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Jacklyn Bentley
San Jose, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Dmitry Stadlin
San Jose, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Dmitry Stadlin fights for his clients, in Civil or Criminal courtrooms, and before any case is even filed. Mr. Stadlin graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and went on to the University of California, Hastings College of the Law where he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree. Mr. Stadlin clerked at three District Attorney’s Offices throughout the Bay Area: Alameda County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County. After numerous appearances for “The People” of California, Mr. Stadlin wanted to represent some actual people – real clients. Mr. Stadlin worked on...
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Alexander Cross
San Jose, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of San Francisco School of Law
Mr. Cross is an expert in the field of criminal law. Mr. Cross will fight more aggressively than anyone to bring you the best outcome possible. He passionately cares about defending his clients and does everything within his power to help them. Having attended the University of California, Berkeley for Undergraduate studies, he received a B.A. in Legal Studies. He subsequently attended the prestigious San Francisco Law School to receive his J.D. He is a member of many associations, including the State Bar Association, the Alameda County Car Association, the San Mateo County Bar Association and the Delta Theta Phi...
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Thomas Frederick Mueller
San Jose, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Illinois - Chicago
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Ronald A. Cabanayan
San Jose, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Lincoln Law School- San Jose
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Ronald A. Cabanayan focuses on DUI, criminal defense, and immigration/naturalization. His network of highly qualified mentors and advisers has a combined experience of over 50 years that he can bring to work for you. This is what he calls the Claw Network. Ronald is admitted to practice in all California courts and in Federal Court, Northern District of California. Professional organization memberships include California DUI Lawyers Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense, Santa Clara County Bar Association, San Mateo County Bar Association, and American Bar...
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Mr. William Gordon Walker III
Nevada City, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Bill came to Nevada City in 1983 to join the Nevada County Public Defendner's office at a time when he was the youngest attorney ever to practice in the county. He was the attorney for that office in Truckee Court for several years, while practicing Juvenile Law and Misdemeanor defense in Nevada City's Court. For most of his nearly 21 years in the Public Defendner's office, Bill handled the most serious and complicated felony cases, and help train and mentor some of the other attorneys in the office. Bill retired from the office in 2004, to pursue...
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Jennifer McCall Granger
Nevada City, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Divorce
University of San Francisco
Criminal Defense, DUI, Family Law, Divorce. A criminal defense lawyer for over 20 years, Ms. Granger has a winning record in the courtroom. Ms. Granger offers a case evaluation so that you and your family can make informed decisions. An experienced trial attorney, Jennifer Granger has tried jury trials to verdict throughout Northern California.
Ms. Granger also practices family law including divorce and child custody. Family law matters can be difficult and emotional to navigate on your own. Ms. Granger has the experience to navigate the unique complexities of family law hearings. Her expertise allows you to move...
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Blackie Burak
Danville, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of San Francisco School of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law and LaSalle University
Most experienced DUI lawyer in N. California. Over 44 years in practice. Co-founder and past president of the state-wide California Association of DUI Lawyers (CDLA). Received State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law designation in 1985. Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from CDLA in 2015.
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Joshua R. Jachimowicz
Morgan Hill, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
Joshua Robinett Jachimowicz was admitted to the State Bar in 2011. Mr. Jachimowicz began working with his father's firm as a law clerk while attending law school. He graduated the University of California at Santa Barbara with a bachelor's degree in Physics. Like his father, he received his law degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law. While at Santa Clara, he received honors for his academic efforts in Wills and Trusts, Employment Discrimination and Trial Techniques classes. As a young attorney, he has handled numerous criminal matters, including petty thefts, drug offenses, and DUIs. Mr. Jachimowicz recently married...
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Christopher Robert Martens
Hanford, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Oak Brook COL & Gov't Policy
The Law Offices of Christopher Martens is a Team of Individuals working together to provide you with high quality criminal defense for those accused in Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties. Three key members make up the team who will defend you when you are charged with a crime. Attorney Christopher Martens, is a graduate of Oak Brook College of Law, and a member of the California State Bar. He has been practicing law since March of 2005 when he was recognized as an attorney and admitted to the State Bar as a licensed Attorney.
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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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John Patrick Campion
San Francisco, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of San Francisco School of Law
I am a native San Franciscan and have been an advocate for the accused since 2003. My office handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. I have represented clients in cases involving life exposure, violent crimes sex offenses and domestic violence, DUI vehicular manslaughter, DUI's with priors, white collar embezzlement, grand theft, drug offenses including possession for sale, Fish & Game violations, Juvenile offenses, expungements, DMV issues and more.
I have had many difficult cases over the years with excellent results for my clients. Here are just a few: 1) A jury trial acquittal on a felony assault GBI; 2)...
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David T Reagan
Dublin, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Santa Clara University School of Law
The Law Office of David Reagan represents clients in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in clean criminal records. Mr. Reagan helps people obtain expungements, seal arrest records, and reduce felonies to misdemeanors. These services are provided at affordable rates with reliable communication.
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David Nick
San Francisco, 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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Armen Kiramijyan
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and Trademarks
California Western School of Law
Armen Kiramijyan graduated from University of Southern California with a accelerated B.A. and M.A. in Economics.
Armen is experienced in: Law, Economics, Education, Money Management, Accounting, Finance, Medical, Real Estate, Automotive, Politics, Non-Profit, Governance, Technology, Banking, and Retail.
Armen graduated from California Western School of Law, San Diego with an accelerated J.D.
As an attorney, Armen primarily practices general litigation and trial. He has litigated, settled, or triad cases combined over $500,000,000 in recovery.
He served as a Professor of Economics, Social Science, and Law.
He served as a Expert Economist.
Armen cites his diverse academic, professional, and...
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Michael A. Coffino
Sausalito, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Wisconsin Law School and University of Oregon
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James Robert Tedford II
Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
(626) 325-0142
301 East Colorado Boulevard
Suite 520
Pasadena, CA 91101
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Whittier Coll School of Law
James R. Tedford, II is a dedicated and aggressive criminal defense attorney serving Pasadena. Mr. Tedford earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School and quickly began representing clients facing various legal issues. He has focused his career on personal injury and criminal defense matters, standing strong for those who cannot speak for themselves in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Tedford has more than 20 years of legal experience and knows how to tackle a broad range of cases. He utilizes his background knowledge and legal prowess to build the strongest defenses possible for the criminally accused. Don’t...
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Charles Cornell Brown
Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Southern California Gould School of Law and University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Charles Brown is a veteran trial lawyer with an exceptional track record of success. A former deputy federal defender, he has tried nearly 60 federal cases and has resolved thousands of wide-ranging federal criminal issues. These include cases presenting a wide array of complex federal criminal issues such as white collar tax and fraud offenses, international commerce clause offenses, complex multi-defendant cases, computer/internet offenses, death penalty litigation, and immigration offenses. His hard-earned victories have produced deep insights into the complexities of a federal criminal case. He has superior wisdom and knowledge that only comes with experience. He is...
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Karen L. Goldstein
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
Karen L. Goldstein graduated with her B.A. from Georgetown University and her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. She is an experienced Los Angeles sex crime lawyer who is well-known for her passionate and persistent defense of her clients’ rights. Ms. Goldstein treats every case as if it is her only case, and she dedicates the necessary time and resources to making sure every client ends up with the best possible result. Ms. Goldstein is a skilled trial attorney who has won numerous cases when other attorneys found it hopeless. Speak with Ms. Goldstein about your charges today.
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Nina Marino
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense
University of La Verne College of Law and University of La Verne College of Law
Nina Marino co-founded Kaplan Marino, PC with partner Richard Kaplan in 1998 to create a platform for the firm's then-burgeoning white-collar practice. Since then Nina has devoted her practice exclusively to white-collar and complex criminal defense achieving global recognition for her successful representation of individuals. Nina Marino recognized by Chambers USA, says, “Nina Marino has cultivated an excellent reputation in the market for her skillful representation of senior executives in white-collar criminal litigation.” .” Forbes Advisor says, “Nina Marino is frequently recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in California.” Clients say, "she is dogged in getting to...
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Michael Louis Shultz
Malibu, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Loyola Law School
formerly employed by the Los Angeles County Public Defender's office as a Deputy Public Defender serving clients throughout Los Angeles County. Thereafter, private criminal defense practitioner in all California courts. Superlative client reviews found in Avvo.
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Michael Berg
Glendale, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Southwestern Law School
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Richard Michael Ewaniszyk
Victorville, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Monterey College of Law
Richard Ewaniszyk was first admitted to practice law in 1982 and has lived in the High Desert since 1986, where he raised his family. Over the course of his career, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients each year who have suffered serious and catastrophic personal injuries. Many of these cases involve debilitating spinal injuries sustained in automobile accidents. Other major injuries include severe burns, limb fractures, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and complex regional pain syndrome.
In order to prove liability and establish comprehensive damages—such as medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, lost household services, and pain and suffering—Mr. Ewaniszyk...
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Antonio Garcia
Burbank, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Attorney Antonio R. Garcia is an intelligent and charismatic attorney. He has represented clients in criminal matters all over Southern California including Pasadena, West Covina, Long Beach, Downey, and Bellflower. He is working lawyer and handles matters from Newport Beach to Van Nuys. He is a tremendous advocate and has a great ability to explain the complexities of the law to his clients and their families so that they may make informed decisions.
Mr. Garcia received his undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from UCLA before pursuing an MBA in finance from Woodbury University and eventually acquiring...
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Robert A. Hankoff
Burbank, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Fordham University School of Law
Robert Hankoff is an associate attorney at Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Inc. He is a former senior trial attorney with the Public Defender’s Office where he gained a reputation in court as a fierce protector of his client’s rights. Mr. Hankoff has been awarded the honor of being named as "The Top 40 Under 40" lawyers in the United States.
After five years as a top rated trial attorney, Mr. Hankoff has honed his expertise and trial skills and now assists Mr. Kraut on handling complex litigation matters. Mr. Hankoff was hand selected for his position with the...
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Sarkis Jacob Babachanian
Glendale, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Southwestern Law School
Sarkis Jacob Babachanian is a California lawyer with broad and deep experience in criminal defense, personal injury claims, general business and civil litigation, and mediating litigated cases. Reach Sark at 818-500-0678 or email sjb@litigating.com.
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Kia Champion
Encino, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law
The Champion Law Firm's mission is to provide our clients with the best possible service by staying true to the three C's: Commitment. Compassion. Character. We will always combine zealous representation, respect and empathy, and honesty and integrity in everything we do.
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Michael P. Kade
Encino, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Pepperdine University School of Law, University of West Los Angeles - SCHOOL OF LAW and University of West Los Angeles
Attorney Michael Kade is licensed to practice before all Federal and State Courts in the State of California, Texas Federal District Court, and the United States Supreme Court.
He is an adjunct professor of law at the University of West Los Angeles teaching Criminal Law & Practice, Introduction to Legal Studies and Contracts.
During his experience as a criminal defense attorney, he has handled a number of high-profile cases and successfully defended numerous people wrongly accused of serious crimes. Crimes as minor as Shoplifting, and as major as attempted Murder and Homicide. Prior to entering law school, he was an officer...
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John Francis Nicholson
Woodland Hills, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
Univ of LaVerne COL
My education is rooted in the University of Southern California and culminated with a Bachelor of Science and MBA at Valley Christian University. I graduated from the University of La Verne School of Law in Woodland Hills, California. I am a hands-on, solo, general practitioner and I have been practicing law in the San Fernando Valley serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Since 2009 I have actively prticipated in the Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. This is a volunteer, non-paid public service.
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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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Michael K Bialys
Newbury Park, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
587 N. Ventu Park Road
# 496
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Western State University College of Law
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Michael is the former managing partner of one of the largest national criminal defense firms in the country, literally building it from the ground up. Over the course of his practice Michael became interested in DUI defense, and saw on countless occasions how mismanaged these particular California DUI cases really were. His philosophy was that you don't have to be a murderer just to get the full benefit of a comprehensive and aggressive defense. It is at that point the Mr. Bialys opened up his Los Angeles DUI defense practice.
Michael has always prided himself on offering client...
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John Michael Kucera
Redding, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
San Fernando Valley College of Law
Former Insurance Defense Counsel
Former Deputy District Attorney
Former Judge Protempore
Former Private Conflict Public Defender
Former Federal Defender
Well respected, hard fighting and personalized service in State and Federal Courts for 40 years.
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Kristi Jo Peariso
Ventura, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
California Western School of Law
As a criminal law attorney with more than 11 years of experience in criminal defense, I have spent my entire career fighting for the constitutional protection of my clients. Unlike many other private criminal defense attorneys in Ventura County, I have never worked for the District Attorney's Office, and have never prosecuted anyone. I began my career as a Deputy Public Defender in Mendocino County, before transferring to Santa Barbara County and ultimately to Ventura County in 2000, where I remained as a Deputy Public Defender for 7 years. As a tireless and passionate public defender for nearly 10 years,...
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Michael Wayne Cooper
Paradise, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Divorce
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law:
I provide a complete range of estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, veterans pension and Medi-Cal eligibility services. I work with clients to create and implement an estate plan specifically designed with them in mind, including their family, their business, their property and their personal wishes. This includes preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Durable Powers of Attorney for Asset Management.
Family Law:
I have over 30 years of experience in family law. Besides being a highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer, I am personally and professionally sensitive to the concerns...
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Scott J. Emerick
Santa Rosa, CA Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Empire College School of Law
From my first day of Law School I knew that criminal law was my passion. I was fortunate to be selected to intern at the Sonoma County Public Defenders Office for 3 years during law school. There I was able to work on real cases involving real clients facing real criminal charges. This time gave me valuable insight into how the court system works, how to interact with opposing counsel, and how to best advocate for my clients best interest.
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Joseph D. Bussone
Cambria, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Southwestern University School of Law
Country lawyer, former big-city lawyer. General practice, with a focus on civil litigation, professional liability (medical & legal), and criminal defense.
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Clayton Dowen Campbell
Bakersfield, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Oak Brook COL & Gov't Policy
Criminal Defense Lawyer Clayton D. Campbell
Attorney Clayton D. Campbell graduated with honors from the Oak Brook College of Law in 2002. He spent the first four years of his legal career working for two Bakersfield law firms handling various civil and administrative matters.
In 2007 he opened his own law practice, the Campbell Law Firm, and practiced primarily criminal defense law in Kern County before forming Campbell Whitten, PC, with his long time friend and fellow criminal defense attorney Jesse Whitten in December of 2012. Clayton has developed a rapport with local prosecutors and a reputation among judges, defense attorneys, and...
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Izaak Schwaiger
Sebastopol, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Wyoming College of Law
Izaak Schwaiger is an advocate and champion for the rights of regular people. A decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a former Sonoma County prosecutor, and a respected presence in the courtroom, Mr. Schwaiger has devoted his practice to defending the criminally accused and upholding the civil rights of those who have been wronged by the police. Following ten years of service to his country in the Marine Corps, Izaak enrolled in law school at the University of Wyoming, where he did not graduate with honors, but was named "most likely to become a rockstar." Called the...
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Ryan Frederick Perkins
Fort Bragg, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Lincoln Law School
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Robert Francis Landheer
Santa Barbara, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
New College School of Law of California
Mr. Landheer first worked as an associate attorney in the early 80s with the Law Office of Richard Peterson in Mendocino County, California. He tried major felony cases and successfully exonerated his client in his first homicide trial. He also assisted his partner in preparing the defense in a capital case in neighboring Lake County. Additionally, he litigated and defended many marijuana cultivation cases and wrote appeals. In 1983, he moved to Santa Barbara and opened an office with his associate, former District Attorney of Mendocino County Joseph D. Allen. In 1985, he was invited to join the Santa...