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    John James Jordan

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    John James Jordan

    1.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal law in both State and Federal Court for more than 30 years. I have tried over 40 cases to verdict, and briefed and argued over 50 appeals.
    Rating:  7.8
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    James Harris Barnes

    James Harris Barnes

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "my case has been going on for over a year now. slowly but surely Barnes is working magic. I thought I was doomed, but things are turning around."
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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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    Michael George McKneely

    Michael George McKneely

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: No case is too big or too small for Mike. He readily accepts challenges, working with defendants facing a multitude of charges, including sex crimes, drug crimes, federal offenses, fraud, theft, assault, felonies, property crimes, juvenile offense...
    Rating:  7.9
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    David Mitchell Pflaum

    David Mitchell Pflaum

    5.036 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Defense lawyer David Pflaum relies on more than 30 years of experience to effectively represent his clients and get the right results. He specializes in the defense of clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors that include domestic violence, se...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Robert Allen Salinsky

    Robert Allen Salinsky

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is honest, listens to you and always available to you in person, cell phone. He is also excellent in keeping me informed. He is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy individual."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Renato Fidel Manay

    Renato Fidel Manay

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I referred my friend to attorney Renato Manay from the Beles Law Office. She had a past conviction that made her deportable and ineligible to apply for her green card. He reviewed her case and concluded that there appeared to be procedural error i..."
    Rating:  10
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    Adriane Rose Bracciale

    Adriane Rose Bracciale

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: When you are charged with a crime, you need someone on your side to advocate for your rights. I fight for my clients and I am not afraid to litigate your case and go to trial. I have experience defending a wide variety of cases; including DUI, dru...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Benjamin Peter Theule

    Benjamin Peter Theule

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: MY MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality criminal defense legal representation for anyone charged with DUI or other alcohol-related driving offenses, as well as felony crimes, misdemeanors, and all other areas of criminal law. A LITTLE...
    Rating:  8.0
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    David Leicht

    David Leicht

    4.960 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Thank you for visiting my profile on Avvo. I am a retired Deputy Sheriff of 22 years. During my last years as a Deputy I attended law school and passed the bar exam the first time. With my background I feel I have a unique understanding of the law...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jessica Llewellyn Walsh

    Jessica Llewellyn Walsh

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: A former prosecutor with over 10 years of extensive trial experience handling criminal cases in both California and New York. I handle all types of criminal cases and always provide detail oriented legal guidance and compassion for all clients.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Matthew Erik Gomez

    Matthew Erik Gomez

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: MATTHEW E. GOMEZ is a genuine and honest attorney whose dedication to the field of criminal law is unmatched by others. He is understanding of the uniqueness of each clients' interests and develops a resolution that best fit his clients' needs. He...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Mary Elizabeth Perez

    Mary Elizabeth Perez

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Bio: Attorney Mary Elizabeth Perez is fluent in English and Spanish, and works with a diverse population to include Greece, Canada, Japan, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and numerous other countries. She has excelled ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Albert Smith

    Albert Smith

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Aggressive and Relentless Criminal Defense Representation. Over 300 Jury Trials and 13 Capital Murder Cases
    Rating:  8.3
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    Hanif S P Hirji

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    Hanif S P Hirji

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation and more
    Free Consultation. We have lawyers that have worked with the District Attorney's office in the past.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Daniel A. Nardoni

    Daniel A. Nardoni

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Criminal defense representation is my area of expertise. For the past 34 years, I have solely focused on representing those accused of criminal law violations.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Todd Randall Means

    Todd Randall Means

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Appeals
    Bio: Todd Means initially became interested in law to help "the little guy." After working for an educational nonprofit during and after college, Todd entered Loyola Law School, Los Angeles to become a civil rights attorney. However, he quickly realize...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jeffrey Ronald Wood

    Jeffrey Ronald Wood

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: For more than 23 years I served as a prosecutor in Placer County, where I have handled cases from petty theft and DUI's to Child Molestation, Domestic Violence, Rape and Murder. I was also the 'strikes' prosecutor prior to being promoted to a supe...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jason K Feldman

    Jason K Feldman

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Entertainment
    Bio: Jason K. Feldman spent the first five years of his career as a criminal prosecutor in Portland, Oregon where he tried over 40 cases to a jury, argued in hundreds of judicial hearings, and assisted in a capital murder prosecution. Mr. Feldman serve...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Matthew Thomas Matejcek

    Matthew Thomas Matejcek

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Matthew received his Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University College of Law in 2015 and has over seven years of experience in a variety of different legal environments across the Bay Area. While in law school, he participated in a family law ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Amy E. West

    Amy E. West

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Amy West has 22 years’ experience in both Family and Criminal Law and is certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Family Law. Amy joined GENESIS FAMILY LAW, APC, in April 2023. For the six years prior to joining...
    Rating:  10
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