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    Thomas Matthews

    Thomas Matthews

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Thomas Matthews is a graduate of the prestigious Cal Western School of Law located in San Diego. With over 25 years experience in defending all types of criminal charges in San Diego County cities like Escondido, Vista, Chula Vista, Spring Valley,...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Michael Ian Garey

    Michael Ian Garey

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I have used this lawyer 4-5 Times He has Handled a 995 Motion Outcome Dismissed! , Three other cases Dismissed I trust him with my life there is no other lawyer you could hire that would be better! Hands Down Michael Ian Garey Is the Best Lawyer M..."
    Rating:  8.9
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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 A. Thiel

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    Mark A. Thiel

    5.019 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Mark Thiel helps those wrongfully accused and is effective limiting exposure for your crimes.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Dennis M Kuntz

    Dennis M Kuntz

    5.019 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: After interning with the Public Defender’s office in law school and working for a large criminal defense firm in in Los Angeles, San Bernardino criminal defense Attorney Dennis Kuntz took his passion for the law into his private practice. At the L...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Heather Marie Boxeth

    Heather Marie Boxeth

    4.25 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Our case with immigration was extremely difficult. It lasted 7 years. Without Heather we probably would have given up. Heather is a hardworking, smart and knowledgeable attorney who is really caring about her clients. She is very attentive to deta..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    A. Marie Felsen

    A. Marie Felsen

    4.542 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody
    Bio: I have been practicing law for nearly 16 years and graduated at the age of 21 from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2003. I have represented hundreds and hundreds of clients in all areas of the law ranging from Criminal to Civil and in...
    Rating:  10
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    Gayle Anne-Marie Gutekunst

    Gayle Anne-Marie Gutekunst

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Constitutional
    Review: "outstanding in all areas and will travel to most ca countys prier strikes, dubled sentence,trafficing, conspericy, 11 years my first court date dident ask how i pleded just told me my charges and how much time i was to receve max, dident even get ..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Elizabeth Anne Bumer

    Elizabeth Anne Bumer

    5.013 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Review: "Ms. Bumer represented my brother @ parole hearing this year 2022. At CSP RJ Donovan in San Diego. With a great attitude in these types of cases. Liz most definitely provides complete preparation for the process in which the GRANT FOR PAROLE WAS GR..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Mark Andrew Gallagher

    Mark Andrew Gallagher

    4.746 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: For more than 25 years, I’ve dedicated my career to defending good people caught in bad situations. From DUIs and traffic offenses to serious felony charges, I know how overwhelming the criminal justice system can feel when it seems like the odds ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Travis Sabaitis

    Travis Sabaitis

    5.087 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney based out of Los Angeles, California.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Sheida Shoalehvar

    Sheida Shoalehvar

    5.095 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Sheida Shoalehvar | Criminal Defense Attorney | 16+ Years of Strategic, Results-Driven Advocacy Proactive. Strategic. Respected. For over 16 years, attorney Sheida Shoalehvar has delivered high-level criminal defense across California with one goa...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Zoe J. Dolan

    Zoe J. Dolan

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Experienced federal and state trial lawyer profiled by The New York Times, Al Jazeera and The Advocate, among others.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Lori Ann Myers

    Lori Ann Myers

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Lori Myers possess the drive and determination it takes to succeed. Coupled with experience and a diverse background of practice areas, Law Offices of Lori Myers, Inc. can ensure that your legal needs will be handled with care and profess...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Mark Jerry Haushalter

    Mark Jerry Haushalter

    4.728 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Okabe & Haushalter is a Los Angeles based criminal defense law firm with a National Reputation. Our tradition of success is the cornstone for which we have built our firm. When you hire Okabe & Haushalter you know you have hired the best criminal ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Victoria Denalee Vertner

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    Victoria Denalee Vertner

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Ms. Vertner is a criminal defense attorney with over a decade of experience defending clients across California. These days, Ms. Vertner practices law primarily in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where she is committed to protecting her clients ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Suzanne Marie Morris

    Suzanne Marie Morris

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Ms. Morris treated my case with care and intelligence. She was able to speak on my behalf and take the emotion out of the situation to reveal that obviously and logically I needed to be reimbursed by the other side for damages. Because of Ms. Morr..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Samira Nikaein

    Samira Nikaein

    4.715 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation
    Bio: Samira Nikaein is a distinguished and a seasoned litigator, renowned for her expertise and dedication to justice. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis, before obtaining her Juris Doctor degree fro...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Richard Glenn Novak

    Richard Glenn Novak

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime
    Bio: Richard Novak is one of southern California’s leading criminal defense attorneys. He is a former Los Angeles Superior Court judicial officer and has represented defendants, witnesses and individuals under investigation by law enforcement and other...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Setara Qassim

    Setara Qassim

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Setara Qassim is an attorney at Geragos & Geragos, APC. She is a criminal defense lawyer whose practice focuses on pretrial investigations, trials, and appeals of federal and state criminal cases. Ms. Qassim began her career with Geragos & Geragos...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Matthew Phillip Kraut

    Matthew Phillip Kraut

    4.959 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I can’t say enough good things about Matthew Kraut. From the very beginning, he brought a calming presence to what was a very stressful time for our family. He has an incredible ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and straightforwa..."
    Rating:  8.6
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