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    California Has 9002 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50449 Reviews

    Miles David Booth

    Miles David Booth

    5.033 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: As owner and founder of Booth Law, I work tirelessly to defend Los Angeles residents facing criminal charges. I understand the stress and anxiety of being charged with a crime, and my practice is dedicated to guiding you through these difficult ti...
    Rating:  10
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    Sanaz Banu Nikaein

    Sanaz Banu Nikaein

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Sanaz Nikaein is Dean Litigation's managing principal. Her practice is focused on criminal defense and family law. In 2014, she was appointed to San Francisco Superior Court as a Judge Pro Tem. She continues to serve as a Judge Pro Tem while manag...
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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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    Jonathan Eaton Rooker

    Jonathan Eaton Rooker

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Fresno Criminal DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney, of The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker. Jonathan Rooker believes education is the key to success. Jonathan's Education J.D. Law San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno / Clovis M.S. Ed Counseling From ...
    Rating:  10
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    Ian Michael Wallach

    Ian Michael Wallach

    4.964 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Ian Wallach is a trial lawyer at heart. He zealously and vigorously fights for his clients, taking great pleasure in his work. He combines his strong academic and writing skills--polished while at a national law firm -- with the litigation tactics...
    Rating:  10
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    David Alexander Russomanno

    David Alexander Russomanno

    4.829 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: My name is David Alexander Russomanno, and I am an aggressive, relentless and knowledgable criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles. I defend my clients in all of the courts in California. I approach every case, misdemeanor or felony with th...
    Rating:  10
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    Jerod Gunsberg

    Jerod Gunsberg

    5.043 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Jerod Gunsberg is the founder and lead attorney of the Law Offices of Jerod Gunsberg. He is a seasoned criminal law defense attorney, representing clients in all California state and federal criminal matters. He focuses his practice on many differ...
    Rating:  10
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    Stacey A Kartchner

    Stacey A Kartchner

    5.038 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Reliable. Knowledgable. Excellent professional contacts. Strategic. Supportive. Positive. Allied. A friend suggested I hire Stacey after a public defender mismanaged my cases ... I got to have a thorough first time sit-down meeting with Stacey wit..."
    Rating:  10
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    Alejandro Barraza

    Alejandro Barraza

    5.046 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    Bio: One out every four Americans suffers from mental illness. The nineteen year daughter, diagnosed with major depressive disorder, using alcohol or drugs to cope with their inability to get out bed and feelings of agitation irritability, and angry ou...
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    David Jonathan Cohen

    David Jonathan Cohen

    4.732 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Firm owner David J. Cohen is an experienced Bay Area criminal defense attorney. He has tried over 75 federal and state criminal cases to juries, and briefed and argued more than 60 federal and state direct appeals, more than 25 habeas corpus petit...
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick M Griffin

    Patrick M Griffin

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Award winning San Diego Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Patrick Griffin was raised in a large family in a rural Montana community where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Mr. Griffin has won cases in every courthouse in San Diego ...
    Rating:  10
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    Melanie Nell Roe

    Melanie Nell Roe

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: With nearly three (3) decades of trial experience, and being no stranger to a jury, Attorney Melanie Roe has successfully tried nearly every kind of case. From simple assault to DUI, possession for sale of controlled substances, meth labs, burglar...
    Rating:  10
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    David Milton Dastrup

    David Milton Dastrup

    5.068 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Identified as a Top DUI Criminal Defense Attorney by organizations such the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers, and the American Academy of Attorneys. Attorney David Dastrup has earned a reputation as a true advoca...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven M. Cron

    Steven M. Cron

    4.817 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Selected as "Super Lawyer" 2004-2019. Top 5% of all Attorneys in California. 44 Years Experience. Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Board of Legal Specialization. Former Prosecutor. Steve Cron was born in 1948, and rai...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Torri

    Joseph Torri

    4.945 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: I am honored to be working as a Public Defender for Riverside County once again. If you need an "expungement" or a dismissal under Penal Code Section 1203 point 4 (or one of the appropriate code sections), please contact my office for an applicati...
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey Scott Bullard

    Jeffrey Scott Bullard

    4.959 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Check out our website for more information about our office and services.
    Rating:  10
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    Hieu N Vu

    Hieu N Vu

    4.719 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Hieu Vu demonstrates advanced knowledge of procedure and case law. His commitment to his clients is unparalleled. His tenacity and victories in trial are already earning him the respect of his peers outstanding and dedicated trial lawyer who reall...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark K Rosenfeld

    Mark K Rosenfeld

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The truth is anyone can be arrested! Even good, honest, hard-working people can have criminal charges brought against them. Often there is a split second decision that is made and it results in someone being arrested or charged with a crime. Just ...
    Rating:  10
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    Steve H Spiegelman

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    Steve H Spiegelman

    4.816 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Most important rights. Do not consent, Do not speak without your attorney present.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Wilfredo Alberto Trivino-Perez

    Wilfredo Alberto Trivino-Perez

    4.621 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: At Trivino Perez & Associates, we have a record of success in dealing with challenging cases. Attorney Wilfredo Trivino-Perez has handled cases that have been highlighted on media outlets nationwide such as, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC, ABC, Fox New and CNN....
    Rating:  10
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    Marcia Lynn Silver

    Marcia Lynn Silver

    4.945 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: I have been lawyer in San Francisco and the Bay Area since 1988. I am a former Deputy District Attorney and have been practicing criminal law since 1990 and criminal defense since 1997. I also have experience working at Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro,...
    Rating:  9.7
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