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    California Has 8953 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50751 Reviews

    John William Thornton

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    John William Thornton

    4.961 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Exclusively in Santa Cruz since 1990
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Stanley Ernenwein

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    Robert Stanley Ernenwein

    5.0124 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
    Former LA Deputy District Attorney, Board Certified in Criminal Law, 4 decades of experience. I would be privileged to consult with you confidentially and without obligation.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Pat Carey

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    Pat Carey

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    California Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Former Senior Prosecutor, Pro-Active Advocate, and Effective State and Federal attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Heena Hemender Patel

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: Former Deputy Public Defender that has handled over 12,000 cases. An experienced trial attorney that will protect your rights in the courtroom and give your case the personalized attention it needs.
    Rating:  10
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    Mario Rodriguez

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    Mario Rodriguez

    5.039 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    41 years of experience working hard to protect your freedom. Serving clients in Coachella Valley and Riverside East only. Call for a free consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

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    Michael Aaron Goldstein

    4.992 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES AND HOLLYWOOD CRIMINAL, DUI AND FEDERAL CRIME LAWYER. 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
    Rating:  10
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    Ninaz Saffari

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    Ninaz Saffari

    5.071 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    California's Top-Rated Criminal Defense Law Firm - Representation In Both State and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  10
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    Alan Eisner

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    Alan Eisner

    4.795 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    TOP 1% U.S. LAW FIRM. BAR-CERTIFIED CRIMINAL DEFENSE SPECIALIST. TOP-RATED "SUPER-LAWYERS"
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Patrick Hopper, C.F.L.S.

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    Jason Patrick Hopper, C.F.L.S.

    4.420 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Lewellen | Strebe | Hopper—Family Law Attorneys and Mediators. Helping You Turn Conflict Into Resolution. Call for a Free Consultation (916) 398-3435
    Rating:  9.2
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    Ernest J. Lee

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    Ernest J. Lee

    5.0119 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    The Lee Law Group provide top flight legal representation for you and your family.
    Rating:  10
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    Tracy Catherine Miller

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    Tracy Catherine Miller

    5.039 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more
    Aggressive Criminal Defense. One of few Former Felony DV Deputy District Attorney's and female-owned law firm in OC. Uses both DDA and defense points-of-view to defend against criminal charges. Defends wrongfully accused. Pre-filing representation...
    Rating:  10
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    Gregory David Brenner

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    Gregory David Brenner

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Law Offices of Gregory D. Brenner "It's what you know and who you know" All consultations are free
    Rating:  10
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    Jacqueline Belen Goodman

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    Jacqueline Belen Goodman

    4.935 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    Sometimes Bad Things Happen To Good People. Call an experienced criminal defense attorney who cares.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Frederick Greene

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    Daniel Frederick Greene

    5.035 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Here is a little bit of information about me: A San Diego native, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. There I studied a wide range of subjects, including economics, engineering,...
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Andrew Jones

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    Eric Andrew Jones

    5.075 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Juvenile and more
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    Rating:  10
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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

    5.031 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    My firm focuses its practice in sex crimes, violent crimes, and federal crimes. I fight to win.
    Rating:  10
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    Jared M Thompson

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    Jared M Thompson

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    A National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyer, and Certified Specialist Attorney in Criminal Defense. State and Federal Defense, Serious Felonies to Misdemeanors. Call me today!
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Kouroush Reza

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    Jonathan Kouroush Reza

    5.0114 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Serious Cases Need a Serious Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Ronald Michael Cordova

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    Ronald Michael Cordova

    5.023 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Ron Cordova understands that even good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations.
    Rating:  10
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    L. Marcel Stewart

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    L. Marcel Stewart

    4.962 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice
    You need a skillful advocate to give your matter the time and effort required. Freedom is worth it.
    Rating:  10
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