Top Rated California Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "It was great working with Atty Teddington. She made everything look so easy and comfortable for me. Remains calm and professional all throughout. She’s highly recommended."

Rating: 6.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Brenda really fought for me to get everything that I was entitled to in my divorce. She was easy to talk with and attentive to my needs. I was very please with the outcome. She's tough and I would highly recommend her."

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Tariq handled a DUI case for a family member. He was responsive and available throughout. He developed a sound legal strategy AND had compassion for, and an understanding of his clients. He should be the FIRST call you make."

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney Goldstein was recommended to us by a friend whose mother is a judge. She knew Attorney Goldstein to be the best lawyer she's worked with. My family's case was tricky, having to do with fraud. He was with us every step of the way, answerin..."

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Life Sciences & Biotechnology and more

Review: "I FACED 6 Felonies, 25 – 30 years A FREE MAN TODAY My case was about as serious as they get. People of the State of California vs. H.C. aka (rick) I faced 6 felonies including 4 sex offenses; a total exposure of 25-30 years in state prison as a se..."

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning

Review: "I highly recommend Ms. Leffew to hire her as your lawyer. She tries her best to take your side in any possible way. When the judge becomes stupid that is not Ms. Michelle fault. I have hired her as my lawyer to fight for my restrain order that was..."

Rating: 6.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Cindy is a very talented attorney with extensive experience in the industry. She is a very intelligent, organized and compassionate person. It’s amazing how Cindy would listen to people, come up with a creative solution and ask questions a lot of ..."

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Review: "I was represented by this attorney due to the death of our attorney. She was an excellent advocate of our cause, and she assisted us greatly by continuing the work of our first attorney. For all intensive purposes, I believe she received minimal c..."

Rating: 6.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more

Bio: Carrying my family's legacy into the third generation as an Attorney in the Stockton and greater Central Valley Area, my commitment to protecting the rights and interests of my clients is unwavering. If you're seeking representation in pursuit of ...

Rating: 8.2

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "I consulted Attorney Zach Skidelsky for advice regarding a dispute with a home contractor over a swimming pool installation at our new home. From the initial consultation, Zach was incredibly helpful. He listened patiently to my concerns and clear..."

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: Roland X. Tiemann is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and California DUI Defenders Association. Mr. Tiemann graduated Summa Cum Laude from CSU, Sacramento with a pre-medical degree in Biology and completed his law degree at Lincoln...

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney (Stanford B.A./Hastings J.D.) and have handled thousands of juvenile delinquency matters over the past 23 years. Please refer to my website () and contact me to schedule a free consultation.

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Thank you a 100K times Marty! I will never be able to convey just how much your representation has meant for my family. Thank you for doing your duty with unwavering integrity and unmatched professionalism. You have such a wonderful sincerity and ..."

Rating: 7.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mr. Bayona graduated from Tufts University with an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a minor in economics. Upon graduating, he worked for Teach For America, a domestic peace corps. After he completed his time with this program, h...

Rating: 9.3

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