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    Louis J. Goodman

    Louis J. Goodman

    5.065 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: For nearly 30 years, I have been a lawyer, law instructor and continuing legal education provider in Alameda County. Since graduating from Hastings College of the Law, at University of California in San Francisco in 1980, I have worked in the cour...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Stefan Castaneda

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    Daniel Stefan Castaneda

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation
    REPRESENTATION YOU CAN COUNT ON.
    Rating:  7.6
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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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    Peter James Chambers

    Peter James Chambers

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Based in Marin County, Peter Chambers proudly defends his clients against their government. Mr. Chambers is at the vanguard of criminal defense law, regularly leveraging the latest legal and technological tools to improve his clients' situation. N...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Moshe Levin

    Michael Moshe Levin

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I believe that all people should be treated with respect and dignity. Our criminal justice system seems to operate on the premise that if you're charged with a crime (especially a heinous one) you deserve to be treated like scum even before you're...
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron Philip McAllister

    Aaron Philip McAllister

    4.813 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: AARON P. MCALLISTER - Awarded Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017. RECEIVED MORE THAN 60 LEGAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS SINCE 2015 RELATED TO OUTSTANDING SERVICE, ADVOCACY, CASE RESULTS, AND REPRESENTATION....
    Rating:  10
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    Hector Jesus Tamayo

    Hector Jesus Tamayo

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: My primary focus is criminal defense with a complimentary civil rights practice. I am dedicated to and firmly believe in the rights guaranteed to us all by the United States Constitution thus I am zealous in the representation of my clients. I hav...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Vincent John LaBarbera

    Vincent John LaBarbera

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Administrative Law
    Bio: Mr. LaBarbera is a distinguished criminal trial and appellate court attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience. His offices are located in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica, California. His practice is limited to criminal defens...
    Rating:  10
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    Derek S Devermont

    Derek S Devermont

    4.836 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I started my legal careeras a childsleeping on the floors of courtrooms while my father argued cases. This is how I spent my summers till I started working in my father and grandfather's law firm. Law is the only thing I know how to do. I practice...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Mani Dabiri

    Mani Dabiri

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Think Defense is professional law corporation that defends people and businesses in white-collar cases, blue-collar cases, and business litigation. That means we defend criminal cases at all points from pre-filing investigations to post-conviction...
    Rating:  10
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    Heather Ann Melone

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    Heather Ann Melone

    5.045 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    At Wellspring Law we are committed to protecting your professional license and preserving your livelihood as if it were our own.
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    Igor Drabkin

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    Igor Drabkin

    4.95 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: Igor S. Drabkin is a Certified Tax Specialist and a principal of Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, A Professional Law Corporation. Igor devotes his skills and experience to representation of clients in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and State ...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Matthew Cargal

    Robert Matthew Cargal

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: After an arrest for DUI or other criminal offense, it is important that you immediately take action to protect your rights and liberty. Without the representation of an experienced DUI and criminal defense attorney, you could be facing very seriou...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Gary Wenkle Smith

    Gary Wenkle Smith

    5.039 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I have been a nominated member of the National Trial Lawers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the years 2014 and 2015. This is an honor given to few, and for which I am most grateful. Please visit my website: and read my "Trial Victories" section. Read al...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Katherine Cullen McBroom

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    Katherine Cullen McBroom

    4.613 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Assertive representation, compassionately administered. Call today!
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Angelo Fiumara

    Michael Angelo Fiumara

    4.730 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: My name is Michael A. Fiumara and I am a Santa Rosa Attorney specializing in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Education Law and Land Use. I have over 2 decades of legal experience handling cases throughout Sonoma and Marin Counties and the entir...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Brian Edwin Skibby

    Brian Edwin Skibby

    4.725 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Brian Skibby is a Rancho Cucamonga criminal defense lawyer who has earned a reputation for hard work and legal prowess. He works tirelessly for his clients to ensure their rights are upheld. He started his legal career by attending the Southwester...
    Rating:  10
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    William Michael Aron

    William Michael Aron

    4.965 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: William M. Aron is a graduate from theDuke University School of Lawand an active member of the California State Bar. While atDuke University, Mr.Aronalso earned an M.A. in Psychology, authoring a paper examining the efficacy of polygraph examinati...
    Rating:  10
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    Allen Robert Bloom

    Allen Robert Bloom

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Recipient of "Conant Trial Attorney of the Year" (1998), "Directors Award for Excellence" (1999), and former President of the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association (1998-99), Attorney Allen Bloom is one of San Diego's most successful and effe...
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    David J. Rubin

    David J. Rubin

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Former Prosecutor and Experienced Trial Attorney Working for You As a sole practitioner and small business owner, I make myself available to my clients when they need me. When you hire me as your attorney you’ll be able to communicate with me by p...
    Rating:  10
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    Joshua Mark Bentley

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    Joshua Mark Bentley

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Josh came to me recommended by a colleague. I referred him to one of my clients and was absolutely blown away by his results."
    Rating:  8.2
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