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    Nicole Lambros

    Nicole Lambros

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Lambros was outstanding as my lawyer and got my charges fully resolved quickly and efficiently. She treated me with the highest respect and was professional and very knowledgeable and got me a better outcome than I expected. I will always use ..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Orchideh Vaghti

    Orchideh Vaghti

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Bio: I began working at small, longstanding Sonoma County criminal defense office in 2002 when I was only sixteen. Since I can remember, I had dreamed of becoming a criminal defense attorney and wanted to protect individual’s rights while making a stan...
    Rating:  8.5
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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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    Sharon Beth Appelbaum

    Sharon Beth Appelbaum

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Sharon Appelbaum is a nationally recognized criminal defense and white-collar attorney, celebrated for her relentless advocacy and strategic approach to high-stakes cases. With over 20 years of experience, she has represented clients in complex st...
    Rating:  10
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    We provide aggressive attorney services to secure the most favorable settlement on your behalf.
    Rating:  10
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    Jesse Joseph Garcia

    Jesse Joseph Garcia

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jesse has always been a great Lawyer. I have know Jesse from my 20's never thought I would be making a appointment to see him in my 40's. But here we are my husband and I. We where the victims and my Husband goes to jail. But we trust in Jesse to ..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Michael Dale Troy

    Michael Dale Troy

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Our family has utilized Michael Troy for many different legal issues over the past several years. Hes advised us on minor issues such as landlord/tenant problems, as well as more serious criminal issues. All situations have been resolved in our fa..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Cameron Kennard Bowman

    Cameron Kennard Bowman

    4.563 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Law Office of Cameron Bowman Cameron Bowman is a criminal defense attorney and former Deputy District attorney with over 30 years of experience. He has tried over 100 criminal cases and is an expert in defending false accusations of criminal behav...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Robert Allan Davis

    Robert Allan Davis

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Probate and more
    Bio: Robert Davis is Senior Partner at Davis Wojcik Duarte, APLC, a California firm that offers a full range of legal services for its clients. Mr. Davis has been practicing law in Southern California since 1992. With extensive civil and criminal court...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Anthony Vincent Salerno

    Anthony Vincent Salerno

    4.611 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Review: "If you need to best, this is where to go. Saw the strategy from the beginning. Read the situation like a book, and made it happen. And had our hand held the whole way."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Mark Andrew Gallagher

    Mark Andrew Gallagher

    4.746 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: For more than 25 years, I’ve dedicated my career to defending good people caught in bad situations. From DUIs and traffic offenses to serious felony charges, I know how overwhelming the criminal justice system can feel when it seems like the odds ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Roger H Chien

    Roger H Chien

    4.845 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    Bio: My Goal is to Save You Time and Money Speak directly with your neighborhood attorney to save you both time and money. As a retired police detective and district attorney investigator, I understand well that for some retaining an attorney may be in...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Samuel Ernst Tyre

    Samuel Ernst Tyre

    4.54 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Sam Tyre is an experienced trial attorney practicing all areas of criminal law. He has represented clients charged with a great variety of crimes, including DUIs, domestic violence, drug sales, gang-related crimes, large scale thefts and embezzlem...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Rodney Nosratabadi

    Rodney Nosratabadi

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: An experienced criminal defense attorney in Newport Beach and co-founder of Khanjan | Nosratabadi, Trial Attorneys, Rodney Nosratabadi is committed to fighting for your rights. If you or a loved one have been accused of a serious crime, Attorney N...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Regina Lane Scherer

    Regina Lane Scherer

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I graduated from St. Mary's College (1978), Notre Dame, Indiana. While serving as a Deputy Public Defender for Orange County, CA. I was recognized as a Public Defender of the Year. I have 27 years criminal experience, and have zealously represente...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Audrey Stephanie Loftin

    Audrey Stephanie Loftin

    5.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I recently had to go to court for the first time in my adult life, which for me was a very stressful experience. Reba and Stephanie were kind, reassuring, and walked me through the entire process. They worked with the court to return a highly favo..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Robert Marshall Sanger

    Robert Marshall Sanger

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Securities & Investment Fraud and more
    Bio: Robert M. Sanger - born Arlington, Virginia, 1949; Admitted to Practice Law: 1973, California; 1974, U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California; District of Arizona; Western District of Oklahoma; 1975, U.S...
    Rating:  10
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    Diana Ivanova

    Diana Ivanova

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Diana Ivanova specifically handles complex criminal matters in state and federal courts nationwide. Ms. Ivanova’s aggressive defense of her clients' freedoms and rights has earned her a reputation as both a ze...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Francisco J Rodriguez

    Francisco J Rodriguez

    4.542 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: THE HARDEST WORKING ATTORNEY IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA! "I am a firm believer that our criminal system, while the best in the world, makes every effort to get rid of cases by manipulating citizens into pleading guilty. My job is to stop the go...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Dru Vincent Hunt

    Dru Vincent Hunt

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: My number one focus is keeping you out of jail.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Darryl Elliot Young

    Darryl Elliot Young

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime
    Bio: Mr. Young relishes the challenge of fighting for the underdog and winning difficult cases while getting excellent results for clients. Born and raised in the bay area, Mr. Young went to college at UCLA. He returned to the bay area for law school w...
    Rating:  9.5
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