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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: After nine years as a prosecutor, I launched my own firm specializing in criminal law. I have handled every type of criminal case including murder, attempted murder, robbery, carjacking, burglary, rape, child molestation, child abuse, domestic vio...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: William M. Aron is a graduate from theDuke University School of Lawand an active member of the California State Bar. While atDuke University, Mr.Aronalso earned an M.A. in Psychology, authoring a paper examining the efficacy of polygraph examinati...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

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

Bio: Attorney Joseph Shemaria has over 45 years working “in the trenches” grappling with federal judges, prosecutors and law enforcement. Mr. Shemaria has always received Martindale-Hubbell's Attorney Rating of “AV” – their highest rating – since 1976 ...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: I seek justice for the accused, the oppressed, and the voiceless. I fight for the rights of those whom society turns their back on.

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Identified as a Top DUI Criminal Defense Attorney by organizations such the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers, and the American Academy of Attorneys. Attorney David Dastrup has earned a reputation as a true advoca...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more

Our firm is dedicated in providing the best defense for our criminal law clients.

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(310) 997-4787

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Recipient of "Conant Trial Attorney of the Year" (1998), "Directors Award for Excellence" (1999), and former President of the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association (1998-99), Attorney Allen Bloom is one of San Diego's most successful and effe...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Former Prosecutor and Experienced Trial Attorney Working for You As a sole practitioner and small business owner, I make myself available to my clients when they need me. When you hire me as your attorney you’ll be able to communicate with me by p...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Josh came to me recommended by a colleague. I referred him to one of my clients and was absolutely blown away by his results."

Rating: 8.2

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: Call for a free confidential consultation or visit our website. I am proud to serve clients in a wide array of legal matters, including: Criminal Defense Matters (DUI, assault/battery, domestic violence, theft offenses, etc.) Restraining Orders (d...

Rating: 9.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career, 30 years, to the area of DUI and Criminal Defense. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice t...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident and more

No cost to you until we win your case! Call today for a free consultation 877-721-2656

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(877) 721-2656

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: "Nation's Top 1%" of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015-2025) "Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers (2020-2025) "Top Best Attorneys" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Administrative Law

Bio: Mr. LaBarbera is a distinguished criminal trial and appellate court attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience. His offices are located in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica, California. His practice is limited to criminal defens...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: MarsanneWeese is a trial and appellate criminal defense attorney. A former prosecutor,Ms. Weese successfully defends clients in broad spectrum of cases, including assaults, sex crimes, DUIs, robberies, appeals, restraining orders, and expungements...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights

Bio: Marc Carlos is a partner and co-founder of Bardsley and Carlos LLP. Mr. Carlos has been practicing criminal law since 1987. He has been a member of both the Los Angeles and the San Diego County Public Defender’s office where he was a senior trial ...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(619) 762-3353

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Bio: Brian Skibby is a Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense lawyer who has earned a reputation for hard work and legal prowess. He works tirelessly for his clients to ensure their rights are upheld. He started his legal career by attending the Southwester...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a nationally and internationally recognized authority on California criminal law. I havemore than30 years of legal experience. When Im not in the courtroom youll seeme on TV commenting on the biggest cases in America.

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Established in 1972,under the leadership of Marlin G. Stapleton, Sr.,a former California Highway Patrol Sergeant and Judge Pro-tem in the Orange County Family Law Court, Stapleton Stapletoncarved out a reputation as the leading firm of its kind in...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Lisbette is a managing partner whose firm focuses on criminal and bankrtuptcy law. While in law school, she interned for UURISE, a non-profit organization for immigration law where she helped people apply to become U.S. citizens. She also voluntee...

Rating: 9.2

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