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    Bruce Edward Colodny

    Bruce Edward Colodny

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Insurance and more
    Review: "I couldn't be happier with this firm. Excellent staff, excellent attorney."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Darryl Elliot Young

    Darryl Elliot Young

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime
    Bio: Mr. Young relishes the challenge of fighting for the underdog and winning difficult cases while getting excellent results for clients. Born and raised in the bay area, Mr. Young went to college at UCLA. He returned to the bay area for law school w...
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    Matthew Aaron Lopas

    Matthew Aaron Lopas

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Expungement and more
    Bio: My representation is client centered; focused solely on achieving the best outcome for each particular client. I work efficiently and aggressively to achieve each clients' unique and tailored goals. I have negotiated thousands of pre-trial litigat...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Ellis Murray Johnston

    Ellis Murray Johnston

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Trip Johnston began his legal career in 2001 as a law clerk on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. After completing his clerkship, he became a trial attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego in 2002 and was promoted to a supervisory role in 200...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Caree Annette Harper

    Caree Annette Harper

    4.68 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Caree Harper was recently named one of the National Trial Lawyers "Top 100". Prior to becoming a civil rights attorney, Caree Harper was a private investigator for an East Bay Area City Attorney's Office.Ms. Harper was also a police officer for a ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    David Francis Poblete

    David Francis Poblete

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We hired David Poblete to represent my boyfriend in sentencing after a faulty lawyer had mislead us, causing him to lose a jury trial. What a breath of fresh air. Mr Poblete was everything we had dreamed of in a criminal defense lawyer. He was alw..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    James Michael Norris

    James Michael Norris

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My brother is in a hospice prison and he was given limited time to live from very advance terminal cancer. After several attempts of compassionate release being denied and being 8hours always from family it was very hard to see my brother as he is..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Erik Richard Bruner

    Erik Richard Bruner

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident
    Bio: Mr. Bruner attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law here in San Diego. He graduated in the top 10% of his class and served as the Chief Articles Editor on Law Review and also received numerous awards and recognition while in law school. Upon gradua...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Daniel Lars Olsen

    Daniel Lars Olsen

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Business
    Bio: Attorney Dan Olsen is an experienced trial attorney who works tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He is a former prosecutor who uses his experience knowing how a DA thinks in order to get the best and often unexpected outcomes for his clients. As...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Seena Barlas Shah

    Seena Barlas Shah

    5.029 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Seena Shah is renowned for his legal experience and litigation by prosecutors and judges alike. He has extensive experience in the criminal defense field; spanning almost all areas of criminal law, but notably Robbery, Burglary, Kidnapping, Domest...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joseph L. Coimbra

    Joseph L. Coimbra

    4.524 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This guy is amazing .I had a really serious case, he fought really hard, argued a motion that got my case totally dismissed. He’s young but don’t let that fool you. He’s tough as nails. If you have a criminal case, theres no one else to use. Hire ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Alan Michael Lagod

    Alan Michael Lagod

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I was incredibly stressed about my case, but Alan and his assistant, Lissa, were exceptional. They handled my case with immense professionalism and expertise. They were responsive, kind, and truly cared about the outcome. Alan is deeply knowledgea..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Thomas Lewis Gill

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    Thomas Lewis Gill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Tom, just gets down to the facts and moves forward. You do not have to "work on your case" as his assist is on top of her job. You are truly blessed if you have Tom on your side. I have Tom take care of all my matters and no one else. (I had to de..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Brian Mccarthy

    Brian Mccarthy

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Administrative Law and more
    Review: "Brian has been helping me since 2001. I was in the military and had 2 DUI's in a years time. Not only did he defend me and help me resolve it he gave me some great advice. A few years later, I had to return to San Diego to deal with an issue and B..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    J'Aimee L Oxton

    J'Aimee L Oxton

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Bio: Aggressive Representation, Personalized Attention. Protect your rights, don’t jeopardize your future. Call Us For A Free And Confidential Case Evaluation When evaluating whether or not a prospective lawyer is right for you, it is crucial to consid...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Thomas Egan Deremigio

    Thomas Egan Deremigio

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: For over twenty years I have successfully represented indivduals like you and your loved ones against the power of the the police and prosecutors.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jeffrey Anthony Vanwagenen

    Jeffrey Anthony Vanwagenen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Criminal Law Specialist, Certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
    Rating:  9.1
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    John Rich Coniglio

    John Rich Coniglio

    5.047 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: As a fourth generation native of Monterey, California and a graduate of Monterey High School Attorney John R. Coniglio is grounded in the community. A graduate of Brigham Young University, he earned his law degree at San Joaquin College of Law. At...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Virginia McAvoy Blumenthal

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    Virginia McAvoy Blumenthal

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Devoted Exclusively To The Defense Of The Accused for Over 40 Years.
    Rating:  9.4
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    William Lewis Wolfe

    William Lewis Wolfe

    4.617 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Vista criminal defense Attorney William L. Wolfe began his career as a police officer and homicide detective, where he spent ten and a half years, before moving on to become a deputy district attorney in San Diego. He has spent the last 18 years a...
    Rating:  10
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