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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: GASNER CRIMINAL LAW is directed and managed by San Francisco native Adam G. Gasner. Mr. Gasner is board certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in criminal law – a distinction held by fewer than 400 of the more that 250,000 practicin...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Skillful Negotiator. Persistent Defender. Compassionate Advocate. Call Lara today & stop worrying.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(818) 536-7584

Lara Yeretsian'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 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Escondido’s fearless squad. Facing charges? We hit hard, outplay the State, and protect your freedom. Felonies or misdemeanors, we don’t back down. Rick Sterger’s team brings drive and precision. Free consult. Move quick. Stand firm. Overcome odds...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(760) 280-5613

Richard Scott Roth-Sterger's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

TOP RATED LOS ANGELES SUPER LAWYER. Successful, Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. Excellent Results and Reviews.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(213) 516-9161

Shaun Khojayan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: I work hard to keep you out of jail.

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(619) 359-2873

Erik H Zentz's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: The Law Offices of James E. Blatt is a national law firm dedicated to the defense of those charged with or under investigation for the commission of state or federal offenses. We are counselors, strategists, and advocates for a wide variety of ind...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(833) 923-1019

James Edward Blatt's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(909) 490-4325

David Michael Canty's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Former Deputy District Attorney Fred Thiagarajah is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernadino counties. Mr. Thiagarajah has handled thousands of cases as both a prose...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Superior Defense. Winning Results. Cannabis Legal Expert.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(818) 946-0929

Eric Drew Shevin's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Family and more

Creating a balance of power. For a free 30 minute consultation, call 619-432-3174

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 780-2004

Morgan D Ross's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence

The PROVEN defender of all allegations facing those in San Diego State and Federal Courts.

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(619) 739-4470

Vikas Bajaj's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

FORMER CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROSECUTOR WITH OVER 19 YEARS OF CRIMINAL LAW AND DUI EXPERIENCE

Rating: 8.8

Call for a consultation(925) 308-2530

Derek Richard Ewin's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Immigration and more

Bio: For over twenty-five years, I have dedicated my career to the defense of the criminally accused. Throughout that time, I was required to regularly address my clients' immigration concerns. To better serve my clients, I expanded my criminal defense...

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(916) 823-8964

Clemente Montano Jimenez's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Ann Gottesman, a skilled attorney in Pasadena, California, has dedicated her career to criminal law and DUI defense. She graduated from Southwestern University School of Law in 2005, passing the California Bar on her first attempt. With over 11 ye...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Caring and Aggressive Firm Devoted 100% to Criminal Defense

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(760) 565-5672

Joshua M Mulligan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: With a formidable career spanning over two decades, Erik Friis has a storied history of delivering robust defense for his clients. As a seasoned attorney and California native, Erik has a deep-rooted understanding of the local legal landscape, all...

Rating: 8.7

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 505-3738

Erik Adler Friis's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Trial-Focused Criminal Defense for Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Cases for High-Exposure State and Federal Criminal Cases.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 565-2168

Peter Francis Iocona's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Andrew Leventhal is a dynamic, passionate, and charismatic criminal defense lawyer. Andrew spent the first seven years of his career battling in the courtroom trenches as a Los Angeles Public Defender. Here, Andrew developed a reputation for being...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 63 years

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

Experience Does Matter! Former Prosecutor, John Noonan brings over 55 Years of Experience!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(925) 807-7004

John W. Noonan's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Violent Crime and more

Bio: As a former Trial Attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., Mr. Packer received trial advocacy training from some of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in the country. Mr. Packer is a graduate of the Federal CJA Trial Skills A...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(951) 291-9659

Trenton Colbert Packer's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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