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    Michael Lawrence Elder

    Michael Lawrence Elder

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He did everything he said he’d do. Very professional and a very good lawyer. He does what’s best for you unlike some attorneys. Definitely recommend him."
    Rating:  8.6
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    David Alfred Butler

    David Alfred Butler

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "David Butler was extremely professional and thoughtful as he not only handled my expungement case, but also went the extra mile when he determined that additional measures to seal / destroy the record might be appropriate to my specific situation...."
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Anthony L. Marcus

    Anthony L. Marcus

    5.033 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Immigration
    Bio: Mr. Marcus has been practicing law as an international attorney since 1989. Mr. Marcus solo trial law practice comprised civil litigation matters in maritime law, commercial transactions, real estate, criminal, contracts, and complex business tran...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Thomas Frederick Mueller

    Thomas Frederick Mueller

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Had a complicated case. Tom was able to provide me with realistic options to end my case. he was able to reach my goal, with great communication and is on your side!"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Janet Marie O'Neill

    Janet Marie O'Neill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Janet was outstanding every step of the way . with all of the confusion and grief following my Father's death in 2015 , j\Janet was a calming , confident presence throughout the ordeal. My brother and I could not have made this process easier on e..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kevin Dennis Donahue

    Kevin Dennis Donahue

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kevin's been my lawyer since 1988. He has helped me and quite a few of my friends with our defense needs. I would recommend him to anyone who is in a tight spot and looking for the best. If Kevin can't help you no one can!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Peter Lafond Kuykendall

    Peter Lafond Kuykendall

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Peter is an outstanding lawyer he really knows what he’s talking about I was really worried about my case in the beginning so I called Peter. Peter told me what to do. I was so worried the whole time probably stressing him out a little bit. He ma..."
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    Lisa Ann Eyanson

    Lisa Ann Eyanson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Eyanson was an integral part of helping me resolve a serious legal matter that dogged me for nearly five years. She shepherded me through a very long process. Thanks in no small part to her representation, ultimately the issues were resolved ..."
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    Danielle Amanda Jones

    Danielle Amanda Jones

    4.84 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mrs. Jones represented me during a very complex child custody battle. She was professional and listened to my situation. She took my case knowing that it was going to be difficult and did what another lawyer couldn’t do in 8 years, in less than a ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Andrew K. Earl

    Andrew K. Earl

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Andrew K. Earl of Clovis Law Group LLP now servicing clients in Fresno, Visalia, Hanford, Merced, Madera, Bakersfield areas and throughout California. Andrew K. Earl is an attorney at Clovis Law Group LLP. Mr. Earl focuses his legal practice in th...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Daryl Dworakowski Anthony

    Daryl Dworakowski Anthony

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more
    Bio: I grew up in Madison, New Jersey. I graduated Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York (1987) and Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, PA in (1990). I worked for a maritime law firm and an insurance company while going to law school. I passed ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Maxine Iris Dobro

    Maxine Iris Dobro

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Maxine Dobro was our lawyer for my son's juvenile case and she got him into the drug court program instead of him having to go to a juvenile facility. She also defended my husband and I on a medical marijuana case. We were looking at many years, f..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Sheny Gutierrez

    Sheny Gutierrez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Sheny Gutierrez is a distinguished attorney with a comprehensive background in criminal law. Admitted to practice in the State Bar of California, he is also authorized to represent clients in the U.S. Federal District Courts for both the Central a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Harout A Messrelian

    Harout A Messrelian

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Harout Messrelian is the founding and managing attorney of Messrelian Law, a Glendale, California law firm representing individuals in personal injury, employment law, and selected criminal defense matters. Since establishing the firm in 2010, he ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Dustin Mason Gordon

    Dustin Mason Gordon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The court appointed Mr.Gordon to represent me and the outcome was far better than I was was expecting before Mr.Gordon took my case. He is professional and honest and he is good at what he does!"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Michael Payman Kade

    Michael Payman Kade

    4.619 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: As a former Police Officer (R) and now an attorney since 1999, Michael Kade had dedicated his professional life to fighting for justice. Michael is also an Adjunct Professor of Law. Law Offices of Michael P. Kade has been representing clients allo...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Antonia Maria Stainbrook

    Antonia Maria Stainbrook

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I highly recommend Antonia she is knowledgeable and trustworthy and cannot get a better lawyer than Antonia. She is a five star lawyer."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Grant Lowell Eddy

    Grant Lowell Eddy

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Represented my son in a criminal case and was outstanding. We paid another attorney to represent my daughter in the same matter and he didn't hold a candle to the results, professionalism, communication that Grant Eddy exhibited in and outside of ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Miiko L. Anderson

    Miiko L. Anderson

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Miiko did an excellent job handling my criminal case and achieved the results I was hoping for. All of her years of experience made a difference! She listened to all the details of my case, provided reassurance, was non-judgmental and was compassi..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Gautam J. Jagannath

    Gautam J. Jagannath

    4.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more
    Bio: Founding director and attorney at Social Justice Collaborative, a nonprofit immigration and criminal defense legal services organization in Oakland.
    Rating:  10
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