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    California Has 8992 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50084 Reviews

    John William Thornton

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    John William Thornton

    4.960 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Exclusively in Santa Cruz since 1990
    Rating:  10
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    Nana Knight

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    Nana Knight

    5.037 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    When you are being investigated or charged with a crime, the right lawyer can make a difference in your case. Nana Knight has been on the other side, and knows how prosecutors think and investigate. She is a Board certified criminal law specialist...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Pat Carey

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    Pat Carey

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    California Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Former Senior Prosecutor, Pro-Active Advocate, and Effective State and Federal attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Francis Iocona

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    Peter Francis Iocona

    5.065 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Trial-Focused Criminal Defense for Serious Felony and Misdemeanor Cases for High-Exposure State and Federal Criminal Cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Sean Dennis Hennessey

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    Sean Dennis Hennessey

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    For 23 years I have been a trial lawyer practicing personal injury and criminal defense cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Julia E. Simmons

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    Julia E. Simmons

    4.9148 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Top Auto Criminal Defense Attorney! Call Now and Speak to the Actual Attorney for Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft and Violent Crimes.
    Rating:  10
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    Roger S. Bonakdar

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    Roger S. Bonakdar

    4.934 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    The Bonakdar Law Firm: Your First and Best Call When You Need an Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Eve Maestre

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    Eve Maestre

    5.043 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Compassionate Defense. Aggressive Advocacy. Exceptional Results. 5-time Winner of Avvo's Client's Choice Award. Rated in Top 2.5% of all Criminal Lawyers in San Diego by SuperLawyers.
    Rating:  10
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    Tracy Catherine Miller

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    Tracy Catherine Miller

    5.039 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more
    Aggressive Criminal Defense. One of few Former Felony DV Deputy District Attorney's and female-owned law firm in OC. Uses both DDA and defense points-of-view to defend against criminal charges. Defends wrongfully accused. Pre-filing representation...
    Rating:  10
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    David Brian Greenberg

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    David Brian Greenberg

    5.049 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Tough aggressive experienced litigator who will protect you!
    Rating:  10
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    Amber Regina Bellante

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    Amber Regina Bellante

    5.0119 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Choose an experienced and aggressive lawyer who cares about what happens to you. Mention Avvo for your free consultation. Call (916) 282-2573
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jacqueline Belen Goodman

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    Jacqueline Belen Goodman

    4.935 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    Sometimes Bad Things Happen To Good People. Call an experienced criminal defense attorney who cares.
    Rating:  10
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    Staycie Renee Sena

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    Staycie Renee Sena

    4.829 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Aggressive and skilled representation on felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal court. Call (949) 979-7831
    Rating:  10
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    David Evan Wohl

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    David Evan Wohl

    4.951 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Litigation
    I've been getting huge, positive results for clients charged with criminal offenses for more than three decades. We specialize in defending clients who are the victims of government overreach.
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony Michael Solis

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    Anthony Michael Solis

    5.024 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Aggressive and Intelligent Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Paul B. Tyler

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    Paul B. Tyler

    4.932 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense in Ventura County California since I graduated from law school in 1996. I believe in charging a fair price for personalized service specific to your case and your needs. I always try to provide the following...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Anthony Hernandez

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    Michael Anthony Hernandez

    4.943 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I had known Michael Hernandez before my legal matters and I knew as soon as I had been arrested who I wanted to defend me. I contacted Michael immediately and he instantly calmed my nerves and began to talk me off a cliff. He was so incredibly sup..."
    Rating:  10
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    Ardalon Fakhimi

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    Ardalon Fakhimi

    4.9110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Top-Performing DUI/DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney. Avvo Awarded. I'll personally handle your DUI case. If you have been arrested for a DUI charge, you have only 10 days to act before losing important legal rights. Don’t delay in hiring legal coun...
    Rating:  10
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    Mario Rodriguez

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    Mario Rodriguez

    5.039 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    41 years of experience working hard to protect your freedom. Serving clients in Coachella Valley and Riverside East only. Call for a free consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

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    Karen Lynn Goldstein

    5.029 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    My firm focuses its practice in sex crimes, violent crimes, and federal crimes. I fight to win.
    Rating:  10
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