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Melanie Killedjian
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Whittier Law School
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Sasan Vahdat
Orange, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Employment and Personal Injury
Pacific West COL
LAW OFFICES OF SEAN S. VAHDAT & ASSOCIATES, APLC is a well-rounded law firm in Southern California that provides a full range of legal services to both individuals and businesses. With a main office in the city of Orange and satellite offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, & San Diego, we take great pride as a full-service law firm committed to superior legal services. Our firm has over a decade of experience, and we have dedicated our practice to the areas of Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Employment Law, and Criminal Defense. We take pride in defending the rights of...
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Anthony Alanis
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
California Southern Law School
I am an active member of the State Bar of California and have a passion for helping clients. Whether it be those facing criminal charges, DUI, Drug charges, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanors/Felonies. Also, Family Law issues such as Divorce, Child Custody, Restraining Orders and the Hague Convention. I have had the opportunity to get great results for many in the Inland Empire, including Riverside, Corona, Norco, Hemet, Indio, San Bernardino, Fontana, Rialto and other surrounding cities. Call now to get the help you deserve.
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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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Hazel-Lynne Ocampo Espejo
Covina, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Hazel Espejo has handled criminal cases throughout California. She graduated in three years with a double major in Legal Studies and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis. While dedicating her studies to defending those charged with various crimes, she defended clients throughout both Northern California and Southern California through internships in various Public Defender’s Offices. Hazel Espejo has represented criminal defendants throughout the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura. Her compassion, knowledge, and determination allow her to...
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H. Christopher Coburn
Norco, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
MR. COBURN HAS SERVED AS A COST-EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SINCE 1987
Christopher Coburn has been practicing as a licensed attorney in California for more than 30 years. He has experience litigating cases, helping clients that are facing foreclosure, loan modification, and representing clients with criminal charges. With decades of knowledge and experience, he is confident that he and his firm are a valuable resource for clients.
At the Law Offices of H. Christopher Coburn, we understand that when you seek out a lawyer, you want one that offers reliable and cost-effective solutions. Mr. Coburn would like to be the attorney...
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Alvah Lavar Taylor
Santa Ana, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy and Tax
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
Mr. Taylor, the founder of the Firm, has over 33 years of experience in handling civil and criminal tax controversies. He handles litigation in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Claims, U.S. Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He also handles administrative disputes with the IRS, including audits, collection matters, criminal investigations, administrative hearings with the Office of Appeals and Collection Due Process appeals. Mr. Taylor, prior to entering private practice in 1989, served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Tax Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District...
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Robert A. Hankoff
Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
(888) 334-6344
790 East Colorado Boulevard
9th Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
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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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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John Lawrence Michels
Riverside, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Notre Dame Law School
John L. Michels is a Riverside County Criminal Defense Attorney. Areas of practice include assault & battery, drug crimes, DUI & driving offenses, theft crimes, domestic violence, probation violations, fraud, white collar crimes and murder. John L. Michels specializes in getting charges reduced or dropped all together, avoiding jail time and restoring his clients lives.
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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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Kristine Koo
Tustin, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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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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Dan E Chambers
Santa Ana, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business and White Collar Crime
The founder of Chambers Law Firm, Dan E Chambers, has been in practice for over 20 years. He served as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney for six years and was in private practice at other firms for approximately 15 years, handling a wide range of highly complex litigation matters. Dan’s primary area of practice now involves the representation and defense of individuals and businesses in all types of criminal and administrative matters, in both federal and state court throughout southern California. As a former prosecutor, Dan has unique insight into the criminal justice system that enables him to...
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Mr. Jihad M. Smaili
Santa Ana, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Civil Rights and Insurance Claims
Jihad M. Smaili, Esq., is a principal and partner of the firm Smaili & Associates, P.C., in Santa Ana. Mr. Smaili graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (magna cum laude, law review editor), where he received numerous academic awards, and was immediately admitted to the practice of law in September of 2008 in Ohio and was appointed Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio in its Corrections Litigation Section in Columbus, Ohio. After serving in that position for a few years, Mr. Smaili was appointed as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the General Felony Unit for Cuyahoga County...
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Michael Guisti
Santa Ana, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
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Armen Kiramijyan
San Bernardino, 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 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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Emeka C. Madu
Orange, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Trinity Law School
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Dan Wagner
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
UCLA / UC Hastings College of the Law, graduating cum laude.
Dan worked as a criminal prosecutor for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for 26 years. Dan prosecuted cases as a Senior Deputy DA in the Special Assignments Unit, the Gang Unit, and the Homicide Unit before being promoted to be the Head of the Homicide Unit, a prosecution team that he supervised for eight years. During the course of his career, he has conducted about 80 jury trials.
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Mr Andrew S Roberts
Burbank, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Southwestern Law School
I have been practicing law since 1978. I represent individuals and businesses throughout the world with their personal needs and problems from personal injury matters to criminal actions felonies and misdemeanors- including traffic/speeding tickets. If you have failed to appear in court on a matter or have a suspended license call me. I am aggressive about resolving matters before they explode-however will become a fierce litigator when necessary. My consultations are free.
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Scott Simmons
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Southwestern Law School
Cal State University Fullerton Biology/ Southwestern Law
With 30 years of experience in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Scott has tried some of the most notorious cases in the state from sexual assaults, gang crimes, and homicides covered by international press from The OC Register, LA Times, Dateline, and more. He was selected by the US Department of Justice ATF to educate investigators about prosecution strategy and tactics. After a total of 118 jury trials, Scott was awarded Prosecutor of the Year by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for his success in the courtroom.
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Mani Dabiri
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Administrative, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Think Defense is a professional law corporation that delivers effective legal representation in white-collar cases, blue-collar cases, and business litigation.
Before founding the firm, Mr. Dabiri was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles and Orange County, where he investigated and prosecuted a wide range of federal criminal cases.
Before serving as a federal prosecutor, he litigated complex civil cases at one of the best and biggest law firms in the world, O'Melveny & Myers.
And before joining the firm, he clerked for a federal trial judge at the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.
He earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science...
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Roger E. Naghash
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
Roger E. Naghash is dedicated to aggressively advocating for the rights and interests of his clients in a broad range of legal matters. He provides customized legal services and representation to fit the specific needs of each client. Always with honesty and integrity, Roger is a fierce advocate who fights for the justice his clients are entitled to under state and federal laws. He is committed to keeping clients informed and involved, and pursuing the best possible outcomes with quality, hands-on, and affordable service.
Roger earned his B.S. from Western State University and his J.D. from Western State University College of...
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Alan Jay Jackson
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Pepperdine University School of Law
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Mark Jacob Werksman
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 years of experience
Criminal Defense
University of Southern California
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Neama Rahmani
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Communications and Entertainment & Sports
Neama is a prestigious California personal injury attorney. He is the President and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers.
Neama graduated from UCLA at the age of 19 and Harvard Law School at the age of 22, making him one of the youngest graduates in the 200-year history of the law school. Upon graduation, Neama was hired by O’Melveny & Myers, the largest law firm in Los Angeles at the time, where he represented companies such as Disney, Marriott, and the Roman Catholic Church.
But Neama wanted to help ordinary people, not corporations, so he joined the United States Attorney’s Office, where...
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Nicholas Milan Loncar
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Elder, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Villanova University School of Law
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Nicholas Loncar is a fierce competitor and powerful negotiator. He uses his intensity, charisma and passion to achieve the best results for his clients. Nicholas represents people charged with crimes throughout Southern California, providing passionate, highly effective and affordable criminal and DUI defense services.
Nicholas is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law in Pennsylvania. Prior to enrolling at Villanova Law, Nicholas attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, where he was an active member of the school’s nationally ranked varsity debate team. During law school, Nicholas...
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Bryan Ray Kazarian
Santa Ana, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Bryan R. Kazarian is a former Orange County district attorney, current professor of Criminal Law and practicing attorney.
His years of experience and involvement in thousands of cases has made him one of Orange County’s most experienced criminal defense attorneys. His dedication to protecting the rights and freedoms of ordinary people who make honest mistakes has kept many good people out of the prison system in California.
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Michael Molfetta
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(949) 391-2399
15795 Rockfield Blvd., Suite A
Suite 130
Irvine, CA 92677
Criminal Defense, Entertainment & Sports, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Southwestern Law School
Michael Molfetta is former prosecutor and a renowned litigation attorney who has been practicing for almost 30 years.
1. Mr. Molfetta has been lead counsel in hundreds of criminal jury trials.
2. Mr. Molfetta has been lead counsel in several civil jury trials, and has conducted hundreds of depositions.
2. He has represented individuals and multinational corporations in both State and Federal Court.
3. Mr. Molfetta has handled cases in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Florida, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Canada, Mexico, and Italy.
3. Mr. Molfetta also has extensive experience representing professional athletes and “high profile” clients. He...
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Ronald Michael Cordova
Irvine, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Ron Cordova has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer sixteen times since 2007 and has been selected by OC Metro Magazine as one of Orange County's top five criminal defense lawyers every year since 2009. He has also been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the best criminal defense attorneys nationwide in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Ron's representation in high-profile cases has given him national prominence, but he prides himself most on the skill and personal attention that he devotes to every client's matter.
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Linda Iannelli
Newport Beach, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Western State Univ COL
Best Traffic Attorney in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Serving Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Bellflower, Metro, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Stanton, Westminster, Rancho Santa Margarita, Corona del Mar, Corona, Colton, Anaheim Hills, Orange, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, West Covina, El Monte, Buena Park, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Cypress, Rossmore, Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza.
Personally and professionally I handle my clients matters, with the goal being always a dismissal.
DMV matters, including Elder and Senior driving license issues, medical issues, negligent operator...
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Nicholas Steven Nassif
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(800) 286-2862
3055 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and Personal Injury
Drake University
The Law Offices of Nicholas S. Nassif is a diverse, full service law firm dedicated to helping clients protect their legal rights. Our firm works hard to fight for you and represent your case to reach a fast and just resolution. You will receive individual attention from Mr. Nassif, as he is personally involved in every case. Mr. Nassif handles a diverse array of legal matters in the areas of Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Contracts, Lease Negotiation Real Estate, and Criminal issues. In the area of Personal Injury, through dedication and commitment, Mr. Nassif has secured...
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David Swanson
Newport Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Western State Univ COL
Defending Orange County clients for 24 years. I am a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law as awarded by the State Bar of California. Former Public Defender who has tried approximately 95 jury trials, including numerous murder, and attempted murder cases in Orange County Superior Court. Also specializing in serious felony cases, including drug sales, robbery, assault with weapons, burglary, grand theft, domestic violence, fraud, child molestation, sex crimes, felony driving under the influence (DUI), gross vehicular manslaughter, and other felonies. Also represent clients in misdemeanors, specifically focused on driving under the influence (DUI) and other vehicle...
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Joseph Anthony Virgilio
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Appeals
Whittier Law School
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Joshua Michael Baskin
Newport Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
(949) 335-6336
4000 MacArthur Blvd.
6th Floor, East Tower
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
Being born and raised in Southern California, Mr. Baskin has a deep understanding of the needs of the community which he vigorously serves. Mr. Baskin's experience has given him invaluable insight into the legal system where he continues to make connections that help advocate for his clients to achive the best results on each case he handles. His team of professionals will work hard for on your case.
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Hector C Perez
Seal Beach, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Probate, Tax and White Collar Crime
The University of Texas School of Law
Mr. Perez is a former federal prosecutor.
Mr. Perez was appointed an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the criminal division in the Central District of California in 1977. He has been in private practice since 1981. He has concentrated his practice in the defense of federal crimes and of individuals and businesses under IRS criminal tax investigations. He is a skilled negotiator and trial lawyer who consistently gets good results for his clients. He believes that the defense of anybody facing any criminal charge is a serious undertaking requiring a unique skill-set because the client’s liberty is at stake. Defending...
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Zaira Villagomez
Burbank, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
You deserve an attorney that is willing to work hard for your peace of mind. Our office handles Misdemeanors and Felonies in the County of Los Angeles. We provide affordable plans to all clients to ensure that representation is available for anyone.
VillaMontLaw.com
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Silva Megerditchian
Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Southwestern Law School
Silva L. Megerditchian is an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney. She is the CEO and President of SLM Law. With over a decade of criminal law experience, Silva has handled THOUSANDS of cases from misdemeanors to felonies, and Federal offenses in all aspects of criminal defense. She served the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office for over 7 years and represented thousands of clients in virtually every aspect of criminal and juvenile law–from infractions to misdemeanors and felonies.
“I provide my clients with support, dedication and knowledge in criminal defense matters. I am there in their darkest hours when...
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John Nicholas Aquilina Jr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Criminal Defense Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Appeals
Brooklyn Law School
Following graduating from Brooklyn Law School, I was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1978, and assisted in opening and operating, and expanding from two, to a five-county, legal services office in Upstate New York. In January 1981, I relocated to Riverside County, California, where I began as a deputy public defender. For the next six years, I represented juveniles and adults charged with every type of criminal offenses, from minor driving offenses to multiple murder cases. I opened my own office in 1987, handling similar criminal trial and (added) appellate court cases, including several...