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    Gregory Paul Peacock

    Gregory Paul Peacock

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Very smart , patient and ,thorough. He doesn't miss a beat, walks circumspectly and turns over every stone. Always listens in for the long hall . Very pleased with his service. He's good!"
    Rating:  8.5
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    Joel Mark Weinstein

    Joel Mark Weinstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Joel Weinstein represented me during a labor dispute. Although it was not a criminal case, I felt Joel went above and beyond, as if it were a criminal type of case. Joel made me feel as if he really cared how the case turned out and was not just "..."
    Rating:  7.7
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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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    Raja Shahid

    Raja Shahid

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a former Deputy District Attorney that has prosecuted over a thousand cases I know what it takes to attack the Prosecution's case. I dedicate my time and effort on ensuring my client's get the justice they deserve. I enjoy speaking with my clie...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Bobby Bell

    Bobby Bell

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Bobby is a great lawyer, he is affordable and was always there when i needed him, very polite and easy to work with, he handled my DV case and a couple of traffic tickets and will continue to be my criminal defense lawyer."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Ernest Lutz

    Ernest Lutz

    5.07 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Lutz Law Group & Law Office of Ernest Lutz Criminal Defense, Personal Injury Call us today for a free legal consultation so we can better understand your case and work with you to achieve the best possible results.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ryan A. Roth

    Ryan A. Roth

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Education University of California at Berkeley Ryan Roth graduated from CAL in 2005 with Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Social Welfare. Laurence Drivon School of Law Ryan Roth graduated from law school in 2012. During his tenure he accumulat...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Geoffrey William Newman

    Geoffrey William Newman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Newman and JC Allen exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond for me. They made sure I had an understanding of my entire case from start to finish, and were there for any unanswered questions I had without any hesitation. Their staff ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Cherish Cheyenne Om

    Cherish Cheyenne Om

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Born and raised in Santa Cruz, I returned home after law school to serve my community as a Deputy Public Defender with the Santa Cruz Public Defender’s Office (formerly Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff). For more than six years, I appeared in cou...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Hemant Hari Kewalramani

    Hemant Hari Kewalramani

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property
    Rating:  9.7
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    Naeun Rim

    Naeun Rim

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  9.3
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    Christopher Ryan Varnell

    Christopher Ryan Varnell

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUIs to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, which has led to success both in trial and in negoti...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Amber H. Gordon

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    Amber H. Gordon

    3.78 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Family and more
    Aggressive Criminal Defense Throughout the LA area.
    Rating:  5.5
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    Joanna Privratsky Sheridan

    Joanna Privratsky Sheridan

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
    Bio: Everyone deserves a powerful force in their corner when faced with criminal prosecution. I fight for my clients in State and Federal court with creativity and hard work to obtain the best possible results for each unique situation. I love my work,...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Alan Spears

    Alan Spears

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Alan Spears, a highly experienced criminal defense trial attorney practicing since 1975 is committed to the delivery of outstanding legal representation. Alan personally handles each and every case, and develops that most important Client-Attorney...
    Rating:  7.4
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    L. Dominic Chacon

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    L. Dominic Chacon

    5.01 review
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.The Law Office Of L. Dominic Chacon h...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Samuel Matthew Camp

    Samuel Matthew Camp

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Samuel Camp is an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Wallin & Klarich. Mr. Camp represents our clients in all types of criminal matters, including criminal defense, DUI defense, DMV hearings, theft crimes, drug crimes, assault and battery, chi...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Robert Anthony Tayac

    Robert Anthony Tayac

    3.810 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Hi: My name is Robert Tayac and I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California and before the Federal courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California. Additionally, I am licensed to practice law...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Anastasia Zykanova

    Anastasia Zykanova

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Zykanova’s primary focus is state and federal litigation. Zykanova handles felony misdemeanor matters in state and federal court. Zykanova received her Bachelor of Science in political science from UCLA (cum laude) in 2008 and her Juris Doctor fro...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Matthew Christian Taylor

    Matthew Christian Taylor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Matt is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients in all aspects of criminal litigation. He has been an attorney across the Sacramento and Northern California area for the last 12 years. He has tried complex jury trials to verdict in Sacr...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Patrick William McLaughlin

    Patrick William McLaughlin

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: A graduate of Loyola Marymount University in 1972 and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 1979, Patrick McLaughlin has practiced criminal law for over 30 years. He was a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney from 1981-1991 and was an Assistant...
    Rating:  7.0
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