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    Marcellus Antonio McRae

    Marcellus Antonio McRae

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Robert Keith Weinberg

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    Robert Keith Weinberg

    5.010 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Licensing, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Robert K. Weinberg is a professional license defense and criminal defense attorney providing expert legal representation with 50+ state and federal licensing agencies, including medical, nursing, pharmacy, dental, real estate and insurance. He is ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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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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    Sunita Kapoor

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    Sunita Kapoor

    4.910 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more
    Advocating for clients and businesses since 1991.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Richard Allen Madsen

    Richard Allen Madsen

    4.68 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Ba...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Charles P. Farris

    Charles P. Farris

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: After handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases at other firms in southern California, Charles and his wife Beatrice launched Farris Law Firm in 2024 to provide a local alternative for clients seeking criminal defense representat...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Monica Lynch Reeves

    Monica Lynch Reeves

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Monica Lynch is not only a amazing attorney with a ruthless passion for the truth but, a warmhearted loving soul as well. My nephew was in trouble; I was new to the area and didn’t know a soul other than the police department, the DA and the fam..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Nadia N. Iqbal

    Nadia N. Iqbal

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was amazed to the work and effort of Nadia .. she is a true believer in HER case .. she will give 100 % of a time if no more .. saying that I'm greatfull will not be enough. Actually , still, truly she still at this time fighting for me .. I can..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Rosalio Castro

    Rosalio Castro

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Thank you for contacting me. I have practiced law since 1992. From that year to 1995 I practiced civil law, helping poor rural persons with housing, education, and labor issues. I found that work very rewarding, but I wanted more courtroom action,...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Amador Larry Corona

    Amador Larry Corona

    4.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
    Bio: As a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer, I help people during times of great need. Unexpected injuries can threaten you way of life and ability to support yourself and your family. A criminal charge can mean time away from work, fines, ja...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Steven Alan Chase

    Steven Alan Chase

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I went to UC Berkeley when the Free Speech Movement happened in 1964. It was quite an education to see how a peaceful protest was dealt with by the police and the public. After four turbulent years at Cal, I went to Hastings College of the Law--th...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Miranda Beth Kane

    Miranda Beth Kane

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Miranda is the best attorney I have ever hired. The outcome was beyond what I expected. She is tireless and will go to the ends of the earth for you. She has the unique background of working for the federal government in a very high capacity as ..."
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    Alan Graham Keating

    Alan Graham Keating

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury
    Review: "Alan Keating did a fantastic job while representing me on what could have been life changing charges. Alan did a great job communicating with the DA on multiple occasions, explained in detail the different possibilities of different options, and a..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael N Pancer

    Michael N Pancer

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Rebecka A. Monez

    Rebecka A. Monez

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I come to work everyday so that I can make a difference in someone's life. My passion is helping others. I provide criminal defense and DUI defense representation. Outside of my law practice, I operate two non-profits that serve the homeless commu...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jared L. Willis

    Jared L. Willis

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My consultation with Coucil Willis was informative, concise and helpful. I feel much more confident and prepared going into trial after meeting with him than I would have otherwise. Regardless of the outcome of my case, I am glad to have met with ..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Meagan Ashlyn Silva

    Meagan Ashlyn Silva

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
    Bio: Competition is the spice of life. As a DUI defense attorney I enjoy the competitive nature of the courtroom. As a collegiate softball player for over 20 years I enjoy the competition on the softball diamond. Whether it's on the ballfield or in the...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Bradley Lawrence Sorrentino

    Bradley Lawrence Sorrentino

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Sorrentino, or Brad as he prefers to be called, is an experienced, energetic, and passionate lawyer who is dedicated to working tirelessly to solve your legal issue. Brad prides himself on his ability to relate to his clients' problem, hi...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Bruce Carlton Bridgman

    Bruce Carlton Bridgman

    4.952 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over tw...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "We hired Colleen Shaw to represent us in dealing with a problematic tenant. Colleen provided us with all available options and her recommendations. She is very responsive and communicates very effectively. In the end our case was completed in our ..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Stacie Renee Halpern

    Stacie Renee Halpern

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was raised in a family full of attorney's, but ultimatly followed in my fathers foot steps. My dad being a criminal law specialist taught me to always fight for the under dog. After practicing criminal defense these past twenty plus years I have...
    Rating:  6.9
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