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    Ruzanna Poghosyan

    Ruzanna Poghosyan

    5.059 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: I seek justice for the accused, the oppressed, and the voiceless. I fight for the rights of those whom society turns their back on.
    Rating:  9.0
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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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    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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    Susan Chung-Mi Yu

    Susan Chung-Mi Yu

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Susan Yu is nationally recognized as a top trial lawyer with impeccable track record. She has won many difficult and complex criminal, civil and medical board trials, utilizing her unique trial skills, insights, and life experiences. Deeply commit...
    Rating:  10
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    William J Walraven

    William J Walraven

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "If you are searching for a criminal defense attorney, I ASSURE you please stop looking and consult with William. Not only is he super knowledgeable and experienced, he is extremely dedicated to making sure you get the best possible outcome. Willia..."
    Rating:  10
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    Gordon Morris Fauth

    Gordon Morris Fauth

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: The firm's focus is on effective representation, both civil and criminal. The firm's lead attorney, Gordon M. Fauth, Jr., has considerable experience in litigation of all kinds, including business litigation, civil rights, consumer litigation and ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    David Michael Baum

    David Michael Baum

    4.915 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation
    Bio: David Baum is Special Counsel at Brown White & Osborn, a premier law firm located in Los Angeles, handling Employment and Labor Law and Criminal Defense. With 24 years litigation and trial experience, and a reputation for aggressive and dedicated ...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Howard Berg

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    Michael Howard Berg

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michael Berg is an accomplished criminal defense attorney dedicated to vigorously defending his clients and ensuring superior legal representation. With over 1,000 cases under his belt, Michael has represented clients in courts throughout Southern...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Eric Jeffrey Youngquist

    Eric Jeffrey Youngquist

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: 20 years of former law enforcement experience, knowledge, and skill in the criminal law field now assisting the public in the defense of all felonies, misdemeanors,at both the state and federal levels.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Lawrence Chastaine

    Michael Lawrence Chastaine

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Recognized for his excellence and integrity in the practice of law, Mike Chastaine has beenselected by his peers to the Best Lawyers in America list since 2013, to the Northern CaliforniaSuper Lawyers list since 2005, to the National Academy of Cr...
    Rating:  10
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    Kratu Ramesh Patel

    Kratu Ramesh Patel

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Kratu R. Patel spent his first seven years of his career as a trial attorney for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. There he developed a county-wide reputation for his tenacity, charm and honesty. Kratu has represented thousands of c...
    Rating:  10
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    John David Kirby

    John David Kirby

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Securities & Investment Fraud and more
    Bio: Attorney John D. Kirby graduated magna cum laude from the university of Southern California and cum laude from Cornell Law School. He began his legal career at the prestigious Washington D.C. law firm of Covington & Burling and then spent more tha...
    Rating:  10
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    Jessica Claire McElfresh

    Jessica Claire McElfresh

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jessica McElfresh is a San Diego criminal defense lawyer and founding attorney at McElfresh Law, Inc. Her practice areas include all types of criminal defense including drug and marijuana crimes. She is devoted to defending the rights and protecti...
    Rating:  10
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    Russell Sheridan Babcock

    Russell Sheridan Babcock

    5.0108 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: I live in San Diego. In my spare time, I enjoy many hobbies including writing (see my published "Blind Mule Book" that deals with drug smuggling, available for purchase on the web, gardening of exotic fruits and vegetables, wine and mead making, a...
    Rating:  10
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    Martin Taleisnik

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    Martin Taleisnik

    4.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
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    Rating:  9.3
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    Andrew H Haas

    Andrew H Haas

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Andrew has extensive experience representing clients throughout Southern California, in both state and federal courts. Andrew's areas of practice include criminal defense juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, education rights, and family law.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Adrienne Sara Dell

    Adrienne Sara Dell

    4.713 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Adrienne Dell vigorously advocates for her clients, both adults and juveniles, charged with crimes, in the South Bay area. She has an excellent reputation with the judiciary,prosecution, colleagues and most importantly with her clients. She is inn...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Taylor Meehan

    Michael Taylor Meehan

    4.715 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: California defense attorney Michael Meehan is known for analyzing every detail of his clients cases to find the most promising defense strategy. His thorough and methodical approach to California criminal defense ensures that you will receive the ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Joseph Michael Tully

    Joseph Michael Tully

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Tully & Weiss provides aggressive, high-quality representation in criminal defense cases. We are hard-working, committed, and strive to deliver the very best results possilbe for our clients. We have successfully represented very high-profile case...
    Rating:  10
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    Gregory Charles Garrison

    Gregory Charles Garrison

    4.839 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Gregory Garrison, a San Diego criminal defense attorney, can assist you with your legal needs. When you are faced with losing your liberty, make sure you hire a criminal defense attorney with a proven track record. Gregory Garrison is San Diego’s ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    James Winston Spertus

    James Winston Spertus

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: James W. Spertus is an experienced trial attorney who has been litigating cases in federal and state courts for more than 22 years. He has tried dozens of cases to favorable jury verdicts and has successfully argued numerous appeals in federal and...
    Rating:  10
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