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    California Has 8957 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49778 Reviews

    Stephanie Rickard

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    Stephanie Rickard

    5.0188 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    I have been a criminal attorney for over 20 years and know how to get the best result possible.
    Rating:  10
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    Marc Pelta

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    Marc Pelta

    4.980 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime and more
    Experienced prosecuting and defending a wide-range felony and misdemeanor cases. Experience counts
    Rating:  10
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    Nana Knight

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    Nana Knight

    5.037 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    When you are being investigated or charged with a crime, the right lawyer can make a difference in your case. Nana Knight has been on the other side, and knows how prosecutors think and investigate. She is a Board certified criminal law specialist...
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Jude Bou Saeed

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    Christopher Jude Bou Saeed

    5.024 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Results. Not Promises.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Ronald Michael Cordova

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    Ronald Michael Cordova

    5.023 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Ron Cordova understands that even good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations.
    Rating:  10
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    William Peter Daley

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    William Peter Daley

    5.068 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Named in the Top 1% of Attorneys in the U.S.; 1 of 10 best Criminal Defense Attorneys in California.
    Rating:  10
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    Stefano L. Molea

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    Stefano L. Molea

    5.099 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    “We Help Good People Regain Control Of Their Future When Charged With A Crime.”®
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Jeffrey Wallin

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    Paul Jeffrey Wallin

    4.525 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime
    The Wallin & Klarich Firm has over 40 years of experience helping clients in their time of legal need.
    Rating:  10
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    Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia

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    Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia

    4.625 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Don't risk your life and reputation with just any lawyer! Call 866-933-0896 or 408 724-9200 for a consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy Ian Lessem

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    Jeremy Ian Lessem

    4.942 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    We understand the various intricacies within criminal court cases.
    Rating:  10
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    R.J. Manuelian

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    R.J. Manuelian

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Over 20 years experience, 75 jury trials, 800+ preliminary hearings, many dismissals and Not Guilty verdicts all across the United States State and Federal Courts. Defending those who made bad mistakes or who need a second chance since 2000.
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Peter Rooney

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    Kevin Peter Rooney

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Former Federal Prosecutor - handling all of your Criminal Defense needs.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Catherine Anne Beekman

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    Catherine Anne Beekman

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    An experienced attorney who cares about her clients and works hard to achieve great results.
    Rating:  10
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    Jo-Anna Marie Nieves

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    Jo-Anna Marie Nieves

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    "We take the Criminal out of Criminal Defense"
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Stephen Roberts

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    Andrew Stephen Roberts

    4.9399 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    46 YEARS EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI, TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURY - ATTORNEY - CALL ANDY FOR FREE CONSULTATION. LET MY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE GET YOU THROUGH YOUR SITUATION!
    Rating:  10
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    Sam John Polverino

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    Sam John Polverino

    4.728 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have representing people accused of crimes for over thirty years. I practice in the State and Federal Courts of California. I have handled thousands of cases including both felonies and misdemeanors. They include: murder and vehicular manslaught...
    Rating:  10
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    Kerry Lee Steigerwalt

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    Kerry Lee Steigerwalt

    5.08 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Practicing Criminal Defense in San Diego for over 25 years!
    Rating:  9.8
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    Eric Mayeda Renslo

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    Eric Mayeda Renslo

    5.068 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Successfully represented LA area influencers, college students, and more
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel David Berns

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    Samuel David Berns

    5.022 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more
    Placer County's Dependable Criminal Defense Attorney. Call (916) 226-4999
    Rating:  9.5
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    David Gregory Cohen

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    David Gregory Cohen

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Certified as a specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
    Rating:  10
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