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Jeremy Elias
San Diego, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Heather A. Melone
San Diego, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney Heather A. Melone was born and raised in Southern California. She grew up in the Los Angeles area and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies. During her time at UCSB, Heather became interested in obtaining a law degree as she realized that to effectuate real change she would have to either work within the confines of the current law, or work to change the laws.
After graduating from UCSB, Heather joined the United States Peace Corps and spent three years volunteering in Thailand....
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Domenic J. Lombardo
San Diego, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 34 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
UC Hastings COL
The Law Office of Domenic J. Lombardo is a San Diego based law office dedicated solely to the practice of defending criminal charges. Mr. Lombardo is a licensed criminal defense attorney in California State and Federal courts. He appears primarily in San Diego matters but has aggressively defended thousands of individuals throughout the State. He brings a wealth of experience to bear on every case, together with a team of investigators, forensic consultants, and paralegals, as necessary. He personally handles every client matter and will take the time to return your every call.
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Daniel Jensen
San Jose, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 43 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Lincoln University
Daniel Jensen has truly established himself as a top lawyer in Santa Clara County. In fact, Jensen has been selected five times by the San Jose Magazine as one of Silicon Valley's Best Lawyers in Criminal Law and Family Law. As a former police officer and sergeant, Jensen has great knowledge when it comes to effectively defending his clients in state and federal courts. If you or a loved one are in need of legal guidance, Daniel Jensen may be able help. Learn more by calling the The Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 296-4100.
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Shannon Marie Dorvall
Los Angeles, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 19 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Univ of Montana School of Law
I am a criminal defense attorney. I practice handle trial work, appeals and post conviction. I enjoy a challenge and fight for my clients.
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Margie Brakhage
Murrieta, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 15 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Family and Traffic Tickets
Western State University College of Law
Criminal and Family Law cross over more often than one would expect. I believe that practicing in both of these areas of law gives me an edge on the representation I can provide, because I can easily recognize the effects one case may have on the other. This also allows me to better plan your case accordingly in order to give you the best possible outcome.
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Bradley Stephen Sandler
Beverly Hills, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 28 years of experience
(310) 246-3900
9777 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 400
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Modern times deserve modern lawyers. I am Bradley S. Sandler, a modern Family law attorney located in Beverly Hills and serving the Los Angeles area. I consistently apply up-to-date practices and approaches to the pursuit of the best outcome attainable in every case. For our client's accused of a crime, we have a long track record for success with negotiated pleas and Not Guilty Verdicts after a Jury Trial.
An effective litigator must be tough and willing to stand up to legal opponents and decision-makers, including lawyers on the other side of a petition for divorce or any family law...
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Melanie Killedjian
Los Angeles, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Whittier Law School
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Elliot Rahmim Zarabi
Los Angeles, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
A lot of attorneys really don't care about their clients and don't have the compassion required to be a criminal defense attorney. My clients are not only facing jail or prison, but as a result of the criminal proceedings, need someone who can relate to them and stand with them. That is what I do, I stand with my client, side by side, and fight for their rights. The prosecutor only knows my client as he or she appears on paper, I show the prosecutor who my client really is. When my clients hire me, they not only get an...
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James Robert Tedford II
Pasadena, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 30 years of experience
(626) 325-0142
301 East Colorado Boulevard
Suite 520
Pasadena, CA 91101
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense 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 DUI & DWI Attorney with 29 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Business, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Southern California Gould School of Law and University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Charles Brown, Partner
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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Michael Berg
Glendale, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Southwestern Law School
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Ardy Pirnia
Beverly Hills, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 12 years of experience
(844) 747-5294
8549 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1193
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Pepperdine University School of Law
Being a graduate of both the University of California Los Angeles and Pepperdine University School of Law, Ardy Pirnia comes with a solid educational background as an attorney. He began his practice in 2013 after graduating from Pepperdine, and he carried the distinguishment of being the Best Oral Advocate in his class. Mr. Pirnia cut his teeth in practice starting as a new attorney at both Keller, Fishback & Jackson LLP and the One Law Group, where he worked as a clerk before becoming a licensed lawyer. Since 2014, The Pirnia Law Group has been responsible for over $1,000.000.00...
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Karen L. Goldstein
Los Angeles, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 21 years of experience
DUI & DWI and Criminal 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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Robert M. Bernstein
Beverly Hills, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(888) 316-9513
9595 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
DUI & DWI, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Attorney Robert M. Bernstein provides representation for various criminal law related offenses throughout the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area. If you have been charged with sex crime, drug charge, DUI, white collar crime or any other criminal offense then you owe it to yourself to consult with a member of our legal team. Call the office to schedule an initial consultation.
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Ernest Lutz
Los Angeles, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 29 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
Western State University College of Law
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Lutz Law Group & Law Office of Ernest Lutz Criminal Defense, Personal Injury Call us today for a free legal consultation so we can better understand your case and work with you to achieve the best possible results
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MavEryck Langford Stevenson
Beverly Hills, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Tanvir A. Anis
Manhattan Beach, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(310) 939-9000
1500 Rosecrans Ave.
Ste. 500
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2472
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Tulane University
My experience includes years as a senior district attorney with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and Orange County District Attorney's Office. My time as a prosecutor has been invaluable in my work as a criminal defense attorney. I received my legal education from Yale University and Tulane University. As a defense attorney, I have been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a top 10 criminal defense attorney in California, and a Top 40 under 40 trial attorney nationwide in the field of criminal defense. I have additionally received awards for client satisfaction from Avvo.com
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Stephen Robert Kahn
Beverly Hills, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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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Robert Daniel Berglund
West Hollywood, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Consumer
Southwestern Univ School of Law
I started my solo practice, Berglund Law Office, P.C., in March, 2012. My office focuses on the defense of persons arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), as well as other vehicular criminal cases and traffic citations. Additionally, we represent people that have suffered abuse and harassment at the hands of overly aggressive debt collectors and collectors, bringing claims on their behalf under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other statutes that protect consumers. I am a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.
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Sarkis Jacob Babachanian
Glendale, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
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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Antonio Garcia
Burbank, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense 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 DUI & DWI Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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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Michael Louis Shultz
Malibu, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
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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Kia Champion
Encino, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 9 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
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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Dmitry Stadlin
San Jose, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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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David Evan Jones
Fresno, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Whittier Coll School of Law
Recognized Among the Central Valley’s Best in DUI & criminal defense. Backed by more than 20 years of experience in criminal law, Mr. Jones is a former prosecutor turned award-winning defense attorney. He has handled thousands of DUI and criminal cases, including more than 100 trials, both as a Deputy District Attorney and a defense lawyer.
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James Patrick Lambe
Fresno, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
James P. Lambe is a former Fresno criminal defense lawyer who completed 100 jury trials. In trials of life sentence cases, he obtained eight acquittals, four hung jury dismissals, and three in limine motion dismissals.
He employed creativity in settling four death penalty cases. He also concluded thirty-three other murder cases (preventing a murder conviction in eighteen of them) and one hundred and four three strikes cases (preventing a three strikes sentence in ninety-four of them).
He was the trial attorney in two published cases which effected significant changes in California law: People v. Myers (1998)...
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Joel G. Garcia
Los Angeles, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Joel G. Garcia is a Trial Attorney and Founder Garcia Law Group, Professional Corporation where he handles criminal and civil litigation ranging from misdemeanors and felonies to restraining orders. In representing his clients, Mr. Garcia is relentless, aggressive, and zealous.
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Michael P. Kade
Encino, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 25 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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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Steven Seiden
Hawthorne, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of San Fernando Valley College of Law
The Criminal Law Office of Steven A. Seiden, was established in Los Angeles County over 40 years ago. We exclusively represent defendants in criminal cases, and we litigate Major Felonies, Drug Cases, Misdemeanors, DUI's, and we also represent client's in Federal Court in all United States jurisdictions. We have a proven record with numerous victories in Criminal Courts within California and across the United States. We possess the experience and knowledge necessary to represent our client's with the utmost dedication and commitment, in order to secure the best possible outcome for each client. And we take cases to Jury Trial!...
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Anthony Alanis
Norco, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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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Matthew Jay Ruff
Los Angeles, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew J. Ruff has devoted his entire legal career to Criminal Defense, 30 years of Experience. Unlike many other Attorneys who may "side line" in the area of criminal defense, Attorney Ruff has limited his practice to exclusive criminal defense for over two decades. Prior to starting his work in Criminal Defense he worked in one of the largest District Attorney's Offices in the State of California. This gives his clients an edge by having "inside knowledge" of how his client's case will be prosecuted. He also gives his clients the added "edge" and an educational...
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Alexander Cross
San Jose, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
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 DUI & DWI Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois - Chicago
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Richard Meyer
Modesto, CA DUI & DWI Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
After working for a few years at the Stanislaus County Public Defenders Office, I opened a private law office in June of 2002 concentrating in the areas of Criminal Law and DUI Law. Although the offense of DUI actually falls under the general heading of Criminal Law, I choose to set DUI Law apart because it really is one of the more complex types of criminal law matters. It often involves technical scientific and medical issues and theories. I also truly believe that more innocent people have been accused of DUI than any other crime.
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Del Martyn Bohner
Modesto, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Del Bohner provides aggressive representation in all criminal matters, from first time DUIs to murders. He has trial experience with very serious cases, including first degree burglary, robbery, and murder. He has also been successful in getting cases outright dismissed through the writing and arguing of pre-trial motions.
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Joshua R. Jachimowicz
Morgan Hill, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 14 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, 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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Vincent John LaBarbera Jr
Newport Beach, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(949) 863-1663
4100 Newport Place Dr
Suite 620
Newport Beach, CA 92660
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
Vincent LaBarbera is a distinguished criminal trial and appellate court attorney with over 30 years of litigation experience. His offices are located in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica, California. His firm handles all state and federal criminal (Criminal Defense) and professional licensing cases (Administrative Board Hearings). www.labarberalaw.com Mr. LaBarbera has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell's highest A.V. rating, named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers and is a 2015 Southern California Super Lawyer. As a Federal and State criminal defense attorney, Mr. LaBarbera has argued over two hundred trials and appeals. He...
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Lisa Ann Kopelman
Irvine, CA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Suffolk Univ Law School
Lisa Kopelman has been a practicing criminal defense attorney for more than 30 years and has taken over 100 cases to jury trial. After graduating Suffolk University Law School in Boston, she moved to California with her husband to practice criminal law here. She worked for the Orange County Public Defender's Office where she developed an expertise in handling the most serious cases. Her practice focuses on murder, violent and serious felonies.