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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Expungement

Bio: Dedicated to excellent legal representation throughout the Bay Area, Jared emphasizes empathetic and honest client counseling. By taking the time to learn about an individual’s unique legal issue, Jared ensures that each client will realize their ...

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Review: "Our son made a poor choice and was arrested. Understandbly upset, scared, and confused, we contacted Jeffrey for help. He represented our son and did an outstanding job! In the end, what could have been a life altering/changing outcome turned into..."

Rating: 7.1

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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 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Craig has been living in Truckee since 1999, and covers the eastern slope of the Sierra between Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, Sierra and Plumas County Courts. After business hours, Craig will often be seen cycling in town or anywhere else in ...

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I understand that you are going through, many of my clients have never been arrested and the criminal justice system is a very foreign concept. You may be worried about losing your job or professional license, critisicm in the community or incarce...

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Forsyth started his legal practice in 2012 with a focus on criminal justice from the defense side. Since then, he has successfully handled hundreds of cases in The Superior Court of California, winning many dismissals and successful plea barga...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Very satisfied with the service the three times that i have requested of your services then results have been favorable for me, thanks andy you are the best attorney in california Blessings."

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "He did a fantastic job defending me in a case where the only deal was 7 years state prison at 85% time. The end result was a year county time of which 120 days were served and 3 years probation. He patiently picked apart the prosecution's case and..."

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Amit S. Gundara has quickly become one of San Diego’s most knowledge attorneys in the field of traffic tickets and minor infractions. Attorney Gundara has acquired a very detailed understanding of the California Vehicle Code and is in San...

Rating: 6.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Civil Rights

Rating: 8.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Review: "Mr. Conrad become assisting me with car injuries, he has endurance to concentrate to me as a patron, returning my calls and replying to my emails right away, very distinct, and changed into updating me right now after every step, he is very smart ..."

Rating: 8.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement

Bio: Working as both a public defender and in private practice has given me a unique perspective on the law and clients as well as the skills to provide excellent legal representation. I have had the opportunity to work a diverse range of cases in crim...

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I cannot begin to say how much I appreciate and trust Lou Limon. He had only one week to prepare and respond in court. Today was our day and he was heroic! He had the highest recommendation, but I figured this would be beyond what anyone could dea..."

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Attorney Alex Andryuschenko has over 12 years of criminal defense experience in Federal and California courts. He is a highly respected trial attorney whose primary practice is the defense of drunk driving cases. He is recognized as one of leading...

Rating: 8.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Thank you for answering my question and understanding what I was trying to find out. So many answer in judgement or opinion or only Reply with “ check with you attorney they know what they are doing. “ that’s not an answer or why I asked for help...."

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Review: "Its been 10 yrs. Since Mara went to bat for me. Absolutely couldn't ask for better representation. Thank from philly."

Rating: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I help people accused of committing crimes. As founder of Not Guilty Law, Attorney Nate Gjesdal delivers personalized legal representation for clients fighting criminal charges throughout Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and...

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Have to say best lawyer I’ve ever dealt with, answer any questions I had always picked up the phone when I called, handle me case with the best interest and intentions very satisfied! Thank you Dan! AT"

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: El Dorado Hills criminal defense lawyer David J. Cramer offers a compassionate approach to helping clients who have been arrested or accused in California. His goal is to ensure that due process is always followed and that his clients do not get t...

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "JUDGE CANNON SAID HE WAS THE BEST FAMILY CONTEMPT LAWYER IN ORANGE COUNTY..HE WAS RIGHT! HE GOT THE NOT GUILTY VERDICT AS PROMISED"

Rating: 9.4

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