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    Orly Ahrony

    Orly Ahrony

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Bio: In 2008, Ahrony was accepted into California Western School of law and received her law degree two and a half years later. During her freshman year, she interned as an investigative law clerk for the Attorney General of the National Science Founda...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Andres James Ortiz

    Andres James Ortiz

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime
    Bio: Andrés Ortiz is an immigration lawyer in California and a foremost authority on the potential adverse immigration consequences of criminal convictions and plea deals (“Padilla Opinions”). Attorneys from across the nation consult Andrés on a regula...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Suzanne Marie Morris

    Suzanne Marie Morris

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Ms. Morris treated my case with care and intelligence. She was able to speak on my behalf and take the emotion out of the situation to reveal that obviously and logically I needed to be reimbursed by the other side for damages. Because of Ms. Morr..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Shannon Marie Dorvall

    Shannon Marie Dorvall

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Clara counties, and all of California for special trial circumstances. I am an experienced trial and appellate attorney. I have successfully taken on high profile...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Zakary Ryker Fisher

    Zakary Ryker Fisher

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Expungement
    Bio: Zak Fisher is a licensed California attorney providing Californians with high-quality legal services and representation at reasonable rates. Zak is proud to have been raised in a union household, and he is committed to fighting for working people ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jesse Dameron Terrell

    Jesse Dameron Terrell

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
    Bio: A former city prosecutor himself, Mr. Terrell knows how prosecutors build their case, and what factors make them decide to reduce or even dismiss a charge.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Monte Lee Hansen

    Monte Lee Hansen

    5.06 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Former Sonoma Counry Sheriff, Former Sonoma County Deputy D.A., U.S. Marine Corps Veteran,
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jesse Ivan Korn

    Jesse Ivan Korn

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Korn is everything a good lawyer should be. He is also a good listener with a sharp mind. I was excellently represented with very good results. Mr. Korn will tell you how it is with no beating around the bush."
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    Michael John Shambrook

    Michael John Shambrook

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Business
    Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Attorney who also works one-on-one with individuals and associations helping them navigate the legal system, setting up legal entities and wills and Trusts and, where appropriate, advising on business decisions that impact ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Scott Alan Borthwick

    Scott Alan Borthwick

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would highly recommend Scott Borthwick as an attorney. In Sept of 2012 I was arrested on three counts (1) a 245a2 felony assault with a fire arm (2) a 422 felony terrorist threat charge and (3) a domestic violence charge misdemeanor . I was beyo..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Anthony Janji

    Anthony Janji

    4.916 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Anthony Janji provides clients with individualized attention coveted by those demanding the personal touch of a tenacious criminal and personal injury attorney. The approach the Law Office of Anthony Janji takes with each client ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Raffi Garabed Naljian

    Raffi Garabed Naljian

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Credit Card Fraud and more
    Bio: Naljian Law Offices was founded by Raffi G. Naljian in 2008. Mr. Naljian practices criminal law with an emphasis on state criminal cases with a practice specialty on theft, DUI, fraud, drug and other related crimes. Mr. Naljian began his career in...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Scott Ronald Spindel

    Scott Ronald Spindel

    5.051 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Scott R. Spindel is the tenacious Encino criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Scott R. Spindel. Whether you are dealing with a drunk driving case or a serious criminal offense, Attorney Spindel has extensive courtroom and trial experien...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Richard Gale Weese

    Richard Gale Weese

    4.38 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I have practiced criminal defense my entire career. I work hard everyday to assist people through what is often the worst time of their life. I take that responsibility very seriously.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Claire C. Calvert

    Claire C. Calvert

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Claire C. Calvert has experience in both civil and criminal law and has participated in trials, hearings and a variety of other appearances in Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County, Nevada County and Yolo County. Claire grew up in the...
    Rating:  7.8
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    John Patrick Ryan

    John Patrick Ryan

    4.779 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I became an attorney because I believe passionately in the Constitution of this great country. If you are charged with a crime then you have rights. Period. People died for those rights. I'm a Navy veteran myself, and I didn't spend all that time ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Curtis Bonghoon Sok

    Curtis Bonghoon Sok

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "he is the real lawyer who fights for the rights of his clients. He is not pretencious but truly understands the legal issues and dilemma I was facing. He is also flexible about installment plans because he cares about my family and situation. I tr..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Peter Sebastian

    Peter Sebastian

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Originally from Berkeley California, I'm a former Los Angeles prosecutor and an adjunct Evidence professor at a local law school. I have won jury trials as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney, including murder.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Marcellus Antonio McRae

    Marcellus Antonio McRae

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Erin J Lee

    Erin J Lee

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Bio: Erin Lee is an experienced, licensed attorney with the State Bar of California. She obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego. Ms. Lee is license...
    Rating:  10
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