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    Richard Glenn Novak

    Richard Glenn Novak

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime
    Bio: Richard Novak is one of southern California’s leading criminal defense attorneys. He is a former Los Angeles Superior Court judicial officer and has represented defendants, witnesses and individuals under investigation by law enforcement and other...
    Rating:  9.4
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    John Joseph Casey

    John Joseph Casey

    4.731 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was in a situation and by the recommendation of another trusted lawyer I contacted John. He heard my story and gave me some great advice. He helped me get through my situation and saved me some money with his advice. I would definitely call him ..."
    Rating:  8.1
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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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    Melissa J. Duchene

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    Melissa J. Duchene

    4.815 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: Professional license defense and criminal defense law firm serving California. Nationally recognized team of former prosecutors and top defense lawyers with decades of experience handling over 8,500 cases, trials, and administrative hearings. The ...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Michael Stewart Phillips

    Michael Stewart Phillips

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Michael S. Phillips, an experienced lawyer dedicated to practice in the area of DUI defense, offers impeccable representation that earns results by employing proven methods for effective criminal defense with a uniquely imaginative and de...
    Rating:  10
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    Lara Jayne Gressley

    Lara Jayne Gressley

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Lara grew up in Northern California and received her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Lara attended law school at Santa Clara University. While there, she earned the Witkin Award for her work in Constitutional Law,...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Alexander Weimortz

    Joseph Alexander Weimortz

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: While in law school, Joe was a law clerk for both the Civil Division and Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office in San Diego. Joe worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Major Narcotics Unit of the San Diego District Attorney's...
    Rating:  9.9
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    John Wood Bussman

    John Wood Bussman

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: John Bussman has over a decade of experience succesfully defending against all types of criminal matters, including DUI, drug crimes, sex offenses, domestic violence, assault / battery, probation violations and 3-strikes cases. He earned his reput...
    Rating:  10
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    Kelly Miller

    Kelly Miller

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "kelly knew her stuff and was able to help me with what i needed. She was able to meet me on my time schedule and also on the weekends. She is very approachable and gets to know you and what you want. i highly recommend her."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Lisa Lai Wong

    Lisa Lai Wong

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Born and raised in San Diego, Lisa Wong is a former Deputy Public Defender who has had extensive experience dealing with a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. Ms. Wong is passionate about fighting for the rights of her clients. Known for...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Moksha Smith

    Moksha Smith

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Moksha Smith is a strong advocate and litigator for her clients in the courtroom and behind the scenes. With over five years of experience as a prosecutor, over twenty five jury trials, hundreds of preliminary hearings and motions, Ms. Smith knows...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Paul Leonidas Lin

    Paul Leonidas Lin

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Paul Leonidas Lin is an associate attorney in our Riverside office where he focuses his practice on defending public entities in civil litigation, including municipal law and insurance defense. Mr. Lin manages all phases of litigation, from initia...
    Rating:  10
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    Troy Patrick Owens

    Troy Patrick Owens

    4.718 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Troy Owens, a San Diego native, is the owner and sole attorney of The Law Office Of Troy P. Owens, Jr., A.P.C in Chula Vista, CA. Before earning his law degree, Mr. Owens gained experience in the criminal justice system by working for the U.S. Mar...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Robert Andrew Dudley

    Robert Andrew Dudley

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was battling great anxiety from an outrageously costly traffic violation, and I contacted Attorney Dudley to discuss my case. He is extremely knowledgeable about the court system, the vehicle laws and codes, and exactly how to proceed. His calm,..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Josef Sadat

    Josef Sadat

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you....Federal and State Criminal Defense Attorney; 2011 Harvard Law Graduate; 2008 Duke University Graduate
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    Heather Marie Boxeth

    Heather Marie Boxeth

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Our case with immigration was extremely difficult. It lasted 7 years. Without Heather we probably would have given up. Heather is a hardworking, smart and knowledgeable attorney who is really caring about her clients. She is very attentive to deta..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Jessica Anne Desalva

    Jessica Anne Desalva

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I received my undergraduate degree at the University of California Irvine cum laude. I obtained my law degree from Whitter Law Schoot,where I received the Deans Merit Scholarship and Deans' Citation for Outstanding Leadership and Service, awarded ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Mieke ter Poorten

    Mieke ter Poorten

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Mieke has successfully represented clients accused of both state and federal crimes, including: major drug offenses; money laundering;DUI; Medicare fraud; identity theft; violent crimes; criminal threat; domestic violence; carjacking; credit card ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Edward Thomas Dunn

    Edward Thomas Dunn

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: E. Thomas Dunn, Jr. is an appellate practitioner based in Tustin, California, handling both state and federal appeals, writs, and law and motion matters throughout Southern California. Mr. Dunn has a quarter century of experience handling trial an...
    Rating:  10
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    Amir Soleimanian

    Amir Soleimanian

    4.746 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Amir Soleimanian, Mr. Ticket, has extensive experience in criminal defense. He has more than a decade of experience fighting for motorists in and out of the courtroom, and knows what to do to protect to you license and livelihood. Prior to startin...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Samira Nikaein

    Samira Nikaein

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation
    Bio: Samira Nikaein is a distinguished and a seasoned litigator, renowned for her expertise and dedication to justice. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis, before obtaining her Juris Doctor degree fro...
    Rating:  8.4
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