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Jon-Paul Valcarenghi
Sacramento, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Joseph Odysseus Mastro
Berkeley, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Santa Clara University School of Law
Mr. Mastro was born in Oakland, grew up around the East Bay, and has spent his life living throughout the Bay Area, from San Francisco to San Jose. Mr. Mastro graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law in May 2006. He then passed the California State Bar Examination in July 2006 on his first attempt. Thereafter, Mr. Mastro became a Deputy Public Defender in San Joaquin County, representing clients in all manner of criminal cases, in a high-volume capacity. In 2009, Joe decided to return home to open his own law firm. Since then...
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Dionne Choyce
Sacramento, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
The Choyce Law Firm- Sacramento DUI Lawyer Dionne Choyce has acquired a great reputation for being a passionate and hardworking trial attorney. His courtroom development began at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he helped lead the McGeorge trial competition team to a Regional Championship in the American Trial Lawyers Association Competition (ATLA).
After graduating from law school, Mr. Choyce went to work for the Alameda County District Attorneyâs Office (Oakland, CA), where he gained extensive courtroom experience prosecuting all phases of criminal cases, including jury trials, felony preliminary hearings, juvenile felony trials, as well as...
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Manjula Martin
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
MANJULA MARTIN is a criminal defense attorney at Lamano Law Office. Prior to her work with LLO, she clerked for the San Francisco District Attorney’s office where she worked on domestic violence cases, sexual assault crimes, and felony preliminary hearings. She received the Cali Excellence Award for Criminal Litigation in 2008 and helped draft a presentation that was used at an international conference on identifying and combatting Human Trafficking. It was during this tenure that she realized that her true passion in helping people.
Ms. Martin went on to represent low-income women seeking to leave abusive situations in...
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Joseph Anthony Motta
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Joseph A. Motta was born and raised in the East Bay. He attended St. Mary’s College and graduated in 1984. He graduated from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento in 1987. Joe’s legal career started as a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County; from 1988 to 2004. There, he handled thousands of cases. He was a trial attorney on every team including Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Homicide. He supervised the Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault Teams; as a supervisor, he maintained his own load of serious cases. As a deputy D.A., Joe prosecuted a number of high...
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Arezou Bakhtjou
Oakland, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Immigration
Law Office of Arezou Bakhtjou is located in Oakland, CA and helps clients in Richmond, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Martinez, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, and all Bay Area Counties including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and San Francisco County.? Memberships: Alameda County Bar Association ?Alameda County Bar Association Criminal Division (Board Member) Women Lawyers of Alameda County Alameda County Court Appointed Attorneys Program Alameda County Bar Association Judicial Appointments Evaluation Committee Experience: County of Contra Costa Court Appointed Attorneys Program Placer County...
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Hugo Ernesto Castillo
Oakland, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Have you been arrested with a criminal offense in Oakland? If so, it may be in your best interest to contact The Castillo Law Office. For nearly 15 years, Attorney Ernie Castillo has been representing the criminally accused in both state and federal courts. Mr. Castillo was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars? Edition of 2013, and he received the Client Distinction Award for 2013 by Martindale-Hubbell®. In addition, he is a former extern for a federal judge, where he had the opportunity to work behind the scenes and witness the thought processes behind a judge’s decision...
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Stephen Robert Kahn
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Loyola Law School
With over 36 years of experience in state and federal criminal defense, Stephen R. Kahn is a highly regarded Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney whose aggressive advocacy, intelligence, credibility, and trial skills have earned him the respect of prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and the courts in California and across the nation.
When charged with a crime, the most important decision you will make is who you hire as your criminal defense lawyer. The consequences of criminal charges are serious and the criminal justice process can be overwhelming for both the accused and their loved ones. Attorney Stephen R. Kahn will step...
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Neil Patrick Hallinan
Oakland, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
NEIL HALLINAN is a third-generation trial attorney in the San Francisco Bay area, with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. Prior to founding the Hallinan Law Firm, Mr. Hallinan spent a decade as a public defender, mostly in Oakland, CA, during which time he represented thousands of clients in matters ranging from high-stakes felony prosecutions, including murder and white collar fraud, to low level misdemeanors, including hundreds of DUI cases, more than fifteen of which he tried to verdict. His victories include full acquittals in 3-strikes prosecutions as well as a discharge of a murder case at preliminary hearing.
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MavEryck Langford Stevenson
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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H. Christopher Coburn
Norco, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
MR. COBURN HAS SERVED AS A COST-EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SINCE 1987
Christopher Coburn has been practicing as a licensed attorney in California for more than 30 years. He has experience litigating cases, helping clients that are facing foreclosure, loan modification, and representing clients with criminal charges. With decades of knowledge and experience, he is confident that he and his firm are a valuable resource for clients.
At the Law Offices of H. Christopher Coburn, we understand that when you seek out a lawyer, you want one that offers reliable and cost-effective solutions. Mr. Coburn would like to be the attorney...
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Deirdre Lynn O'Connor
Torrance, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Appeals
Northeastern University School of Law
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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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Anthony Alanis
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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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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Richard Lawrence Duquette
Oceanside, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Consumer, Military and Nursing Home
Western State Univ
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Sanders Patton
Carlsbad, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Criminal attorney Sanders B. Patton, Esq has successfully handled a wide variety of criminal law defense cases including grand theft, high-profile murder and juvenile delinquency matters.
During his legal studies, Mr. Patton focused on criminal law and litigation. He participated in the Student Bar Association and the Criminal Law Society, received Honor Roll Status, and received a Pro Bono Honors Award for his commitment to non-profit efforts. Mr. Patton also had the opportunity to broaden his perspective on legal issues by studying the comparisons of international criminal and constitutional laws to those in the U.S., under Supreme Court Justice Anthony...
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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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Joni Kay Eisenstein
Oceanside, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Member in good standing with the California State Bar since 1993.
Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1992.
Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1989.
Ms. Eisenstein has practiced as a criminal defense attorney since joining the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office in 1993. In 2006, Ms. Eisenstein moved from public employment to start her own firm, concentrating entirely on criminal defense.
Ms. Eisenstein has 26 years of expertise working with Judges, prosecutors, the probation department and other defense lawyers in the San Diego County Court system. Ms. Eisenstein has also appeared frequently in Los Angeles,...
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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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David Mitchell Pflaum
Vista, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 37 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Loyola Law School
Dedicated to defending the rights of the accused for over 25 years, defense attorney David Pflaum is known as "The Right Defender." Here is why. 1) EXPERIENCE: David provides the professional services of a skilled lawyer with over 25 years of experience. With so many years of experience comes a high degree of expertise and the ability to know how to help his clients, with whatever legal problem they might have, as quickly and successfully as possible. It also means knowing how to protect his clients, assert their rights, get them out of...
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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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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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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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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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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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William Richard Christoph
Vista, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Wisconsin Law School
1968-1976 USMC Captain, Infantry platoon Commander Vietnam and Cobra Gunship Pilot. 1979 Deputy San Diego City Attorney - Criminal Trial Division, 1979 to Present - Criminal and DUI Defense Attorney at Christoph Law Offices. Highest Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, "Top Lawyers" San Diego Magazine, Judge Pro Tem
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Andrew Michael Limberg
Vista, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego School of Law
Andrew Limberg graduated cum laude from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. While in college, he interned with the San Diego Police Department’s Crime Analysis Unit where he compiled and interpreted criminal information and statistics to assist the department and City Council in formulating law enforcement policy. After graduating from college, Andrew Limberg was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Among his many billets, he served as a legal officer, responsible for investigating all accidents and crimes related to his unit. After leaving active duty, Andrew...
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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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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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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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David Nick
Palm Springs, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals and Personal Injury
U of San Francisco School of Law
California Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney, J. David Nick is dedicated to representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in both the California State and Federal Courts. Mr. Nick has been providing legal advice regarding California’s medical marijuana laws since their inception in 1996. Currently, he is litigating various aspects of California’s new recreational marijuana laws (Proposition 64), including business permitting, prior marijuana convictions record clearance and criminal defense. Mr. Nick accepts civil rights cases involving violation of state and federal rights, police brutality and violation of school aged children constitutional rights. Mr. Nick, a graduate of the...
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Robert Little
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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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...