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    Saman Manavi

    Saman Manavi

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate
    Review: "Was thorough(background info with the case), effective, prompt, intelligent, hard-working, easy to get a-hold-of/deal with, patient, reasonable, and had a Porsche poster in his office. He reassured me often and followed through when he said he wou..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Michael Ryan Marrinan

    Michael Ryan Marrinan

    4.84 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Attorney Marrinan took time out of his busy schedule to speak with me in a consultation over the phone. However, he indicated that he would not be taking my case. Since I had a bad experience with the Sheriff's Department, Michael suggested that I..."
    Rating:  10
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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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    Nicholas Chukwuemeka Okorocha

    Nicholas Chukwuemeka Okorocha

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Nicholas C. Okorocha is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Pepperdine University School of Law, and has over 15 years of experience defending clients charged with a wide variety of crimes, including murder, robbery, burglary, domestic violence, drug sa...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Kevin J. Lindsley

    Kevin J. Lindsley

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Kevin Lindsley began his legal career clerking for a Superior Court Judge in Santa Barbara, California. There, he developed a passion for the criminal justice system and gained invaluable insight into the judicial decision making process. While st...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Amador Larry Corona

    Amador Larry Corona

    4.33 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
    Bio: As a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer, I help people during times of great need. Unexpected injuries can threaten you way of life and ability to support yourself and your family. A criminal charge can mean time away from work, fines, ja...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas George Tears

    Thomas George Tears

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "There are hundreds of DUI lawyers out there, and I’m sure there’s are a few that know how to win, but I don’t think all attorneys have the legal experience and relentless compassion, followed up by the genuine care that Attorney Tom Tears has prov..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michael Donald Riese

    Michael Donald Riese

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Review: ""Michael is a hard working, knowledgeable, ethical attorney who works hard to provide his clients excellent and thorough representation. I highly recommend Michael Riese. Thomas Barnes" Service Category: Attorney Year first hired: 2012 (hired more..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Zoi Jones

    Zoi Jones

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Zoi A. Jones recognizes that a close working relationship between attorney and client is essential to quality legal services. An enthusiastic and successful litigator, Zoi is always poised to zealously pursue her clients’ best interests in and out...
    Rating:  7.3
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    James Alfred Bustamante

    James Alfred Bustamante

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired James Bustamante back in the fall of 2009. I had some very serious charges against me. My case was eventually dropped and never went to trial, but not before 8 months of pretrial in which we had a hearing on some evidence . He has a reputa..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Peter Matthew Depew

    Peter Matthew Depew

    4.945 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Expungement and more
    Bio: Peter Depew is a veteran of the United States Army, a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, and a former clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rwanda. He is certified as a mediator by the Straus Institute. He is a member of...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Tracey Rangel Cruz

    Tracey Rangel Cruz

    4.817 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Compassionate and understanding are words that best fit Tracey and her dealing with my case. The results obtained by Tracey could well have been life changing, she’s capable of reading your enemy’s mind, she’s decisive and knows how to knock..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Brandon Arthur Wood

    Brandon Arthur Wood

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Brandon Wood is literally an amazing lawyer who knows the law and is highly committed to his clients. Brandon, along with the entire staff are amazing. You won’t find a more knowledgeable attorney in the IE or high desert."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Matthew James O'Connor

    Matthew James O'Connor

    5.020 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Matthew J. O'Connor is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. O’Connor regularly defends adults and juveniles in all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to: Driving Under the Inf...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Josh S. Brownstein

    Josh S. Brownstein

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Josh has been a trial lawyer his entire career. After gaining years of experience at two of the country's top law firms, Josh left to pursue his own practice with the goal of representing individuals that truly need aggressive, intelligent and goo...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Douglas Xavier Arenivar

    Douglas Xavier Arenivar

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Douglas Xavier Arenivar is a licensed attorney in California. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCLA with a BA in Political Science and obtained his JD at UCLA’s School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2002. With over 10 y...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Joshua Tobias Hershon

    Joshua Tobias Hershon

    4.312 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Hello, I fight for all of my clients as if they were family, and I am proud to say that other lawyers from all over San Diego County have hired me for themselves and for their family members. One of the things that I believe sets our firm apart is...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Kevin Dennis Donahue

    Kevin Dennis Donahue

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kevin's been my lawyer since 1988. He has helped me and quite a few of my friends with our defense needs. I would recommend him to anyone who is in a tight spot and looking for the best. If Kevin can't help you no one can!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jacob Hart Brower

    Jacob Hart Brower

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Maybe the only thing you need to know about Orange County Criminal Attorney Jake Brower is that his connections and reputation within the legal community have allowed him to deliver results that other lawyers cannot. On many occasions, for instanc...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Alan John Crivaro

    Alan John Crivaro

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Crivaro is a former Senior Deputy Orange County Public Defender now in private practice in Newport Beach. He has a Martindale - Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. He is a past director of the Orange County Bar Association, a past president and dire...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Stephen Allen King

    Stephen Allen King

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Review: "Mr. King was very sharp, knowledgeable, and talked to us as one would talk to a friendly neighbor, not as mere clients, yet he maintained his professionalism. We were very happy with the outcome of our case. We highly recommend him."
    Rating:  7.8
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