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California Has 8961 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49796 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Matthew Cohen is a highly skilled and experienced attorney in the area of DUI and criminal defense. Matthew has over a decade of experience in Southern California courts where he has established great relationships with prosecutors and judges alik...

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(310) 561-1812

Matthew Jeremy Cohen's Website

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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

Call for a FREE consultation(805) 366-3588

Paul B. Tyler's Website

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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 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Commitment. Determination. Results.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(831) 661-9604

William Vadim Pernik's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, Lawyer for all Crimes, Warrants, Adult and Juvenile Defense

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 800-6936

Domenic John Lombardo's Website

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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

A reputation for results. An experienced criminal law attorney providing legal guidance you can trust. Mention Avvo for a free consultation. Call (213) 290-0952

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(213) 290-6989

Alexandra S. Kazarian's Website

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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

Call for a consultation(408) 638-2452

Nana Knight's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals

Former Federal Prosecutor - handling all of your Criminal Defense needs.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(559) 206-5234

Kevin Peter Rooney's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Top Vista and San Diego Criminal Lawyer. Distinguished Graduate of U.C. Berkeley Law with Over 40 Years of Experience. Vista Criminal Law Provides Top-Quality Representation at Affordable Rates! Call (760) 642-2408 for a Free Consultation.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(760) 642-2408

Peter Michael Liss's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Aggressive | Experienced | Effective

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(831) 784-8924

Juliet Elaine Peck's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Over 40 years of top notch experience representing my clients with professionalism and care. If you are charged with a crime, you want someone to be IN YOUR CORNER. You will receive personal attention - I will handle you case, not an associate. EX...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(510) 330-1893

Lynn Gorelick's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(408) 912-2777

Wesley James Schroeder's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Ron Cordova understands that even good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 484-0500

Ronald Michael Cordova's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI

Named in the Top 1% of Attorneys in the U.S.; 1 of 10 best Criminal Defense Attorneys in California.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 305-0554

William Peter Daley's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Over 20 years experience, 75 jury trials, 800+ preliminary hearings, many dismissals and Not Guilty verdicts all across the United States State and Federal Courts. Defending those who made bad mistakes or who need a second chance since 2000.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(877) 730-9403

R.J. Manuelian's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

UC Berkeley/UC Hastings Law Felony DUI, Violent Crimes, Drug Crimes, AVVO CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD 2015

Rating: 9.7

Call for a FREE consultation(831) 269-3521

Julie Crawford's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

I have been a criminal attorney for over 20 years and know how to get the best result possible.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(408) 645-7028

Stephanie Rickard's Website

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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

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 727-6893

Michael Anthony Hernandez's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

46 YEARS EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI, TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURY - ATTORNEY - CALL ANDY FOR FREE CONSULTATION. LET MY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE GET YOU THROUGH YOUR SITUATION!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(818) 396-6976

Andrew Stephen Roberts's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Visco began his legal career in 2006 as a prosecutor with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office. While with the district attorney’s office, Mr. Visco handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases and quickly rose through the...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(888) 857-1436

Joshua Peter Visco's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Attorney Evan E. Zelig defends clients facing all misdemeanor and felony charges!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(707) 520-4935

Evan Ephraim Zelig's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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