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    Ernest Lutz

    Ernest Lutz

    5.07 reviews Attention
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Lutz Law Group & Law Office of Ernest Lutz Criminal Defense, Personal Injury Call us today for a free legal consultation so we can better understand your case and work with you to achieve the best possible results.
    Rating:  7.1
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    David James Zugman

    David James Zugman

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights
    Bio: I live and breathe federal criminal defense. I have read every Supreme Court opinion and every 9th Circuit published opinion (and most of the unpublished) since 1997. I have been an inordinantely succesful appellate attorney. The 9th Circuit repor...
    Rating:  7.4
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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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    Jeffrey D. Stearman

    Jeffrey D. Stearman

    5.011 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I offer a FREE initial telephonic consultation. Also, sometimes in divorce/custody cases, a private investigator becomes necessary to locate hidden assets and other related assignments. I can offer my clients this service since I am also a Califor...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Gerald Nicholson

    Gerald Nicholson

    4.821 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Jerry Nicholson began his legal career in 1978 working as a Deputy District Attorney for Orange County. In that role, he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. Additionally, he was assigned to the county’s Narcotics Task Force, where he inv...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Steven Brian Plesser

    Steven Brian Plesser

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Administrative Law, Criminal Defense
    Review: "very helpful , respectful , strait forward, cant say enough about these guy i recommend these guys to everyone, their the best thanks steve and mark you keep me home with my family"
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    David Craig Paquin

    David Craig Paquin

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents
    Review: "He love his job and that is what make him amazing attorney . He worked his magic and was able to get my charges reduced and I avoided jail time.I recommend him"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Conrad Joseph Kuyawa

    Conrad Joseph Kuyawa

    4.910 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Conrad become assisting me with car injuries, he has endurance to concentrate to me as a patron, returning my calls and replying to my emails right away, very distinct, and changed into updating me right now after every step, he is very smart ..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Sheny Gutierrez

    Sheny Gutierrez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Sheny Gutierrez is a distinguished attorney with a comprehensive background in criminal law. Admitted to practice in the State Bar of California, he is also authorized to represent clients in the U.S. Federal District Courts for both the Central a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas Lance Archer

    Thomas Lance Archer

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Archer grew up in the Coachella Valley. He graduated from Indio High School in the top 10% of his class and was an honor student. He attended the University Of California at Santa Barbara where he graduated magna cum laude with distinction in ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Daniel Miller Mayfield

    Daniel Miller Mayfield

    3.45 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Military Law and more
    Bio: Dan is a founding partner at the law firm of Carpenter Mayfield. He has over thirty years experience including death penalty cases. Dan has been the recipient of many awards and is recognized throughout the legal community as a tireless advocate f...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Andrew E. Hillier

    Andrew E. Hillier

    5.012 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Hillier Law is a Southern California employment law firm specializing in litigation. We represent workers who have suffered the damaging effects of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage theft. Our priority is you. We are here to help y...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Action Alexander Lavitch

    Action Alexander Lavitch

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: My name is Action A. Lavitch, (yes, that is my real name). I founded Action Defense Law, because I staunchly believe that the presumption of innocence is the most sacred principle of our criminal justice system. For that reason, and because of my ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Angelina Jacquelyn-Marie Potter

    Angelina Jacquelyn-Marie Potter

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born and raised in Mendocino County, and so I understand the unique nature of our habits and customs. Now that I am proudly raising my own family in this community, I am committed to providing competent, compassionate, and common-sense crimi...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Adam Cohen

    Adam Cohen

    4.610 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Adam Cohen, a California-based lawyer, specializes in defending criminal charges, DUIs, and traffic tickets. With years of experience as a former prosecutor, Adam understands the intricacies of the legal system and is well-versed in defending clie...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Richard Howard Layon

    Richard Howard Layon

    3.06 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "This attorney was professional and thorough. He took time to explain and disucss my case; he seemed truly dedicated to resolving my case and made sure I was informed and that I understood every stage along the way. He has restored my faith in the ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Nadia N. Iqbal

    Nadia N. Iqbal

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was amazed to the work and effort of Nadia .. she is a true believer in HER case .. she will give 100 % of a time if no more .. saying that I'm greatfull will not be enough. Actually , still, truly she still at this time fighting for me .. I can..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Laura Eileen Akers

    Laura Eileen Akers

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I really appreciated the work that Laura did for myself and my case. She is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive, and always kept me informed. I appreciated that when she said she would be calling or emailing with information, she would. I als..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Xinia L. Guerra

    Xinia L. Guerra

    4.36 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Meet Xinia L. Guerra, a seasoned attorney renowned for her exceptional legal representation, coupled with a profound sense of knowledge and compassion towards her clients. Xinia has dedicated herself to delving into an extensive array of Family La...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jevon Ives Hatcher

    Jevon Ives Hatcher

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Review: "I came to Attorney Hatcher very worried we might lose our business (a Kindergarden). He immediately took action, devised an "attack" strategy, and help alleviate my anxiety and stress. He is very professional and intuitive. He prevented my busines..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Allen Jay Bell

    Allen Jay Bell

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Bell defending me in my criminal case. It was a very stressful time for me. It was a 1 week jury trial and I thought I was going to jail after the cops lied. After I saw Mr. Bell cross examine the lying cops, I knew I had the best attorney and..."
    Rating:  7.0
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