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    Sarah Elizabeth Powell

    Sarah Elizabeth Powell

    5.064 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: “Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.” - Vince Lombardi. I enjoy the work I do and strive to do it the best of my ability. To that end, I incorporate the values of hard work, passion and the p...
    Rating:  10
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    Neil Opdahl-Lopez

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    Neil Opdahl-Lopez

    4.9163 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    As a former Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps, I have a comprehensive and unparalleled experience.
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    Marc Andre Gibbons

    Marc Andre Gibbons

    5.029 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Attorney Marc A. Gibbons is a Partner in Gibbons & Gibbons, P.C. along with his father, Joseph T. Gibbons, Jr. Gibbons & Gibbons is focuses on representing individuals facing criminal charges and family law. At Gibbons & Gibbons, we understand ind...
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    Justin Lamarr Ward

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    Justin Lamarr Ward

    5.033 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    The Ward Firm will provide you with quality, aggressive legal representation.
    Rating:  10
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    Amir H. Alavi

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    Amir H. Alavi

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Former Prosecutor Fighting for Your Rights!
    Rating:  10
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    Trenton Colbert Packer

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    Trenton Colbert Packer

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: As a former Trial Attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., Mr. Packer received trial advocacy training from some of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in the country. Mr. Packer is a graduate of the Federal CJA Trial Skills A...
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    Joel W. Bailey

    Joel W. Bailey

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Southern California native with extensive trial experience in all courts of San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. I have aggressively defended good people accused of crimes and resolving family disputes for over twenty-nine years, and take pr...
    Rating:  10
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    Philip Courtland Greenberg

    Philip Courtland Greenberg

    5.036 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: At Greenberg & Greenberg, our skilled San Bernardino & Riverside criminal defense attorneys can protect you and your rights. We will apply our knowledge and experience in criminal defense to pursue a dismissal or reduction of charges, or present a...
    Rating:  9.6
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    David S. Kestenbaum

    David S. Kestenbaum

    4.950 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "I posted a question on avvo.com and he was one of the lawyers that responded to my question, he asked for further information and I responded with a private e-mail. He was prompt at responding and even when I didn't understand he was willing and p..."
    Rating:  10
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    Christina Jonae Oleson

    Christina Jonae Oleson

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A compassionate fighter, Christina J. Oleson’s practice focuses on criminal defense. No matter the charge her clients are facing, she always does everything in her power to ensure that they get the best possible outcome. Since 2011, Ms. Oleson has...
    Rating:  10
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    Gary Wenkle Smith

    Gary Wenkle Smith

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I have been a nominated member of the National Trial Lawers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the years 2014 and 2015. This is an honor given to few, and for which I am most grateful. Please visit my website: and read my "Trial Victories" section. Read al...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Michael Alexander Coffino

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    Michael Alexander Coffino

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Criminal law expert with a proven record of success.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Berc Agopoglu

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    Berc Agopoglu

    4.914 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Our firm is dedicated in providing the best defense for our criminal law clients.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Greg Thomas Hill

    Greg Thomas Hill

    4.847 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Author of over 1,750 published articles about DUI, domestic violence, theft, drug offenses, sex offenses and other areas of criminal defense, including resentencing, Greg Hill defends those accused of such crimes in the Torrance and Long Beach are...
    Rating:  10
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    Nabiel C. Ahmed

    Nabiel C. Ahmed

    4.739 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Giving Your Case the Attention It Deserves If you have been charged with a crime, a passionate and energetic lawyer can make a huge difference. Criminal charges come with serious consequences, so it is important to hire someone who will take the t...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Mark Raymond McDonald

    Mark Raymond McDonald

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: Mark Raymond McDonald has defended individuals and businesses in all varieties of criminal matters for 35 years. His practice focuses on California state courts. He was a Riverside County prosecutor for 7 years before opening his current office in...
    Rating:  10
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    Max Benjamin Gorby

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    Max Benjamin Gorby

    5.037 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Responsible and reliable. Call me and speak to me not an answering service. Call me TODAY!
    Rating:  8.1
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    Diane Carol Bass

    Diane Carol Bass

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime
    Bio: Ms. Bass has been practicing exclusively criminal defense for over 20 years and has handled thousands of criminal cases. She is one of the few Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyers who specializes in Federal Criminal Cases, including all white co...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Nicholas Milan Loncar

    Nicholas Milan Loncar

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Nicholas Loncar is a fierce competitor and powerful negotiator. He uses his intensity, charisma and passion to achieve the best results for his clients. Nicholas is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law in Pennsylvania. Prior t...
    Rating:  10
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    Mohammad Z. Qazi

    Mohammad Z. Qazi

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: As an experienced defense attorney, I have been in the trenches of many courtroom battles. I have handled thousands of serious criminal cases, hundreds of preliminary hearings and numerous trials. I have a passion to represent those charged in cri...
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