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    Jeffrey Benjamin Isaacs

    Jeffrey Benjamin Isaacs

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Jeffrey Isaacs' practice focuses on a broad array of complex civil, and criminal and regulatory matters. His clients have included government entities, publicly-traded corporations, privately-held businesses, unions, executives, licensed professio...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Woodrow Edgar Nichols

    Woodrow Edgar Nichols

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "In my time fighting charges from former family, Mr. Nichols let me understand my options, taught me the mistakes I made and pointed out the false assumptions I had regarding the legal system. At first skeptical, I was rewarded by a passionate and ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    Scott Sterling McMillan

    Scott Sterling McMillan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Scott McMillan was born and raised in Shasta County. Having an invested interest in the community, he became an attorney so that he could help others in the community. While raising his daughter as a single father, he returned to school with the g...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Alina Louise Mendez

    Alina Louise Mendez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "I can't believe that I have this ridiculous charge on me ...I will fight it ...."
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    Mark K Slaughter

    Mark K Slaughter

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Such an amazing man he helped me through my case even tho he's a public defender he act as if he was a lawyer I really like the work and effort he puts in I really appreciate him"
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    Anthony David Scott

    Anthony David Scott

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Review: "Anthony Scott is truly an exceptional attorney. Not only is he brilliant when it comes to the nuances of the law, but he also brings a level of empathy and professionalism that is rare to find. He communicates with clarity and confidence — whether..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Ada Luz Tijerina-Garduno

    Ada Luz Tijerina-Garduno

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Abogada Luz is the Owner and Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Luz Tijerina-Garduño where she practices Immigration and Nationality Law along with Criminal Law. Ms. Tijerina-Garduño received her Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School in...
    Rating:  8.1
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    David Khaled Uthman

    David Khaled Uthman

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: There's a reason why David Uthman is well known in San Francisco. His expert experience in his days of working in law enforcement have proven invaluable to his success. He knows how the system is constructed and knows how to leverage the important...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Robert Selden Brewer Jr

    Robert Selden Brewer Jr

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Michelle Alicia Leffew

    Michelle Alicia Leffew

    4.97 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Review: "I highly recommend Ms. Leffew to hire her as your lawyer. She tries her best to take your side in any possible way. When the judge becomes stupid that is not Ms. Michelle fault. I have hired her as my lawyer to fight for my restrain order that was..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Crystal Dawn Erlandson

    Crystal Dawn Erlandson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Crystal was very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable about my court case. She was very informative in letting me know what was going on with my case. She was always on time and was prompt with returning my calls or emails. I really feel t..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael Ralph Bruggeman

    Michael Ralph Bruggeman

    4.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mike represented my position well. As I hoped, Mike succeeded completely in the case. I would recommend Mike Bruggeman again and again. Mike Bruggeman was great to work with."
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    Ariel A Neuman

    Ariel A Neuman

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Pamela Tedeschi

    Pamela Tedeschi

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Since 1997, my law pratice has specialized in the area of criminal defense, representing clients in a wide-range of charges from misdemeanors to serious violent felonies. My practice has included litigating lower court rulings by filing writs and/...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jeffrey Darren Armendariz

    Jeffrey Darren Armendariz

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jeff returned to the court house over and over again to fight my case with the district attorney until initial felony charges were dropped to an infraction resulting in a $50 penalty plus court fees. His perseverance saved me $50K, jail, and commu..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    David Ta-Wei Sun

    David Ta-Wei Sun

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Review: "I was referred to Attorney David Sun by a friend of mine. Attorney Sun handled two of my DUI cases and was able to get the DA to drop charges and helped me dodge a really big bullet. He's always available to give me valuable advice. I highly recom..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Samuel Milgrom Lasser

    Samuel Milgrom Lasser

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Sam was very attentive and caring right from the start. I could tell he really cared. He listens to you... Unlike other "Hot Shot" Attorneys, who are all for you until they've got your money in their pocket... Then its all about time waivers and a..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Bao A Doan

    Bao A Doan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She defended me an a domestic violence case in which a disgruntled ex girlfriend accused me of attacking her (her allegations were false). I was prepared to accept a plea deal even though I was innocent but Ms. Doan encouraged me to work with her..."
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    Diana Vargas

    Diana Vargas

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Thank you for your interest in the Law Office of Diana Vargas. I am the founding attorney, Diana Vargas. My goal is to provide excellent service at an affordable price.I was raised in the Inland Empire, and want to give back to the community that ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Edward Michael Ramirez

    Edward Michael Ramirez

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: ">> Mr. Ramirez reviewed the arrest >> report, subpoenaed and reviewed evidence, researched the case with >> expert witnesses, discussed the case repeatedly with the district >> attorney, made a low counter-offer, and obtained a plea >> that was ac..."
    Rating:  6.5
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