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    Andrew Robert Foland

    Andrew Robert Foland

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Andrew Foland has over 15 years of experience in the courtroom, earning him a reputation as one of Bay Area's most aggressive and effective criminal litigators. His work and expertise combine to get the best possible outcome for his clients. After...
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Alan Brusseau

    James Alan Brusseau

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a domestic violence case go on for almost 2 years. My life was on hold I lost 2 jobs. Possibly could have lost my child. Mr. Brusseau was very kind and gave me his opinion pretty straight forward and to the point. I myself prefer matters thi..."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Brian Ricardo Chavez-Ochoa

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    Brian Ricardo Chavez-Ochoa

    2.312 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I am a retired attorney and consulted with Brian on a personal matter. He and his excellent staff were more than professional and helpful. Many thanks."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Armen Taslakian

    Armen Taslakian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Armen Taslakian got his Bachelor of Arts Degree at UCLA and his Juris Doctor at UC Hastings College of the Law. He is a member in good standing of the CA State Bar.
    Rating:  7.5
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    Janice Yichen Lu

    Janice Yichen Lu

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "So when i was in court atvarraignment Janice i first noticed was very polite and seem like she reallly wants to help her clients she actually argued over some other defense attorney and he was trying to reject my 0.R. So Judge went with her instea..."
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    Tyler William Browne

    Tyler William Browne

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Review: "To whom it may concern it was a pleasure working with Tyler and to have him educate my son Adam Quiroz in the legal field.and for his professional in the law is why I would gladly recommend him to any one who needs advise in the law. Yours truly f..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Peter Leslie Balogh

    Peter Leslie Balogh

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: We have a broad general practice with experience in a wide variety of areas- both litigation and transactional. We try to provide cost effective solutions to problems in an ethical manner.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jonathan Che Gettleman

    Jonathan Che Gettleman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor
    Review: "Jonathan Che Gettleman is the best, brightest and most humane lawyer I have had the privilege to utilize. Indeed, he is the only one I know. I have had multiple experiences with soul sick rapacious lazy attorneys thus I speak from experience. Gett..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Tom Harry Tavoularis

    Tom Harry Tavoularis

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "I have been very lucky throughout my career and rarely required the services of an attorney until one of my clients tried to breach our agreement potentially costing me a significant amount of money. Fortunately for me, I was introduced to Tom Tav..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Linden Nadim Mackaoui

    Linden Nadim Mackaoui

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Linden has handled a couple criminal matters for me as a public defender. I am convinced that I couldn't have received any better representation at any price. On the case he just recently handled for me there were to occasions where I would have t..."
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    Early Marlow Hawkins

    Early Marlow Hawkins

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Early handled a 3rd dui case for me out of riverside while I was on probation in Orange County. He did a great job and kept me out of jail most importantly. Orange County wanted a year and I ended up with house arrest in riverside."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Adabelle Cervantesrodriguez

    Adabelle Cervantesrodriguez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: " Adabelle Cervantes Rodriguez is a great lawyer , not only did she defend me from an unjust accusation. But she sure me, confidence in the justice system . Her integrity, hard work and attention to detail , assured lots of confide..."
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    Rafael Torres

    Rafael Torres

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.2
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    Kiley Nicole Clevenger

    Kiley Nicole Clevenger

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kiley Clevenger, a Santa Barbara native, and Central Valley transplant earned her undergraduate degree in Administration of Justice with a Legal Studies emphasis from Santa Barbara City College. She earned her Juris Doctorate as well as a concentr...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Patricia Ann Campi

    Patricia Ann Campi

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Patricia was my attorney for a case that was difficult and complicated. She took the time to listen to me, review my materials, and fought against my DA to get me the best possible deal. I couldn't have made it through my case with any other attor..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Joel Martin Garson

    Joel Martin Garson

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.4
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    Serena Faye Salinas

    Serena Faye Salinas

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Immigration and more
    Bio: Serena was born and raised in Visalia, located in California's central valley. Prior to being admitted to California's State Bar, she graduated from the University Of California Davis School Of Law, where she received a Public Service Law & Pro Bo...
    Rating:  7.7
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    David John Tomcik

    David John Tomcik

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "David helpped us with our Estate Planning in 2005 and then again resently and every time he has shown us the personal attention we've needed. David's detailed understanding and follow up attention are his strong points. I will recommend him to all..."
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    Laurie Carr Mims

    Laurie Carr Mims

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Peter Eric Goldbeck

    Peter Eric Goldbeck

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Review: "Peter Goldbeck is the most competent, brilliant attorney you could ever hope to have. has done amazing things for me and alot of my friends!! Hire him!"
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