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    California Has 9005 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 50358 Reviews

    David Elliott Wise

    David Elliott Wise

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Life Sciences & Biotechnology and more
    Review: "I FACED 6 Felonies, 25 – 30 years A FREE MAN TODAY My case was about as serious as they get. People of the State of California vs. H.C. aka (rick) I faced 6 felonies including 4 sex offenses; a total exposure of 25-30 years in state prison as a se..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Paul Lewis Gabbert

    Paul Lewis Gabbert

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Tax
    Review: "Mr. Gabbert is an amazing lawyer, beyond knowledgable and really fights hard for his client. He will always respond to your calls and fight for you as if you are family. He does not give up even years later and he gets you the outcome you want and..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Ian Fowler Heuston

    Ian Fowler Heuston

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have seen Mr. Heuston in court and he always impresses me with his knowledge of the law and the level of caring for his clients. If you are lucky enough to get Mr. Heuston to represent you, you will have the best chance to get the best possible ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Peter Ernest Oliverez

    Peter Ernest Oliverez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very good and very honest. Always returns calls. Always in contact with us. Trust worthy!! Number one in our book. We would highly recommened Mr. Oliverez."
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    Whitney D. Ackerman

    Whitney D. Ackerman

    4.413 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Litigation and more
    Review: "Whitney Ackerman and Shuki Greer are extraordinary lawyers and human beings. They are extremely knowledgeable about landlord/tenant laws and their personalities are perfect for attorneys; they are firm and professional with opposing counsel and pa..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Carol Ann Moses

    Carol Ann Moses

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  6.9
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    Michael C Guasco

    Michael C Guasco

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I consulted with attorney Mike Guasco during a difficult situation involving a previous landlord, and I couldn’t be more impressed with his professionalism and dedication. From the start, Mike demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, clear communi..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Paul Clement Supple

    Paul Clement Supple

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I have come to attorney Paul Supple multiple times over the years. He has helped my mom with her immigration case and has helped her prepare for her citizenship test. He has helped a few of my friends with their DUI's. At any chance I have had, I ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Arthur Gee-Yeh Tan

    Arthur Gee-Yeh Tan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
    Review: "Arthur assisted my court appearance with a very reasonable rate and respond all my emails, phone calls within short period of time! I recommend Arthur to everyone."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael C. Duggan

    Michael C. Duggan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael Duggan actually repented me to the fullest.. He actually did my refund money bak that was confiscated front me.. which I didn't think it was possible.. He speaks up for u and not many lawyers do that.. I recommend him 100%... thanks mr.dug..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    William Howard Safford

    William Howard Safford

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: William Safford graduated from Capital Law School, Columbus, Ohio, in 2009. While living in Columbus, he worked for three years with the Franklin County Public Defender, helping with felony trials and appeals. Prior to attending law school, he wor...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Davina Te-Min Chen

    Davina Te-Min Chen

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Rating:  10
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    Michelle Sheri Lynn Michaels

    Michelle Sheri Lynn Michaels

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.8
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    Victor Huerta

    Victor Huerta

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Offices of Victor Huerta is equipped with the experience and skills necessary to help you with any legal problem. Whether we help you in-house or refer you to the right legal team, we specialize in all Criminal Defense cases in all San Die...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Gabriel David Silvers

    Gabriel David Silvers

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles and across California. Over 20 years of experience defending people charged with crimes. Highly skilled and experienced trial attorney. As a trial lawyer in Los Angeles, Gabe won a large number of very seri...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Zachary Miller Nightingale

    Zachary Miller Nightingale

    3.85 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Immigration, Litigation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "He is excellent immigration lawyer, he had very success handle my extreme difficult case and now I am green card holder, thank again to Mr. Zachary Nightingale."
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    Alex Robert Kessel

    Alex Robert Kessel

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Why take chances?....Alex is the best....If you really want a favorable outcome, call the office now.....818-995-1422"
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    Carmen Ella Butler

    Carmen Ella Butler

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "i landed in jail and it seem as tho the case i was there on wasnt going to be resolved as quickly as it should. I ended up having 3 attorney before C. Butler received my case and even tho it still took a few more months Ms. Butler made those month..."
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    Armen Shaghzo

    Armen Shaghzo

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: Armen Shaghzo is an active, licensed attorney in California who serves as managing partner at Shaghzo & Shaghzo Law Firm, APC, based in Glendale, California. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1995, he has over three decades of legal exper...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Adam Matthew Koppekin

    Adam Matthew Koppekin

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Adam has gave me a second chance in life. I had a case that the DA was charging me for attempted murder. Adam is a well speaker, but most of all, he was prepared. He has done his homework for the case and at trial, he even made the DA speechless. ..."
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