUIs and jail time from misdemeanor charges. This focus on clients led me to personal injury...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (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 Van Nuys (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had an embarrassing and complicated legal matter. Cynthia jumped right in and got me a satisfactory resolution under a VERY difficult set of circumstances. She was helpful and accessible the entire time, even giving me her private cellphone numb..."

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (Sherman Oaks)

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 Van Nuys (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 Van Nuys (Woodland Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

Bio: Rebecca Houseman is a litigator who represents parents mired in divorce and child-custody proceedings, and criminal and restraining orders. Attorney Houseman uses private investigators to gather in-depth evidence and information concerning her cli...

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: My name is Action A. Lavitch, (yes, that is my real name). I founded Action Defense Law, because I staunchly believe that the presumption of innocence is the most sacred principle of our criminal justice system. For that reason, and because of my ...

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (West Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Bio: Peter Swarth has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years with extensive trial experience in Federal, State and Juvenile Court for both misdemeanors and felonies. He is certified, by the State Bar of California, as a Specialist in Crimin...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (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 Van Nuys (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 Van Nuys (Hollywood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Alex is one of the best and honest attorneys I have ever met. He gave zealous dedication to cases. He aggressively fights for justice and morals. I have been giving the most attention by him and his team. Listen to Alex's advice is the best choice."

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (Encino)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Review: "I was contacted by Traci about half way through my case and she was able to communicate with me and able to explain all of my options clearly. Her commitment was astonishing. Thank You!"

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (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: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (Woodland Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Mr. Greenfield has been aggressively fighting for the constitutional rights of his clients since 2001, practicing with great passion and courtroom skill, Mr. Greenfield litigates some of the most high profile and complex cases in the country, spec...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Van Nuys (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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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Defense Lawyers

Van Nuys Has 658 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6719 Reviews

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Deborah Eshaghian

Cynthia Dana Fisher

Elon Berk

Zachary Harris Lodmer

Rebecca Jane Houseman

Action Alexander Lavitch

Peter Carl Swarth

Raymond Oliver Aghaian

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