Encinitas Criminal Lawyers

Paul Grech Jr
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Paul Grech Jr
Riverside, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 43 years of experience
(951) 291-0105 7095 Indiana Avenue
Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92506
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Paul Gretch has provided exemplary criminal defense representation to the people of Southern California for more than 30 years. After earning his Juris Doctor at Southwestern University School of Law he was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982. Before entering into private practice as a criminal defense attorney, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for more than 6 years, where he gained invaluable insight into the trial process and the ways in which prosecutors seek convictions. Attorney Grech believes it is crucial to stay up to date in the field of criminal defense, and has taken numerous...
James M. Crawford
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James M. Crawford
Orange, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(714) 538-0305 528 N Glassell St
Orange, CA 92867
Criminal Defense
Western State University College of Law
James M. Crawford is a born Criminal Defense litigator, an advocate with over 25 years of experience whose instincts and insights truly come alive at trial. Defendants facing charges of financial crimes or fraud, drug crimes or violent crimes, theft or juvenile crimes, benefit from Mr. Crawford’s rapport with judges and juries. Mr. Crawford is also a skilled Criminal Appeals lawyer. With extreme knowledge of the criminal appeals system, Mr Crawford critically and exhaustively examines the trial records, recognizes and raise the most viable issues, supports these issues with excellent research and writing, and argues them in the best possible way.
Elon Berk
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Elon Berk
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(213) 385-1555 355 South Grand Avenue
#2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
robert Matthew Cargal
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robert Matthew Cargal
Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
(888) 717-0139 155 S El Molino Ave, Suite 202
Pasadena, CA 91101
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Matthew Cargal graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1986. In 1992, he graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law and passed the State Bar exam of California that same year. While in law school Mr. Cargal was a member of the mock trial team and an intern with both the San Francisco and Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office. After law school, Mr. Cargal worked as a criminal defense attorney for Public Defenders and private attorneys including as an Associate Attorney from 1995-1997 with the Law Offices of Myles...
Janine A. Soukiasian
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Janine A. Soukiasian
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(310) 650-4665 900 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1440
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Immigration
Law Offices of Janine A Soukiasian provides legal services throughout Southern California.
Jerry Salseda
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Jerry Salseda
South Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 years of experience
(213) 784-2330 PO Box 3205
South Pasadena, CA 91031
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and Products Liability
UCLA School of Law
Ramiro Jose Lluis
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Ramiro Jose Lluis
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(213) 687-4412 205 S Broadway
Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Criminal Defense
Whittier Coll School of Law
Mark Waecker
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Mark Waecker
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 46 years of experience
(866) 655-8282 28th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
San Fernando Valley College of Law
Mark Waecker was admitted to practice law in October 1978 and has, since that time, been a member of the California State Bar, in continuously good standing. His stellar experience inside the criminal process field for over 35 years has served American, Korean, Chinese and Spanish speaking clientele all with a high-level of successful custom-designed defenses. Mark has devoted decades to improving his skills and calls upon reputable experienced resources to design a strategy for each client.
Kenneth H. Lewis
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Kenneth H. Lewis
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 49 years of experience
(213) 955-9255 633 West 5th Street
28th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
I have practiced law for over 40 years in the Los Angeles area. I attended U.C.L.A. and graduated Loyola Law School. I have handled thousands of criminal cases, state and federal, all the from arraignment to trial to appeals in the Supreme Court. I have covered all criminal defense cases from misdemeanors to murder. I am licensed to practice before all the Courts of the State of California and in the Northern, Central and Southern U.S. District Courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. I am happy to evaluate your...
Susan Chung-Mi Yu
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Susan Chung-Mi Yu
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(310) 789-1177 550 S. Hope Street
Suite 1775
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Syracuse University
SUSAN YU LAW GROUP, APC is a boutique law firm in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in complex criminal, civil, and medical board trials in federal, state and administrative courts. Susan Yu, the firm’s founder, is nationally recognized as a top trial lawyer with an impeccable track record. She has won many difficult and complex criminal, civil and medical board trials, utilizing her unique trial skills, insights, and life experiences.

The firm is dedicated to providing the best possible results for its diverse clientele, who span the gamut from big corporations, government officials, celebrities, and wealthy individuals, to the poor.
Antonio Villegas
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Antonio Villegas
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
(323) 744-1671 714 W Olympic Blvd
450
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
UCLA School of Law
In 2015, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Mr. Villegas as being one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in California. Mr. Villegas also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's (LACBA) Criminal Justice Section. After dedicating over seven years of his career to serving as a government lawyer handling complex criminal law cases, Mr. Villegas now operates The AVjustice Law Firm. Mr. Villegas has handled approximately 10,000 criminal law cases in his career, involving all types of charges including but not limited to, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, drug...
Raymund Robles
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Raymund Robles
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(800) 998-6988 500 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 2300
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Criminal Defense, Business, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
UC Hastings COL
Arthur Corona
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Arthur Corona
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(213) 488-0022 617 South Olive Street
Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and White Collar Crime
UC Hastings COL
Arthur Corona is a United States NAVY Veteran and graduate of California State University Fullerton where he earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Corona attended University of California Hasting College of the Law where he obtained his law degree. Mr. Corona’s practice focuses on Family law matters and criminal defense. He has handled hundreds of trial cases in family, dependency and criminal court with great success.

In the family courts, Mr. Corona has represented various clients dealing with complex divorce and child custody issues ranging from domestic violence restraining orders to child custody...
Robert John Liskey
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Robert John Liskey
Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(626) 319-5817 117 E Colorado Blvd Ste 600
Pasadena, CA 91105
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
UC Hastings COL
Based out of Pasadena, California, the Liskey Law Firm was founded by attorney Robert J. Liskey, a Michigan native. The Liskey Law Firm has experience in representing large companies, individuals, and everyone in between. Whether you have been accused by a criminal charge, treated unfairly by an employer, injured in an accident, or need to protect your business, the Liskey Law Firm will always advocate for the best interest of our clients. Here at the Liskey Law Firm, we practice several different areas of law and maintain a diverse array of clientele. We have experience in criminal law, business litigation,...
Peter S. Sandhu
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Peter S. Sandhu
Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(626) 808-4060 155 N. Lake Ave
Suite 8005
Pasadena, CA 91101
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Employment
University of San Diego School of Law
Steven Richard Toscher
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Steven Richard Toscher
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(310) 281-3200 9150 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Criminal Defense and Tax
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Steven Toscher is a tax attorney and principal of the law firm of Hochman, Salkin, Rettig, Toscher & Perez, P.C., Beverly Hills, California where he specializes in civil and criminal tax litigation. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California, School of Accounting, where he teaches Federal Tax Procedure. Mr. Toscher is a Certified Tax Specialist in Taxation, the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and has received an “AV” rating from Martindale Hubble. He is a past...
Byron Vidar Aldana
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Byron Vidar Aldana
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
(213) 482-4833 1539 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Criminal Defense
Glendale Univ COL
Providing Postconviction relief for the immigrant community and individuals seeking new jobs or promotions. Services include reduction of felony offenses to misdemeanors, early termination of probation, vacating convictions and dismissals. Full service criminal defense for all types of offenses including DUI, reckless driving, shoplifting, burglary, solicitation, domestic violence, assault, and drug offenses. Free consultation by appointment, phone (213) 482-4833
Ken K Behzadi
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Ken K Behzadi
Culver City, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(310) 441-9341 400 Corporate Pointe
Suite #300
Culver City, CA 90230
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
Over 30 years of experience in the areas of criminal law and personal injury. Substantial litigation and trial experience at both State and Federal courts.
Dennis Gene Merenbach
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Dennis Gene Merenbach
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 59 years of experience
5544 W. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Personal Injury and Securities
Loyola Law School
The Law Firm of Dennis G. Merenbach is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the many different areas of law. Mr. Merenbach's academic credential and professional experience are of the highest caliber. Mr. Merenbach is committed to the pursuit of excellence, communicate effectively, and demonstrate personal and professional ethics, as well as the utmost concern for my clients.
Negin Yamini
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Negin Yamini
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
(424) 333-0943 516 N Larchmont Blvd
#1
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Negin Yamini practices exclusively criminal defense in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Negin routinely defends the accused against all criminal charges including driving under the influence of drug and alcohol, domestic violence, child abuse and molestation, rape and sexual assault, robbery, and white-collar offenses. Amongst Negin’s noteworthy accomplishments are a hung jury and subsequent dismissal of a hit and run charge against a Los Angeles County firefighter, a hung jury and subsequent dismissal of assault with a deadly weapon charges against a San Bernardino County nurse, a swift 15-minute jury acquittal on pimping and pandering and prostitution charges arising...
Vitaly Boris Sigal
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Vitaly Boris Sigal
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
(323) 931-5577 6320 Commodore Sloat Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Univ of West Los Angeles
Vitaly Sigal has extensive trial experience and is not afraid to take your case to trial if necessary. From straightforward to complex litigation, Mr. Sigal handles every case with the same intensity and commitment he would expect for his own family. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Sigal has the skills and knowledge needed to aggressively represent individuals involved in various types of criminal matters including state, federal and appellate work.
Mr. Michael Terani
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Mr. Michael Terani
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(888) 944-8844 8950 W Olympic Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Loyola Law School
Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorneys Fighting to Prevent, Reduce or Dismiss Your Criminal Charges Terani Law Firm is made up entirely of criminal defense lawyers. We are a large firm, with powerful resources available to help our clients. Unlike most law firms, we exclusively practice criminal defense and no other type of law. This allows us to provide you with the best criminal defense, no matter what charges you are facing.
Martin Pines
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Martin Pines
Glendale, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(818) 409-9292 715 N. Central Ave., Suite 101
Glendale, CA 91203
Criminal Defense
Univ of LaVerne COL
Criminal defense attorney, practicing in southern California, primarily in the greater Los Angeles area.
Mr. Joshua C. Needle
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Mr. Joshua C. Needle
Santa Monica, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 47 years of experience
(310) 428-1092 171 Pier Ave. No. 171
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals and Civil Rights
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Born and raised in Los Angeles. Cal. State Univ. Sonoma (Junior Year Abroad at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem) and Loyola Law School. Solo practice began 1977 focused on criminal defense and appeals. AV Rated since 1992. Spent a year on television as OJ commentator. More at www.joshuacneedle.com.
Donald Bruce Marks
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Donald Bruce Marks
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 56 years of experience
(310) 772-2287 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite# 300
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and DUI & DWI
New York Univ School of Law
Meital Manzuri
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Meital Manzuri
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
(310) 601-3140 468 Camden Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Meital Manzuri is a dedicated criminal defense attorney offering legal services for all defense cases in Los Angeles. Manzuri Law specializes in marijuana law, medical marijuana business counseling, DUI defense and drug possession and sales.
Rosalinda V Amash
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Rosalinda V Amash
Santa Monica, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(310) 246-0722 1223 Wilshire Boulevard
#493
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Boston Univ School of Law
Richard Knickerbocker
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Richard Knickerbocker
Santa Monica, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 60 years of experience
(310) 260-9060 100 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 1845
Santa Monica, CA 90401-3605
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Business and Civil Rights
University of Southern California Gould School of Law and USC Law School
I have had a vast range of experience both in the public and private sector. I was formerly Chief of Civil Litigation for the City or Torrance and ultimately became the City Attorney of Santa Monica with experience in Civil Litigation, Advisory functions and deal making, and Criminal Prosecution. When in private practice I had a broad range of experience wining significant trials and appeals. I have an AV (pierless (5.0) rating, which is the highest possible, and am Certified by the State Bar of California in Appellate Advocacy and the Nation Board of Trial Advocates in Civil Trial Advocacy....
David D Diamond
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David D Diamond
Burbank, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(888) 860-6570 3500 West Olive Avenue
Suite 300
Burbank, CA 91505
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Southwestern Law School
A highly experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, David D. Diamond has dedicated his legal practice to defending the rights of clients throughout the Los Angeles area who have been arrested for or accused of all types of criminal offenses. Mr. Diamond provides aggressive representation to clients throughout the criminal court process and also handles criminal appeals and expungements as well. By providing his clients with personalized attention, aggressive representation and one-on-one service through every step of their cases, our firm strives to provide our clients with the best legal counsel possible.
James Anthony Mendez
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James Anthony Mendez
Downey, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(562) 923-4946 8301 Florence Avenue
Suite 200
Downey, CA 90240
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
UCLA School of Law
Are you facing indictments of criminal activity and wondering where you can turn to receive the help you need at this time? You need to take the proactive approach and seek out the help your case requires from a Downey criminal defense lawyer you can trust. Come to the Law Office of James Mendez! Attorney Mendez has obtained his undergraduate degree at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Upon graduating, he attended the University of California at Los Angeles, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Attorney Mendez is a member of the United States District Court for the Central District of...
Sabrina Li
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Sabrina Li
Alhambra, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(626) 800-4820 801 S Garfield Ave Ste 338
Alhambra, CA 91801
Criminal Defense, Business, Family and Immigration
University of Southern California Gould School of Law and Beijing Normal University
Ms. Li specializes in United States Immigration Law and is located in Los Angeles, California. As the founder of the firm, she works tirelessly to advocate for immigrants’ rights and has assisted hundreds of immigrants in their pursuit of the American dream. She provides legal assistance in various U.S. immigration matters to clients worldwide. She is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
John Paul Garcia
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John Paul Garcia
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
(800) 798-3136 3255 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Criminal Defense and Workers' Comp
California Western School of Law
All Drug Related Offenses * DUI * License Suspensions * Hit & Run * White Collar Crimes * Homicide * Domestic Violence * Bench Warrants * Expungements * Administrative Hearings * Workers' Compensation * Injured On The Job Free consultation - All Credit Cards Accepted Se Habla Espanol - Nous parlons français - Payment plans available
Miguel A. Valente
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Miguel A. Valente
Indio, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(760) 863-2161 82850Highway 111
SUITE A
Indio, CA 92201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
David Gonzalez
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David Gonzalez
Santa Ana, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 28 years of experience
(714) 953-5217 2112 N. Main Street #285
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Nursing Home
Simon Greenleaf School of Law
Erik James Hammett
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Erik James Hammett
Pomona, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
(909) 331-7548 399 N Garey Ave
Ste 220
Pomona, CA 91767
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Elder
University of La Verne College of Law
Ronald MacGregor
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Ronald MacGregor
Newport Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 51 years of experience
(949) 250-6097 1000 Quail Street
Suite 110
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Ronald D. MacGregor, Esq. received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pacific's McGeorge School of Law and became licensed to practice law in the state of California in 1973. For nearly the past four decades Mr. MacGregor has appeared before the California Supreme Court, the California Court of Appeal, and multiple California Superior Courts. Additionally, he has appeared before the United States District Court zealously representing clients in the Federal arena. Mr. MacGregor represents clients charged with crimes ranging from driving under the influence to Capital Murder charges. His primary focus is on trial advocacy and pre-trial negotiations in...
Dallis Nicole Cavallaro
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Dallis Nicole Cavallaro
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
(949) 656-2975 2601 Main Street
Penthouse Suite
Irvine, CA 92614
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Dallis Cavallaro is a founding partner of Cayton Cavallaro, PC. She practices criminal defense in Orange County, California. She formerly practiced criminal defense at The Kavinoky Law Firm and Snyder Law, PC. Dallis has been published in the Orange County Register, Orange County Lawyer, and the ABA's GPSolo magazine. Dallis helped found the Center for Law and Military Policy and served on its Advisory Council. In 2018, she hosted “A World Apart,” a podcast from the Center for Law and Military Policy that shared the stories of military service members with a civilian audience. She is also the former Vice Chair...
Richard Kim
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Richard Kim
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
(949) 825-5257 2082 Michelson Dr.
Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92612
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of San Diego School of Law
I am an aggressive and knowledgeable DUI Defense Attorney. I will make sure that you get the best result possible and I will investigate everything in the case to get you the best result. I will also be available to answer your questions and to give your case the attention that it deserves.
Bruce Carlton Bridgman
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Bruce Carlton Bridgman
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 51 years of experience
(714) 963-5486 17500 Red Hill Avenue
Suite 230
Irvine, CA 92614
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
UCLA Law School
As the founder of The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, Orange County attorney Bruce C. Bridgman offers legal counsel in criminal defense and civil issues. Since 1974, he has been in the legal field, and he has operated his own practice for over two decades. Before his current firm’s establishment, Attorney Bridgman was a partner at another firm and a deputy district attorney in Orange County. He is a graduate of the UCLA Law School, where he was a Wilson Scholar. Receive a zero-charge case evaluation by contacting his firm.
Mr. Ashley Daniel
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Mr. Ashley Daniel
Costa Mesa, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
(714) 973-2024 949 S Coast Drive
Ste 250
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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