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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Leonard "Leo" Manalo is a highly-skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Leo has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting the rights of defendants accused of crimes in State and Federal cou...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime and more

Former Deputy District Attorney Dedicated To Fighting For His Clients. Call For A Free Consultation!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 942-1336

Christian Tong-Song Kim's Website

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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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Criminal Defense

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 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

Bio: During his 25 + years of experience, Attorney Chazin has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area and throughout California and has successfully resolved numerous of cases before charges were ever even filed. Mr...

Rating: 9.3

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 986-2389

Seth P Chazin's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

We handle Assault, Counterfeit Goods, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Gangs, Murder, Theft. Call now.

Rating: 8.4

Call for a consultation(209) 279-2231

Timote Fakaofo Tuitavuki's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I started my career as a prosecutor first for the Los Angeles District Attorney and then the Kern County District Attorney for 7 years. I moved to Bakersfield due to a family illness and ended up getting married and making a life here. I have trie...

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(661) 384-6804

Kyle Joseph Humphrey's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Regarded as one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(858) 369-5963

Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Don't stand alone. Let us fight for you. Call 619-493-3588 now!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 493-3588

Daniel William Cohen's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Bio: As a former district attorney, I prosecuted hundreds of crimes. As a licensed defense attorney, I have seen hundreds of civil and criminal cases to the end. I have the experience to evaluate your case and I know how prosecutors think. My insider k...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Protecting your rights shouldn’t break the bank. Free consultations. Poseidon Defense A.P.C. stands with you every step of the way.

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 978-4732

Geronimo Gutierrez's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Delivering strategic advocacy that leads to impressive results. Aggressive, smart and experienced.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(877) 516-5669

Lisa Henderson Mattern's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Family and more

Charged with a crime? Contact our office for aggressive defense attorneys with 50+ years experience!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(818) 290-8301

Joseph W. Kellener's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Experience Professional and Discreet Help In Your Case. Get

Rating: 9.5

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 635-7221

James Stephen Sweeney's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Randy Sue Pollock is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney in state and federal court

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(510) 344-5932

Randy Sue Pollock's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mediation

Bio: Over my 26 years as an attorney, I have litigated cases from a wide variety of perspectives. I’ve had the rare opportunity to be a litigator on many different sides of the aisle, in both civil and criminal law. My unique experience as as a seasone...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles Dedicated to Justice for the Accused

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(626) 416-4026

Kian Raoul Magana's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

I provide aggressive and diligent criminal defense and I am extremely responsive with my clients.

Rating: 10

Philip Daniel Hache's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, DUI & DWI and more

Although not every case provides the opportunity to clear an accused person of charges, our firm searches relentlessly for any elements that might help us favorably resolve each case we undertake.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(650) 490-2188

Paula Kay Canny's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Experienced In Trials, all DMV matters as well as criminal record sealing and expungement.

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(650) 420-4228

Edwin Ernst Samuels's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

2025 Avvo Client's Choice Award, A+ Rating w/ Better Business Bureau, Local Sacramento Attorney

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(916) 303-2861

Hendrick Stevens Crowell's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Call me to schedule a free consultation. (951) 405-5000.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(844) 334-2980

Joseph Vincent Camarata's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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