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    Andrew Hal Wilensky

    Andrew Hal Wilensky

    3.65 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I would completely recommend Mr. Wilensky if you are in need of a fantastic attorney. He is friendly, caring, and very thorough in all of his cases as well as my case. He fought very hard and diligently for me down to last wire on my case. He neve..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Leon Joseph Mezzetti

    Leon Joseph Mezzetti

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Criminal defense attorney Leon J. Mezzetti, Jr., has dedicated more than 30 years to defending clients charged with criminal offenses, including DUI throughout Northern California. Before starting his California criminal defense law firm in 1979, ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Roxanne Monique Mosley

    Roxanne Monique Mosley

    3.39 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Entertainment
    Bio: Creative and Strategic Direction Attorney Roxanne Mosley understands that when people hire an attorney, they are often experiencing very stressful situations. These people need someone who cares about them. The Law Office of Roxanne Mosley makes s...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Joshua Curtis Wade

    Joshua Curtis Wade

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hope he sees this review and appreciates it as much as I appreciated his services in my 100mph+ ticket dismissal! Thanks so much and I wish you the best! God bless! "
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    Michael Thomas Malowney

    Michael Thomas Malowney

    3.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: For over 20 years I have dedicated my law practice to helping those who suddenly find themselves facing the criminal justice system and the complications that come along with being accused of a crime. I have extensive experience defending all type...
    Rating:  7.9
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    James Philip Cronn

    James Philip Cronn

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I am in the business of helping people through one of the most difficult times in their life. Whether it is a divorce or child custody issues, the stress can be overwhelming. I believe it is my job to look out for your best interests and at the sa...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Stephen Peter Anderson

    Stephen Peter Anderson

    4.717 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: I have been a trial attorney for over 35 years. I handle family law, criminal and personal injury cases. Family law, which includes divorce, custody, support, paternity, guardianship, and restraining order issues, finds me in court most weekdays, ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Charles Windon III

    Charles Windon III

    3.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Charlie represented me in a first degree murder case. I was fighting life in prison in 2013. We fought this case for 2 1/2 years. With the help of this wonderful man my innocence was proven in this case and I was released. I am now home free, liv..."
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    Joubin Nasseri

    Joubin Nasseri

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Review: "An unfortunate, dreaded day (or maybe a blessing in disguise) happened in my life that led me to Mr. Nasseri's office. I had a VERY complicated immigration case, living in fear, paranoid about being deported and was in removal proceedings 11 years..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Matthew Ryan Hanley

    Matthew Ryan Hanley

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Hanley, Esq. is a hard working detailed professional Lawyer who gets results and protects your rights and handled a complex Criminal allegation case. He won the case hands down. I would highly recommend this Lawyer"
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    Ray Alejandro Solis

    Ray Alejandro Solis

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Mr. Solis has many qualities that you seldom find in a Lawyer. Extremely detailed, works hard to fully understand your case, available and always returns calls and demonstrates his skill extremely well in a courtroom. Have recommended him to sever..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Darryl Lynn Exum

    Darryl Lynn Exum

    2.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Experinced in all aspects of Criminal Defense. Certified as a Criminal Defense Specialist by the State Bar of California since 2000.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Nathan Menta Zaslow

    Nathan Menta Zaslow

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals
    Review: "Nathan had help my husband back in 2007, I believe Nathan was heaven sent. the case was very tough case it went back to 1986. My husband failed to appeal immigration court. a warant was issued for his arrested and deportation. my husband was afrai..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Allen Stephen Farshi

    Allen Stephen Farshi

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Farshi is the best in the business. He is very professional, knowledgeable and experienced. He helped me with a very stressful situation and turned it into a very easy process with him. I had a very weak case. Mr. Farshi is patient and spent a..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Jennifer Lynne Peabody

    Jennifer Lynne Peabody

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Ms. Jennifer Peabody is a graduate of UCLA where she majored in English and graduated with Honors. Following graduation, she enrolled in Southwestern University School of Law’s SCALE program, a two year accelerated law school program. Ms. Peabody’...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael John Gaines

    Michael John Gaines

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Although Michael has little to no presence online, that shouldn't be deciding factor. He is a truly dedicated lawyer who is very good at communicating and acting fast. He also explains everything with a very frank but sincere care to ensure everyt..."
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    Matthew Kevyn Nash

    Matthew Kevyn Nash

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I am so relieved i finally have a good Lawyer.Who truely is out for my best interest . With my horrible experience with lawyer's Rude mean Greedy. last lawyer, ripped me off and let my brother scam my inheritance.Trusted him I was working out of t..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Andrew Robert Foland

    Andrew Robert Foland

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Andrew Foland has over 15 years of experience in the courtroom, earning him a reputation as one of Bay Area's most aggressive and effective criminal litigators. His work and expertise combine to get the best possible outcome for his clients. After...
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Alan Brusseau

    James Alan Brusseau

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Michael A. Taibi

    Michael A. Taibi

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Michael Taibi Attorney Michael Taibi handle cases in both State and Federal Courts. He has a great standing with the California Bar Association and has been practicing law for over 23 years. The types of cases he handle include both criminal defen...
    Rating:  7.7
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