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    Deborah Eshaghian

    Deborah Eshaghian

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Business
    Review: "It is my great pleasure to highly recommend Deborah Eshaghian. When my district first put me on temporary reassignment from the classroom, I was offered a chance to sign the documents to resign and retire from the district or face suspension and p..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joseph Peter Smith

    Joseph Peter Smith

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Thank you for your interest through AVVO. I am Joseph P. Smith, I have been a lawyer for over 29 years. I understand the trauma associated with being accused of any wrongdoing or being charged with a crime you did not commit. I focus on DUI defens...
    Rating:  8.0
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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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    Gaurav S Bali

    Gaurav S Bali

    4.841 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: My desire to practice law began after I graduated from UC Berkeley. While traveling in Europe after graduating, I discovered an innate desire to help less fortunate people. The experiences overseas helped me focus my career on social goals and lev...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robert Frederick Waggener

    Robert Frederick Waggener

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Without a long winded acknowledgment, this man is quite simply the best lawyer in the nation. He will handle your case in any city federal or state reasonably with the passion of a spartan warrior. He just doesn't lose, if their is a way he will f..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Alexis Wilson Briggs

    Alexis Wilson Briggs

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "While she was not my lawyer directly she was my sisters. We were very pleased with Alexis and her fire and wit. She is smart and kind and can be as nice and sweet as she can be brilliant and direct. She handled our criminal case of opening a Medic..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Steven L. Harmon

    Steven L. Harmon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Even though I have only needed a Defense Attorney one time my experience with Steven L Harmon was exceptional. I have referred him before and would do it again."
    Rating:  7.8
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    William Henry Slocumb

    William Henry Slocumb

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This attorney is honest and dependable. He has represented and helped me realize my law infraction was due to my addictions. He guided me to the proper place for me to get help and I have been living life on the correct path ever since my law infr..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Judith Rochlin

    Judith Rochlin

    4.84 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My daughter was facing substantial time in federal prison. The prosecution wanted a long sentence. Judith did an amazing job. She fought hard and got a light sentence for my daughter. I am so grateful that Judy represented my daughter."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Anthony Joseph Nunes

    Anthony Joseph Nunes

    5.048 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration and more
    Bio: I take great pride in having been able to successfully resolve numerous cases over my 13 year legal career. My sincerest appreciation and gratitude also goes out to the clients I have served for trusting in me with their case and legal issue and b...
    Rating:  6.9
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    David Allen Brooks

    David Allen Brooks

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Abuse
    Bio: David A. Brooks, Attorney at Law has been finding solutions to troubled times since 1985. Practice limited to Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, and Child Dependency. Call me when experience matters and you need solid and understandable legal adv...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Angela Novas Mcgill

    Angela Novas Mcgill

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: I am a sole practitioner with a focus on immigration and family law practice. My firm deals with all facets of immigration, from business visas to family petitions, deportation defense including representation at bond hearings in the various immig...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Kevin E Mitchell

    Kevin E Mitchell

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Attorney Kevin E. Mitchell works hard to get results. He takes great pride in the quality of service he provides, earnestly endeavoring to exceed expectations of the individuals he represents. The fruits of those tireless efforts are manifested in...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Laura Estela OrozcoGonzales

    Laura Estela OrozcoGonzales

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: As a former prosecutor, now on your side, I know how the "other side" works. I use this personal knowledge to fight for you, protect your rights, and get the results that you want. I will sit down with you and determine the best strategy to succes...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Deepesh K Pandit

    Deepesh K Pandit

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "From our very first meeting, to the final handshake, Mr. Pandit demonstrated traits only found in the best attorneys. My situation was daunting. I was facing possible deportation from the US due to alleged criminal activity. Deepesh told that he w..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Anthony C. Rios

    Anthony C. Rios

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Anthony Rios is an associate attorney with the Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers. Mr. Rios joined the Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers in June of 2018. Mr. Rios handles all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to all...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Matthew Arthur Rinaldi

    Matthew Arthur Rinaldi

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I started out working as an intern in the San Francisco Office of the Public Defender for a year and a half, handling misdemeanors, while attending law school. After graduating from law school I moved to Los Angeles and started clerking at a priva...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Ricardo Ramiro Ramirez

    Ricardo Ramiro Ramirez

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I possess a unique combination of knowledge, skill, and compassion that sets me apart from others in my field. I have a deep understanding of criminal law and procedure, which allows me to provide my clients with ef...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Dirk Brian Paloutzian

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    Dirk Brian Paloutzian

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Paloutzian has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He specializes in defense of health care providers in professional liability cases, probate litigation, business litigation and agribusiness. Prior to joining Baker Manock & Jensen in ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Marc Steen Kohnen

    Marc Steen Kohnen

    4.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Marc Kohnen is San Diego’s premier criminal defense and DUI attorney. Since opening the Law Office of Marc S. Kohnen in 2008, his high-profile cases have been featured and reported on by the national news media on CNN, HLN, MSNBC, Discovery Channe...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Kareem Shereef Aref

    Kareem Shereef Aref

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Kareem Aref is a lifetime advocate. Before practicing law, Mr. Aref was active in national movements around education, criminal justice, and social justice reforms. Mr. Aref joined the legal field as a civil rights and municipal law attorney with ...
    Rating:  6.3
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