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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Expungement

Bio: Dedicated to excellent legal representation throughout the Bay Area, Jared emphasizes empathetic and honest client counseling. By taking the time to learn about an individual’s unique legal issue, Jared ensures that each client will realize their ...

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Born and raised in Santa Cruz, I returned home after law school to serve my community as a Deputy Public Defender with the Santa Cruz Public Defender’s Office (formerly Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff). For more than six years, I appeared in cou...

Rating: 6.7

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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 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUIs to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, which has led to success both in trial and in negoti...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bio: Everyone deserves a powerful force in their corner when faced with criminal prosecution. I fight for my clients in State and Federal court with creativity and hard work to obtain the best possible results for each unique situation. I love my work,...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Review: "I had a legal issue in the past. My public defense attorney at the time suggested we accept a felony and hope to plea down. Instead, I got in touch with Mr. Oberto. I have an entirely clean record thanks to him. Could not be more appreciative."

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Alan Spears, a highly experienced criminal defense trial attorney practicing since 1975 is committed to the delivery of outstanding legal representation. Alan personally handles each and every case, and develops that most important Client-Attorney...

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning

Bio: We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.The Law Office Of L. Dominic Chacon h...

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

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

Bio: Samuel Camp is an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Wallin & Klarich. Mr. Camp represents our clients in all types of criminal matters, including criminal defense, DUI defense, DMV hearings, theft crimes, drug crimes, assault and battery, chi...

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Matt is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients in all aspects of criminal litigation. He has been an attorney across the Sacramento and Northern California area for the last 12 years. He has tried complex jury trials to verdict in Sacr...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: A graduate of Loyola Marymount University in 1972 and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 1979, Patrick McLaughlin has practiced criminal law for over 30 years. He was a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney from 1981-1991 and was an Assistant...

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "HE IS KNOWLEDAGABLE, PROFESSIONAL. AND A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH THANK YOU HIGHLY RECOMMENDED "

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: I grew up in the city of Whittier, California and graduated from La Habra High School. I attended the University of California Santa Barbara and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Chicano Studies. I moved to Comayagua, Honduras af...

Rating: 8.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Family and more

Bio: Jason Buccat is the Founding Partner of Buccat Law Group. He is a successful litigator with expertise in criminal, and employment law, as well personal injury, general civil litigation, civil rights, and mediation. Mr. Buccat is dedicated to provi...

Rating: 7.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Federal Crime and more

Bio: J.D., Stanford Law School B.A., Whitworth College, summa cum laude. Consistently ranked by peers as a “San Diego Super Lawyer,” and “Southern California Super Lawyer” in both the criminal defense and appellate categories, Timothy A. Scott is the r...

Rating: 7.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: As an experienced defense attorney, I have successfully represented clients throughout Nevada, Placer and Sierra counties for diverse cases including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Drug Possession/Sales, Domestic Violence, Vehicular Manslaught...

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation

Review: "Michelle helped me with matters regarding my divorce. She traveled from San Diego to Los Angeles on short notice because she knew my matter was very urgent. She was able to get me everything I needed. I am very happy with the results. Since then I..."

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Jaime Longoria is a criminal defense attorney who brings into his practice his own personal experiences with law enforcement. He knows what it's like to be racially profiled, searched for no reason and accused of crimes. He is one of the ...

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation

Review: "I had no prior criminal record. I’m a single mother, with a young child. I got into an argument with the father of my child and I was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. I was afraid to loose my child. Luckily with Payman’s hel..."

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Adoption

Bio: With nearly a decade of legal experience and hundreds of cases successfully litigated, Allen is a seasoned attorney who delivers results. He has represented clients in courtrooms throughout California, earning a reputation for professionalism, str...

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, White Collar Crime

Bio: Leslie Prince is a highly experienced and skilled attorney handling criminal defense at both the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Prince graduated from Hastings Law School in San Francisco in 1981. While in law school, Ms. Prince was a judical exte...

Rating: 7.6

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