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Elizabeth Grossman
Berkeley, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
UC Hastings COL
With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are — a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that bring them before the court. Ms. Grossman works closely with her clients, as partners in their own defense, and strives to keep them fully informed as the case proceeds. Ms. Grossman represents her clients throughout California in felony, midemeanor, juvenile, traffic and professional discipline cases.
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Richard Allen Madsen Jr
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(925) 974-0800
Civic Plaza
1655 North Main Street, Suite 240
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Insurance Defense
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Mr. Madsen's impeccable reputation speaks for itself. Recognized as a highly skilled trial lawyer and negotiator, and well seasoned in the intricacies of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Mr. Madsen works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights and achieve superior results. Mr. Madsen knows the system. For nearly twenty years, Mr. Madsen has utilized his reputation and long-standing relationships...
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Vincent Ross Maher
Fairfield, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Empire Coll School of Law
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Jesse S. Gill
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
I am licensed to practice law in California and have received federal admissions to practice law in the Northern and Central Districts of California. I have developed extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Criminal Law from the inception of a case through the appellate process. I have extensive state and federal litigation experience in drafting and arguing law and motion, engaging in and defending depositions, and have engaged in dozens of hearings and Court trials. I have drafted writs and appeals in most appellate districts within the state and and have successfully received multiple...
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Thomas Maas
Fairfield, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Golden Gate University
Attorney Thomas Maas is the leading lawyer of the criminal defense office, Maas Law Group. Mr. Maas has over two decades of experience under his belt, and an extensive background in pretrial litigation and trial. In addition, Attorney Maas has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars? list, an achievement that only 2.5% of lawyers in the state are rewarded with. To learn more about working with a Fairfield criminal defense lawyer, contact Maas Law Group today.
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Cate Beekman
Fairfield, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Cate Beekman has been defending people charged with crimes since being admitted to the California bar in 2006. She worked as a deputy public defender in Kern, Solano and Napa Counties, completing more than 40 jury trials. Cate is smart and friendly, which helps her connect with clients, jurors, and adversaries alike.
Cate earned her law degree from U.C. Berkeley School of Law. Before her law career, Cate worked as a policy analyst at the Center for Civil Justice, a nonprofit organization in Saginaw, Michigan, where her work focused on hunger policy and advocacy.
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Katherine Parsons Dwight
Berkeley, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Immigration
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Katherine has 11 years experience practicing immigration law and vacating convictions for immigrants with criminal convictions. She is also a member of the public attorney panel for the Sixth District Court of Appeal, handling appeals for criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire attorneys for themselves. Katherine is a zeolous advocate for each and every one of her clients.
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Richard Lewis Howard
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
San Francisco Law Sch
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Brian R. Watson
Fairfield, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Cynthia Maria Kairys
Napa, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
1127 First Street
Suite B
Napa, CA 94559
Criminal Defense and Appeals
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Alex Verbeck
Berkeley, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
Lewis & Clark Law School
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Michael Edmund Cardoza
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Barry Kent Newman
Fairfield, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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Thomas V. Roland
BERKELEY, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Business and Divorce
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Christopher R. Varnell
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUI's to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, which has led to success both in trial and in negotiating settlements which were beneficial to our clients.
Practice Areas:
DUI Defense
Theft Crimes
Domestic Violence
White Collar Crimes
Drug Possession & Sales
Murder & Manslaughter
Juvenile Defense
Sex Offenses
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Lance Aaron Hafenstein
Napa, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
UC Hastings COL
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John Landau Taylor
Oakland, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 57 years of experience
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Patrick Ewing Clancy
Pleasant Hill, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 49 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Mark W. Kelsey
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense and Civil Rights
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Laureen Bethards
Laf, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
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Martin Kassman
Napa, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Appeals
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Derek Richard Ewin
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Animal, Business and DUI & DWI
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Thomas Francis McKenna
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Stockbroker Fraud
John F. Kennedy
Robert Keith Famulener
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Michael Dennis Meadows
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 49 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Environmental
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Leslie Coleman Johnson
Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 36 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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John Stanko
San Rafael, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
New College of California School of Law, San Francisco
I am an aggressive criminal defense lawyer dedicated solely to protecting people caught up in the turmoil of California's criminal justice system. I provide personal representation that gets results. I represent clients in Marin, Solano, Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, and every other Bay Area county. My practice areas include the defense of those charged with DUI, traffic tickets and all misdemeanor and felony crimes.
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Joshua Kaizuka
Davis, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
With over a decade of legal experience, Joshua Kaizuka started as a Deputy Public Defender in Yolo County, then a few years as civil rights attorney, and back to criminal defense as a private attorney. He has vigorously and successfully represented well over a thousand clients in adult and juvenile criminal defense cases from the most minor to serious strike cases from start to finish, including jury trials. His criminal defense work as a private criminal defense attorney for the past four years include a significant number of DUI cases, as well as many cases where clients are accused of...
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Ghazal Sharif
Pleasanton, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
California Western School of Law
Ghazal Sharif of The G Law Firm defends people accused of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) throughout the Bay Area, including Pleasanton and San Jose. She helps people maintain their ability to drive and have their court case dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense.
Our most recent awards include,
• Expertise Best Alameda DUI Attorney
• Expertise Best Fremont DUI Attorney
• Thumbtack Top Pro
• Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
• Avvo 10.0 Top Attorney Rating
• Justia 10.0 Lawyer Rating
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Mr. Nafiz M. Ahmed
Redwood City, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Nafiz M. Ahmed is an award-winning criminal defense attorney. He is an owner and managing partner at Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law, a leading criminal law firm with offices in Redwood City and San Jose, CA.
Nafiz attended college at UC Davis, where he served as a justice on the UC Davis Supreme Court. He wrote the court’s majority opinions for two years and knew he wanted to practice law.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in three years, graduating early to attend law school.
Nafiz enrolled at Santa Clara University School of Law. He participated in Honors Moot Court competitions...
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Christopher F. Morales
San Francisco, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
If you or your loved have been charged with a crime, you need a skilled criminal defense attorney right away. We defend clients against Federal and State charges, both felonies and misdemeanors, including, but not limited to: Murder, Drug Crimes, Drunk Driving, Theft Crimes, Assault & Battery, Sex Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Three Strikes, Expungement of Records and White Collar Crimes. Why you need the Morales Law Firm at this critical time: * I am a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, which means I have the highest rating from judges and attorneys (only 1% of attorneys have this certification)...
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Darrell G. Griffin Jr.
Stockton, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 6 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and Humphreys College
I have worked in both criminal defense and prosecution. I have handled thousands of cases to resolution. Almost all cases can be resolved in an efficient manner, but when trial is required I am not afraid to go to trial for my clients to present the best arguments for them and get them the best results.
Part of any case is preparation and I not only read every document, watch every video, but keep my files organized and up to date to make sure I am ready for the case when it is called. I believe...
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Kevin E Mitchell
San Francisco, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
Mr. Mitchell is dedicated to defense by training and experience, familiar with the demands of protecting the interests of the criminally accused. He worked for 7 years as a Public Defender and handled thousands of cases before going into private practice. He has experience in representing individuals in cases involving Homicide, Domestic Violence, DUI, Drug Sales and Possession, Weapons, Elder Abuse, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Robbery, Evading, Gang, White Collar Crimes, Conspiracy and Probation Violations.
He also pursues Civil Right Violations, police misconduct cases, ensuring his clients are afforded their rights or compensation for the deprivation of the same.
If you've been...
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Sam Amin
San Francisco, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
John F. Kennedy University
As a San Francisco criminal defense lawyer, Haitham (Sam) Amin is a passionate and aggressive advocate for the criminally accused. He has represented clients facing both felony and misdemeanor level offenses. Mr. Amin started his legal career early on in the Office of the Public Defenders in Solano County. He continued on to become a Deputy Public Defender in Marin County, tackling DUI and domestic violence cases for clients. This experience helped him gain crucial courtroom skill and insight. Now handling Criminal & DUI cases for his own clients in the Bay Area, Mr. Amin crafts strong and strategic cases....
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Jo-Anna Nieves
Oakland, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Florida State University College of Law
The Nieves Law Firm founder Jo-Anna Nieves takes the "criminal" out of criminal defense, and her results speak for themselves. Jo-Anna has been recognized by multiple awards agencies for her exemplary legal work, having been named the Best Criminal Defense Attorney and the Best DUI Lawyer in Oakland by Expertise.com in 2023, as well as being recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the past 7 years. Oakland Magazine also named her a Top 5 Attorney in their annual "Best of Oakland" awards.
Her award-winning legal work extends beyond the criminal defense realm as Jo-Anna has been cited in multiple...
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Clayton Thomas Robertson
Oakland, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
UCLA School of Law
As a former Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender who has litigated thousands of cases, including misdemeanors and felonies, I know how to fight for you. My background includes adult and juvenile cases, as well as serious and violent felonies and three-strikes cases.
I am also an experienced civil litigator with a corporate and white-collar litigation background at a prestigious "big law" firm who switched sides to sue corporations and other entities (including insurance companies, police departments, governments, and others) on behalf of individuals to obtain justice for my clients.
As a result, I have seen firsthand how corporations and...
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Charles W. Applegate
Santa Rosa, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Animal, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
The Applegate Law Office focuses on efficient, effective representation. I provide my clients with exactly the help that they need. I founded the Applegate Law Office in June 2009. I have been practicing law in California since 2003, and I have spent most of those years practicing law in the North Bay. As an attorney for years in Santa Rosa and a former prosecutor in Ukiah and Willits, I am familiar with Sonoma and Mendocino County courts. My office, centrally located in Santa Rosa, serves all of the North Bay – Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake, Napa, and Marin counties.
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Denise Pereira
Stockton, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Denise is an aggressive litigator who fights relentlessly for her clients. When you hire Pereira Law you get Denise Pereira on your side and in your corner. She has more than 15 years of trial experience handling everything from simple battery to murder. She fights tirelessly to get the best possible outcome in each and every case. Experienced. Respected. Trusted. Delivering real results.
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Jonathan Charles Dunten
Oakland, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Immigration
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
I am licensed to practice law before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, California State Courts, the Federal District Court for Northern California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
I received my undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara with honors and my Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law, including certificates of specialization with distinction in international and business law.
I formerly served as a media liaison for the Northern California Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and was a professor of immigration and criminal...