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    Gretchen Christine VonHelms

    Gretchen Christine VonHelms

    4.04 reviews
    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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    Howard Robert Price

    Howard Robert Price

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: " A MUCH RESPECTED ATTORNEY BY ONE AND ALL INCLUDING OPPOSING COUNSEL AND ALSO THE PRESIDING JUDGE , HOWARD SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED ME FIRST IN A CRIMINAL CASE AND THENHE AGAIN PREVAILED IN MY SUIT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THE NI..."
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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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    Gerald Shapiro

    Gerald Shapiro

    4.9136 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Jerry Shapiro was my brother's attorney on his immigrationcase, and despite the difficulty of the case, he represented us with professionalism, dedication, and genuine humanity. My brother, my family, and I deeply appreciate the effort and commitm..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Christopher Anthony Kerosky

    Christopher Anthony Kerosky

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more
    Bio: Christopher A. Kerosky has practiced immigration law over 35 years. He is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) Law School and Former Counsel U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. He served as Honorary Consul for th...
    Rating:  10
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    Austin M. Thompson

    Austin M. Thompson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime 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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    Rhonda Mae Hixon

    Rhonda Mae Hixon

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I have been involved and working in the criminal justice system for most of my adult life. I am a former Probation Officer, District Attorney, Judge Pro Tempore, and for the past 23 years in private practice as a Criminal Defense Attorney. I belie...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Benjamin Nisenbaum

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    Benjamin Nisenbaum

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Civil Rights
    Rating:  8.5
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    Hemant Hari Kewalramani

    Hemant Hari Kewalramani

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property
    Rating:  9.7
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    David Alexander Blair

    David Alexander Blair

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "David was incredibly professional and was well connected in the county. He communicated effectively and was able to get diversion granted for my case. Because of david I am now able to continue my career with a clean record and would highly recomm..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Edgard Garcia

    Edgard Garcia

    3.511 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Mr.Garcia did a great job defending me in court and assisting me in receiving my Restraining Order. The only issue with his services was the time he took to file my court documents. Our last court date was in early December, when I was granted my ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Scott David Brown

    Scott David Brown

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Review: "A family member had him as his a conflict panel attorney and I was so impressed with how dedicated he was and his overall performance that I hired him as my attorney when I came into some legal trouble."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Daniel Joseph Kolacia

    Daniel Joseph Kolacia

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Have to say best lawyer I’ve ever dealt with, answer any questions I had always picked up the phone when I called, handle me case with the best interest and intentions very satisfied! Thank you Dan! AT"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Seth Dadlani Morris

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    Seth Dadlani Morris

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Family and more
    Review: "I recently had the privilege of working with Morris Law PC, a distinguished criminal defense firm led by the exceptional attorney Seth. Faced with an impending court date in just two weeks, I found myself overwhelmed with stress and financial conc..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Peter Matthew Depew

    Peter Matthew Depew

    4.945 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Expungement and more
    Bio: Peter Depew is a veteran of the United States Army, a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, and a former clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rwanda. He is certified as a mediator by the Straus Institute. He is a member of...
    Rating:  6.9
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    John Charles Umscheid

    John Charles Umscheid

    5.02 reviews
    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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    Freddy Abraham Garmo

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    Freddy Abraham Garmo

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Being an immigrant from a family of 12 has taught me respect, responsibility, hard work, team-work, and honesty. I am very fortunate to live in Southern California and be surrounded with so many positive and wonderful people. In my 20+ years of le...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Sal Gallardo

    Sal Gallardo

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Out of all the lawyers I have had,Sal Gallardo is by far the best! He put in so much time and effort into the case and in the end it really paid off. He is very knowledgable and always answered my calls and called me back, no matter how busy he wa..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Timothy Earl Nilan

    Timothy Earl Nilan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: Active family man. Two kids, many sports hobbies. I strive to ensure that my clientswill be there for their families as well. I understand how important that goal is. Among my hobbies is flying small airplanes. I am happy to take a case some dista...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Natalie A. Brown

    Natalie A. Brown

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ms. Brown has always had a compelling desire to be an advocate for those who would otherwise be overlooked, or their stories remain silent. From her own personal experiences, Ms. Brown understands that many defendants will feel pressured or intimi...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jaime Melquiades Longoria

    Jaime Melquiades Longoria

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Jaime Longoria is a criminal defense attorney who brings into his practice his own personal experiences with law enforcement. He knows what it's like to be racially profiled, searched for no reason and accused of crimes. He is one of the ...
    Rating:  7.5
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