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James Robert Tedford II
Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
(626) 325-0142
301 East Colorado Boulevard
Suite 520
Pasadena, CA 91101
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Whittier Coll School of Law
James R. Tedford, II is a dedicated and aggressive criminal defense attorney serving Pasadena. Mr. Tedford earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School and quickly began representing clients facing various legal issues. He has focused his career on personal injury and criminal defense matters, standing strong for those who cannot speak for themselves in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Tedford has more than 20 years of legal experience and knows how to tackle a broad range of cases. He utilizes his background knowledge and legal prowess to build the strongest defenses possible for the criminally accused. Don’t...
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Tanvir A. Anis
Manhattan Beach, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(310) 939-9000
1500 Rosecrans Ave.
Ste. 500
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2472
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Tulane University
My experience includes years as a senior district attorney with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and Orange County District Attorney's Office. My time as a prosecutor has been invaluable in my work as a criminal defense attorney. I received my legal education from Yale University and Tulane University. As a defense attorney, I have been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a top 10 criminal defense attorney in California, and a Top 40 under 40 trial attorney nationwide in the field of criminal defense. I have additionally received awards for client satisfaction from Avvo.com
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Matthew Jay Ruff
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career to Criminal Defense, 30 years of Experience. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over two decades. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational...
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Roger Evan Booth
Torrance, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Personal Injury and Products Liability
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Mark A. Velez
Torrance, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Southwestern Law School
I have over 30 years of law enforcement experience. I have been practicing criminal defense for 11 years. I handle DUI, misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile matters. If you have a criminal matter in Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura County call me for free consultation.
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Hazel-Lynne Ocampo Espejo
Covina, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Hazel Espejo has handled criminal cases throughout California. She graduated in three years with a double major in Legal Studies and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis. While dedicating her studies to defending those charged with various crimes, she defended clients throughout both Northern California and Southern California through internships in various Public Defender’s Offices. Hazel Espejo has represented criminal defendants throughout the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura. Her compassion, knowledge, and determination allow her to...
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Jeffrey Stearman
Huntington Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Western State University College of Law
Graduated Cal State University Fullerton with degree in Criminal Justice in 1978. Attended and graduated Western State University School of Law in Fullerton in 1981 and passed and admitted to the CA. State Bar in 1982 (on the first try). Have been in practice since 1982 and private practice since 1992. I am also licensed in Calif. as a Private Investigator and owner of Stearman Investigative Services.
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Bryan Lee Schroeder
Long Beach, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Long Beach Criminal Defense Attorney
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Christopher Lucero
La Verne, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. John's University School of Law
A former Southern California Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Lucero is licensed to practice law in the States of California and New York. He has handled criminal cases ranging from petty theft to murder. While he worked as a prosecutor, he earned the rare distinction of never losing a case involving driving under the influence, domestic violence, or homicide. Mr. Lucero's experience as a prosecutor gives him unique insight into what makes prosecutors tick, what they look for in proving a case at trial, and how they negotiate plea bargains. Should you find yourself on the wrong end of the criminal...
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Patrick Steffan Aguirre
Seal Beach, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
San Joaquin College of Law
Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick S. Aguirre has been defending clients accused of criminal offenses for more than 14 years. Today, he leads the group of legal professionals who’ve joined him at his private practice, The Law Offices of Patrick S. Aguirre & Associates. The firm has been serving the criminally accused in Orange County, Downey, and surrounding areas since 2001, and under Aguirre’s direction, it now boasts a winning record of more than 93%. Attorney Aguirre received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in criminology from California State University, Fresno and then went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate...
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Matthew Clinton Smith
Yuba City, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Dedicated lawyer who fights for his clients in and out of the courtroom.
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Craig Wilke
Fullerton, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Craig Wilke has over 30 years experience defending individuals and companies in federal criminal and related matters. Mr. Wilke was a Deputy Federal Public Defender in the Central District of California for 15 years, and was the Directing Attorney for the Orange County Branch Office for 8 of those years. He has tried 41 federal criminal cases involving every type of federal crime. Since 2008, he has been in private practice in Orange County, California, providing representation pre-indictment, at trial, on appeal, and in post-conviction matters.
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Richard N Sadeddin
Upland, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Irvine Univ
At RICHARD SADEDDIN LAW GROUP our vision is to revolutionize the legal industry by prioritizing customer satisfaction above all else and introducing a groundbreaking payment model that aligns our success with the success of our clients. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while ensuring our clients' financial well-being through.
Customer Satisfaction is our top priory At Richard Sadeddin Law group , we firmly believe that our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is centered on providing the highest level of customer satisfaction by understanding and addressing the unique needs and goals of each...
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Vincent John LaBarbera Jr
Newport Beach, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(949) 863-1663
4100 Newport Place Dr
Suite 620
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
Vincent LaBarbera is a distinguished criminal trial and appellate court attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience. His offices are located in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica, California. His firm handles all state and federal criminal (Criminal Defense) and professional licensing cases (Administrative Board Hearings). www.labarberalaw.com Mr. LaBarbera has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell's highest A.V. rating, named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers and is a 2015 Southern California Super Lawyer. As a Federal and State criminal defense attorney, Mr. LaBarbera has argued over two hundred trials and appeals. He...
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Anton Vialtsin
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Superior Court Judge about San Diego Criminal Lawyer Anton Vialtsin once told the client charged with an attempted murder, “You’ve got a good attorney that pulled a rabbit out of the hat for you.” The client faced a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 14 years in California State Prison. Attorney Anton Vialtsin negotiated a 365-day sentence in a local JAIL. People of California v. K.M.
In March 2023, Attorney Anton Vialtsin convinced San Diego Superior Court to dismiss a felony case (over DA’s objection). The Court dismissed the felony case per PC 1385 after Attorney Anton Vialtsin filed...
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Anthony Alanis
Norco, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Southern Law School
I am an active member of the State Bar of California and have a passion for helping clients. Whether it be those facing criminal charges, DUI, Drug charges, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanors/Felonies. Also, Family Law issues such as Divorce, Child Custody, Restraining Orders and the Hague Convention. I have had the opportunity to get great results for many in the Inland Empire, including Riverside, Corona, Norco, Hemet, Indio, San Bernardino, Fontana, Rialto and other surrounding cities. Call now to get the help you deserve.
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Lawrence J. Bohana
Palm Springs, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 50 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Probate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Mr. Bohana is an experienced Litigation Attorney with over 30 years of trial experience. As a former Senior Attorney at State Farm and Mercury Insurance, Mr. Bohana is familiar in dealing with insurance company claims adjusters and their in-house litigation department. Mr. Bohana is there to help his clients secure the highest and best compensation for their case. Mr. Bohana has successfully tried over 100 Superior Court Jury Trials.
As a former Public Defender, Mr Bohana has extensive knowledge and expertise in dealing effectively with prosecutors and in seeking the best outcome for your case. Mr. Bohana has had over 150...
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Gregory Lee Rael
Eureka, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Stanford Univ Law School
Greg Rael has practiced law in Eureka, California since being admitted to the Bar in 1976. He received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Stanford University in 1972. After a year spent working for the United States Department of Labor he returned to Stanford to study law. He received his doctor of jurisprudence degree from Stanford Law School in 1976. Mr. Rael’s practice focuses on all aspects of criminal and juvenile law as well as related regulatory, governmental and civil rights matters. He has served as a consultant to California Continuing Education of the Bar, a...
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John Michael Kucera
Redding, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
San Fernando Valley College of Law
Former Insurance Defense Counsel
Former Deputy District Attorney
Former Judge Protempore
Former Private Conflict Public Defender
Former Federal Defender
Well respected, hard fighting and personalized service in State and Federal Courts for 40 years.
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Lisa Jean Damiani
SAN DIEGO, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
Ms. Damiani, named a San Diego Super Lawyer since 2010, received her B.A. degree in 1983 from New York University and her J.D. degree in 1988 from California Western School of Law in San Diego, where she made Law Review. She became a practicing member of the California Bar in 1988 and started her own law practice, focusing on criminal cases. In 1993, a national law firm recruited her to join its white-collar crime practice group. There, she continued to represent people and entities in state and federal court, charged with a variety of crimes ranging from fraud and...
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Kerry Lee Armstrong
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Military
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Finding a thorough criminal defense attorney may prove to be one of the most important decisions you can make. You don’t want to deal with criminal charges regarding domestic violence or drug crimes, especially if you have the ability to clear your name before a charge morphs into a conviction. It’s with the help of a professional from the Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong. Here, your case will be given the attentive understanding and care that is needed. An experienced attorney will be able to bring your situation the fresh pair of eyes that it needs, and will then...
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Jeremy Elias
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Heather A. Melone
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney Heather A. Melone was born and raised in Southern California. She grew up in the Los Angeles area and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies. During her time at UCSB, Heather became interested in obtaining a law degree as she realized that to effectuate real change she would have to either work within the confines of the current law, or work to change the laws.
After graduating from UCSB, Heather joined the United States Peace Corps and spent three years volunteering in Thailand....
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Mario Rodriguez
Indio, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
UCLA School of Law
Mario Rodriguez received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1977.
He graduated from the UCLA School of Law in 1980, receiving the degree of Juris Doctor.
He was admitted as an attorney in California in 1980.
An experienced trial attorney, Mario Rodriguez has been a criminal defense attorney for 30 years. He represents clients charged with serious felonies in both State and Federal Court throughout the United States. One hundred percent of Mr. Rodriguez 's practice is defending individuals and businesses in the area of Criminal Law. The investigating agencies...
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Joseph N Casas
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Joseph N. Casas is a bilingual attorney and business advisor with a diverse background and experience founded upon his service as an infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps and a J.A.G. officer in the U.S. Navy. As an attorney, Joseph’s experience includes corporate law, bankruptcy law, and the defense and prosecution of complex matters including business and commercial torts, personal injury, contractual disputes, fraud, and securities claims. Joseph also maintains an active military law practice. He has represented dozens of service members before courts-martial and administrative separation boards. As a business advisor, Joseph specializes...
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Domenic J. Lombardo
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
UC Hastings COL
The Law Office of Domenic J. Lombardo is a San Diego based law office dedicated solely to the practice of defending criminal charges. Mr. Lombardo is a licensed criminal defense attorney in California State and Federal courts. He appears primarily in San Diego matters but has aggressively defended thousands of individuals throughout the State. He brings a wealth of experience to bear on every case, together with a team of investigators, forensic consultants, and paralegals, as necessary. He personally handles every client matter and will take the time to return your every call.
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Patrick Morgan Ford
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Appeals
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Stephen G Cline
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
I grew up in Sacramento, California and the path that has led me to my current position has been anything but normal. I was the product of a single parent home and anything but a model student as I progressed through school. Had it not been for my long and successful collegiate wrestling career, I probably would not have finished my education. While most lawyers built a foundation for their legal careers by excelling in high school and college, I spent most of my educational years finding new and amazing ways to get into and out of...
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Shannon McDonald Goldstein
Palm Desert, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Shannon Goldstein is a dedicated Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, and Traffic Ticket attorney. Her practice is based in Palm Desert, representing clients in Mono, Riverside, Sacramento and San Bernadino Counties.
For over 20 years, Shannon has been fighting for the rights and interests of criminal defendants. She provides knowledgeable, skilled and aggressive representation focused on the best possible outcomes.
Shannon practices alongside her husband Michael Bernstein. Having met at the Joshua Tree Courthouse, they married in 1998. Today, Shannon and Michael have two beautiful children, Matthew and Hailey.
Protect your rights, call for a free consultation today!
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Stephen Brodsky
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School
Formerly, a U.S. Navy JAG Corps Attorney, Stephen Brodsky is a veteran criminal defense lawyer who has taken 126 criminal cases to jury trial, the majority of which have ended in a not guilty verdict or hung jury. Mr. Brodsky's tenacity and fearlessness in the courtroom has earned him the respect of prosecutors in San Diego and other counties throughout Southern California. Mr. Brodsky has also become a recognized expert in defending Marine Corps and Navy service members and veterans, utilizing his vast experience practicing military and veterans law, to help active duty service members and veterans...
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Joseph T. Rhea
Palm Springs, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
(888) 541-1436
777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Suite 328
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of San Francisco and University of North Carolina School of Law
Joseph T. Rhea, J.D. (pronounced "Ray") is a criminal defense and DUI lawyer with an office located in downtown Palm Springs. He is very much a local lawyer, well known as a friendly and aggressive advocate for his clients. His practice is focused on the California desert courts of Indio, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, Banning, and Blythe. He also accepts federal court cases that are heard in the Black Rock court.
Attorney Rhea has been ranked top Criminal Defense Lawyer or DUI Lawyer by Palm Springs Life Magazine every single year since 2010. More importantly, however, he has hundreds...
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Ryan Frederick Perkins
Fort Bragg, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Lincoln Law School
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John Lawrence Michels
Riverside, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Notre Dame Law School
John L. Michels is a Riverside County Criminal Defense Attorney. Areas of practice include assault & battery, drug crimes, DUI & driving offenses, theft crimes, domestic violence, probation violations, fraud, white collar crimes and murder. John L. Michels specializes in getting charges reduced or dropped all together, avoiding jail time and restoring his clients lives.
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Julie Ann Baldwin
Murrieta, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law and University of California - Riverside
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James Edward McGee II
San Bernardino, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
(909) 571-5599
325 W. Hospitality Lane, Suite 212
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Criminal Defense
Loyola Law School
James McGee is an experienced criminal defense attorney specializing in cases involving complex violent crimes. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Mr. McGee has been practicing for approximately twenty years, including having served as deputy district attorney of the County of San Bernardino for over twelve years.
Mr. McGee earned his Juris Doctor in 2001 and began his tenure with the County of San Bernardino the following year until he left the office in 2014. During his time with the county, he handled a variety of cases, ranging from hardcore gang prosecutions and murders with special circumstances to wiretap prosecutions, insurance...
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Michael Wayne Cooper
Paradise, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Divorce
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law:
I provide a complete range of estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, veterans pension and Medi-Cal eligibility services. I work with clients to create and implement an estate plan specifically designed with them in mind, including their family, their business, their property and their personal wishes. This includes preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Powers of Attorney for Asset Management.
Family Law:
I have over 30 years of experience in family law. Besides being a highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer, I am personally and professionally sensitive to the concerns...
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Margie Brakhage
Murrieta, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 15 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Western State University College of Law
Criminal and Family Law cross over more often than one would expect. I believe that practicing in both of these areas of law gives me an edge on the representation I can provide, because I can easily recognize the effects one case may have on the other. This also allows me to better plan your case accordingly in order to give you the best possible outcome.
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Amir H. Alavi
Murrieta, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
California Western School of Law
Amir Alavi, a former prosecutor for 12 years, fights for his client's rights as a criminal defense attorney in Riverside County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Alavi if a seasoned trial attorney with many years of experience in the criminal justice system. Mr. Alavi was a Deputy District Attorney in Riverside County for 12 years. During these years, he prosecuted thousands of cases and reviewed cases for filing. In recent years, Mr. Alavi has been a private and court appointed Criminal Defense Lawyer in Riverside County and surrounding counties.
He has a wide...
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Haig C. Gorian
Murrieta, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
In 1998, Haig Charles Gorian dedicated himself to the protection of the criminally accused in Riverside County. Two decades later, the attorney is recognized for his aggressive and unwavering defense of those who have been accused of DUI, theft, drug crimes, homicide, and sexual offenses.
Admitted to practice in the federal southern and central districts of California, the attorney’s skillful legal defense can be utilized in a number of different criminal court systems across southern California.
To benefit from the resourceful skills of Attorney Haig C. 'Chuck' Gorian, contact The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian today.
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John S. Pozza
Murrieta, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
Mr. Pozza has practiced primarily in the fields of criminal defense and civil trial litigation, and now has devoted his entire practice to criminal defense and juvenile delinquency. As one of Southwest Riverside's most active trial attorneys, Mr. Pozza has accumulated a remarkably successful record of "wins" in the courtroom. He has litigated in the State Courts of California and the United States Distict Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California.