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    California Has 9004 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50086 Reviews

    Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer

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    Lindsey Bronwyn Mercer

    5.0132 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more
    Regarded as one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in San Diego.
    Rating:  10
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    Heberto Avila Sala

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    Heberto Avila Sala

    5.08 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: H.A. Sala has been an attorney licensed to practice law in California for 33 years. He has been certified as a legal specialist in Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California for 20 years, and is pre...
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich

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    Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich

    4.733 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    I vigorously and compassionately represent my clients in all types of family and criminal matters.
    Rating:  10
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    Paula Kay Canny

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    Paula Kay Canny

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, DUI & DWI and more
    Although not every case provides the opportunity to clear an accused person of charges, our firm searches relentlessly for any elements that might help us favorably resolve each case we undertake.
    Rating:  10
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    Hendrick Stevens Crowell

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    Hendrick Stevens Crowell

    4.889 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    2025 Avvo Client's Choice Award, A+ Rating w/ Better Business Bureau, Local Sacramento Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Kareem A. Ramadan

    Kareem A. Ramadan

    5.084 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Kareem A. Ramadan is a trial attorney specializing in criminal defense and personal injury law. Kareem Law APC was founded in 2012 to provide a better legal experience for individuals in need of excellent representation for their complex criminal ...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Vincent Camarata

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    Joseph Vincent Camarata

    4.853 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Call me to schedule a free consultation. (951) 405-5000.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Joshua M Mulligan

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    Joshua M Mulligan

    4.930 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Caring and Aggressive Firm Devoted 100% to Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Maltaise E Cini

    Maltaise E Cini

    5.0109 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Chosen OC Metro's "Top Criminal Attorney" 2014 and 2013, National Trial Lawyers Association "Top 100 Trial Attorneys" 2014, 2015 and 2016, Avvo Client Choice Award 2013 and 2014. Hundreds of Cases Dismissed University of Windsor Law School Graduat...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Harutiun Kassakhian

    Harutiun Kassakhian

    4.924 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Harry is one of our country’s premier Transportation Attorneys. Whether is fighting for carriers being paid or for false damage claims Kassakhian Law Firm is the place to go!"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Lara Yeretsian

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    Lara Yeretsian

    5.036 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Skillful Negotiator. Persistent Defender. Compassionate Advocate. Call Lara today & stop worrying.
    Rating:  10
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    Mehran Ron Chini

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    Mehran Ron Chini

    5.0123 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Top Rated Attorney! A DUI is scary. Don't face it alone. Let us defend you in your DUI case.
    Rating:  10
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    Edwin Ernst Samuels

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    Edwin Ernst Samuels

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Experienced In Trials, all DMV matters as well as criminal record sealing and expungement.
    Rating:  9.0
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    David Philip Shapiro

    David Philip Shapiro

    5.0113 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Arrested for a crime he, admittedly, did commit in 2004, David experienced firsthand the same fear, uncertainty, and concern for his future and freedom so many of his clients undergo when arrested or under investigation for allegedly committing a ...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher John McCann

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    Christopher John McCann

    5.083 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Criminal Defense Attorney in OC/LA. Call (855) 466-7195 and speak personally to me. Free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan M. Lynn

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    Jonathan M. Lynn

    4.119 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    Rating:  10
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    Shawn Patrick King Huston

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    Shawn Patrick King Huston

    5.016 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Experienced Attorneys Dedicated To Meeting Your Legal Needs.
    Rating:  10
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    Leah Naparstek

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    Leah Naparstek

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    A Criminal Defense Attorney with a Passion for Helping People
    Rating:  10
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    Vincent Scott Hughes

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    Vincent Scott Hughes

    4.764 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    I will fight to get you the best outcome! Book your free consultation.
    Rating:  9.1
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    Douglas Lee Gardner

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    Douglas Lee Gardner

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    I have over 30 years of experience. I know how to evaluate your case.
    Rating:  9.6
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