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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I handle all manner of criminal matters and occasionally traffic in and around Orange County, CA. My objective is to get you the absolute best results possible. Thanks for looking into my profile. I recently joined the team at Paladin Legal Defend...

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

Review: "Mr. Christopher Markelz is professional and caring. He did exactly what he said he would do. He provided excellent service, and although outcome wasn’t entirely what I wanted, he faught and argued to make a difference. In the end, I’m glad I went ..."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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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 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Seymour is a great attorney just be patient and he fights for you with all he has he is ready when you go to court and fights like you never thought any would could. He is a genius and is prepared at court Thank You Seymour"

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Gretchen is the angel Gods sends you to defend you here on earth. She is one of the greatest woman I know besides my mother and my daughter. She is caring, loving, tender, knowledgeable, and yet, fights like a dragon to defend you if you get the u..."

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I hired Mr Mandel to represent my family member in a criminal/mental health case. He was being charged with a felony and a misdemeanor requiring registration. The case was being mismanaged by another attorney and going in a very bad direction befo..."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1985 handling all types of cases in all of the State and Federal Courts. While no attorney can guarantee you a result, I do guarantee that I will fight hard for you. I work and consult with investigato...

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

Bio: I have been handling criminal cases since 1992, when I was at the Sacramento Public Defenser's office. In 1995, I was a Deputy District Attorney, and in 1998 I went in to private practice. I practice in the Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, and other near...

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Villegas. Mine was a simple case but he helped me resolve it quickly with some very strong, yet simple advice. Thank you Armando!"

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Arana is a skilled Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorney who represents individuals all over California, including, but not limited to: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and San Diego County. Jess...

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI

Review: "Mark Cantrell not only helped me with my criminal case but has also helped several of my family members and friends. He explains everything in detail, any questions you have he answers them to the best of his nowledge. I can't say anything but goo..."

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Fred did the research, went to all the court dates in my stead, put me at ease, gave great advice and worked the case to my best advantage. this was the first time i had been arrested. my first hired lawyer ripped me off & did nothing for me.."

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Alison F. Triessl established the Law Office of Alison F. Triessl in the Los Angeles area 17 years ago and she practices exclusively criminal law. She is the former President of the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association, the largest c...

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Caryn Warren has a proven track record of success in the legal areas of DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. After law school Caryn worked as a defense attorney for 10 years where she defended hundreds of clients charged with misde...

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Richard Beada was above and beyond in his approach in helping me in my legal matter. He was professional, helpful in all ares of understanding the legal system. Never made me feel ashamed or embarrassed of my situation. Returned all my calls promp..."

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "i hired her and danny and was so happy with the results i was looking at 22 years with 80% fighting for 3 yrs then hired zenia and team they filed all the right mothions and got me results i am doing cal-trans picking up trash one day a week ..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I knew that I could count on Tom and he produced the results we wanted. He is a veteran lawyer and has extensive knowledge of both federal and state law so that is a definite advantage."

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Graduate of University of San Diego School of LawAdmitted to practice law November 2001 Christopher Koch is highly experienced in DUI and criminal defense, very well respected and locally connected in San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties....

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile and more

Review: "As a single mother with a beautiful and intelligent daughter who has special needs I've been fighting and advocating for her rights ever since I can remember. It wasn't until a few years into elementary school that I knew I was going to need someo..."

Rating: 8.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Never stopped working until we got results!! Did exactly what he said. Without him and Danny I would have been in a world of hurt…"

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: My name is Brian McDonnell. After spending 8 years in the commercial lending industry and having helped start a highly successful commercial lending firm, I chose to redirect my talents to the field of criminal law. I grew up in Orange County and ...

Rating: 8.1

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