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    Jonathan Mandel

    Jonathan Mandel

    4.826 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mr Mandel to represent my family member in a criminal/mental health case. He was being charged with a felony and a misdemeanor requiring registration. The case was being mismanaged by another attorney and going in a very bad direction befo..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Larry Ray Pilgrim

    Larry Ray Pilgrim

    3.99 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: I have been handling criminal cases since 1992, when I was at the Sacramento Public Defenser's office. In 1995, I was a Deputy District Attorney, and in 1998 I went in to private practice. I practice in the Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, and other near...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Alexander Amar Kannan

    Alexander Amar Kannan

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Alex Amar Kannan is a documentary filmmaker and a Spanish-speaking attorney focusing on criminal, immigration, and personal injury matters.
    Rating:  8.3
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    John Alexander Pinnell

    John Alexander Pinnell

    5.018 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: If you have been acused of a crime in Ventura County, put this former prosecutor to work for you. Since 1996, Mr. Pinnell has served his community as an attorney in the criminal justice system. He has served his clients as both a defense attorney ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jose Armando Villegas

    Jose Armando Villegas

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Villegas. Mine was a simple case but he helped me resolve it quickly with some very strong, yet simple advice. Thank you Armando!"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Mark Cantrell

    Mark Cantrell

    4.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mark Cantrell not only helped me with my criminal case but has also helped several of my family members and friends. He explains everything in detail, any questions you have he answers them to the best of his nowledge. I can't say anything but goo..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Joseph William Galasso

    Joseph William Galasso

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joseph Galasso III, is a dedicated Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney offering legal counsel for those individuals who are under investigation. In addition, Joe is ready to defend and protect the rights of people already charged with a crime!
    Rating:  8.0
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    Frederick William Fascenelli

    Frederick William Fascenelli

    4.759 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Fred did the research, went to all the court dates in my stead, put me at ease, gave great advice and worked the case to my best advantage. this was the first time i had been arrested. my first hired lawyer ripped me off & did nothing for me.."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Lawrence Rainier Gund

    Lawrence Rainier Gund

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I take a personal interest in every one of my clients. Keeping clients informed, returning phone calls and making myself easily accessible to answer any questions are hallmarks of my practice.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Richard J. Beada

    Richard J. Beada

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Richard Beada was above and beyond in his approach in helping me in my legal matter. He was professional, helpful in all ares of understanding the legal system. Never made me feel ashamed or embarrassed of my situation. Returned all my calls promp..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Zenia Karen Gilg

    Zenia Karen Gilg

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "i hired her and danny and was so happy with the results i was looking at 22 years with 80% fighting for 3 yrs then hired zenia and team they filed all the right mothions and got me results i am doing cal-trans picking up trash one day a week ..."
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    Gaby Guraiib

    Gaby Guraiib

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: M. Gabriela Guraiib was an attorney in Argentina before immigrating to the United States. She learned English while living in the U.S. and spent time working as a teacher before jumping back into a legal career. After passing the bar, she spent ti...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Nicola Fitzgerald

    Nicola Fitzgerald

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Nicola Fitzgerald was born in South Africa and moved to Vancouver, Canada in 1994. She received degrees in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University and in 2005 moved to California to study law. In 2008 she obtained her Juris Doctor ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Steven Matthew Goldsobel

    Steven Matthew Goldsobel

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Rose Anne Mauro

    Rose Anne Mauro

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Personal Injury
    Bio: I specialize in criminal law. I not only studied that as my undergraduate major at the University of California, Irvine but I also focused on that during law school. I worked at the Orange County Public Defender's Office for 10 years where I handl...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Laura Rose Sheppard

    Laura Rose Sheppard

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Bio: Laura R. Sheppard is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer in the San Diego area. She handles adult criminal misdemeanors and felonies, from DUI to drug sales and other serious felonies, as well as juvenile delinquency cases. She also has a thriving...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Justin Ogden Milligan

    Justin Ogden Milligan

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Milligan began his practice of law in 2003 after graduating Cum Laude from Empire Law School in Santa Rosa, California. He handled both civil and criminal cases for more than 10 years. Whether he is zealously advocating for a “not guilty” plea...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Punam Patel Grewal

    Punam Patel Grewal

    4.49 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile and more
    Review: "As a single mother with a beautiful and intelligent daughter who has special needs I've been fighting and advocating for her rights ever since I can remember. It wasn't until a few years into elementary school that I knew I was going to need someo..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Zaira Villagomez

    Zaira Villagomez

    5.028 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: VillaMont Law Firm is a firm based in Los Angeles, California. We provide affordable legal representation to those who are facing serious criminal charges. We offer affordable pricing and payment plans for all our clients, while poviding effective...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Gregory Paul Spano

    Gregory Paul Spano

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody
    Review: "I only knew him a short time but he was always on the same page with me and it seemed that he could read my mind when I was trying to explain anything to him. He is always aware of the big picture. He is sharp on street smarts also. He is very per..."
    Rating:  8.2
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