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    Larry Chih-Hung Kuo

    Larry Chih-Hung Kuo

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration
    Bio: Larry Chih-Hung Kuo is a Criminal Defense/ Immigration Attorney licensed to practice in both California Superior Courts, Federal Central District Court, and Immigration Court. He firmly believes that everyone deserves a second chance to live the “...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Amy Cassia Hoffman

    Amy Cassia Hoffman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was assigned Amy Hoffman through the Public Defenders Office. She was extremely quick to address concerns and advised me clearly and concisely regarding my options. Having worked with other attorneys, both public defenders and private laywers, i..."
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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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    Kevin Ryan Behrendt

    Kevin Ryan Behrendt

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very smart and seems to have best interest at heart. Just would prefer a little more early feedback to have calmed nerves on situations. However, he took me on for less then anyone and was able to help me in three legal matters to my satisfication."
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    Jeremy Charles Dzubay

    Jeremy Charles Dzubay

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He was the best attorney I ever had he asnswered all my calls he came to see me we needed broke down and help me understand a lot of things about the law that I never knew."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joshua Paul Powers

    Joshua Paul Powers

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "I'm very happy with the lawyer I got first job had Rodger Nuttall and he ended up withdrawing himself and picked up Mr Powers im very confident he will get me a good deal in my case and we're not even done yet. He's confident and I no we will get ..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Thane Daniel Nored

    Thane Daniel Nored

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime
    Bio: Thane is an exceptionally dedicated, hard working individual who has had some of the finest mentors and experiences available to a young lawyer. Thane has a meticulous, logic-based style of argument that has been the basis for Thane's success. He ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Hali Ford

    Hali Ford

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Bio: Hali has handled thousands of criminal and juvenile delinquency cases as well as family law cases involving complex custody disputes, domestic violence, and multi-million dollar assets. She has personally tried over 40 criminal jury trials to verd...
    Rating:  6.4
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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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    Roslynn Wilfert

    Roslynn Wilfert

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: As a former highly decorated police officer with the city of Oxnard for almost a decade, Roslynn Wilfert developed a unique skill set when it comes to detailed investigations and a deep routed passion for the people in her community. As an attorne...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Christina Zambrano Beede

    Christina Zambrano Beede

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Strong Woman. Shell fight for you as long as your willing to fight for yourself. She is worth hiring, gets things done the way you'd like."
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    Daniel A. Vespi

    Daniel A. Vespi

    4.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Daniel really saved our family in 2023, where we had a deposit dispute with our previous landlord. The outcome was satisfying, and the landlord returned our full deposit without us having to go through the small claim court. He helped us when ther..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Stephen Patrick White

    Stephen Patrick White

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Extremely professional . Very we'll respected in the federal system. Bilingual staff and great result in my case. Mr. White never tried to play games with me and delivered everything he promised. Highly recommend him!"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Donald Edward Joseph Kilmer

    Donald Edward Joseph Kilmer

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Constitutional and more
    Bio: My Philosophy for Resolving Your Family Law Problems: If you are reviewing this you may fall into one of the following categories: • You are contemplating leaving your marriage. You have your reasons (which may be valid) and your spouse does not k...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Christopher Allen Darden

    Christopher Allen Darden

    2.65 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: After leaving the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1995, Darden immediately started his own firm, Darden & Associates, Inc., specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation. Darden's thorough experience on both sides of crimi...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Evan Charles Greenberg

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    Evan Charles Greenberg

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.6
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    Angela Marie S Machala

    Angela Marie S Machala

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Damon Lamont Hobdy

    Damon Lamont Hobdy

    4.52 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "“When you’re up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it, Do the best that you can do; You may fail, but you may conquer, See it t..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    James Stuart Bisnow

    James Stuart Bisnow

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When he was a Deputy Public Defender in LA Superior Court, James Bisnow caught two LAPD homicide detectives, in a lying scheme to convict me of first-degree murder (in 1984). Bisnow never accused them of lying, but he cornered them in a way that t..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Teri Ann Buccola

    Teri Ann Buccola

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms Teri is God sent she listens an she fights hard for you an she represents you to her highest capacity when I felt my son had no chance she proved me wrong thank God for a Atty that's for you an works for u an believe n you"
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    Jeffrey Richard Cunan

    Jeffrey Richard Cunan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Complete and thorough professional representation. I could not be more satisfied."
    Rating:  6.5
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