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    David R. Greene

    David R. Greene

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Business and more
    Bio: Mr. Greene is currently not accepting new clients. A 2016 - 2022 SuperLawyer, every year (6 years running), which is a distinction only given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in Los Angeles. David Greene is a litigator who has handled thousands of mat...
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony A Arzili

    Anthony A Arzili

    5.0341 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Selected as a Super Lawyer from 2015-2025. Top 5% Lawyer in California. Certified Criminal Law Specialist by State Bar. One of only 345 in California. Exclusively Criminal Defense. Exclusively L.A. Attorney Anthony A. Arzili has devoted his practi...
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    Patrick M Griffin

    Patrick M Griffin

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Award winning San Diego Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Patrick Griffin was raised in a large family in a rural Montana community where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Mr. Griffin has won cases in every courthouse in San Diego ...
    Rating:  10
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    Leslie Renae Ramos

    Leslie Renae Ramos

    5.030 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: REPRESENTATIVE CASE RESULTS: January 2010 - Placer County - Client charged with resisting arrest and violating his probation in multiple cases. Set for jury trial and a violation of probation hearing. Jury found him NOT GUILTY and judge found him ...
    Rating:  10
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    Diane Therese Letarte

    Diane Therese Letarte

    4.837 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Criminal Defense attorney mostly in the area of Post-Conviction law helping inmates. This includes Lifer Parole Hearings and Appeals from the Board of Parole Hearings across 35 State Prison in all of California.. French Canadian Snowbird from Mont...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Cody Bryan Kensit Salfen

    Cody Bryan Kensit Salfen

    5.037 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Call for a free confidential consultation or visit our website. I am proud to serve clients in a wide array of legal matters, including: Criminal Defense Matters (DUI, assault/battery, domestic violence, theft offenses, etc.) Restraining Orders (d...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Dmitry Stadlin

    Dmitry Stadlin

    4.930 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am committed to achieving YOUR goals. I will always promptly respond to your phone call or email. I am always available to answer your questions and explain what is going on with your case. I will listen to you and counsel you. I will have your ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Berc Agopoglu

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    Berc Agopoglu

    4.914 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Our firm is dedicated in providing the best defense for our criminal law clients.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Dean Edward Johnson

    Dean Edward Johnson

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a nationally and internationally recognized authority on California criminal law. I havemore than30 years of legal experience. When Im not in the courtroom youll seeme on TV commenting on the biggest cases in America.
    Rating:  10
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    Vincent John LaBarbera

    Vincent John LaBarbera

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Administrative Law
    Bio: Mr. LaBarbera is a distinguished criminal trial and appellate court attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience. His offices are located in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica, California. His practice is limited to criminal defens...
    Rating:  10
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    Ron S Bamieh

    Ron S Bamieh

    4.846 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Attorney Ron S. Bamieh is a Ventura personal injury attorney the founder of The Law Offices of Bamieh & Erickson, PLC which in 2019 became the Law Offices of Bamieh and DeSmeth, PLC. Not only does Mr. Bamieh have 30 years of experience in the lega...
    Rating:  10
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    Carina Castaneda

    Carina Castaneda

    5.041 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am first and foremost a trial attorney. I value and work towards settlement but if a jury or a bench trial is needed, this is where twenty-five years of training and hard work is put in play. My commitment to public service is deeply rooted in m...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Eaton Rooker

    Jonathan Eaton Rooker

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Fresno Criminal DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney, of The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker. Jonathan Rooker believes education is the key to success. Jonathan's Education J.D. Law San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno / Clovis M.S. Ed Counseling From ...
    Rating:  10
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    Roderick Andrew Daly

    Roderick Andrew Daly

    4.9125 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Proud Bruin working to defend your legal rights!
    Rating:  9.1
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    John David Underwood

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    John David Underwood

    5.076 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Quality criminal defense, we have experience in Kern and LA Counties--call today! (661) 689-6208
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jamon Rahi Hicks

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    Jamon Rahi Hicks

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights and more
    Jamon R. Hicks, is a powerhouse trial lawyer known for going toe-to-toe with major institutions and walking away with seven-figure verdicts. Jamon brings relentless focus, strategic firepower, and courtroom dominance to every case.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew H Haas

    Andrew H Haas

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Andrew has extensive experience representing clients throughout Southern California, in both state and federal courts. Andrew's areas of practice include criminal defense juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, education rights, and family law.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Ryan Taiji Okabe

    Ryan Taiji Okabe

    5.017 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I thought I'd never get the help I needed until I met Mr. Okabe. He was the only person on my team when the World was against me. I never even had to think about jail time when I retained his services. Mr. Okabe gave me the best advice before I ev..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Rafael Acosta

    Rafael Acosta

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Rafael Acosta saved my life. I made a huge mistake and was looking at a lot of prison time (High profile case). My family reached out to a lot of different lawyers, but my family choose Mr. Acosta who took my case at a fair price. He reassured my ..."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael Alexander Coffino

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    Michael Alexander Coffino

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Criminal law expert with a proven record of success.
    Rating:  7.6
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