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    59 criminal defense lawyers serve Visalia, CA. Compare the best based on 320+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Tulare County are listed below.

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    Michelle Denise Wallis

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    Michelle Denise Wallis

    5.05 reviews
    M Wallis
    210 S. Mooney Blvd., Ste. B, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Over 23 years of experience in criminal law focusing on narcotics, gang, and violent crimes.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Thomas Westwood Degn

    Thomas Westwood Degn

    4.910 reviews
    Koch, Degn & Gomez LLP Attorneys at Law
    1148 N Chinowth St, Suite B, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I understand how an injury or an unwarranted criminal charge can disrupt the family. I make it a priority to work swiftly to get you the best results possible so you can get your life back to normal. Your case is important to me and I will use all...
    Rating:  10
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    Jay Scott Finnecy

    Jay Scott Finnecy

    4.148 reviews
    Finnecy Law Firm
    2345 W Beech Ave. #4201, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Review: "Jay did his homework before we met. We sat down and he told me exactly what need to be done. He was very informative and knows the laws. I have recommend him in the past and will again in the future."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Christopher Robert Martens

    Christopher Robert Martens

    4.856 reviews
    Martens Law Firm
    220 S Mooney Blvd, Suite D, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: If you are facing criminal charges, your best asset is an attorney who focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense and who is an experienced trial attorney. You will find such an attorney at the Law Offices of Christopher Martens, located...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Greg Hagopian

    Greg Hagopian

    4.714 reviews
    The Law Office of Greg Hagopian
    4020 S Demaree St, Suite A, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Tulare County criminal defense attorney Greg Hagopian is a former prosecutor for the district attorney’s office and a graduate of Loyola Law School, one of the country’s top law schools. Mr. Hagopian has been involved in criminal cases involving D...
    Rating:  10
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    Derek Paul Wisehart

    Derek Paul Wisehart

    5.03 reviews
    Law Offices of Derek P. Wisehart
    2330 W Main St, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Bio: As a lawyer with experience in both private practice and as a deputy district attorney, Derek P. Wisehart understands both sides of the legal process. He is able to structure his clients' case strategy to anticipate the tactics of prosecutors and ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Eric Troy Hamilton

    Eric Troy Hamilton

    4.613 reviews
    Law Office of Eric Hamilton
    1330 W Center Ave, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "First thing Mr.Hamilton IS HONEST. I had no idea how much crap I was going through until reality hit me like a ton of bricks. Don’t expect miracles if your guilty of doing wrongful acts. People need to understand that Justice comes to the ones tha..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Gregory Paul Spano

    Gregory Paul Spano

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Gregory Spano
    4236 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody
    Review: "I only knew him a short time but he was always on the same page with me and it seemed that he could read my mind when I was trying to explain anything to him. He is always aware of the big picture. He is sharp on street smarts also. He is very per..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    John Patrick Ryan

    John Patrick Ryan

    4.779 reviews
    Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan
    525 W Main St Ste 211, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I became an attorney because I believe passionately in the Constitution of this great country. If you are charged with a crime then you have rights. Period. People died for those rights. I'm a Navy veteran myself, and I didn't spend all that time ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Albert Garcia

    Albert Garcia

    4.726 reviews
    Law Offices of Albert Garcia
    1011 W Center Avenue, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Office of Albert Garcia is Tulare County's Premier Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Firm. Some attorneys settle for less, but not us. Our Firm is prepared to present your case in the strongest terms at trial. We never settle for le...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Casey W Bourke

    Casey W Bourke

    5.05 reviews
    3323 S. Fairway, Suite #7, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "casey was awsome, took the time to review details in my felony dui case. was patient but at the end i was able to get off with a misdemanor and not a felony thank you very much, highly recommended...."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Robert Bailey Bartlett

    Robert Bailey Bartlett

    5.03 reviews
    Robert B. Bartlett, Attorney at Law
    2033 S. Court St., Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My case was more than what one would call “complex” or “complicated...” it was more like a lawyer’s nightmare. Most of the lawyers I spoke with wouldn’t even take on my case, and some that would could not even guarantee me that I would have my dau..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Nichole Michele Verville

    Nichole Michele Verville

    5.014 reviews
    Nichole M. Verville, Attorney at Law
    2345 W. Beech Avenue, No. 3239, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was very happy Nichole was such a sweet nice person. helped me and walked me through everything and did not leave me wondering what certain things meant. i was very pleased with her representing for me."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Larry Michael Lee

    Larry Michael Lee

    5.01 review
    Law Ofc of Larry M Lee
    4236 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have moved out of town and had a family member with an issue with the DMV. I knew Larry from working with him years earlier and called him. He took care of my aunt just like I would if I were in town still. I was very pleased with his work. Ever..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Sheila Lynn Mohsini

    Sheila Lynn Mohsini

    4.98 reviews
    1920 W. Princeton Ave Ste A1, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements
    Bio: A little more about me... Criminal law is my passion. It was my passion long before law school. I obviously picked the right career, right? Even when I am not working, I still find myself watching true crime shows or reading true crime stories. My...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Jamil Nushwat

    Jamil Nushwat

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Jamil Nushwat, PC
    1104 W CENTER AVE, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: We deliver effective, reliable legal representation for families facing criminal charges or accusations. Our clients trust us to defend their freedom and future, and that of their families, as if they were our own, and in each case, we bring the k...
    Rating:  6.5
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    James Alan Brusseau

    James Alan Brusseau

    5.05 reviews
    The Law Office of James Brusseau
    PO Box 6788, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a domestic violence case go on for almost 2 years. My life was on hold I lost 2 jobs. Possibly could have lost my child. Mr. Brusseau was very kind and gave me his opinion pretty straight forward and to the point. I myself prefer matters thi..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    5.03 reviews
    Law Office of Victoria Vertner
    2827 South Lovers Lane, # C, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Victoria Denalee Vertner is a seasoned attorney with over a decade of experience, specializing in criminal law. A graduate of Santa Clara University Law School, she was raised in the Bay Area by a family of criminal defense lawyers who imparted a ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Marcus Ara Torigian

    Marcus Ara Torigian

    2.36 reviews
    Law Offices of Marcus A. Torigian
    815 W Center Ave, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: With offices located in Visalia and Selma, CA, we have been faithfully serving the Central Valley for over 20 years. Our focus includes the areas of family law, criminal defense, DUIs, traffic violations, bankruptcy, and immigration.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Victor Manuel Perez

    Victor Manuel Perez

    4.36 reviews
    Perez Law Firm
    1304 W Center Ave, Visalia, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "Mr. Perez was thorough, straightforward, and took great care to insure my issues were handled with my best interests in mind. Highly recommend!!"
    Rating:  6.9
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