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    California Has 8961 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49811 Reviews

    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I am a 26-year veteran of criminal defense and civil litigation. I have been a prosecutor and handled very serious white collar federal and Attorney General, statewide jurisdiction cases. Similarly, I have handled commercial and other basic and co...

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

    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

    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 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I handle a wide variety of cases from DUI, misdemeanors, and serious felonies including assaults and murder cases. I have close relationships with many District and City Attorneys in San Diego county, this ensures the most favorable outcome for my...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: "Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles" Never worked on the side of law enforcement or prosecutor, locking people up. We have always been and always will be defense-oriented with the mindset of helping people stay out of jail. We do n...
    Geronimo Gutierrez

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Protecting your rights shouldn’t break the bank. Free consultations, 20% down to start, flexible payment plans, and financing available — Poseidon Defense A.P.C. stands with you every step of the way.
    Jill Marie Cremeans

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Since 2006, Jill Cremeans has been a steadfast champion for clients across Southern California, navigating a wide range of criminal cases with care and diligence. Her extensive experience spans from serious charges like murder and three-strikes of...
    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 ...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Martin Lijtmaer focuses primarily on criminal defense. His law firm, LIJT LAW, handles everything from simple bench warrant recalls and drug possession to complex white-collar and RICO conspiracy cases. LIJT LAW's philosophy is to provide its clie...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Benjamin Arsenian is a native of Southern California. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, followed by a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from Chapman University School of Law in Orange County. ...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: AARON P. MCALLISTER - Awarded Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017. RECEIVED MORE THAN 60 LEGAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS SINCE 2015 RELATED TO OUTSTANDING SERVICE, ADVOCACY, CASE RESULTS, AND REPRESENTATION....
    Michael S Parent

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Aggressive, Bakersfield criminal defense and DUI Lawyer.
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: After graduating from Duke Law School, I began my legal career at Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., when Judy Clarke was the Executive Director. There, I discovered that my calling is criminal defense. I feel privileged to stand up and fight f...
    Joseph Abrams

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    5.027 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Law Office of Joseph Abrams is a federal criminal defense and sentencing advocacy and mitigation law firm based in Orange County, California. Led by attorney Joseph Abrams, the firm provides unmatched legal representation and results to clients in...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Sanford Perliss is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney with more than 40 years of practice in both state and federal courts. Focusing in white-collar crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and federal charges, Sanford is dedicated to defend...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Loewenstein has been practicing criminal law since 1979. He started as a deputy district attorney in the Orange County District Attorney's office and while there handled all levels of misdemeanors and felonies. In 1984, Mr. Loewenstein opened ...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Eric Dumars is a Criminal Law Specialist who has defended people charged with felonies and misdemeanors since 2003. He started his law career in Sacramento working for two years with the Miller Law Group. This high intensity criminal defense and i...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am an experienced and compassionate lawyer who works to agressively defend my clients' rights and protect their integrity. I can provide you with peace of mind knowing you have chosen me to defend you. I handle each case I take, whether misdemea...
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: I live in San Diego. In my spare time, I enjoy many hobbies including writing (see my published "Blind Mule Book" that deals with drug smuggling, available for purchase on the web, gardening of exotic fruits and vegetables, wine and mead making, a...
    Jared William Olen

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Top-Tier Criminal Defense. Trusted. Tenacious. When you're charged with a crime, I have your back.
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: My name is Michael A. Fiumara and I am a Santa Rosa Attorney specializing in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Education Law and Land Use. I have over 2 decades of legal experience handling cases throughout Sonoma and Marin Counties and the entir...

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