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    Robert Michael Helfend

    Robert Michael Helfend

    4.419 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Robert Helfend was such a helpful attorney! I wouldn't have ever made it through my marijuana possession case without him. He really took time to understand my case, and find all of the evidence he needed to get me acquitted. I highly recommend hi..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Therese M Hankel

    Therese M Hankel

    4.219 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
    Bio: I began my legal career clerking for the Hon. Robert E. Bowen in the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After I finished law school, I clerked for the Hon. Thomas Forsberg with the Minnesota Court of Appeals. I presently pra...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Monica Lara Bermudez

    Monica Lara Bermudez

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Bakersfield, I am proud to assist my hometown community. I graduated from Foothill High School and then attended Bakersfield College. I earned my degree in English from Fresno State and my Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin Colleg...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Christopher Tolosa Lucero

    Christopher Tolosa Lucero

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A former Southern California Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Lucero is licensed to practice law in the States of California and New York. He has handled criminal cases ranging from petty theft to murder. While he worked as a prosecutor, he earned th...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Andrew Reed Flier

    Andrew Reed Flier

    4.312 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Andrew Flier represented me several years ago. He was awesome. He really knows the law. I was very pleased with the outcome. His father is also very good. He represented me also. Anyone who is represented by either Flier will be very pleased. I ca..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Narine Mkrtchyan

    Narine Mkrtchyan

    4.85 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I have devoted my life to fighting and seeking justice for those with no voice, no power, no resources. The power of the law is enormous and my job is to put it to a great use in solving your problems. Over the years, first as a public defender th...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael Shultz

    Michael Shultz

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law
    Review: "I was subject to a citizen's arrest, based on a misunderstanding, in Los Angeles last month for a misdemeanor violation. I did not think that I should have been arrested, much less even charged with a crime. After being arrested, I was cited and p..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Dennis M Kuntz

    Dennis M Kuntz

    5.019 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: After interning with the Public Defender’s office in law school and working for a large criminal defense firm in in Los Angeles, San Bernardino criminal defense Attorney Dennis Kuntz took his passion for the law into his private practice. At the L...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Michael Steven Selyem

    Michael Steven Selyem

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Selyem is dedicated to the field of criminal justice and criminal defense and brings nearly three decades of experience to the table. Mr. Selyem began his career in the field of criminal justice in 1994 when he was hired as a Deputy Sheriff wi...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Michael L Resch

    Michael L Resch

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Antitrust and Trade Law, Litigation
    Review: "Not only the smartest lawyer I've ever had, but his knowledge of the law, alongside his demeanor and unwavering commitment to his clients make him great."
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    Oscar Benjamin Valencia

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    Oscar Benjamin Valencia

    4.19 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "I relocated out of state and obtained new employment. I was informed that I needed to have my information updated due to inaccurate information in the FBI database. I contacted the attorney and within 24 hours I was provided with a quick resolutio..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Elizabeth Anne Bumer

    Elizabeth Anne Bumer

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Review: "Ms. Bumer represented my brother @ parole hearing this year 2022. At CSP RJ Donovan in San Diego. With a great attitude in these types of cases. Liz most definitely provides complete preparation for the process in which the GRANT FOR PAROLE WAS GR..."
    Rating:  7.7
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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
    Bio: Attorney Renato F. Manay is a Legal Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, Certified by the State Bar of California. He represents clients in a broad spectrum of immigration matters and select criminal cases, including DUIs, misdemeanors, ex...
    Rating:  10
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    Adam Joseph Rodriguez

    Adam Joseph Rodriguez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Adam Rodriguez is a respected Fresno criminal defense attorney providing services throughout the San Joaquin Valley. After graduating with distinction from San Joaquin College of Law Mr. Rodriguez worked with the Fresno Public Defenders office and...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael Caleb Borges

    Michael Caleb Borges

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: The Borges Law Office is a firm in Redding, CA, offering criminal law services. If you need to address a criminal charge, taking action quickly is important to making sure you have ample time to prepare for your case. Choose our law firm to repres...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Lori Ann Myers

    Lori Ann Myers

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Lori Myers possess the drive and determination it takes to succeed. Coupled with experience and a diverse background of practice areas, Law Offices of Lori Myers, Inc. can ensure that your legal needs will be handled with care and profess...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Ellis Murray Johnston

    Ellis Murray Johnston

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Trip Johnston began his legal career in 2001 as a law clerk on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. After completing his clerkship, he became a trial attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego in 2002 and was promoted to a supervisory role in 200...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Charles Kevin Stoddard

    Charles Kevin Stoddard

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My name is Armando Zatarain and I am a private investigator. I worked with Mr.Stoddard for the first time approximately ten years ago. It was a multi-million dollar fraud case and our client was charged with multiple felonies. The client was accus..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew Lee Spiegel

    Matthew Lee Spiegel

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Atttorney based in San Diego, CA. For the past 4 years, I have worked for one of the biggest Criminal Defense law firms in California. While there, I handled every type of case from DUIs to murder. I have practiced in all c...
    Rating:  10
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    Dean Dukhyun Paik

    Dean Dukhyun Paik

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: A trial lawyer and co-Chair of the White Collar Criminal Defense Group at Rogers Joseph O'Donnell. Extensive experience in the defense of criminal cases, including the defense of securities enforcement actions, internal investigations, antitrust, ...
    Rating:  9.9
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