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    Michael Stewart Phillips

    Michael Stewart Phillips

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Michael S. Phillips, an experienced lawyer dedicated to practice in the area of DUI defense, offers impeccable representation that earns results by employing proven methods for effective criminal defense with a uniquely imaginative and de...
    Rating:  10
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    Suzanne Marie Morris

    Suzanne Marie Morris

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Ms. Morris treated my case with care and intelligence. She was able to speak on my behalf and take the emotion out of the situation to reveal that obviously and logically I needed to be reimbursed by the other side for damages. Because of Ms. Morr..."
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    William Robert Fuhrman

    William Robert Fuhrman

    4.844 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: I have 49 YEARS of trial EXPERIENCE & I am a trained mediator. I give prompt, complete answers & I am always in email contact. FEES: No-cost initial consults, reasonable deposits & monthly billing. FAMILY LAW: child custody, support, & the divisio...
    Rating:  10
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    Alanna Debra Coopersmith

    Alanna Debra Coopersmith

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Alanna illustrated her professionalism in three key areas; she was focused on our case, her calm demeanor settled our nerves and she was a straight shooter. Going to court is a nerve wracking and emotional experience. Alanna’s calm and patient dem..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Michael Anthony Paez

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    Michael Anthony Paez

    4.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Most expereinced and highly regarded Criminal defense and personal injury attorney in the Bay area. Mr. Paez can help you whether you receive a citation for possession, a DUI or face serious felony charge
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Rich Coniglio

    John Rich Coniglio

    5.046 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: As a fourth generation native of Monterey, California and a graduate of Monterey High School Attorney John R. Coniglio is grounded in the community. A graduate of Brigham Young University, he earned his law degree at San Joaquin College of Law. At...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Ellis Murray Johnston

    Ellis Murray Johnston

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Trip Johnston began his legal career in 2001 as a law clerk on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. After completing his clerkship, he became a trial attorney with Federal Defenders of San Diego in 2002 and was promoted to a supervisory role in 200...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Charles Edward Kenyon

    Charles Edward Kenyon

    4.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Charles Kenyon, Partner at GGK Criminal Defense. I handle ONLY criminal defense in my practice. I am experienced in all types of criminal cases - from Homicides to DUI's - and have done over 100 jury trials since 2005. I began my career as a prose...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Kelly Margaret Knight

    Kelly Margaret Knight

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "Kelly is very intelligent, stays up to date with all current case law and is aggressive for her clients. She does not take 'no' for an answer!"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Howard Robert Price

    Howard Robert Price

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: " A MUCH RESPECTED ATTORNEY BY ONE AND ALL INCLUDING OPPOSING COUNSEL AND ALSO THE PRESIDING JUDGE , HOWARD SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED ME FIRST IN A CRIMINAL CASE AND THENHE AGAIN PREVAILED IN MY SUIT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THE NI..."
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    Brandon Michael Sua

    Brandon Michael Sua

    4.727 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Brandon sees it as his duty, and is indeed committed to balancing the scales of justice. Offended by what he interprets as rampant socio-economic and cultural inequities, he can not resist taking up the cause and defending the position taken by th...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Anna Demidchik

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    Anna Demidchik

    3.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Immigration and more
    Bio: Anna Demidchik is the founding attorney of Demidchik Law Firm. Her interests mainly lie in immigration and criminal law. Anna received her J.D. from Hofstra Law (Maurice A. Dean School of Law). She is admitted to practice law in New York, Californ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Jessie Morris

    Jessie Morris

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jessie Morris saved my life and my freedom in 1983. Jessie was my attorney in a criminal case in Sacramento court in a jury trial. I was in jail awaiting trial for a year because I was not able to bail out financially. Jessie fought very hard for ..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Joseph Alexander Weimortz

    Joseph Alexander Weimortz

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: While in law school, Joe was a law clerk for both the Civil Division and Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office in San Diego. Joe worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Major Narcotics Unit of the San Diego District Attorney's...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Sergio Humberto Benavides

    Sergio Humberto Benavides

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Expungement
    Bio: Sergio H. Benavides, a native of the East Bay Area, and Costa-Rican American, I am fully fluent in Spanish. I am a former Spanish bilinual elementary school teacher, and I strongly believe my teaching experiences have led to my many Not Guilty and...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Saul Rubin

    Daniel Saul Rubin

    4.97 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Review: "Won our case! Absolutely phenomenal experience with Rubin Law! When faced with a complex legal situation involving a loved one, they swiftly came to our rescue. The lawyer's responsiveness, expertise, and strategic approach were truly exceptional...."
    Rating:  7.8
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    H Wayne Bibee

    H Wayne Bibee

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor for the city of Long Beach. For over fifteen years I handled thousands of criminal, DUI and traffic related cases at all stages of the proceedings, from pre-filing investigation, filing and arraignment to jury trial and ap...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michelle Ann Mathes

    Michelle Ann Mathes

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michelle achieved her BA degree, cum laude, in Social Ecology with a minor in Psychology in 1991, and her Teaching Credential in 1993 from U.C. Irvine. In 1997, Michelle obtained her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Southwestern Law School. While in l...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Sage BlackOwl

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    Sage BlackOwl

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Knowledgeable and compassionate representation using a strategic approach that integrates legal expertise with empathy and client-centered goals.
    Rating:  7.4
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    James Richard Askew

    James Richard Askew

    4.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I have dedicated the last twenty years of my professional career to the Criminal Justice system, helping those unfortunate enough to find themselves in our criminal justice system. It is an intimidating and overwhelming process, and it is a scarey...
    Rating:  8.6
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