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    John Joseph Sage

    John Joseph Sage

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, International Law
    Review: "I was concerned utilizing the services of the Office of the Public Defender, because their caseloads here in Yolo are uncontrollably high. When I had to petition the court to have my private attorney removed as he had sort of vanished, I was intro..."
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    David A Katz

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    David A Katz

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion and more
    Rating:  7.8
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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 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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    Paul Martin Feuerwerker

    Paul Martin Feuerwerker

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He's been my lawyer 3 maybe 4 times and I got dismissed or very good deals he's smart he's fast and fights for you."
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    Ronald Paul Rives

    Ronald Paul Rives

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Review: "I have worked with attorneys for numerous years. During this time I have observed attorneys (private and public defenders) judging, stereotyping, and even going against the best interest of their client. Mr. Rives is not your typical attorney. Due..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Daryoosh Khashayar

    Daryoosh Khashayar

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Daryoosh Khashayar is a personal injury attorney and the Founder and Managing Partner of Khashayar Law Group, a law firm located in San Diego, California. Daryoosh Khashayar represents clients in personal injury matters throughout San Diego and th...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Maksim Alexander Merzel

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    Maksim Alexander Merzel

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Bio: Attorney Maksim Merzel, a leading figure at Bernard, Klimianok and Merzel Law Firm, is celebrated for his broad legal expertise and steadfast dedication to client success. He holds a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola La...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Michelina Maria Perani

    Michelina Maria Perani

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "she helped me a lot with my case. she fight for me till we got a good deal. she's a berry good lawyer. thank you Michelina Maria Perani."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Karney Mark Mekhitarian

    Karney Mark Mekhitarian

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was stopped for a DUI, I shopped around for an attorney, but Mr. Mekhitarian gave me the sense of honesty! He beat my case, I was able to keep my license, and had the criminal charges dismissed. I was relieved I was able to keep my job. I would ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Richard Crowley Conway

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    Richard Crowley Conway

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Rating:  8.7
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    Joel Martin Garson

    Joel Martin Garson

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.4
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    Solomon Chang

    Solomon Chang

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.4
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    Melissa Eileen Adams

    Melissa Eileen Adams

    3.97 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Melissa Adams attended Saint Bonaventure University on a softball scholarship. After playing Division I softball for two (2) years, she transferred to State University of New York at Geneseo to pursue a degree in English. After graduating with her...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Keisha Marie Mello-Hall

    Keisha Marie Mello-Hall

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: As a dedicated and passionate criminal defense attorney, I ensure that every client knows they have someone in their corner. With me, you get an exceptionally hardworking attorney who will be there to ease your fears and fervently represent your b...
    Rating:  6.6
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    David Prisyon Beitchman

    David Prisyon Beitchman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Intellectual Property and more
    Review: "David represented me in a real estate case where we had been accused of misleading necessary repairs to the property. The claim asked for ~160k in damages. David was easy to work with, clearly had a fantastic grip of real estate law and was able t..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Yali Corea-Levy

    Yali Corea-Levy

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I met Yali while he was working as a public defender. I walked in after being shuffled around by Santa Clara County, including 4 other lawyers. I had recently been charged with a dui and resisting arrest. At the time I had two officers word agains..."
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    Trisha David Luciano

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    Trisha David Luciano

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.6
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    Octavio Chaidez

    Octavio Chaidez

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, my job is to get you the best representation possible and then get you home. I ONLY practice in the area of criminal defense so my sole focus is making sure my clients get the best possible outcome. A little more ab...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Scott L Felixson

    Scott L Felixson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Review: "I can not even believe that Scott got my ticket dismissed. I was sure that I would get points, probably lose my license for a year or two and probably lose my job. Scott gave me a payment plan that I was able to afford. I have recommended him at l..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Christopher Jerome Stapleton

    Christopher Jerome Stapleton

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Stapleton was not thorough, intelligent and sharp; he was a very caring individual. He kept me fully informed during the entire process, always returned my calls diligently and treated me like the best of paying clients. I've had lots of att..."
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    Victoria A. Hirsch

    Victoria A. Hirsch

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Los Angeles native and attorney Victoria (Tori) Hirsch is eager to fight for you in the legal arena, and she thoroughly enjoys fighting for the rights of every single person she represents. At the Nieves Law Firm, Tori primarily represents clients...
    Rating:  6.5
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