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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Mr. Paloutzian has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He specializes in defense of health care providers in professional liability cases, probate litigation, business litigation and agribusiness. Prior to joining Baker Manock & Jensen in ...

Rating: 9.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Kiran Nair is the founder of K Nair Law Group, P.C. Ms. Nair is licensed by the California State Bar and authorized to practice before the Executive Office of Immigration Review, United States Department of Justice and Ninth Circuit Court of Appea...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

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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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 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have been an attorney in Santa Clara County for more than 20 years. During that time I have been a general practice attorney focusing primarily on criminal defense and personal injury cases. Over the years, I have become familiar with the courts...

Rating: 7.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was involved in a horrible incedent that was not my fault. The DA's office was trying to crucify me and if it wasnt for Mr Watson I think I would have been another vic of the system. Mr Watson interviewed all my witnesses and obtained vital info..."

Rating: 7.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

Review: "Won our case! Absolutely phenomenal experience with Rubin Law! When faced with a complex legal situation involving a loved one, they swiftly came to our rescue. The lawyer's responsiveness, expertise, and strategic approach were truly exceptional...."

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: Lutz Law Group & Law Office of Ernest Lutz Criminal Defense, Personal Injury Call us today for a free legal consultation so we can better understand your case and work with you to achieve the best possible results.

Rating: 7.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Early in his career Henry practiced Family Law, before transitioning to a practice that fulfilled his desire to serve indigent populations. In order to bring that dream to life, Henry volunteered months of his time at the Santa Barbara Public Defe...

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I really recommend him 100%, I am an immigrant person and he really helped me a lot in the process I needed and he is very responsible and very professional. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!"

Rating: 7.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: One of the area's top criminal defense and DUI attorneys who won the landmark breathalyzer case upheld by the CA Supreme Court Team includes Harvard Attorney, Former DA and Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Immigration law expert to help non-citi...

Rating: 9.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ethan is one heck of a attorney I'm so glad he was appointed to me I had one attorney Mika who I believe is a judge now and we had okay rapport so when Ethan was appointed to me I was a little worried only because I didn't know him at the time and..."

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Review: "During a time when we were hit with a surreal situation, Attorney Sara Ross made herself easily accessible to us, was realistic, but very gentle with the reality of what we were facing. She provided excellent representation. She was appointed to u..."

Rating: 7.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Review: "I had a legal issue in the past. My public defense attorney at the time suggested we accept a felony and hope to plea down. Instead, I got in touch with Mr. Oberto. I have an entirely clean record thanks to him. Could not be more appreciative."

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence

Review: "I recently hired Roberta Brooks to handle a drug case for a local teenager I mentor. The minor was pulled over by the police for speeding. His car was searched and they found marijuana in a back pack. The case was referred to the District Attorney..."

Rating: 7.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: We are CA's Largest Most Successful Defense Law Firm w/ offices throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, San Francisco, Sacramento, Alameda, San Jose, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, & San Luis Obispo. See ...

Rating: 6.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mission Law Center was founded by attorney Louis Koory. Lou is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and Loyola Law School. Lou has been practicing law since 1990. Lou began his career working as a law clerk and attorney for Girardi, Keese and Crane in L...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Earl Carter has been an attorney since he graduated from Arizona State in 1975. Earl has practiced almoste exclusively criminal defense his entire career. Earl is has been married since 1970 and is the father of three daughters and has 10 grandchi...

Rating: 8.3

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more

Bio: Zykanova’s primary focus is state and federal litigation. Zykanova handles felony misdemeanor matters in state and federal court. Zykanova received her Bachelor of Science in political science from UCLA (cum laude) in 2008 and her Juris Doctor fro...

Rating: 8.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I highly recommend Ed's services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Helpful, experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, available, well known and liked, etc. He worked diligently with the DA's office, local law enforcement and my family and I...t..."

Rating: 7.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) criminal defense trial attorney with over 28 years of experience. I have an excellent trail record, as I have been a public speaker in world wide venues and connect with juries. I excel at humanizing my clients, ...

Rating: 7.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Ms. Budris is passionate about using her knowledge and experience of criminal law to fight for the best results for her clients. She is committed to working hard for each and every client, and ensuring they are provided with superior service throu...

Rating: 7.0

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