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    Edward Shkolnikov

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    Edward Shkolnikov

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Insurance Fraud, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "When one finds themselves subject to the justice system it can often be overwhelming and scary. You need an incredibly smart and proffesional lawyer to put you at ease. Edward Shkolnikov is that lawyer. When you work with him he takes on the full ..."
    Rating:  5.3
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    Benjamin Forrest Hall

    Benjamin Forrest Hall

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "My name is Ismael I was a victim of an injustice in Vallejo where I committed a mistake that entrapped me into a situation that severed my immigration process for long years without any remedy available for me, it was an impossible case to solve, ..."
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    Alexander Fredrick Harper

    Alexander Fredrick Harper

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Mr. Harper focuses on seeking justice for injured clients. He has conducted over 60 trials and handled over 4,000 cases. In addition to his defense experience, he has extensive experience as a prosecutor. He has handled all types of matters from v...
    Rating:  10
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    Kerry Lee Armstrong

    Kerry Lee Armstrong

    3.511 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, exists to help individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. If you have been accused of committing a crime, you should not waste any time in speaking to a criminal defense lawyer in San Di...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Nicola Fitzgerald

    Nicola Fitzgerald

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Nicola Fitzgerald was born in South Africa and moved to Vancouver, Canada in 1994. She received degrees in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University and in 2005 moved to California to study law. In 2008 she obtained her Juris Doctor ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Elizabeth R. Grossman

    Elizabeth R. Grossman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Joshua Johnson Hanks

    Joshua Johnson Hanks

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I grew up in Riverside, California. While attending law school, I worked in both the Training and Appellate Units of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office. I received my Juris Doctorate from California Southern Law School in 2010. Immedi...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Randall Gary Knox

    Randall Gary Knox

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Kendric Vann Rollins

    Kendric Vann Rollins

    4.713 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Kendric Rollins is an amazing attorney who has your best interest at heart. He is out to protect you financially and emotionally. His professionalism accompanied along with his personal approach brought a lot of levity to a stressful process. I am..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Laura Maureen Boyd

    Laura Maureen Boyd

    2.915 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Whether you or a loved one have been arrested and charged with a crime, or if you are struggling through the complicated family court system, the Law Office of Laura M. Boyd is here to help. Attorney Laura M. Boyd provides professional, personaliz...
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Harlan Lewis

    Kenneth Harlan Lewis

    4.414 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: I have been handling criminal, business and litigation cases for over thirty years. I have handled thousandsof these cases and know the law, the courts, and thegovernment agencies. I am one of the relatively few lawyers to have actually argued a c...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Eric Hans Schweitzer

    Eric Hans Schweitzer

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Since 1995, Eric Schweitzer has been representing countless clients throughout California in a wide range of criminal charges. From first-time DUIs to third felony convictions, the Fresno criminal defense attorney from Schweitzer & Davidian is an ...
    Rating:  7.7
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    John J. Karas

    John J. Karas

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: The Law Office of John Karas has OVER 3 Decades of EXPERIENCE providing vigorous, effective and high-quality representation (with an individualized touch) to thousands of clients in both Criminal and Civil matters. If you need aggressive represent...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Peter Carl Swarth

    Peter Carl Swarth

    4.76 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Peter Swarth has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years with extensive trial experience in Federal, State and Juvenile Court for both misdemeanors and felonies. He is certified, by the State Bar of California, as a Specialist in Crimin...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jack Johnny Kayajanian

    Jack Johnny Kayajanian

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "JUDGE CANNON SAID HE WAS THE BEST FAMILY CONTEMPT LAWYER IN ORANGE COUNTY..HE WAS RIGHT! HE GOT THE NOT GUILTY VERDICT AS PROMISED"
    Rating:  9.4
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    John Patrick Dolan

    John Patrick Dolan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: As a California Criminal Trial Lawyer with over 40 years of courtroom experience, JOHN PATRICK DOLAN has handled everything from traffic tickets to death penalty murder cases. Dolan is a recognized California State Bar Certified Specialist in Crim...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Shane Richard Pariseau

    Shane Richard Pariseau

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I have been practing law since 1997 when I was first licenced. I work hard to provide personal and professional services to each client. I will work hard to ensure your matter receives the highest level of attention, and you receive the best oppor...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Heath L Baker

    Heath L Baker

    4.622 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Heath L. Baker is a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, based in the Palm Desert office. A lifelong resident of Southern California, Heath was born and raised in Riverside. He earned his undergraduate degree from California Baptist Unive...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Suliana Lutin

    Suliana Lutin

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Personal, amable, accesible y amistoso, no se oyen a menudo cuando se describe a un bufete de abogados. Esta es precisamente la razón por la cual Lutin Law Group fue fundado. Nosotros somos un bufete de inmigración y de defensa criminal suficiente...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Joel Mark Weinstein

    Joel Mark Weinstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Joel Weinstein represented me during a labor dispute. Although it was not a criminal case, I felt Joel went above and beyond, as if it were a criminal type of case. Joel made me feel as if he really cared how the case turned out and was not just "..."
    Rating:  7.7
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