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    Shaheen Francois Manshoory

    Shaheen Francois Manshoory

    5.098 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Shaheen F. Manshoory is a highly skilled and knowledgeable Criminal Defense Attorney with a proven track record of success. As a graduate of SCALE, a highly-regarded two-year Juris Doctor program at Southwestern School of Law, he received a well-r...
    Rating:  10
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    Victor C Marshall

    Victor C Marshall

    4.818 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products
    Review: "I would highly recommend Victor C. Marshall if any family need a Lawyer. Mr Marshall was very quick to respond to the needs of my son. It was very easy to talk to Mr Marshall about the case and my concerns. Mr Marshall is very professional and edu..."
    Rating:  9.3
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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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    Ryan Phillip Friedman

    Ryan Phillip Friedman

    4.819 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents
    Bio: My firm provides quality reprsentation in criminal defense, immigration defense, and personal injury matters. As of 2023, we have a staff of four, full-time attorneys with a combined 50+ years in defending clients' rights against State/Federal gov...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Timothy Monroe Prentiss

    Timothy Monroe Prentiss

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When facing legal issues, first and foremost, your attorney must provide you sound counsel and fight for your interests. With over a decade of experience as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor, Mr. Prentiss and his team can help you through...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Thomas Joseph Baker

    Thomas Joseph Baker

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Sacramento and Bay Area based immigration and criminal defense attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Martin N Lijtmaer

    Martin N Lijtmaer

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Martin Lijtmaer focuses primarily on criminal defense. His law firm, LIJT LAW, handles everything from simple bench warrant recalls and drug possession to complex white-collar and RICO conspiracy cases. LIJT LAW's philosophy is to provide its clie...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Herbert John Weston

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    Herbert John Weston

    5.02 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When faced with the impossible , Herb and his daughter cannot be complimented enough . A true warrior for citizen's rights and someone you can count on ! No need to waste your hard earned money on anyone else ! He saved my ass !!!"
    Rating:  7.9
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    Diane Therese Letarte

    Diane Therese Letarte

    4.837 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Criminal Defense attorney mostly in the area of Post-Conviction law helping inmates. This includes Lifer Parole Hearings and Appeals from the Board of Parole Hearings across 35 State Prison in all of California.. French Canadian Snowbird from Mont...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Kenneth Armand Norelli

    Kenneth Armand Norelli

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ken Norelli, a seasoned trial lawyer, graduated from Hastings College of the Law in 1994 and began his legal career as a Public Defender at the Orange County Public Defenders Office. Over the course of his tenure, Norelli successfully tried a dive...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Damon Alimouri

    Damon Alimouri

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Deeply committed to protecting your rights and fighting for you against criminal accusations, Damon Alimouri is an experienced, skilled, dedicated, respected, and passionate criminal defense attorney. Damon Alimouri graduated from one of the highe...
    Rating:  10
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    Leonard Anthony Matsuk

    Leonard Anthony Matsuk

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I have argued over 100 cases to a jury and approximately 200 to a court without a jury. Many attorneys have never tried a jury trial. For 30 years, I have successfully defended many hundreds of clients accused of a wide range of criminal charges —...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Raymund Francisco Robles

    Raymund Francisco Robles

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "My family hired Raymund Robles last year to help defend a family member in a criminal matter. We had never hired a defense attorney before and didnt know what to expect during our initial meeting. After meeting Ray we knew we found the right man f..."
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Eric Watkins

    Brian Eric Watkins

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
    Bio: San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, Brian E. Watkins is the founder and principle attorney at Brian E. Watkins & Associates. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, one of our nation's top u...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Alana B. McMains

    Alana B. McMains

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Discrimination, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Alana McMains is an experienced litigator of both criminal and civil cases. She defends individuals charged with crimes in both federal and state court. Further, she represents survivors of sexual assault and harassment as well as victims of civil...
    Rating:  10
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    Arezou Bakhtjou

    Arezou Bakhtjou

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: ​Law Office of Arezou Bakhtjou is located in Oakland, CA and helps clients in Richmond, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Martinez, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, and all Bay Area Counties including Alam...
    Rating:  10
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    Isaac Blumberg

    Isaac Blumberg

    4.935 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Blumberg was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He only spoke Spanish until his parents entered him in pre-school. Mr. Blumberg graduated from the Meadows School and attended the University of Miami for undergrad. After graduating coll...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jessica De Anda Leon

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    Jessica De Anda Leon

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Jessica De Anda Is a 21st century law firm. Jessica De Anda, Esq. is a solo practitioner committed to zealously represent her clients. Ms. De Anda has ample courtroom experience and comprehensive legal expertise. Ms. De Anda has...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Christopher William Zander

    Christopher William Zander

    4.983 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: With offices in Orange County and San Diego, we serve clients in the greater Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, and Imperial County areas. As a seasoned and highly experienced trial attorney, Christopher Zander has...
    Rating:  9.8
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    David Thomas Nazzaro

    David Thomas Nazzaro

    5.042 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Support and more
    Bio: The current co-chair of the San Mateo County Bar Association's Criminal Law Section, and a frequent guest, and occassional host of KAWL's "Your Legal Rights" program, my focus is criminal defense and representing victims of domestic violence. I ha...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Roland Lee Soltesz

    Roland Lee Soltesz

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: A seasoned courtroom veteran, Mr. Soltesz is one of the few lawyers on the Central Coast qualified to handle death penalty cases, and has tried over a hundred cases to a jury verdict since being admitted to the California State Bar in 2003. With a...
    Rating:  9.7
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