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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

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

Bio: Adrienne Dell vigorously advocates for her clients, both adults and juveniles, charged with crimes, in the South Bay area. She has an excellent reputation with the judiciary,prosecution, colleagues and most importantly with her clients. She is inn...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Bradley Corbett – Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney With over 18 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, I have built a reputation for providing aggressive, strategic, and results-driven representation. Throughout my career, I have...

Rating: 10

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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

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 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: Criminal Defense attorney mostly in the area of Post-Conviction law helping inmates. This includes Lifer Parole Hearings and Appeals from the Board of Parole Hearings across 35 State Prison in all of California.. French Canadian Snowbird from Mont...

Rating: 9.4

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Hieu Vu demonstrates advanced knowledge of procedure and case law. His commitment to his clients is unparalleled. His tenacity and victories in trial are already earning him the respect of his peers outstanding and dedicated trial lawyer who reall...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I started my legal careeras a childsleeping on the floors of courtrooms while my father argued cases. This is how I spent my summers till I started working in my father and grandfather's law firm. Law is the only thing I know how to do. I practice...

Rating: 9.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: Senior Attorney Susan Hearne was a Peace Officer for the State of California for over 25 years, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She now uses that experience to advocate for you. She trained ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement

Bio: Mark Raymond McDonald has defended individuals and businesses in all varieties of criminal matters for 35 years. His practice focuses on California state courts. He was a Riverside County prosecutor for 7 years before opening his current office in...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Del Bahner is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has litigated thousands of cases and earned a reputation for excellence. Del represents individuals accused of crimes ranging from first time DUIs to murder. He treats every client’s case ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I am first and foremost a trial attorney. I value and work towards settlement but if a jury or a bench trial is needed, this is where twenty-five years of training and hard work is put in play. My commitment to public service is deeply rooted in m...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation

REPRESENTATION YOU CAN COUNT ON.

Rating: 7.6

Call for a FREE consultation(619) 304-6474

Daniel Stefan Castaneda's Website

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

While you're deciding what to do, the case against you is moving forward. First consultation is free

Rating: 8.5

Call for a consultation(831) 273-7010

Gary Thelander's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: After an arrest for DUI or other criminal offense, it is important that you immediately take action to protect your rights and liberty. Without the representation of an experienced DUI and criminal defense attorney, you could be facing very seriou...

Rating: 9.9

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Review: "I thought I'd never get the help I needed until I met Mr. Okabe. He was the only person on my team when the World was against me. I never even had to think about jail time when I retained his services. Mr. Okabe gave me the best advice before I ev..."

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Criminal law expert with a proven record of success.

Rating: 7.6

Call for a FREE consultation(415) 477-1312

Michael Alexander Coffino's Website

California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Goodman has been defending the criminally accused in state and federal court since 1976. He was Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California as a Criminal Law Specialist in 1995. He has been selected...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Partner Lauren Angelos focuses her practice on the representation of juveniles and adults accused of misdemeanors and felonies in the criminal justice system, as well as DUI and traffic matters. Her passion for justice and holding police officers ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney in the San Jose area for 26 years. I am experienced in very serious cases such as homicide, sexual crimes,or three strikes, down to simple drug drug cases and juvenile matters. I give each case I handle my p...

Rating: 9.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate and more

Respected in the the criminal courts and result oriented. If you are charged with a crime call me for a long term solution, instead of a short term fix.

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(818) 698-8507

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a nationally and internationally recognized authority on California criminal law. I havemore than30 years of legal experience. When Im not in the courtroom youll seeme on TV commenting on the biggest cases in America.

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: A passionate advocate for social justice, I have worked on behalf of individuals facing daunting legal challenges for my entire legal career. With experience in state and federal court, I have taken dozen of cases to verdict. Having worked at the ...

Rating: 10

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