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    Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein

    Rudolph Ernst Loewenstein

    4.821 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Loewenstein has been practicing criminal law since 1979. He started as a deputy district attorney in the Orange County District Attorney's office and while there handled all levels of misdemeanors and felonies. In 1984, Mr. Loewenstein opened ...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Franklin Taub

    Richard Franklin Taub

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I am a 26-year veteran of criminal defense and civil litigation. I have been a prosecutor and handled very serious white collar federal and Attorney General, statewide jurisdiction cases. Similarly, I have handled commercial and other basic and co...
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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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    Nafiz M Ahmed

    Nafiz M Ahmed

    4.642 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Nafiz M. Ahmed is an owner and managing attorney at Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, a premier criminal defense law firm with offices in Redwood City and San Jose, CA. Nafiz and his legal team have over 30 years of combined ex...
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    Hooman Kazemi

    Hooman Kazemi

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Hooman Kazemi serves as a Deputy Public Defender with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, where he is currently a Trainer. He trains newly hired lawyers in advanced trial advocacy and substantive principles and mentors them through th...
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    Tigran Martinian

    Tigran Martinian

    4.236 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: As the founder of Martinian Lawyers, I have been recognized by my peers, clients, and the public as a skilled trial attorney in California. I have developed a reputation as a passionate advocate for justice by representing clients with a high leve...
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    Mani Dabiri

    Mani Dabiri

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Think Defense is professional law corporation that defends people and businesses in white-collar cases, blue-collar cases, and business litigation. That means we defend criminal cases at all points from pre-filing investigations to post-conviction...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Carle Kingsley Parkhurst

    Christopher Carle Kingsley Parkhurst

    4.942 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Hello. I am Chris Parkhurst. Choosing a criminal defense attorney can be difficult and stressful. My goal is to make you comfortable, and explain your options at no obligation. I am currently accepting new clients who need help from a skilled crim...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Hieu N Vu

    Hieu N Vu

    4.719 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Hieu Vu demonstrates advanced knowledge of procedure and case law. His commitment to his clients is unparalleled. His tenacity and victories in trial are already earning him the respect of his peers outstanding and dedicated trial lawyer who reall...
    Rating:  10
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    David Thomas Nazzaro

    David Thomas Nazzaro

    5.046 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Support and more
    Bio: The current co-chair of the San Mateo County Bar Association's Criminal Law Section, and a frequent guest, and occassional host of KAWL's "Your Legal Rights" program, my focus is criminal defense and representing victims of domestic violence. I ha...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Lance Daniel

    Lance Daniel

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When I was a teenager my family moved from the midwest to Southern California. To say the least, it was a culture shock: There was no snow, everybody had an electric garage door opener, and there were cars I only saw in movies. After graduating co...
    Rating:  9.2
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    John David Kirby

    John David Kirby

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Securities & Investment Fraud and more
    Bio: Attorney John D. Kirby graduated magna cum laude from the university of Southern California and cum laude from Cornell Law School. He began his legal career at the prestigious Washington D.C. law firm of Covington & Burling and then spent more tha...
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    William Grant Bettencourt

    William Grant Bettencourt

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation
    Bio: Mr. Bettencourt is a criminal defense and immigration attorney based in Orange County, California. Mr. Bettencourt serves clients in Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, as well as clients throughout the Stat...
    Rating:  10
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    Mary E Tatum

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    Mary E Tatum

    5.030 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation and more
    Facing criminal charges can be one of the most challenging experiences you’ll ever face. We deliver rigorous and strategic defense backed by decades of experience. Mary Tatum’s experience as a Deputy District Attorney provides her with unmatched i...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Mohammad Z. Qazi

    Mohammad Z. Qazi

    4.516 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: As an experienced defense attorney, I have been in the trenches of many courtroom battles. I have handled thousands of serious criminal cases, hundreds of preliminary hearings and numerous trials. I have a passion to represent those charged in cri...
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Boertje

    David Michael Boertje

    5.060 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney David Boertje has dedicated his professional life to representing individuals accused of criminal offenses and also individuals who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Mr. Boertje has personally handled ...
    Rating:  10
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    David J. Hakimfar

    David J. Hakimfar

    4.714 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: Hakimfar Law is a boutique law firm in West Hollywood, California that focuses primarily in criminal defense, victim's rights, and real estate matters. We handle a limited number of cases on a contingency fee basis, and our practice concentrates o...
    Rating:  9.7
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    John David Rogers

    John David Rogers

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney John D. Rogers is an Orange County criminal defense attorney based out of Newport Beach. He exclusively dedicates his practice to criminal defense representing clients standing accused in state and federal court. He has successfully defen...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Hideki Nakano

    Steven Hideki Nakano

    4.823 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1981, having graduated from USF Law School in 1980 and passing the bar exam in that same year. I worked 5 years in the Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office from February 1981 to August 1985. I o...
    Rating:  10
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    Meryl Elise Chambers

    Meryl Elise Chambers

    4.821 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Eisner Gorin LLP works on all types of criminal cases, including DUI, White Collar Crime, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Murder/Violent Crimes, Juvenile Crimes and Domestic Violence. The firm focuses on alternative sentencing options - to keep the clien...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Gary Darrel Labin

    Gary Darrel Labin

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Thank you Gary for all of your hard work. You are a talented lawyer who cared about me and my situation. You always return calls and emails, even on weekends. I'm so happy with my choice even though I would prefer not to have ever hired anyone at ..."
    Rating:  9.8
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