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California Has 8960 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50029 Reviews

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Top-Performing DUI/DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney. Avvo Awarded. I'll personally handle your DUI case. If you have been arrested for a DUI charge, you have only 10 days to act before losing important legal rights. Don’t delay in hiring legal coun...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 910-3559

Ardalon Fakhimi's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

I won't let you be defined by the fact that you were once in handcuffs. I've represented decent, hardworking people fight all types of criminal charges and my results speak for themselves. Whether you are currently under investigation, already bee...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 947-5181

Neeraj Dayal Singh's Website

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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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more

Aggressive Criminal Defense. One of few Former Felony DV Deputy District Attorney's and female-owned law firm in OC. Uses both DDA and defense points-of-view to defend against criminal charges. Defends wrongfully accused. Pre-filing representation...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(949) 234-6540

Tracy Catherine Miller's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

We Fight For Our Clients. We Are Aggressive & Compassionate. Call Today!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(323) 210-4918

Daniel Moaddel's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Protect your freedom and preserve your future.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(415) 300-4439

Charlie Davis Dresow's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Matthew Cohen is a highly skilled and experienced attorney in the area of DUI and criminal defense. Matthew has over a decade of experience in Southern California courts where he has established great relationships with prosecutors and judges alik...

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(310) 561-1812

Matthew Jeremy Cohen's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more

If you have been charged with a crime, hire a former prosecutor to protect your freedom.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 976-2506

Ambrosio Eduardo Rodriguez's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

41 years of experience working hard to protect your freedom. Serving clients in Coachella Valley and Riverside East only. Call for a free consultation!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(760) 766-3319

Mario Rodriguez's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice

You need a skillful advocate to give your matter the time and effort required. Freedom is worth it.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(844) 473-1105

L. Marcel Stewart's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

I have been a criminal attorney for over 20 years and know how to get the best result possible.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(408) 645-7028

Stephanie Rickard's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Howard Williams earned his undergraduate degree at Kent State University in 1995. He went on to enroll in law school at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He earned his Juris Doctor from this institution in 1998. In 1999, Attorney Wi...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Facing criminal charges in Irvine or Newport Beach? Trust Orange County defense attorney William J. Duffy V and Duffy Law for proven criminal jury trial experience and local expertise with judges and prosecutors to fight for the best outcome in yo...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(949) 536-8809

William J Duffy's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more

Review: "I had known Michael Hernandez before my legal matters and I knew as soon as I had been arrested who I wanted to defend me. I contacted Michael immediately and he instantly calmed my nerves and began to talk me off a cliff. He was so incredibly sup..."

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 727-6893

Michael Anthony Hernandez's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Here is a little bit of information about me: A San Diego native, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. There I studied a wide range of subjects, including economics, engineering,...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 673-9402

Daniel Frederick Greene's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Litigation

I've been getting huge, positive results for clients charged with criminal offenses for more than three decades. We specialize in defending clients who are the victims of government overreach.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(951) 384-2553

David Evan Wohl's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Fresno Based Criminal Defense Attorney, Dedicated to Providing the Highest Level of Legal Service.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(559) 785-3828

Jeffrey Tyson Hammerschmidt's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Every Case Deserves An Aggressive Defense

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(714) 909-1165

Heena Hemender Patel's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

My firm focuses its practice in sex crimes, violent crimes, and federal crimes. I fight to win.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 638-0356

Karen Lynn Goldstein's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California With Over 150 Jury Trials Completed.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(626) 298-7904

Simon M. Aval's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: As a committed criminal defense attorney, Joshua B. Davis understands the complexities and fears associated with facing criminal charges. His primary goal is to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients by employing meticulous preparation ...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(415) 650-1551

Joshua Beal Davis's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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