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California Has 8961 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49804 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Please allow me to tell you about my law practice. I have been an attorney for over 30 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all southern California Superior Courts including Murrieta, Riverside, Banning, Vista, San Diego, Indio, Rancho ...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(951) 383-6793

Christopher J Whelton's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Almost 20 years Of Experience. Results You Won't Get With Just Any Lawyer Or Public Defender. Call (209) 395-0201

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(209) 395-0201

Michael Kenneth Moore's Website

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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 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Practicing Criminal Defense in San Diego for over 25 years!

Rating: 9.8

Call for a consultation(858) 290-1054

Kerry Lee Steigerwalt's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more

Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist with 25+ years of proven results in Los Angeles state and federal courts.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(818) 351-1643

Debra Sarah White's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Compassionate to you, relentless to the prosecution. Over 17 years of experience. Call today!

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(909) 589-6735

Aaron Love Turner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles Dedicated to Justice for the Accused

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(626) 416-4026

Kian Raoul Magana's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more

Los Angeles Federal Criminal Trial Attorney and USC Gould adjunct criminal law professor with over 25 years of experience who has litigated hundreds of Federal and White Collar Crime cases.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(877) 779-0581

Peter Johnson's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Family and more

Charged with a crime? Contact our office for aggressive defense attorneys with 50+ years experience!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(818) 290-8301

Joseph W. Kellener's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

"Protecting Individuals' Rights". Call us today!

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(909) 377-4168

Fernando J Bernheim's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

FIGHTING FOR YOU & YOUR RIGHTS. IT’S OUR STRATEGY. IT’S OUR PASSION

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(661) 302-4783

David Anthony Torres's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I have won jury trial acquittals including murder, rape, and child molestation.

Rating: 9.7

Call for a FREE consultation(213) 371-9197

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more

Former prosecutor with over 11 years experience successfully handling thousands of criminal cases.

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(213) 566-8815

Sommer Adel Salam's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Experience and Results. Over 20,000+ Hours in the Courtroom

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(916) 347-9523

Adam Takashi Weiner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

A bad day does not make you a bad person. DUI, theft, property crimes, drugs, domestic; we are here

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(831) 264-0642

Shawn Mills's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Relentless representation. There is no substitute when your freedom is at stake.

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 827-9110

Roy Eugene Miller's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

From DUI to drug or theft crimes, The Offices of Adam Arant are equipped to handle all situations.

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(408) 680-5388

Adam Allen Arant's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

I have over 30 years of experience. I know how to evaluate your case.

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(530) 722-4023

Douglas Lee Gardner's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse

Bio: Thomas Maas has emerged as a formidable figure in the criminal defense realm, with a career marked by dedication and a quest for justice. His legal passion was kindled early by his father, William Maas, a distinguished defense attorney. Thomas pas...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(707) 361-1256

Thomas Michael Maas's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Criminal Defense Attorney Daniel Kann represents Southern Californians accused of committing crimes.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(805) 491-4555

Daniel Eugene Kann's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence and more

Top-rated award-winning trial attorney. Former prosecutor. Aggressive. Results. Call (619) 233-4433.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 737-2347

Anna Reese Yum's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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