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    Anthony Kidd

    Anthony Kidd

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Bio: Mr. Kidd began his legal career in 1993 working as Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego. While working for the city, Mr. Kidd prosecuted hundreds of criminal matters, including more than one hundred jury and bench trials. He also, defend...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Paul Brandeis Meltzer

    Paul Brandeis Meltzer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I couldn't ask for more. I was facing an inordinately nasty charge for a relatively small misunderstanding at a very young, barely adult age. With a court appointed attorney, I would've received jail time, despite it being my first arrest. I aske..."
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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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    Mark Daniel Melnick

    Mark Daniel Melnick

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: First of all, although his name is "Mark Daniel", Mr. Melnick is known to his friends as simply "Dan" (it's a long story). Dan Melnick was born in Santa Monica, California and he grew up in the San Fernando Valley. After high schoolhe got a job wo...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Robert Daniel Berglund

    Robert Daniel Berglund

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I started my solo practice, Berglund Law Office, P.C., in March, 2012. My office focuses on the defense of persons arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), as well as other criminal cases and traffic citations. I am a member of ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Henry Campa Jr.

    Henry Campa Jr.

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Our law group serves clients throughout California. We offer an initial free consultation to learn more about your legal options pertaining to your specific case. Henry Campa Jr. is an experienced trial attorney with more than 13 years of qualifie...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Scott W. Dicus

    Scott W. Dicus

    4.823 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: Attorney Scott Dicus handles criminal defense, traffic and felony and misdemeanor post conviction matters. Having worked in the Orange County District Attorneys Office, Scott understands legal matters from multiple perspectives, helping him to car...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Anthony John Kimbirk

    Anthony John Kimbirk

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Kimbirk skillfully and knowledgeably “defended the poor and the needy…and all went well. ” Charged falsely with several criminal felonies, our son was immediately jailed with an impossible, incredible $500,000.00 bail. He appeared doomed to su..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Richard Addison Steele

    Richard Addison Steele

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "As being a former client of his, Addison is one of the best at making an ugly situation turn beautiful. He know how to win and most of all he want to win. He will be honest with you and will always put you in the best situation as he can. I AM FRE..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jason Trevor Whiteside

    Jason Trevor Whiteside

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am Jason Whiteside. I have extensive litigation experience in both criminal and family law. For Criminal Defense, I am currently on the county's conflict panel, serving the Joshua Tree Courthouse. I have prior experience as a volunteer Attorney ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Shelby Nicole Alberts

    Shelby Nicole Alberts

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "She was great she set a goal and we accomplished that goal She strong confident and very head strong she is beyond words If your looking for and attorney hire Shelby"
    Rating:  7.9
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    Eduardo Moises Osorio

    Eduardo Moises Osorio

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Eduardo M. Osorio is an associate attorney at The Rodriguez Law Group dedicated to the practice of criminal defense. He is a zealous advocate of the accused, earning the trust of his clients and working diligently to obtain results to his clients’...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Amie Hamilton Beighley

    Amie Hamilton Beighley

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Amie H. Beighley began her career in criminal law when she interned and later volunteered as an attorney with the Sacramento Public Defender’s office. She then began working as a criminal defense attorney here in Sacramento. Amie, who is originall...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joseph William Galasso

    Joseph William Galasso

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joseph Galasso III, is a dedicated Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney offering legal counsel for those individuals who are under investigation. In addition, Joe is ready to defend and protect the rights of people already charged with a crime!
    Rating:  8.0
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    Jeremy D Warren

    Jeremy D Warren

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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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    Melissa Sheila Lubin

    Melissa Sheila Lubin

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I hired Melissa Lubin to represent me on two separate occasions. Once in 2009 then again in 2010. She represented me in a manner that I can only describe as astonishing. Knowing full well she had a very heavy case load she kept me informed and was..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Hayes H. Gable

    Hayes H. Gable

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "Mr. Gable was highly recommended by a friend who works in the legal system. Our 19 year old son was in a tragic car accident that left him with a severe 'Traumatic Brain Injury'. After trying to get through the court system ourselves and dealing w..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Gina Lynn Kershaw

    Gina Lynn Kershaw

    3.76 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am an Orange County criminal defense attorney focusing on women in trouble with the law. I always seek the best for my clients. I do all I can for them and believe in keeping an open line of communication so that they are always aware of what is...
    Rating:  10
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    Tracy Mark Grayson

    Tracy Mark Grayson

    4.113 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: In my spare time, I enjoy travel, snowboarding, basketball, tennis, music, comedy, blogging, reading, history, food, and consversational Spanish.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Doug A Ecks

    Doug A Ecks

    4.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "I had a 6 year outstanding warrant for failure to comply with court orders. Mr. Ecks was very professional and honest affordable, I was afraid I was going to be taken into custody Mr. Ecks did what he had to and assured that the outcome of the mat..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Mary Bernal

    Mary Bernal

    5.026 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
    Bio: I have been an Attorney for over 24 years. I’ve worked for the court system, the private sector, and governmental agencies, which included the Counties of Los Angeles and Riverside. I began my career in Civil Litigation advocating for the Civil Ri...
    Rating:  7.0
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