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    Earl Robertson

    Earl Robertson

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Review: "Earl has been representing me on my family law case since 2018. I could honestly say that his knowledge and representation exceeds what I thought a great lawyer would be. I would never have anyone else represent me since meeting Earl, he is basica..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Monica Rita Nemec

    Monica Rita Nemec

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Domestic Violence, General Practice and more
    Review: "I had a great experience with a terrible divorce with Monica. She with me through a very rocky road towards the end of my divorce. On multiple occasions, she talked me off some very high walls and put me back on the right path. She is both compe..."
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    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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    Margaret Mendenhall

    Margaret Mendenhall

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.4
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    Christopher Su

    Christopher Su

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: No nonsense criminal defense attorney that actually cares about his clients.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jacqueline Nuno

    Jacqueline Nuno

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Ginny Walia and her Associate Attorney Jacqueline Nuno on my domestic violence and divorce case, and I couldn’t be more grateful for their support. From the very beginning, they were professional, compas..."
    Rating:  5.8
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    Todd Michael Noonan

    Todd Michael Noonan

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property
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    Geraldine Suzanne Russell

    Geraldine Suzanne Russell

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Sabrina Rachel Damast

    Sabrina Rachel Damast

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Sabrina Damast practices exclusively in the areas of immigration and nationality law and post-conviction relief. Sabrina previously served as an Attorney Advisor in the Los Angeles Immigration Court. She developed an expertise in all forms of depo...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Michelle Trigger

    Michelle Trigger

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement and more
    Bio: Michelle Trigger is a criminal defense and family law attorney located in Roseville, CA, serving primarily Sacramento and Placer Counties. Cases in surrounding counties are reviewed and accepted on a case-by-case basis. Ms. Trigger provides client...
    Rating:  5.8
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    Gabriel James Zaragoza

    Gabriel James Zaragoza

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.9
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    Patrick Keith Hanly

    Patrick Keith Hanly

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: The government prosecution machine is a powerful weapon. Even the mere allegation of wrongdoing can ruin a career and wreck a business. Individuals and companies are investigated and charged with crimes every day. Prosecutors are more aggressive t...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Benjamin Jack Zicherman

    Benjamin Jack Zicherman

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Benjamin Zicherman was raised in Berkeley, California. He attaneded Tulane University in Louisiana, and then Pace School of Law in New York. When Benjamin is not in Court defending his clients, he enjoys cooking and glass blowing.
    Rating:  7.2
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    Ruthanne Edginton

    Ruthanne Edginton

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I came to Ruth with a custody case when my previous attorney told me that I had a very small chance of gaining custody of my daughter. After 10 minutes on the phone I felt better than I had in weeks, she made me feel like she would fight aggressiv..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Allen Cook

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    James Allen Cook

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Internet, Civil Rights and more
    Rating:  6.4
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    Krysta Monet Sebastian

    Krysta Monet Sebastian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Appeals, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Ms. Sebastian worked hard to get the best result in my child abuse case. I appreciated her professionalism and willingness to return my phone calls. I would recommend her to others seeking a child abuse attorney."
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    Brandon R Leibrock

    Brandon R Leibrock

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: As a former police officer & detective as well as through my work with the Sacramento and Colusa County District Attorney’s Offices and The City of Sacramento’s Civil Service Board, I know how the other side works. It often IS the difference betwe...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Broderick Hanson Brown

    Broderick Hanson Brown

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "My dad and I got into a vehicle accident. We contacted Mr. Brown, and he went to work. He is very professional and communicates clearly with his clients. Both my dad and I are happy with the representation we received from Mr. Brown."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Barbara Jolene Lewis

    Barbara Jolene Lewis

    3.37 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am an attorney with the Ventura County Public Defender.
    Rating:  6.6
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    Dennis K. Avilucea

    Dennis K. Avilucea

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Nicholas J. Cochran

    Nicholas J. Cochran

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more
    Review: "It is heartfelt when I tell you that I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Cochran. After hiring him for my situation (after a conducting a comprehensive search for a good attorney) he proved to me over and over again to be an excellent attorn..."
    Rating:  7.6
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