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    Gregory John Elvine-Kreis

    Gregory John Elvine-Kreis

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Elvine-Kreis is currently the Supervising Attorney at the Humboldt County Conflict Counsel's Office. Previously he worked at the Humboldt County Public Defender's Office. Prior to his positions at Humboldt County, Mr. Elvine-Kreis worked at th...
    Rating:  7.1
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    James Phillip Vaughns

    James Phillip Vaughns

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime
    Review: "Tramitó mi visa U de la mejor manera, ahora finalmente podré ver mi familia después de 24 años, muchas gracias James Philip V."
    Rating:  7.3
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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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    Ginger Ruth Kelley

    Ginger Ruth Kelley

    3.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation
    Review: "She helped my daughter get out of going back to prison. She has lived a normal and happy life for the past ten years. If she hadn't helped her, I don't know where she would be now. She is married, has a great job, and has been law abiding. Ginger ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Angela Rena Swan

    Angela Rena Swan

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Child Custody and more
    Bio: The Law Offices Of Angela Swan is a southern Californian law firm that provides a range of quality legal services. Because client care and satisfaction is their #1 priority, The Law Offices Of Angela Swan fights for the best results possible. The ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Derek Adam Hahn

    Derek Adam Hahn

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Michael Ayzen

    Michael Ayzen

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Prior to co-founding Theta Law Firm, LLP, I worked as a Trial Attorney with the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services. There, I represented hundreds of clients in all aspects of criminal litigation. I also has worked as a law clerk a...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Lorraine Marie Purviance

    Lorraine Marie Purviance

    4.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am available to do Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Conservatorships and Guardianships in Mendocino County. I have successfully done Writs and Appeals in Family and Civil cases. I am also available for mediation in Family Law matters for those couple...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jung Soo Chon

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    Jung Soo Chon

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation and more
    Rating:  7.1
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    Stuart S Dumas

    Stuart S Dumas

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Ross Louis Halper

    Ross Louis Halper

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Securities and Investment Fraud
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    Kevin Barry Mcdermott

    Kevin Barry Mcdermott

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Personal Injury
    Bio: Kevin celebrated 30 years of military trial work with the successful conclusion of the United States District Court trial United States v. Jose Luis Nazario on August 29, 2008. This trial concluded the first attempt ever by US prosecutors to use a...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Phillip Wheeler

    Phillip Wheeler

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Bio: Everybody needs legal help now and then. Unfortunately, most lawyers charge by the hour so you never really know WHAT YOU OWE! At Phillip D. Wheeler, most of our services are one straight fee and NEVER MORE! Don't be fooled into paying outrageous ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Kendall Dawson Wasley

    Kendall Dawson Wasley

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I am askin for this attorney be fired she got in khoops with other people and was bias also racial she discrimated my son with his sentencing on 2018 I could of been a psych artist is wrong how she worked in khoops to put my son with them people a..."
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    Brian Pearlman

    Brian Pearlman

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He pled guilty for me against my wishes and open protest in court, and stated false information to the court on my behalf. Because of the false information, l was fined/ punished for something l did not do. l did not choose him, he was assigned..."
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    Omid Alex Tofer

    Omid Alex Tofer

    4.826 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Mr. Tofer founded Tofer and Associates in 2001. Since then, Mr. Tofer, along with his team of attorneys and staff, has represented thousands of clients, and has won millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Tofer & Associate...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Vicente Mendoza

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    Vicente Mendoza

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Bio: Dual Licensed California/Mexico attorney
    Rating:  6.2
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    Tara Ann Higgins

    Tara Ann Higgins

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.6
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    Justin P. Brooks

    Justin P. Brooks

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Director, California Innocence Project Professor, California Western School of Law
    Rating:  7.8
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    Galia Zelda Amram

    Galia Zelda Amram

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Wayland Christopher Chang

    Wayland Christopher Chang

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  7.7
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