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California Has 9002 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50366 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I graduated from California State University of Fresno and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. After law school, I returned home to practice law and began my career at the Fresno County ...

Rating: 9.6

Call for a FREE consultation(559) 558-5622

Jon Kiyoshi Renge's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

An experienced attorney who cares about her clients and works hard to achieve great results.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 346-5313

Catherine Anne Beekman's Website

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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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Criminal Defense

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Don't risk your life and reputation with just any lawyer! Call 866-933-0896 or 408 724-9200 for a consultation!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(866) 933-0896

Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: R.J. Manuelian is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney with a prominent presence in the legal community and media. Serving as a speaker, consultant, and legal professional, he frequently appears as a commentator on leading media platforms, ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Aggressive and Intelligent Criminal Defense

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(213) 261-9582

Anthony Michael Solis's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(408) 912-2777

Wesley James Schroeder's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, Lawyer for all Crimes, Warrants, Adult and Juvenile Defense

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 800-6936

Domenic John Lombardo's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Fewer than 1% of CA attorneys hold this designation. Never a prosecutor. Always fighting for the accused. Same-day consultations.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(209) 565-0988

Tai Christopher Bogan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Aggressive | Experienced | Effective

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(831) 784-8924

Juliet Elaine Peck's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Law Offices of Gregory D. Brenner "It's what you know and who you know" All consultations are free

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 567-8564

Gregory David Brenner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

My firm focuses its practice in sex crimes, violent crimes, and federal crimes. I fight to win.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 638-0356

Karen Lynn Goldstein's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Over 2 decades of diligent criminal defense from minor offenses to capital State and Federal crimes.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(818) 696-4501

Karine Basmadjian's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Commitment. Determination. Results.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(831) 661-9604

William Vadim Pernik's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

We understand the various intricacies within criminal court cases.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(818) 306-4675

Jeremy Ian Lessem's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

State Board Attorney. Over 21 years in Criminal Defense. Call (310) 274-6529

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 359-1358

Seppi Esfandi's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Sometimes even REALLY GOOD people need REALLY GOOD lawyers!

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(909) 675-0633

Raul Coretana Sabado's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Aggressive and skilled representation on felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal court. Call (949) 979-7831

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 763-3559

Staycie Renee Sena's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorneys With 80 Years of Combined Defense Experience.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(888) 364-9936

Robert Armin Schwartz's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Attorney Evan E. Zelig defends clients facing all misdemeanor and felony charges!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 520-4935

Evan Ephraim Zelig's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

For 23 years I have been a trial lawyer practicing personal injury and criminal defense cases.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(949) 383-4641

Sean Dennis Hennessey's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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