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Joshua Mulligan
La Quinta, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Cornell Univ
Josh is a graduate of Cornell Law School, an Ivy League institution and one of the top 10 law schools in the country. At Cornell, Josh was a general editor of the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, and published a law journal article.
Josh knew early in his law school career that his passion was in criminal law, defending individuals who had made a mistake and were now facing punishment in one of the harshest and most punitive criminal justice systems in the world. Josh externed for a judge in New York and experienced firsthand the inner...
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Stephanie Arrache
Palm Desert, CA Juvenile Law Attorney
41865 Boardwalk
Suite 202
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Stephanie M. Arrache is an attorney who prides herself on her personal attention to each client and case. She practices exclusively in the field of criminal defense, handling all aspects from infractions to misdemeanors and felonies.
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Forest Michele Wilkerson
La Quinta, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Forest graduated from the University of San Diego in May of 2003, and has had a varied and interesting career. After law school, Forest did an extended internship at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, the Netherlands. She was assigned to the lead prosecutor on the team prosecuting Serbian Dictator Slobodan Milosovic for war crimes.
Following her time in The Hague, she worked as a research and writing attorney for a team defending a notorious MS-13 gang member in a death penalty case where it was alleged that her client took part in the...
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Michael J. Kennedy
Indio, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Southwestern University School of Law
I have been a constitutional defense attorney for over 30 years [after serving a few years as a federal judicial law clerk and as a deputy district attorney], 13 of which were as a deputy public defender for San Bernardino County, after which I retired and helped form Ledger & Kennedy, which evolved into Kennedy & Roe at the beginning of 2007, which I dissolved in August of 2012 and commenced my current sole practice.
I concentrate exclusively on criminal and constitutional litigation, and I have handled every manner and nature of criminal case, from infractions to LWOP murders.
I am...
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Denise Elaine Shaw
Palm Desert, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
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Karen E. Lockhart
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western State University College of Law
Because You Deserve The Best: Murrieta criminal defense attorney Karen E. Lockhart has one of the most widely recognized names in the Riverside County criminal justice system. She has devoted her practice to Criminal Law for more than 25 Years and has successfully represented OVER 1000 CRIMINAL CASES. Her practice is dedicated solely to the representation of individuals who have been arrested and charged with committing criminal offenses. Her success rate in defending criminal cases is among the highest, from simple trespass to first degree murder. If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, the prosecutor...
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Nicolai Cocis
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Voted as 2018 "Attorney of the Year" by the Southwest Riverside County Bar Association.
Since 1999, I have successfully represented several hundred individuals charged with Criminal Offenses including DUI and Juvenile Matters. Due to my reputation for integrity and straightforward, honest and ethical defense strategies, my negotiating tactics to dismiss or reduce charges are taken seriously by prosecutors and judges. I will do everything that is ethically possible to challenge probable cause and protect the best interests of my clients. My office is located near the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta and I represent individuals from the surrounding cities of...
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Parwana Anwar
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego School of Law and University of California - San Diego
The Law Offices of Parwana Anwar, PLC is a full-service criminal defense firm in the Temecula and Murrieta area of Riverside County and in San Diego, California. The firm handles criminal cases all over the Southern California area. The firm is lead by skilled trial attorney, Parwana Anwar, a former Riverside County prosecutor. As a Riverside County prosecutor, Ms. Anwar successfully prosecuted thousands of cases. With this knowledge and experience, she now successfully defends all types of criminal matters. Murrieta criminal attorney, Parwana Anwar will fight for you to ensure that every client is provided a vigorous...
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Crista Marie Haynes
Redlands, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of La Verne College of Law
Crista is the Managing Partner of The Haynes Law Firm, APLC located in Redlands, CA. The Haynes Law Firm, APLC is a boutique law firm offering clients legal assistance in the areas of Family law, Criminal law, and Juvenile law. Crista prides herself on offering empathetic, educated, and experienced legal services at affordable rates. Crista is a proud member of the Board of Advisors for the University of Laverne, College of Law, where she attended law school, she is a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Social Justice Advocacy Project, she volunteers her time...
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Christopher Whelton
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Hello, Please allow me to tell you about my law practice. I have been an attorney for over 23 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all state courts in southern California including Murrieta, Riverside, Vista, San Diego, Indio, Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton and others. I represent clients charged with all levels of misdemeanor and felony offenses including DUI, domestic violence, theft, assault, battery, drugs, violent crimes, sex crimes, gang allegations, homicides, and Violations of Probation. I also represent clients at the Department of Motor Vehicles. My fees are negotiable and we have a...
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John S. Pozza
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Attorney
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
California Western School of Law
Mr. Pozza has practiced primarily in the fields of criminal defense and civil trial litigation, and now has devoted his entire practice to criminal defense and juvenile delinquency. As one of Southwest Riverside's most active trial attorneys, Mr. Pozza has accumulated a remarkably successful record of "wins" in the courtroom. He has litigated in the State Courts of California and the United States Distict Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California.
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Margie Brakhage
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
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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Heather Kristine Gray
Municipal
Arizona State Univ COL and Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
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Andrei Felix Lapine
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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James Melvin Taylor
Banning, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Western State Univ COL
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Sharla Leigh Evert
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Family and Probate
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and Catholic U of Amer Columbus School of Law
Nguyet Tran
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer
Juvenile, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
California Western School of Law
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Mohammad Abuershaid
Palm Desert, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney Mohammad Abuershaid is the founding partners of ALL Trial Lawyers. He is the lead attorney handling the firm’s juvenile dependency practice (CPS defense). He has counseled and represented hundreds of parents against Child Protective Services (CPS), Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and other social service agency investigations. Attorney Abuershaid has fought for and protected parents in juvenile dependency cases in numerous counties in Southern California, including but not limited to, Orange County, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Riverside. Mohammad Abuershaid is highly equipped to handle juvenile dependency cases of all severities, including cases involving allegations of...
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Michael Eric Kraut
Long Beach, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Harvard Law School and Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers is a premier criminal defense firm located in the media center of Los Angeles. The firm specializes in DUI defense and other criminal matters. Prior to becoming one of Southern California's top notch criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Kraut is a former Deputy District Attorney. He has over 14 years of trial experience, contacts, and understanding of how to best handle his client's cases. He has obtained a success rate of 99% in jury trials.
Los Angeles Criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut has been featured on CNN and Fox News as well as in...
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Samuel E Spital
San Diego, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Administrative, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Samuel Spital is the Managing Attorney at Spital and Associates. He is committed to personal service; his honesty, integrity and trustworthiness are only surpassed by his exceptionally high level of concern for his client. The law firm serves individuals and businesses in a wide array of administrative law, criminal defense and civil litigation. Sam Spital began his legal career as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice (serving from 1970 - 1978, in both the Criminal and Civil Law Divisions). As a Deputy Attorney General, he handled over 50 appeals, in all State and Federal...
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Jimmy Cha
Fullerton, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western State University College of Law
My practice is limited to Criminal Defense and DUI's. My criminal law background, and experience in the field provides me with a unique point of view of the criminal system that allows me to more appropriately advocate on behalf of my clients. I truly believe that good people often times make bad choices and/or decisions in life, and that everyone is entitled to good representation.
EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE - My practice is limited to Criminal Defense, and DUI's exclusively. I graduated law school with a certificate in criminal law studies. A certificated allotted to only a few students who go above...
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Julie O. Wolff
San Diego, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Juvenile, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
California Western School of Law
I began my legal career as a juvenile dependency attorney.
I spent nearly five years working full-time for dependency parents and children. That experience taught me how to be a strong and compassionate advocate, both in the courtroom and out.
When Child Protective Services are involved, it is crucial to have a skilled dependency attorney working for you. The same goes for a family law case where you finances and valuable time with your children are at risk.
Whether it's a juvenile dependency case or a family law matter, you deserve the time and attention necessary to ease your fears about the...
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Samantha Greene
Escondido, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego School of Law
Samantha Greene is an attorney for the criminal department of Sevens Legal, APC.
Mrs. Greene brings over 10 years of experience as a criminal attorney to the benefit of her clients.
Mrs. Greene began her legal career working as a small criminal defense practice in San Diego. In 2011, Mrs.Greene went into private practice as a criminal defense attorney specializing in both felony and misdemeanor matters.
Mrs. Greene is well respected in the San Diego legal community, including among Judges and Prosecutors for her experience and professionalism.
Mrs. Greene earned her law degree from the University of...
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Bobby Shamuilian
Murrieta, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of La Verne College of Law
Attorney Bobby Shamuilian is a diligent and aggressive advocate for his clients. His passion is applied to every single case and he works tirelessly to meet the legal objectives of his clients. Bobby is an attorney that you can trust, an attorney that has the knowledge and experience which can help you in your legal matter.
Bobby was raised in Southern California and completed his undergraduate education at the California State Polytechnic University Pomona in finance, real estate, and law. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne College of Law finishing at the top of his class...
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Mr. William W. Bruzzo
Oceanside, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Dayton School of Law
Will Bruzzo has been representing clients charged with crimes for over 30 years. His familiarity with the Courts and the District Attorney in Orange County help him get the best results for his clients. He understands the difficulty of having a conviction on your record or serving jail time. That is why he approaches every case with the intent of getting the matter reduced, dismissed or otherwise obtaining the best result possible. Look at his website at www.bruzzolaw.com to see the results he has obtained for other clients in his testimonial section. Mr. Bruzzo established his own law...
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Tate R. Lounsbery
El Cajon, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Administrative, Appeals and Criminal Defense
University of San Diego School of Law
Tate represents clients in Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) grievance proceedings throughout California.
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Eric J Youngquist
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western State University College of Law
With approximately 20 years of former Law Enforcement and over 12 years practicing Criminal Defense in California, I possess a unique approach to obtaining positive results for my clientele. Having been born and raised in the local area, educated, and practiced law here, have given me excellent background information to dispense.
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William M. Weinberg
Irvine, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western State University College of Law
I am committed to defending the constitutional rights of my clients. My practice is limited to criminal defense and I have always been on the side of the individual. I believe in our system. It is the best in the world and affords individuals rights they cannot obtain anywhere else on the globe.
My goal is simple: to obtain the best possible outcome for my clients. I have developed many relationships within the court system over the last 26 years and frequently put them to use on my client's behalf.
I believe that I can personalize my client's...
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John Christl
Newport Beach, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Mr. Christl graduated from the University of Southern California in 1986 and went on to receive his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1992. After a few brief years in civil practice Mr. Christl began his outstanding career in criminal law by joining the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office in 1995. He quickly rose through the ranks winning 99% of his cases and was awarded Prosecutor of the Year and Outstanding Trial Attorney by his colleagues.
In 1998 Mr. Christl moved to Orange County with his family and continued expanding his knowledge with the Orange County...
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John-Patrick Mullen-Lujan
Orange, CA Juvenile Law Attorney
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Elder and Family
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Attorney John-Patrick Mullen-Lujan grew up in vibrant Miami, Florida, where he encountered people from all walks of life and learned to develop genuine connections in diverse communities. As the son of an Argentinian immigrant, Attorney Mullen-Lujan recognizes the struggles many Americans face in navigating our complex criminal justice system. Attorney Mullen-Lujan believes everyone deserves to have their rights protected by someone who cares about them.
Attorney Mullen-Lujan attended Pennsylvania State University where he obtained a joint Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and American Studies. In 2017, he received a Master of Science degree in American studies.
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Ambrosio E. Rodriguez
Riverside, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Georgetown University Law Center
Ambrosio E. Rodriguez is the Los Angeles criminal defense attorney the accused turn to when everything is on the line. With more than 13 years of prior experience as a highly accomplished Senior Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Rodriguez uses his unique perspective and unmatched knowledge of the justice system to build the best defense for his clients.
While at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Rodriguez led the esteemed Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Unit and then became one of only four Senior Deputy District Attorneys in the elite Homicide Unit. As a Homicide District Attorney, Mr. Rodriguez tried almost every type of murder...
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Vikas Bajaj
San Diego, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The University of Texas School of Law
Attorney Vikas Bajaj is a San Diego-based criminal defense attorney fighting for the rights of individuals and corporations who have been charged with a crime.
Attorney Vikas Bajaj started his own defense firm, The Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC in 2002. Vikas prides himself in providing aggressive and effective representation to obtain favorable outcome for his clients.
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Mark A. Gallagher
Riverside, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
4255 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Pepperdine University School of Law
Over the past 20 years I have handled thousands of criminal, DUI, and traffic cases throughout Southern California. No problem is too big or too small. In a normal day I appear in traffic court for multiple citations and I also spend time preparing my felony cases for trial. Recent victories include a not guilty verdict on ALL counts for a client charged with murder, criminal threats, robbery and 5 other felony counts (all with gang enhancements), a residential burglary case with DNA that resulted in a hung jury, and hung jury split 6-6 on a marijuana DUI charge that...
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Katie Walsh
Tustin, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Katie Walsh is a criminal attorney who focuses her practice on children, and Juvenile Criminal law.
Ms. Walsh wants to help parents and children navigate the juvenile criminal system getting them the best result possible.
Before starting her own firm in 2012, Ms. Walsh was an Orange County District Attorney for 10 years where she worked in Juvenile court and Domestic Violence unit. She has the benefit of viewing her cases from both sides, as a former DA. She also deals with schools and school districts regarding school discipline and expulsion issues.
Ms. Walsh’s main goal is...
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Paul Jeffrey Wallin
Riverside, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Family
Pepperdine University School of Law
For over 35 years, I have been successfully representing clients facing criminal charges or dealing with family law matters. As the Senior Partner of Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation, I work hard to ensure our clients are represented with respect and professionalism. When you hire our firm, you place your trust in a team of attorneys and legal professionals, whose only goal is to obtain the best result possible in your case. You are not alone. We will get through this together.
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David P. Shapiro
San Diego, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Tulane University School of Law, University of San Diego School of Law and University of Toronto
Arrested for a crime he, admittedly, did commit in 2004, David P. Shapiro experienced firsthand the same fear, uncertainty, and concern for his future and freedom so many of his clients undergo when arrested or under investigation for allegedly committing a crime. That experience motivates him each and every day to provide the best representation possible to any and all who entrust his Firm to handle their criminal defense matter in their time of need.
David has dedicated his career to helping good people get through bad situations and regain control of their future when charged with a crime....
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Nate Crowley
San Diego, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of San Diego School of Law
Nate has dedicated his career to protecting people accused of crimes. During his practice as a public defender, Nate learned what works to get decent results in the toughest situations and knows how to actually help people. Nate has successfully represented clients on all levels and types of felony cases and trained new lawyers in defender offices.
Nate was trained in trial skills at the nationally renowned Colorado State Public Defender system and learned the “Colorado method” of jury selection and the chapter method of cross examination from some of its creators at the State Public Defender.
Nate was born...
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Richard L. Grant
Irvine, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Western State University College of Law
More than 40 years, our "HARD HITTING & AGGRESSIVE" Attorneys have Defended our Clients "LIKE FAMILY" in all of the four Orange Courts for both Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal charges as well as Business Law & Litigation matters.
Whether fighting for our client's legal rights and freedom or seeking the most advantageous & successful outcome in a Business Law/Litigation matter, we are always in our "CLIENT'S CORNER" fighting for them at the lowest possible costs.
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Matthew B. Wallin
Riverside, CA Juvenile Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and University of California - Santa Barbara
I strongly believe that every person accused of a crime is entitled to an attorney who zealously advocates and fights on their behalf.
I have been a part of Wallin & Klarich for many years and I remain committed to providing each of my clients with aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation.
When you hire Wallin & Klarich, you hire a team of attorneys who work together to make certain that every legal avenue is explored in the defense of your rights.
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Joshua R. Bourne
San Diego, CA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Mr. Bourne is a former San Diego criminal prosecutor who prosecuted various criminal offenses and also worked in the domestic violence unit (Family Justice Center) of the San Diego City Attorney's Office. After working for the San Diego City Attorney's office, Mr. Bourne joined a civil litigation firm where he gained extensive experience in various matters including corporate and partnership law and marital dissolution. This experience includes pre-trial discovery, valuation of community and corporate assets, and various legal motion and pleading work.
Mr. Bourne also devotes substantial time as conflict counsel. He represents indigent defendants who cannot afford an attorney...