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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Mr. Sanders is a founding partner of Duncan Sanders LLP. Marc obtained his B.S. from Cornell Universitys Industrial and Labor Relations School. He received his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law where he was a member of the child advocacy ...

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Mastro grew up around the Bay Area. He graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law. He sat for and passed the California State Bar Examination on his first attempt. Thereafter, Mr. Mastro became a Deputy Public Defender in San Joaq...

Rating: 8.3

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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 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Have you been in a car accident or suffered other personal injury? Daniel Gibalevich can help!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(323) 531-5480

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: I started my career as a civil litigator in a small firm. I did this for less than a year and instead pursued my passion for being in the courtroom and helping people by becoming a Deputy Public Defender for the County of Riverside. I practiced cr...

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: I have been a criminal law practitioner for nearly 25 years. The vast majority of those years have been spent as a state court prosecutor in both Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. My specialty as a prosecutor was high profile, complex felony prose...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "This man is a great appeals attorney. He got my case overturned. It was a wrongful conviction and I greatly appreciate it. Whenever I called with questions he always had time for me. He never brushed me off or over talked me. He had plenty of time..."

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney Young was not the typical PD we often here about who gives poor representation. She represented as if I were paying her service. I was facing up to ten years but she got me 8 1/2 months in a halfway house. I sincerely thank you Ms. Young ..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Top 1%. As Former Judges and Prosecutors we get the Best Results! Offices Statewide- Available 24/7

Rating: 6.8

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 633-9283

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Attorney Jonathan Gonzales is the founder of Law Office of Jonathan Gonzales and provides aggressive legal defense for each of his clients. As a former Califonria police officer, attorney Gonzales has insight on both sides of the law and uses this...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Jay Tanenbaum is the founder and principal attorney at the law offices of Jay J Tanenbaum, practicing in the areas of criminal defense and immigration law in Southern California. Mr. Tanenbaum is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorne...

Rating: 9.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: Jaime A. Leaños was born and raised in San Jose, California. He graduated from San Diego State University and University of San Francisco School of Law. He worked as an attorney for the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office from 1993-2000 an...

Rating: 8.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more

Bio: My Goal is to Save You Time and Money Speak directly with your neighborhood attorney to save you both time and money. As a retired police detective and district attorney investigator, I understand well that for some retaining an attorney may be in...

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Ms. Haddad is an exceptional lawyer ! I hired her to help me through a very confusing and difficult criminal case that lasted a couple of years. The outcome was victorious ! She is professional , intelligent, and loyal loyal loyal! She will fight ..."

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Sam Tyre is an experienced trial attorney practicing all areas of criminal law. He has represented clients charged with a great variety of crimes, including DUIs, domestic violence, drug sales, gang-related crimes, large scale thefts and embezzlem...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Bio: I represent people. From 2006 until 2020, the only type of cases I have taken are criminal defense cases, and most of those DUI defense cases. (As of 2020 I have expanded my practice areas to include Juvenile Dependency as well as criminal/DUI def...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: Mark S. Devore has practiced criminal law exclusively since graduating from law school in 1992. After two years representing Florida police agencies on matters related to criminal asset forfeiture, he returned to California, where he served nearly...

Rating: 8.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Bio: As Johnnie Cochran once observed, there is a difference between a street lawyer and a suite lawyer. I am a street lawyer. I hustle and make things happen. I am in court constantly for both personal injury and criminal defense cases. I enjoy trial....

Rating: 8.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Samera Habib is a multi-jurisdictional trial attorney licensed to practice in California and Colorado. She is the founder and partner of The Dadvocates, P.C., a law firm primarily dedicated to fathers' rights and family law.Professional Practice &...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: Representing Clients charged with Misdemeanors and Felonies for allegations involving Domestic Violence; DUIs; Restraining Orders; Tagging; Robbery; Possession with the Intent to Sell; Assault and Battery; Identity Theft, among others. Loyola Law ...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I am a veteran prosecutor with over a decade of experience in the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, preceded by my tenure at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Over my career, I have tried more than 30 jury trials and ha...

Rating: 8.7

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