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    Adam Joseph Rodriguez

    Adam Joseph Rodriguez

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Adam Rodriguez is a respected Fresno criminal defense attorney providing services throughout the San Joaquin Valley. After graduating with distinction from San Joaquin College of Law Mr. Rodriguez worked with the Fresno Public Defenders office and...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Kara Rachel Lavy

    Kara Rachel Lavy

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Sex Crime
    Bio: From the time she was born, Kara has lived in four different countries- the United States, Spain, Argentina and Israel- and in seven different cities: Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, Tucson, and Jerusalem. By expe...
    Rating:  8.4
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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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    Elizabeth Anne Bumer

    Elizabeth Anne Bumer

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Review: "Ms. Bumer represented my brother @ parole hearing this year 2022. At CSP RJ Donovan in San Diego. With a great attitude in these types of cases. Liz most definitely provides complete preparation for the process in which the GRANT FOR PAROLE WAS GR..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Hilda Heredia Zamora

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    Hilda Heredia Zamora

    4.517 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Ms. Zamora formed Zamora Law Boutique in 2020 after proving herself to be an excellent attorney with a passion for justice and a desire to work diligently for her clients in the Coachella Valley. Her reputation earned her the title of “The Ombudsw...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Joel G. Garcia

    Joel G. Garcia

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Joel G. Garcia is a Trial Attorney and Founder Garcia Law Group, Professional Corporation where he handles criminal and civil litigation ranging from misdemeanors and felonies to restraining orders. In representing his clients, Mr. Garcia is relen...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Michael Caleb Borges

    Michael Caleb Borges

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: The Borges Law Office is a firm in Redding, CA, offering criminal law services. If you need to address a criminal charge, taking action quickly is important to making sure you have ample time to prepare for your case. Choose our law firm to repres...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Lori Ann Myers

    Lori Ann Myers

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Lori Myers possess the drive and determination it takes to succeed. Coupled with experience and a diverse background of practice areas, Law Offices of Lori Myers, Inc. can ensure that your legal needs will be handled with care and profess...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ms. Vertner is a criminal defense attorney with over a decade of experience defending clients across California. These days, Ms. Vertner practices law primarily in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where she is committed to protecting her clients ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Joshua William Glotzer

    Joshua William Glotzer

    4.819 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Entertainment
    Bio: I am the managing attorney at Glotzer & Leib, LLP. We are a full service law firm representing both individuals and businesses in both civil and criminal matters. This includes criminal defense representation in both state and federal court, and c...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Setara Qassim

    Setara Qassim

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Setara Qassim is an attorney at Geragos & Geragos, APC. She is a criminal defense lawyer whose practice focuses on pretrial investigations, trials, and appeals of federal and state criminal cases. Ms. Qassim began her career with Geragos & Geragos...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Daniel Martin Smith

    Daniel Martin Smith

    4.928 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: I am the founder of San Diego Defenders, the preminent private Civil Rights law firm in San Diego. We are a team of lawyers. That means that two lawyers are always working on your case. We offer in-house payment plans in a comfortable boutique law...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Glenn Novak

    Richard Glenn Novak

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime
    Bio: Richard Novak is one of southern California’s leading criminal defense attorneys. He is a former Los Angeles Superior Court judicial officer and has represented defendants, witnesses and individuals under investigation by law enforcement and other...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Matthew Phillip Kraut

    Matthew Phillip Kraut

    4.959 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I can’t say enough good things about Matthew Kraut. From the very beginning, he brought a calming presence to what was a very stressful time for our family. He has an incredible ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and straightforwa..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    John Joseph Casey

    John Joseph Casey

    4.731 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was in a situation and by the recommendation of another trusted lawyer I contacted John. He heard my story and gave me some great advice. He helped me get through my situation and saved me some money with his advice. I would definitely call him ..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Melissa J. Duchene

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    Melissa J. Duchene

    4.815 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: Professional license defense and criminal defense law firm serving California. Nationally recognized team of former prosecutors and top defense lawyers with decades of experience handling over 8,500 cases, trials, and administrative hearings. The ...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Florence V Tantraphol

    Florence V Tantraphol

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Review: "She is professional, understanding, prepared, and genuine."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Michael Stephen Berg

    Michael Stephen Berg

    4.819 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Michael S. Berg handles a wide variety of criminal cases in state, federal, and juvenile courts. Michael is a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. His extensive experience over 31 years includes white collar crimes, drug c...
    Rating:  10
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    Troy Patrick Owens

    Troy Patrick Owens

    4.718 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Troy Owens, a San Diego native, is the owner and sole attorney of The Law Office Of Troy P. Owens, Jr., A.P.C in Chula Vista, CA. Before earning his law degree, Mr. Owens gained experience in the criminal justice system by working for the U.S. Mar...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Dionne Edward Choyce

    Dionne Edward Choyce

    4.339 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Dionne E. Choyce has acquired a great reputation for being a passionate and hardworking trial attorney. His courtroom development began at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he helped lead the McGeorge trial competition t...
    Rating:  10
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    Shan Dimitris Potts

    Shan Dimitris Potts

    4.913 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Expungement and more
    Bio: I am the founding partner of The Law Offices of Shan Potts, a full-service immigration law firm with extensive experience in Deportation and Removal Defense; Green Cards, Family Immigration; Employment Immigration; U.S. Citizenship, U-Visas; VAWA ...
    Rating:  9.1
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