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    Wilson Purves

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    Wilson Purves

    5.054 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    California licensed attorney who enjoys to work with individual clients seeking immigration benefits, as well as with corporations and small businesses intending to hire foreign talent. Founder of KPB Immigration Law Firm PC, a multilingual law fi...
    Rating:  7.6
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    John Joseph Casey

    John Joseph Casey

    4.731 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was in a situation and by the recommendation of another trusted lawyer I contacted John. He heard my story and gave me some great advice. He helped me get through my situation and saved me some money with his advice. I would definitely call him ..."
    Rating:  8.1
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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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    Matthew Lee Spiegel

    Matthew Lee Spiegel

    3.73 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Atttorney based in San Diego, CA. For the past 4 years, I have worked for one of the biggest Criminal Defense law firms in California. While there, I handled every type of case from DUIs to murder. I have practiced in all c...
    Rating:  10
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    Melissa J. Duchene

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    Melissa J. Duchene

    4.815 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: Professional license defense and criminal defense law firm serving California. Nationally recognized team of former prosecutors and top defense lawyers with decades of experience handling over 8,500 cases, trials, and administrative hearings. The ...
    Rating:  6.2
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    R. Allen Baylis

    R. Allen Baylis

    5.034 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: In 2009, R. Allen Baylis represented a client charged with running a red light in Santa Ana based on evidence obtained through the use of a red light camera system. Mr. Baylis took the case up on appeal, which resulted in the published opinion: Pe...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Lisa Lai Wong

    Lisa Lai Wong

    4.69 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Born and raised in San Diego, Lisa Wong is a former Deputy Public Defender who has had extensive experience dealing with a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. Ms. Wong is passionate about fighting for the rights of her clients. Known for...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Nicolaie Cocis

    Nicolaie Cocis

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Voted as 2018 "Attorney of the Year" by Southwest Riverside County Bar Association If you find yourself facing a criminal charge, including DUI or Juvenile Matters, it's crucial to promptly seek the legal assistance you require. The Law Office of ...
    Rating:  10
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    Josef Sadat

    Josef Sadat

    5.021 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you....Federal and State Criminal Defense Attorney; 2011 Harvard Law Graduate; 2008 Duke University Graduate
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    Ryan W. Koppelman

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    Ryan W. Koppelman

    5.02 reviews
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    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Ryan Koppelman is a former prosecutor with over 20 years of experience, focusing on DUI defense and known for making complex cases clear and manageable for his clients.
    Rating:  9.1
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    William Lewis Wolfe

    William Lewis Wolfe

    4.617 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Vista criminal defense Attorney William L. Wolfe began his career as a police officer and homicide detective, where he spent ten and a half years, before moving on to become a deputy district attorney in San Diego. He has spent the last 18 years a...
    Rating:  10
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    Shoshuen Chiu

    Shoshuen Chiu

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Ariel was both the most thorough and thoughtful attorney. She was intently dedicated and her empathy was amazing!"
    Rating:  9.0
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    Edward Murray Robinson

    Edward Murray Robinson

    4.47 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Computer Fraud and more
    Bio: Edward Robinson is a founder and co-managing member of Robinson Kardon. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, in both state and federal courts, on behalf of clients who stand accused of white collar, corporate and general criminal conduct. ...
    Rating:  10
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    Justin Ogden Milligan

    Justin Ogden Milligan

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Milligan began his practice of law in 2003 after graduating Cum Laude from Empire Law School in Santa Rosa, California. He handled both civil and criminal cases for more than 10 years. Whether he is zealously advocating for a “not guilty” plea...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Michael Stephen Berg

    Michael Stephen Berg

    4.819 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Michael S. Berg handles a wide variety of criminal cases in state, federal, and juvenile courts. Michael is a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. His extensive experience over 31 years includes white collar crimes, drug c...
    Rating:  10
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    Rebecca Kailani Feigelson

    Rebecca Kailani Feigelson

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: When I was 8 years old my father was wrongfully charged with a Federal Crime and the effect to my family was infinitely worse then the crimes he was accused of. Thanks to the hard work of a skilled Defense team, a plea bargain was struck and my fa...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Ripsime Tara Kirakosyan

    Ripsime Tara Kirakosyan

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Ms. Kirakosyan is a dedicated attorney and advocate who understands her client's position. Throughout her legal career she has been involved in a wide variety of adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony cases. Her passion and enthusiasm for the p...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Robert Edward Myers

    Robert Edward Myers

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Mr. Myers earned his Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School. While in Law School, Mr. Myers was the Lead Articles Editor of the Journal O...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Mark Stuart Devore

    Mark Stuart Devore

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Mark S. Devore has practiced criminal law exclusively since graduating from law school in 1992. After two years representing Florida police agencies on matters related to criminal asset forfeiture, he returned to California, where he served nearly...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Robert Andrew Dudley

    Robert Andrew Dudley

    5.010 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was battling great anxiety from an outrageously costly traffic violation, and I contacted Attorney Dudley to discuss my case. He is extremely knowledgeable about the court system, the vehicle laws and codes, and exactly how to proceed. His calm,..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Anthony John Brass

    Anthony John Brass

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tony is the best. He's professional, skillful, respectful, generous, thorough and he goes more than "the extra mile". He really saved my neck and made the whole experience much less painful than it might have been."
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