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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

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    Mohammad Nazih Abuershaid

    5.0100 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Car Accidents and more
    20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TRIAL-READY PERSONAL ATTENTION Good People. Great Lawyers. Outstanding Results.
    Rating:  10
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    E Michael Linscheid

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    E Michael Linscheid

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Call Now to Speak With an Experienced and Effective Criminal Defense Attorney.
    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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    Rachel Wright Hill

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    Rachel Wright Hill

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation
    Bio: Over my 26 years as an attorney, I have litigated cases from a wide variety of perspectives. I’ve had the rare opportunity to be a litigator on many different sides of the aisle, in both civil and criminal law. My unique experience as as a seasone...
    Rating:  10
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    David Gregory Cohen

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    David Gregory Cohen

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Certified as a specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
    Rating:  10
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    Yan Goldshteyn

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    Yan Goldshteyn

    5.021 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Immigration and more
    Bio: Yan Goldshteyn, the Principal Attorney, holds a favorable standing with the California State Bar and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, as well as the Immigration Courts and the Boar...
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Hamilton Hintz

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    Eric Hamilton Hintz

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Eric H. Hintz is a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento, California.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Graham Douglas Donath

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    Graham Douglas Donath

    5.033 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Award winning Criminal & DUI defense attorney - State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Eugene Kann

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    Daniel Eugene Kann

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Criminal Defense Attorney Daniel Kann represents Southern Californians accused of committing crimes.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Lucy Stearns McAllister

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    Lucy Stearns McAllister

    4.9180 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Licensing
    Successful criminal defense attorney for DMV, assault, abuse, theft, fraud & drug violations.
    Rating:  9.9
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    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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    Michael Kenneth Moore

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    Michael Kenneth Moore

    4.517 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Almost 20 years Of Experience. Results You Won't Get With Just Any Lawyer Or Public Defender. Call (209) 395-0201
    Rating:  10
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    James Stephen Sweeney

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    James Stephen Sweeney

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Experience Professional and Discreet Help In Your Case. Get
    Rating:  9.5
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    Anjali Bansal

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    Anjali Bansal

    4.9110 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    "Defending Our Kids Throughout California Since 2016. Kids Make Mistakes. Hiring Me Is Not One."
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Alan Berg

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    Eric Alan Berg

    4.612 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State of California. Call (530) 688-6656
    Rating:  10
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    Diego F. Macwilliam

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    Diego F. Macwilliam

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Highly effective and experienced. All misdemeanor and felony charges, including "strike" felonies.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Rose Fay Arfa

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    Rose Fay Arfa

    4.817 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Appeals
    Attorney Arfa fights for your freedom by destroying the prosecution's case.
    Rating:  10
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    Silva Laura Megerditchian

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    Silva Laura Megerditchian

    5.089 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime and more
    You Are Not Alone. We will guide you, and fight relentlessly for your case. Call today for a free consult.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Peter Johnson

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    Peter Johnson

    5.025 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Los Angeles Federal Criminal Trial Attorney and USC Gould adjunct criminal law professor with over 25 years of experience who has litigated hundreds of Federal and White Collar Crime cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Erik Adler Friis

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    Erik Adler Friis

    4.849 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: With a formidable career spanning over two decades, Erik Friis has a storied history of delivering robust defense for his clients. As a seasoned attorney and California native, Erik has a deep-rooted understanding of the local legal landscape, all...
    Rating:  8.7
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