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    Sonia Perez-Chaisson

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    Sonia Perez-Chaisson

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Review: "Sonia Chaisson was recommended to me by a lawyer and friend in NY. My daughter received an MIP in CA while away at college and I felt at a loss to help her from my home in NY. The two of them worked very comfortably together from the start. She wa..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Sharon Janine Cosgrove

    Sharon Janine Cosgrove

    4.845 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Sharon is my favorite attorney and I highly recommend her for any criminal case. She is very knowledgeable, caring and makes you feel at ease. She was refereed to me by a friend and now I refer her to whom ever is seeking a great criminal attorney..."
    Rating:  8.3
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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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    Lauren Kelly Johnson-Norris

    Lauren Kelly Johnson-Norris

    5.031 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: With more than a decade of experience in criminal court, Lauren K Johnson has earned an outstanding reputation as one of Orange County's most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys. Ms. Johnson has the experience and skill to evaluate...
    Rating:  10
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    Karen Diane Oakman

    Karen Diane Oakman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I hired Karen to assist me with with my child custody matter and she was so helpful!!! Prior to her, I made the mistake of seeking legal counsel elsewhere and literally got take advantage of by the previous attorney so when I went to her I was ske..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Alan Fenster

    Alan Fenster

    4.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Alan Fenster is a veteran trial attorney. Many years of dedicated service to clients throughout Southern California has earned him wide recognition as a hard charging, energetic, and sharp witted defender. He is well respected by judges and equall...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Christopher Robert Martens

    Christopher Robert Martens

    4.856 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: If you are facing criminal charges, your best asset is an attorney who focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense and who is an experienced trial attorney. You will find such an attorney at the Law Offices of Christopher Martens, located...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

    Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

    4.866 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Vanessa Gnekow is dedicated to providing aggressive cost effective representation in the area of Family, Criminal and Bankruptcy Law. Ms. Gnekow is a fierce litigator and aggressive negotiator with an impressive track record. Ms. Gnekow’s knowledg...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Joel Edward Lueck

    Joel Edward Lueck

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Over the past decade, Criminal Defense Attorney Joel Lueck has handled thousands of criminal cases in the Kern County Superior Court. From simple misdemeanors to the most serious and complex felonies, Mr. Luecks level of dedication to his clients ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    James Rankin Gass

    James Rankin Gass

    4.743 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: James R. Gass, Attorney At Law seeks to provide excellent, personalized service to those facing criminal investigation and prosecution throughout Southern California. In the last 25 years, Mr. Gass has won more felony jury trials than any other at...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Adam Joseph Hepburn

    Adam Joseph Hepburn

    5.064 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Adam Hepburn is the managing partner of HHJ’s Personal Injury Division, specializing in catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Just two years after opening his firm, Adam was named a Super Lawyer within the field of personal injury, an award re...
    Rating:  10
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    Bo Shachar Koenig

    Bo Shachar Koenig

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Representing others has been a life long passion. My office will review your case and structure the best defense possible. Your case will be investigated with no stone left unturned You will be personally involved every step of the way. You deserv...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael J Silveira

    Michael J Silveira

    4.957 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: In court, Michael Silveira has one objective: to win your case! He believes that everyone accused of a crime deserves the highest quality legal representation. Michael has over 15 years of legal experience, and has handled over 1000 Driving Under ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Tim Allen Pori

    Tim Allen Pori

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tim Pori is an amazing lawyer. I felt very confident and relaxed having him on my side. He does not back down and really handled my case well. I would highly recommend him."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Saif Hafeez Rahman

    Saif Hafeez Rahman

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Saif H. Rahman focuses his law practice on criminal defense which he has been practicing exclusively for over 12 years. Before starting his own office, Saif served as a Deputy Public Defender in the County of Orange for over 7 years. During that t...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Maria J Amaya

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    Maria J Amaya

    4.37 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I attended California State University , Chico and completed the Certified Paralegal Program. During this time I developed a love and passion for serving others and volunteered at Chico Legal Information Center and provided free voluntary services...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Michael P R Reed

    Michael P R Reed

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Criminal Law sits at the heart of our Constitution. To protect our privacy, the Founders created laws to ensure that the government (law enforcement) cannot bug, harass, or stop us unless they have probable cause or at least reasonable suspicion t...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Andrei Felix Lapine

    Andrei Felix Lapine

    5.019 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I grew up in Western New York watching my father defend people accused of crimes. I was able to sit in with my father on jury trials while I served as his law clerk prior to going to law school. After helping him pick a jury on a homicide case, I ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Oscar Ernesto Toscano

    Oscar Ernesto Toscano

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: God has blessed me with a profession where I can be of service to people, where I can fight injustice, where I can help those in need of legal services, where I can look for alternatives. I ask God for help with all my cases and walk into a courtr...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Scott Moffatt

    Daniel Scott Moffatt

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Moffatt will ensure that your rights and interests are protected at all stages of the criminal process. As a former prosecutor and public defender, Mr. Moffatt brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective in defending criminal matters. Mr. Mof...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Katherine Theresa Corrigan

    Katherine Theresa Corrigan

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Kate Corrigan, a former prosecutor, is a member of Corrigan | Welbourn, APLC. Her firm’s practice is limited to criminal defense and is dedicated to the representation of individuals and businesses facing criminal investigation and / or prosecutio...
    Rating:  10
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