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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: If you have been acused of a crime in Ventura County, put this former prosecutor to work for you. Since 1996, Mr. Pinnell has served his community as an attorney in the criminal justice system. He has served his clients as both a defense attorney ...

Rating: 8.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Litigation and more

Review: "Kristina brought a number of things to the table in my case. She brought the experience of Chris Morales, since they reviewed my case together and at no time was he not available instantly on her phone, including crucial court dates, in real time...."

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: Kevin Lindsley began his legal career clerking for a Superior Court Judge in Santa Barbara, California. There, he developed a passion for the criminal justice system and gained invaluable insight into the judicial decision making process. While st...

Rating: 7.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Adam Cohen, a California-based lawyer, specializes in defending criminal charges, DUIs, and traffic tickets. With years of experience as a former prosecutor, Adam understands the intricacies of the legal system and is well-versed in defending clie...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Mulhere places the utmost importance on handling each case with a great sense of detail and attention; always ensuring that his clients' rights and interests are being protected. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Mulhere brings a unique perspective ...

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Bio: Phillip had a passion for arguing ever since he was 9 years old, when he argued politics with his 4th Grade teacher. He qualified as a nationally ranked debater in both high school and college. His talents took him into law school, where he realiz...

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Crivaro is a former Senior Deputy Orange County Public Defender now in private practice in Newport Beach. He has a Martindale - Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. He is a past director of the Orange County Bar Association, a past president and dire...

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

Review: "MsKristaLupica is knowledgeable,prepared,calm,collective,and smooth under pressure,if she even sweats under pressure.i believe pressure drives her. Justice,truth,and integrity are her allies. Those principles are her status quo.she is awesome!!!!"

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Following his graduation from Loyola Law School in 1979, John became a prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. As a city attorney, John conducted over 100 jury trials, including many for driving under the influence and petty theft –...

Rating: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Scott Winkler has been a local attorney in Bakersfield for the past 23 years, following a successful banking career at Wells Fargo, as Vice-President at the Regional Commercial Banking Office. Growing up in Bakersfield, he truly understands the co...

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Michelle was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. She first became interested in criminal defense when she joined her high school’s mock trial team. She earned her bachelor’s degree in literature and writing at the University of Californi...

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: The Law Office of Albert Garcia is Tulare County's Premier Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Firm. Some attorneys settle for less, but not us. Our Firm is prepared to present your case in the strongest terms at trial. We never settle for le...

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: At the Law Office of Robert B. Hakim, our focus is on traffic tickets, traffic violations, DUI, DWI, DMV hearings, criminal defense, auto accidents, and personal injury. We make every effort to learn as well as understand your legal needs to bette...

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud and more

Bio: Austin Thompson has the skills necessary to win tough cases and the experience and wisdom to guide his clients and their families through difficult situations.

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: My long standing in local criminal law practice brings you the benefit of my deep knowledge of the local practices and approaches that make the difference in getting the results you want. My time is devoted to fully understanding your concerns,...

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Wil took the stress and worry out of our case. He has the experience and knowledge to get the job done. He took what we thought was a mediocre chance at getting what needed to be done, to locking it up “Ironclad” and put the case to rest even befo..."

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Trusts and more

Bio: Mr. Umscheid is an experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of success working in many areas of law practice. Skilled in Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills & Trusts, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Real Proper...

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Albert graduated from Sacramento State where he majored in Criminal Justice, graduated in the top of his class, and interned at a local police department and the District Attorney’s Office. He attended McGeorge School of Law where he excelled. Alb...

Rating: 7.7

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