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    Mario Disalvo

    Mario Disalvo

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: I've been practicing criminal law for 15+ years. I've done many Federal cases in 9 different states. I am an agressive lawyer when it comes to protecting my clients rigth and my reputation spekas for itself.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ronald Patrick Kline

    Ronald Patrick Kline

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I cannot thank Mr. Patrick Kline for the incredible work they did on my case. From the very beginning, they treated me with respect, compassion and unwavering dedication. They didn’t just handle my case-they truly fought for my future. Throughout ..."
    Rating:  6.3
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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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    Ross Carlton Meltzer

    Ross Carlton Meltzer

    4.810 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: The most important aspect of being a lawyer to me is effective communication between myself and my clients. I believe it is my responsibility to ensure my clients understand their legal rights and responsibilities even if it may be something they ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    David Delmer Fischer

    David Delmer Fischer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "By far the best attorney I could have asked for. Being in a position of having to hire a Criminal Defense attorney was bad enough and a scary experience. The last thing I wanted to do was hire an attorney who treated me like a paycheck and not a h..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Ariel Rief

    Ariel Rief

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: I'm a tenant rights trial attorney handling lawsuits statewide against landlords for ignored habitability defects, harassment, and wrongful or constructive evictions. I do not handle eviction defense (unlawful detainer actions). Former Felony Pros...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Traci Diana Luis

    Traci Diana Luis

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was contacted by Traci about half way through my case and she was able to communicate with me and able to explain all of my options clearly. Her commitment was astonishing. Thank You!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    John Amos Harter

    John Amos Harter

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "John was very proffesional and at the same time personable. He handled my case with the expertise of a lawyer with years of experience. Im very pleased with the outcome of my case!"
    Rating:  6.6
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    Brett A. Greenfield

    Brett A. Greenfield

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Brain Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Greenfield has been aggressively fighting for the constitutional rights of his clients since 2001, practicing with great passion and courtroom skill, Mr. Greenfield litigates some of the most high profile and complex cases in the country, spec...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

    Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Ms. Jachimowicz is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA, where she received a certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice Law. She also served as the Student Bar Association President and participated in vari...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    Colleen Suzanne Shaw

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "We hired Colleen Shaw to represent us in dealing with a problematic tenant. Colleen provided us with all available options and her recommendations. She is very responsive and communicates very effectively. In the end our case was completed in our ..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Saman Manavi

    Saman Manavi

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate
    Review: "Was thorough(background info with the case), effective, prompt, intelligent, hard-working, easy to get a-hold-of/deal with, patient, reasonable, and had a Porsche poster in his office. He reassured me often and followed through when he said he wou..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mukund S. Arun

    Mukund S. Arun

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mukund to represent me in my criminal case and he was very effective. He was well respected in the court by the judge and staff. He took the time to ask me all the right questions to learn the facts of my case and he did a great job keepin..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Martin Shaun McHugh

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    4.311 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    When you want experience and someone who will give your case the individual attention you deserve.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Emma Bradford

    Emma Bradford

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We were very satisfied with Emma"s handling of our case. She did the research required and kept us informed of her progress and was effective in obtaining a good outcome for us. A professional with a compassionate nature, very easy to work with'"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Craig Steven Thigpen

    Craig Steven Thigpen

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation and more
    Review: "I consulted this attorney with a bit of doubt in the system being able to not have it their way, but I now believe that I have a real shot at proving my innocence and not letting the dogs devour me like they’re wanting to. Thank goodness for real ..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Vonya K. Quarles

    Vonya K. Quarles

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I was born and raised in Los Angeles County. I moved to the Inland Empire and now it is home. I grew up knowing that there was a difference between law and justice, and that laws are written but justice is hard fought. It is my job to ensure that ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Alexander Louis Landon

    Alexander Louis Landon

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Alex Landon at the recommendation of another attorney to help a college student in a marijuana-selling case. He was excellent. He explained the legal position, described his legal strategy. He was supportive and helpful and counselled the ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Charles Theodore Mathews

    Charles Theodore Mathews

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor
    Review: "Handles a complex work related discrimination that resulted in out of court settlement with the City Of LA."
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    Jared William Stephenson

    Jared William Stephenson

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Before graduating from McGeorge School of Law, I worked in state and federal court with the Sacramento County Public Defender, and the Federal Public Defender. I aggressively represented dozens of clients, facing a variety of charges, from traffic...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Todd A Moore

    Todd A Moore

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "recomend him for any of your legal needs"
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