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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Edward Damas (Eddie Damas) is a winning trial attorney who specializes in domestic violence, drugs, and DUI cases. Being born, raised, and educated in Los Angeles, Mr. Damas has the right set of skills that it takes to get amazing results for his ...

Rating: 9.1

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "When faced with the impossible , Herb and his daughter cannot be complimented enough . A true warrior for citizen's rights and someone you can count on ! No need to waste your hard earned money on anyone else ! He saved my ass !!!"

Rating: 7.9

Call for a consultation(760) 496-5688

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Criminal Defense

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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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Bio: Alice is recognized by the Calfornia State Bar as Criminal Law Legal Specialist. She has devoted her professional career to criminal defense. While in law school, and after admission to the State Bar of California in 2006, she clerked for the Law ...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Saif H. Rahman focuses his law practice on criminal defense which he has been practicing exclusively for over 12 years. Before starting his own office, Saif served as a Deputy Public Defender in the County of Orange for over 7 years. During that t...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Bio: Joseph A. Pertel specializes in juvenile delinquency and adult criminal law. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1985. In 1995, Mr. Pertel received his Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola Law School. Upo...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury

Review: "A legal sniper with 360° vision. Devastatingly knowledgeable. Thinks in multiple dimensions while most are still reading the rulebook. Then hands you a clear, numbered roadmap to victory."

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime

Bio: Sara Caplan is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney (over 30 years). She also handles many immigration matters. She was for 11 years Of Counsel to Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro; and was co-counsel with Robert ...

Rating: 9.0

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Representing others has been a life long passion. My office will review your case and structure the best defense possible. Your case will be investigated with no stone left unturned You will be personally involved every step of the way. You deserv...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

GREAT RESULTS ARE ONLY CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVED THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, HARD WORK AND DEDICATION

Rating: 8.0

Call for a FREE consultation(760) 903-5836

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: As a Sacramento area family law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense attorney I am committed to helping people navigate the complex issues involving divorce, child custody, and domestic violence. I also handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy case...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(916) 318-3535

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Over the past decade, Criminal Defense Attorney Joel Lueck has handled thousands of criminal cases in the Kern County Superior Court. From simple misdemeanors to the most serious and complex felonies, Mr. Luecks level of dedication to his clients ...

Rating: 8.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Bio: San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney, Brian E. Watkins is the founder and principle attorney at Brian E. Watkins & Associates. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, one of our nation's top u...

Rating: 9.8

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Former United States Marine, now fighting for you to protect your freedom and rights.

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: A seasoned courtroom veteran, Mr. Soltesz is one of the few lawyers on the Central Coast qualified to handle death penalty cases, and has tried over a hundred cases to a jury verdict since being admitted to the California State Bar in 2003. With a...

Rating: 9.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice

Bio: I have over 16 years of experience as an attorney in the Southern California courts. I also have another three years experience inside the District Attorney's Office as a law clerk. I worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Riverside County for fo...

Rating: 8.6

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Call SLG to formulate an aggressive defense to resolve your case with a positive outcome.

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(559) 205-9511

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "MY DAUGHTER MADE SOME "BAD DECISIONS " while dealing with the emotional & mental trauma of a divorce. that was still no excuse.but her reason.And as of today's date, & her not remarrying, I actually think for her, it was true,but still no excuse....."

Rating: 9.5

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Anthony was born and raised in San Pedro, California. His grandfather was a fisherman out of the port, and his father has worked on the waterfront as a Longshoreman for nearly 40 years. He graduated from San Pedro High in 1986. He attended undergr...

Rating: 10

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I hired Karen to assist me with with my child custody matter and she was so helpful!!! Prior to her, I made the mistake of seeking legal counsel elsewhere and literally got take advantage of by the previous attorney so when I went to her I was ske..."

Rating: 9.7

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California Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime and more

Bio: For more than 28 years, David M. Wallin has dedicated his legal career to helping everyday people, everyday, to get the best possible legal defense. His firm has handled 100's of criminal cases involving drug crimes, DUI, theft crimes, child moles...

Rating: 8.9

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