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Josh D Hillemeier
Mammoth Lakes, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
John F. Kennedy University
Criminal defense attorney practicing in Inyo and Mono County courts. Full-time resident of the Eastern Sierra for going on ten years. There are advantages to local counsel: with offices close to the courts, they know the right people, they know the local rules and practices of the courts, and they have a reputation in the community. Mr. Hillemeier is experienced locally and happy to take your call or respond to your email anytime. Consults are always free.
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Dale R. Gomes
Placerville, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Dale R. Gomes graduated from Bethany College in 1996 with a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Theology. Four years later, Dale graduated from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento where he distinguished himself as a talented and aggressive advocate. Mr. Gomes began his law practice at the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office where he specialized in litigating cases involving societies most vulnerable victims in the sexual assault and child abuse division of the District Attorney's Office.
In 2007 after six years practicing law in the bay area, Dale accepted a position at the El Dorado...
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Alison Lee Bermant
Truckee, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
I am an experienced DUI and criminal defense Lawyer, and I have successfully represented clients throughout Nevada, Placer and Sierra counties for diverse cases including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Drug Possession/Sales, Domestic Violence, Vehicular Manslaughter and Sexual Assault since 1999. For examples of cases, check out my website at www.truckeetahoelaw.com. MY LOCAL CONTACTS HELP YOU!
In addition, as a Truckee Lawyer I have represented numerous clients in DMV Administrative Suspension Hearings, Probation and Parole Violation Hearings, Setting aside Convictions, and Reduction of Felonies to Misdemeanors.
I am passionate about responsible and legal use of medical marijuana and strongly and...
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Jacob Zamora
Truckee, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
President and Managing Attorney at Sierra Law Center, APC
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Lindsey K. Terry
sonora, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Golden Gate University School of Law
Lindsey K. Terry was raised in Tuolumne County and graduated from Summerville High School. She attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. Lindsey K. Terry graduated in the top 3% of her class and was awarded several academic honors for top marks, including the highest grades in Criminal Litigation and Trial Advocacy. She was also the winner of the Appellate Advocacy competition. Lindsey K. Terry is a member of the Jesse Carter Honor Society, a graduate of the Honors Lawyering Program, and graduated summa cum laude from Golden Gate.
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Clinton E. Parish
Sonora, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
51 N. Washington
Sonora, CA 95370
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am Tuolumne County lawyer Clint Parish, and I provide compassionate, yet aggressive defense counsel to individuals throughout the Gold Country region. I worked for 12 years as a prosecutor and now represent adults, college students and minors in a wide range of criminal cases. I have witnessed the difficulties client face when they choose to represent themselves or go into court with a less experienced attorney, and it is not worth the risks. I will be by your side throughout your case, protecting your rights to obtain the best outcome possible.
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Jude M. Koenig
Truckee, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of San Diego School of Law
Jude is an experienced, local Truckee/Tahoe City attorney who was formerly a prosecutor with the Truckee Division of the Nevada County District Attorney's Office.
The most important decision you make after you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense or DUI is who will represent you. You need a qualified, experienced and aggressive attorney to represent you against the charges. In addition, it is important to be represented by a local attorney who understands the policies and practices of the Truckee and Tahoe City District Attorney's offices and the local courts.
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David Doyle Hammon
Bishop, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(760) 873-4760
308 West Line Street, suite C
Post Office Box 1176
Bishop, CA 93515
Criminal Defense, Business, Juvenile and Nursing Home
U of San Francisco School of Law
Contract Public Defender for Mono County; Private practice in both Inyo and Mono County Superior Courts; other counties considered on per-case basis
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Lawrence Douglas Barnes
Tahoe City, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 years of experience
(800) 639-2730
3092 North Lake Blvd, Suite 2
PO Box 5696
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Criminal Defense
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Scott John Gross
Sonora, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
99 N. Washington Street
Sonora, CA 95370
Criminal Defense
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Robert Charles Schell
Jackson, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Bryan Henry Mack
Bishop, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Cannabis Law and Estate Planning
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Bradley Thomas Jones
San Andreas, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
(209) 754-6330
Calaveras County District Attorney's Office
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249
Criminal Defense
Indiana Univ Bloomington School of Law
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Kenneth Matthew Foley
San Andreas, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of San Francisco School of Law and U of San Francisco School of Law
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John Sutro Mohun
Truckee, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Health Care, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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Elizabeth Durbin Bales
Placerville, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Juvenile
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April Scott
San Andreas, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(209) 754-4321
265 West St. Charles Street, Suite 4
PO Box 725
San Andreas, CA 95249
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
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Nafiz M. Ahmed
San Jose, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal 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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Mohammad Abuershaid
Bakersfield, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(866) 811-4255
4900 California Ave
Tower B 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney Mohammad Abuershaid is the founding partners of ALL Trial Lawyers. He is the lead attorney handling the firm’s juvenile dependency practice (CPS defense). He has counseled and represented hundreds of parents against Child Protective Services (CPS), Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and other social service agency investigations. Attorney Abuershaid has fought for and protected parents in juvenile dependency cases in numerous counties in Southern California, including but not limited to, Orange County, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Riverside. Mohammad Abuershaid is highly equipped to handle juvenile dependency cases of all severities, including cases involving allegations of...
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Samuel E Spital
San Diego, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Administrative, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Samuel Spital is the Managing Attorney at Spital and Associates. He is committed to personal service; his honesty, integrity and trustworthiness are only surpassed by his exceptionally high level of concern for his client. The law firm serves individuals and businesses in a wide array of administrative law, criminal defense and civil litigation. Sam Spital began his legal career as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice (serving from 1970 - 1978, in both the Criminal and Civil Law Divisions). As a Deputy Attorney General, he handled over 50 appeals, in all State and Federal...
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Robert Louis Miller
Newport Beach, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Western State Univ COL
Attorney Robert Miller has a 10.0 Avvo rating, and has been designated a “Client’s Choice DUI Attorney.”
He was named by clients as a top Orange County DUI Lawyer on Yelp, receiving Yelp’s highest rating award, based on reviews.
Mr. Miller has 23 years practicing law in Orange County, including at other criminal defense and DUI firms and practices with his own firm.
Robert Miller has been the author or co-author of three books on DUI defense and has appeared on television and radio as a legal commentator.
He has successfully handled thousands of cases and has many positive...
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Bart Kaspero
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and DUI & DWI
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
As a dedicated trial lawyer, Bart Kaspero has the skill and expertise to handle a comprehensive range of regulatory matters. Over the course of his career, Mr. Kaspero has developed strategic solutions and defenses for businesses and individuals facing legal uncertainty. He has been selected for inclusion in the Nation's Top One Percent Lawyers, Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list, named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers, and listed among the Attorneys of Distinction by Orange Coast Magazine. Let his firm review your case in a free consultation today!
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Vincent John Tucci
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Whittier Coll School of Law
Braden & Tucci, A Professional Law Corp.
www.caduilaw.com
949-872-2700 24/7 Call us now so we can help
We are Southern California's Premiere DUI & DMV Defense firm. 100% of our practice is DUI & DMV defense. As one of the top-rated DUI defense firms in California, Braden & Tucci has a high success rate of winning our clients' DUI cases or getting them reduced to a lesser offense. Thanks to my knowledge and expertise, Vincent Tucci, is often asked to speak at legal seminars, workshops and conferences where he teaches other attorneys how to...
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Karren M. Kenney
Costa Mesa, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Stockbroker Fraud and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Whether you or your business are under investigation or defending a civil or criminal case in court, our team is committed to providing strategic defense representation to obtain the best results.
Having been practicing law since 1994, I enjoy zealously advocating for my clients and being their voice in the courtroom.
I have tried over 100 trials to verdict in state and federal courts and believe everyone deserves their day in court.
Prior to starting Kenney Legal Defense in 2012, I was a Senior Deputy Public Defender in Orange County, California, where I...
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Wais Azami
Garden Grove, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
California Southern Law School
24/7 Emergency Consults for Criminal Matters; (714) 321-9999.
I offer free consultations for personal injury and criminal cases.
As an attorney, I offer strong yet affordable representation to the people of Orange County, Inland Empire and the surrounding areas with criminal defense and personal injury matters. Most of my clients have immigration issues when they are arrested and it takes a special attorney who understands the consequences of criminal charges for immigrants.
I'm a product of our community. I'm an immigrant. I was poor as a child. I had to start working at age 14 so...
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Jimmy Cha
Fullerton, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western State University College of Law
My practice is limited to Criminal Defense and DUI's. My criminal law background, and experience in the field provides me with a unique point of view of the criminal system that allows me to more appropriately advocate on behalf of my clients. I truly believe that good people often times make bad choices and/or decisions in life, and that everyone is entitled to good representation.
EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE - My practice is limited to Criminal Defense, and DUI's exclusively. I graduated law school with a certificate in criminal law studies. A certificated allotted to only a few students who go above...
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Sam Amin
San Mateo, 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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Roland Bakhache Perez
La Habra, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Whittier Coll School of Law
Undergraduate: Univ of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California - BA; School of Law: Whittier College School of Law; Los Angeles, California - JD Associations: Orange County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association- Board Member, American Bar Association, Mexican American Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Honors: Whittier Law Review Member, Whittier Law School Certified - Center for Children's Rights, Judicial Clerkship for Supervising Judge for Los Angeles Superior Court - Honorable Judge Nash
As a qualified and experienced DUI Defense Attorney, I...
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Michael Eric Kraut
Burbank, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Harvard Law School and Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers is a premier criminal defense firm located in the media center of Los Angeles. The firm specializes in DUI defense and other criminal matters. Prior to becoming one of Southern California's top notch criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Kraut is a former Deputy District Attorney. He has over 14 years of trial experience, contacts, and understanding of how to best handle his client's cases. He has obtained a success rate of 99% in jury trials.
Los Angeles Criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut has been featured on CNN and Fox News as well as in...
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Dmitry Gorin
Encino, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
UCLA School of Law
Mr. Dmitry Gorin specializes in major criminal defense matters throughout Southern California courts. He left the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office after 12 years of extensive trial experience. Mr. Gorin has litigated everything from Death Penalty murder cases to complex fraud cases, being nominated Prosecutor of the Month several times. Many of his cases have been profiled in the media including ABC, NBC, Court-TV and others. Mr. Gorin is also a Professor at Pepperdine and UCLA, teaching courses to undergraduates and law students on jury trial advocacy, public speaking, and comparative trial systems.
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Douglas Hugh Ridley
Santa Barbara, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Pepperdine Univ School of Law and Pepperdine University School of Law
Doug Ridley has experience with thousands of criminal cases. He has the voice and demeanor to handle matters cooperatively with the courts, along with the experience and savvy to be a tough defender when necessary. Doug’s job as a prosecutor started in the case file review department where he reviewed up to a hundred files per day, and led him all the way to lead prosecutor for the Special Victims Unit (The most serious crimes in the county). His background gives him an expert eye and unique ability to see the case the way the prosecutor sees it. Understanding how...
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Peter Depew
San Luis Obispo, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Military
Pepperdine University School of Law
Peter Depew is a veteran of the United States Army, a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, and a former clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rwanda. He enjoys all things involving the Pacific Ocean.
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Steven Lance Bynum
Bakersfield, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Concord Law School
A large portion of my practice is devoted to the division of retirement accounts requiring Qualified Domestic Relations Orders or QDRO’s. In this unique area of law, I can bring a sense of calm and order by reviewing and offering advice as to the division of most deferred compensation plans.
I bring a diverse background with plenty of life experience to the table for my clients. Before taking the plunge into law school and the practice of law, I worked in the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Investigation, Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA) and ran a successful termite...
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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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Tsion Abate Chudnovsky
Santa Barbara, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School
CHUDNOVSKY LAW IS A PRE-EMINENT CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE LAW FIRM.
The firm's highly experienced, award-winning attorneys include Former Prosecutors and Top Professional License Defense Lawyers that have successfully handled over 8,500 cases and jury trials.
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If you are dealing with an arrest, investigation or warrant you need to be very careful. Criminal convictions risk your freedom, your job and your future.
Protect yourself and get a top criminal defense attorney on your side as early as possible. We know how to fight to get the best possible outcome,...
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John Christl
Newport Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Mr. Christl graduated from the University of Southern California in 1986 and went on to receive his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1992. After a few brief years in civil practice Mr. Christl began his outstanding career in criminal law by joining the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office in 1995. He quickly rose through the ranks winning 99% of his cases and was awarded Prosecutor of the Year and Outstanding Trial Attorney by his colleagues.
In 1998 Mr. Christl moved to Orange County with his family and continued expanding his knowledge with the Orange County...
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Pat Carey
Manhattan Beach, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(310) 526-2237
1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 500
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Southwestern Law School
Pat is a former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and part of the less than 1% of lawyers in California that are State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists. He has tried over 65 jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. His most recent Special Circumstance Murder case out of Long Beach Court House resulted in a NOT GUILTY verdict and the client being acquitted of all charges and released from prison.
In his tenure as a Deputy District Attorney, Pat conducted over 1,600...
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John-Patrick Mullen-Lujan
Orange, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Elder, Family and Juvenile
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Attorney John-Patrick Mullen-Lujan grew up in vibrant Miami, Florida, where he encountered people from all walks of life and learned to develop genuine connections in diverse communities. As the son of an Argentinian immigrant, Attorney Mullen-Lujan recognizes the struggles many Americans face in navigating our complex criminal justice system. Attorney Mullen-Lujan believes everyone deserves to have their rights protected by someone who cares about them.
Attorney Mullen-Lujan attended Pennsylvania State University where he obtained a joint Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and American Studies. In 2017, he received a Master of Science degree in American studies.
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Joseph Abrams
Santa Ana, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Tax and White Collar Crime
Southwestern University School of Law
From his federal criminal defense and sentence mitigation law firm in Orange, California, attorney Joseph Abrams provides unmatched legal representation and results to clients in Orange County and throughout Southern California including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and El Centro who are under investigation for, charged with, or awaiting sentencing on any type of federal criminal offense.
With extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of federal criminal practice, including expert knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and federal sentencing advocacy, Mr. Abrams achieves notable success in obtaining favorable results for his clients' serious and pressing legal challenges.
Prior to starting his...
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Daniel W. Layton
Tustin, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, International, Tax and White Collar Crime
Golden Gate University School of Law and The University of Chicago Law School
Daniel W. Layton is a former Federal tax prosecutor and trial attorney for the IRS. His practice as a tax attorney is dedicated to handling all aspects of tax controversy, including audits, collection, international tax, and criminal tax defense. Mr. Layton has extensive experience and insight from his time in the government sector, which greatly benefits his clients. As a former Federal tax prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, in the Tax Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, and a former IRS trial attorney in San Jose, he has litigated a wide variety of civil...