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    William David Ausman

    William David Ausman

    4.624 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am an avid fisherman and love nothing more than an intense battle. I enjoy every part of the fishing experience, planning the trip and executing the plan. Of course nothing is better than being in all out struggle to win. I savor each and every ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Meline Mkrtichian

    Meline Mkrtichian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Violent Crime
    Review: "I highly endorse Ms. Mkrtichian. She is very knowledgeable, zealous, and caring criminal attorney who achieves great results."
    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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    Thomas Tam

    Thomas Tam

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kavinoky law firm assigned Atty Thomas Tam and I am glad they did. His profesionalism and intelligence is the calming presence in my awful situation. His sense of compassion is an added bonus and I can tell its genuine. Always giving me updates an..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Aslin Tutuyan

    Aslin Tutuyan

    4.919 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "Aslin is one of the best lawyers out there. She will fight for you and get you the best results. - I am so greatful that I trusted her with my case. She helped through every step and was there whenever I needed her! I highly recommend Aslin to be ..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Peter Carl Swarth

    Peter Carl Swarth

    4.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Peter Swarth has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years with extensive trial experience in Federal, State and Juvenile Court for both misdemeanors and felonies. He is certified, by the State Bar of California, as a Specialist in Crimin...
    Rating:  8.7
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    James E Dunn

    James E Dunn

    4.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: One of the area's top criminal defense and DUI attorneys who won the landmark breathalyzer case upheld by the CA Supreme Court Team includes Harvard Attorney, Former DA and Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Immigration law expert to help non-citi...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Robert Keith Weinberg

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    Robert Keith Weinberg

    5.010 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Robert K. Weinberg is a professional license defense and criminal defense attorney providing expert legal representation with 50+ state and federal licensing agencies, including medical, nursing, pharmacy, dental, real estate and insurance. He is ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    William Swan Helvestine

    William Swan Helvestine

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I provide aggressive and efficient representation to individuals charged with crimes in the San Francisco Bay Area.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Janet M Anderson

    Janet M Anderson

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: In addition to working on specific cases for my clients, my current project is to work for what's called "Debt-Free Justice." I became aware of this movement while working on a motion to waive court-imposed fines and fees in a case. The reseach I ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robert Bailey Bartlett

    Robert Bailey Bartlett

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "My case was more than what one would call “complex” or “complicated...” it was more like a lawyer’s nightmare. Most of the lawyers I spoke with wouldn’t even take on my case, and some that would could not even guarantee me that I would have my dau..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Sunita Kapoor

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    Sunita Kapoor

    4.910 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more
    Advocating for clients and businesses since 1991.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jeremy M Forsyth

    Jeremy M Forsyth

    4.913 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Forsyth started his legal practice in 2012 with a focus on criminal justice from the defense side. Since then, he has successfully handled hundreds of cases in The Superior Court of California, winning many dismissals and successful plea barga...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Brian Allen Newman

    Brian Allen Newman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Bio: I have been in practice for over 33 years. I have operated my own Law Firm for 31 of those 33 years. I have handled a wide variety of types of cases, however, currently I emphasis criminal law. I have been on many high profile Organized Crime RICO...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Stuart David Kirchick

    Stuart David Kirchick

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: My personal injury and criminal defense practice is primarily based in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. I have engaged in these two areas of law for 25 years because I enjoy helping others who are in difficult personal situations that are ofte...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Monica Lynch Reeves

    Monica Lynch Reeves

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Monica Lynch is not only a amazing attorney with a ruthless passion for the truth but, a warmhearted loving soul as well. My nephew was in trouble; I was new to the area and didn’t know a soul other than the police department, the DA and the fam..."
    Rating:  7.0
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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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    Laura Rose Sheppard

    Laura Rose Sheppard

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Laura R. Sheppard is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer in the San Diego area. She handles adult criminal misdemeanors and felonies, from DUI to drug sales and other serious felonies, as well as juvenile delinquency cases. She also has a thriving...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Rosalio Castro

    Rosalio Castro

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Thank you for contacting me. I have practiced law since 1992. From that year to 1995 I practiced civil law, helping poor rural persons with housing, education, and labor issues. I found that work very rewarding, but I wanted more courtroom action,...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Miranda Beth Kane

    Miranda Beth Kane

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Miranda is the best attorney I have ever hired. The outcome was beyond what I expected. She is tireless and will go to the ends of the earth for you. She has the unique background of working for the federal government in a very high capacity as ..."
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    Janice M Deaton

    Janice M Deaton

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) criminal defense trial attorney with over 28 years of experience. I have an excellent trail record, as I have been a public speaker in world wide venues and connect with juries. I excel at humanizing my clients, ...
    Rating:  7.4
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