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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I love being a criminal defense attorney. I love the words "Not Guilty" and "Case Dismissed". Nothing is more pleasing than to see my clients' faces when they hear those words. I grew up in San Luis Obispo County. I believe this has helped me be a...

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

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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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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 21 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Bio: I have been in solo practice serving the Los Angeles area for ten years. I am an experienced trial lawyer that has handled legal matters in many courthouses from Oakland to San Diego. I have taken on some of the toughest prosecutors and big firm...

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mr. Bayona graduated from Tufts University with an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a minor in economics. Upon graduating, he worked for Teach For America, a domestic peace corps. After he completed his time with this program, h...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "Excellent Lawyer, top class! We felt very lucky to have been represented by Mr. Guzman. Not only is he very professional and knowledgeable, he is a man of the people. He will fight for what he believes and he will fight for you. He seemed to take ..."

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

18 years serving the Inland Empire: Worker's Compensation, Wills/Trusts/Probate & Bankruptcy.

Rating: 7.0

Call for a FREE consultation(909) 634-2341

Diana L. Spidall's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Chris was referred for his expertise in a complex legal matter in which time was highly sensitive. He clearly shows both professionalism and depth of knowledge where criminal matters and family law intersect. I was grateful for his honest advice a..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Litigation

Bio: George P. Roland is the senior Partner of Roland, Pennington & Trodden, a Law Firm located in the heart of Hollywood, California, specializing in injuries, including work and personal injuries arising out of auto and mortorcycle accidents. Mr. Rol...

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Alex is one of the best and honest attorneys I have ever met. He gave zealous dedication to cases. He aggressively fights for justice and morals. I have been giving the most attention by him and his team. Listen to Alex's advice is the best choice."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I grew up in a Detroit suburb before vacationing for a few years with the U. S. Army where I achieved the rank of Sergeant, E-5. My last duty station was Fort Ord, California which allowed me to fall in love with California and stay as a resident....

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "am incredibly grateful for the exceptional legal representation provided by my lawyer. Their expertise, dedication, and attention to detail were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome for my case. I highly recommend their services to anyon..."

Rating: 5.7

Call for a consultation(805) 608-3924

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: DUI and DWI, Family, Speeding and Traffic Ticket and more

Criminal defense lawyer representing Bay Area clients in misdemeanor and felony cases, focusing on rights protection, charge reduction, and smart strategies to limit long‑term consequences

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation (415) 843-4609

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Edgar and his wife (Cindy) are the two best lawyers. They have helped me with my divorce and with other legal matters and can't speak anymore highly of them. They are simply the best."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Probate

Review: "When you find yourself in legal troubles, it is good to know that an attorney as Mt. Trejo is available for his clients. i found myself years back in a heap of trouble, yet Mr. Trejo aided me in the situation. i owe he and his staff so much for al..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Jessica comes to us from Washington DC where she studied primarily national security and criminal law at Georgetown Law. Jessica has worked with top organizations including Department of Homeland Security, United States Commission on Civil Rights,...

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Review: "Dan fights hard for his clients and treats them as he would want to be treated. I relied on him and trusted him completely on every aspect of our case for legal advice. He is a fantastic resource and was always available for us in a moments notice..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor

Bio: Joshua A. Olander is a senior associate attorney in the Labor and Employment Department at Mastagni Holstedt, where he provides comprehensive representation to public sector employees. His practice includes handling administrative and disciplinary...

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(916) 603-2473

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense

Bio: Criminal law specialist, by the California Board of Legal limited to criminal defense (no divorces, civil law suits, or anything other than criminal law). The legal fees charged by our firm are not cheap. However, once we are retained...

Rating: 9.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate and more

Review: "I got into some trouble with the law. I had not been in trouble before and I was scared. I was facing 3 years in prison. Mr. Roach got me Probation and no time in Prison. I would hire him again in an instant and would tell everyone I know to talk ..."

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education

Review: "Thank goodness for Jackie! My dad recently got a first time Felony DUI. Our family was very scared and had no idea what to do. We knew we had to get a attorney and we interviewed many. Jackie was the only one that made us feel comfortable. She was..."

Rating: 7.7

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