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    Victor Sherman

    Victor Sherman

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 60 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mr. Sherman to handle my civil case. It was a long battle for him to win my case but he went all along with full force and legal formalities which he had to fulfill. He was very prompt in responding to my phone calls and texts and I will h..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Sarbdeep Heir Atwal

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    Sarbdeep Heir Atwal

    5.0152 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Dedicated, aggressive, results. Se habla español. Call (530) 491-4421 now for a FREE Consultation!
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    Edward J Southcott

    Edward J Southcott

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Prior to practicing law, Edward J. Southcott worked for the San Diego Sheriff's Department for 21 years. During his career the Sheriff's Department, Edward gained a broad range of experience in the criminal justice system. As a detective, Edward i...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Stefan Castaneda

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    Daniel Stefan Castaneda

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation
    REPRESENTATION YOU CAN COUNT ON.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Peter Berlin

    Peter Berlin

    5.024 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: With over 28 years of experience in criminal defense cases, we know what it takes to provide a strong defense against any charge. Our legal team is made up of attorneys that are creative and innovative; we will explore all possible options before ...
    Rating:  10
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    Alexander R Ginzburg

    Alexander R Ginzburg

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Family
    Bio: INCLUDED ON THE LIST OF SUPER LAWYERS OF CALIFORNIA IN 2016, 2017, 2018 AND 2019
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Jonathan Holmes

    Michael Jonathan Holmes

    4.941 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Trusts and more
    Bio: Michael J. Holmes is an accomplished attorney and real estate agent with nearly 25 years of experience representing clients across multiple states and federal jurisdictions. Known for his sharp negotiation skills, attention to detail, and strategi...
    Rating:  9.9
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    James Brian Campbell

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    James Brian Campbell

    5.067 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    GREAT RESULTS ARE ONLY CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVED THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, HARD WORK AND DEDICATION
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kirk Wincote Elliott

    Kirk Wincote Elliott

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Our firm has been handeling Criminal and Civil Litigation matters in San Jose and Santa Clara County for over 35 years. I am the President and a Partner in Roberts | Elliott Law Corp and have specialized in Criminal Defense and DUI defense for ove...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Luz Eliana Phelps

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    Luz Eliana Phelps

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    If you need to discuss your immigration or family law needs we can effectively assist you.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Vincent John LaBarbera

    Vincent John LaBarbera

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Administrative Law
    Bio: Mr. LaBarbera is a distinguished criminal trial and appellate court attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience. His offices are located in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica, California. His practice is limited to criminal defens...
    Rating:  10
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    Najda Kazarian

    Najda Kazarian

    5.091 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Law Office of Najda Kazarian Aggressive Representation | Attainable Results| Absolute Rights The Law Office of Najda Kazarian provides a tireless and driven advocate who knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. Our experienced attorn...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

    Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

    4.868 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Vanessa Gnekow is dedicated to providing aggressive cost effective representation in the area of Family, Criminal and Bankruptcy Law. Ms. Gnekow is a fierce litigator and aggressive negotiator with an impressive track record. Ms. Gnekow’s knowledg...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Louis Justin Shapiro

    Louis Justin Shapiro

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Formerly a deputy public defender in Los Angeles County, Shapiro’s advanced skill set is only matched by his devoted work ethic, one that places his clients in the best position where they often obtain favorable results. Considered one of the top ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    James Winston Spertus

    James Winston Spertus

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: James W. Spertus is an experienced trial attorney who has been litigating cases in federal and state courts for more than 22 years. He has tried dozens of cases to favorable jury verdicts and has successfully argued numerous appeals in federal and...
    Rating:  10
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    Arezou Bakhtjou

    Arezou Bakhtjou

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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    David Michael Lawrence

    David Michael Lawrence

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: For over four decades, Michael Lawrence has been recognized as one of the most respected and effective trial attorneys in Monterey County. In 2010, he was the recipient of the Lewis C. Fenton Award, which is the Monterey County Bar Association’s m...
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    Daniel Lee Barton

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    Daniel Lee Barton

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "You cannot argue with results. Dan genuinely bonds with his client no matter what psychological state they may have fallen into due to pending criminal charges. His research and intelligence skills are superb. He's a very likeable guy. One of the ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Edward Klein

    Brian Edward Klein

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Brian is an accomplished trial attorney who has successfully litigated in federal and state court. His practice focuses on high-stakes criminal and regulatory defense matters and civil litigation, and he aggressively and effectively advocates for ...
    Rating:  10
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