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Vikas Bajaj
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, 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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David M. Boertje
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of San Diego School of Law
David M. Boertje, Esq., has dedicated his professional life to defending those accused of crimes and has personally handled hundreds of criminal cases. Mr. Boertje is experienced in handling all misdemeanor and felony cases including DUI defense, domestic violence, theft crimes, white collar crimes, drug crimes, probation violations, violent crimes, strike cases, and murder. Mr. Boertje has obtained successful results for many of his clients including case dismissals, not guilty verdicts, reduced charges, and favorable plea bargains. Mr. Boertje has received some very impressive results for his clients.
Mr. Boertje received his Juris Doctor degree at the University of San...
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Edward J Southcott
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Prior to opening his law practice, Edward J. Southcott worked for the San Diego Sheriff's Department for 21 years. During his career with the San Diego Sheriff's Department, Edward gained a broad range of experience in the criminal justice system. As a detective, Edward investigated all types of crimes ranging from minor infractions to murder. He was specially trained as a hate crime detective and as a vice crimes investigator. As a detective on the San Diego County Human Trafficking Taskforce, Edward gained extensive knowledge and experience in the investigation and prosecution...
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Anton Vialtsin
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Superior Court Judge about San Diego Criminal Lawyer Anton Vialtsin once told the client charged with an attempted murder, “You’ve got a good attorney that pulled a rabbit out of the hat for you.” The client faced a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 14 years in California State Prison. Attorney Anton Vialtsin negotiated a 365-day sentence in a local JAIL. People of California v. K.M.
In March 2023, Attorney Anton Vialtsin convinced San Diego Superior Court to dismiss a felony case (over DA’s objection). The Court dismissed the felony case per PC 1385 after Attorney Anton Vialtsin filed...
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George Ramos Jr
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 30 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Southwestern Univ School of Law
George Ramos Jr. is a criminal defense attorney based in San Diego. George is a former prosecutor and now an aggressive attorney representing individuals who are facing criminal charges including DUI/DWI, domestic violence, sex offenses, theft and white collar crimes.
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Scott Hullinger
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Scott Hullinger is a San Diego Criminal, Traffic & DMV lawyer that has handled thousands of cases, including: rape, murder, DUI, suspended licenses and DMV license suspensions. He is easy to contact and a knowledgable attorney.
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Marc Kohnen
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 16 years of experience
1350 Columbia St.
Suite 700
San Diego, CA 92101
Traffic Tickets, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Wiliam R. Burgener
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer
Traffic Tickets, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of San Diego School of Law
Welcome to the Law Offices of William R. Burgener, a criminal defense practice with over 30 years experience in protecting the rights and freedoms of each of its clients. Attorney Burgener practices a broad spectrum of criminal litigation in all San Diego county courts: State and Federal, Downtown, South Bay, Vista and El Cajon.
All clients receive an initial free consultation and advice.If you have been accused of a major felony, such as: drugs, theft, sex crimes, “three strikes”, smuggling, violent crimes, and probation violations OR a misdemeanor such as: a DUI, domestic violence, assault, battery, drugs, or driving on a...
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David Alexander Welch
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 29 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Jennifer R. Goldman
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Jennifer Goldman graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Arizona. Following the completion of her degree, Ms. Goldman went on to earn her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. While attending Thomas Jefferson School of Law, it became clear that Ms. Goldman’s talents strongly shown in trial advocacy. She was a member of both the Mock Trial team and distinguished Moot Court where she participated in numerous trial advocacy competitions. Ms. Goldman accepted an internship position at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office: Multiple Conflicts Office, Major Cases, where she assisted on...
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Ralph Robert Punta
San Diego, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney
(619) 795-3420
2667 Camino del Rio South
Suite 109
San Diego, CA 92108
Traffic Tickets
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Joni Kay Eisenstein
Oceanside, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Member in good standing with the California State Bar since 1993.
Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1992.
Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1989.
Ms. Eisenstein has practiced as a criminal defense attorney since joining the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office in 1993. In 2006, Ms. Eisenstein moved from public employment to start her own firm, concentrating entirely on criminal defense.
Ms. Eisenstein has 26 years of expertise working with Judges, prosecutors, the probation department and other defense lawyers in the San Diego County Court system. Ms. Eisenstein has also appeared frequently in Los Angeles,...
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Bobby Shamuilian
Murrieta, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
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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Shaffer T. Cormell
Palm Desert, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 33 years of experience
74710 CA-111
#102
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Simon Greenleaf School of Law - Trinity University Law School
Attorney Shaffer Cormell is a Top Rated DUI/DWI Criminal Defense Attoney in California. He has been representing individuals charged with criminal offenses for over 28 years. You can check out this “Top Rated” California Criminal Defense Lawyer’s reviews at www.avvo.com, Yelp and Google. When you are looking for the Best Criminal Defense Attorney, Contact the Law Offices of Shaffer Cormell.
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Joshua D. Ramirez
Corona, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Joshua D. Ramirez received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Cal State Fullerton. Josh went to Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree and his LLM Degree in Taxation, which he obtained "With Distinction." He has a passion for Elder Law, as evidenced by him graduating #1 in his Elder Law class. Josh has a passion for the elderly and families mourning the loss of a loved one. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, spending the day at the shooting range, and flying.
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Mark A. Gallagher
Santa Ana, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 23 years of experience
1720 E. Garry Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
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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Richard L. Grant
Irvine, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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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Paula Wasserman Drake
Tustin, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western State University College of Law and University of California - Los Angeles
Attorney Paula Drake attended UCLA; she graduated cum laude with a BA in Political Science and a Teaching Credential from the Graduate School of Education.
Ms. Drake taught school in Orange County for five years and received a Bilingual Cross-cultural Specialist Credential from California State University, Fullerton. She attended law school at Western State University, Fullerton. After receiving numerous honors and awards (including Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, three American Jurisprudence awards, Executive Editor of the Law Review), Ms. Drake graduated with honors and with two published law review articles. She was a certified law clerk for the...
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David Dastrup
Long Beach, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Pepperdine University School of Law
Attorney David Dastrup has extensive success with DUI Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Reckless Driving, Suspended License, Speed Contest, Exhibition of Speed, Hit and Run, Warrants, Probation Violations, Drug Possession, Drug Paraphernalia, Shoplifiting, Petty Theft, Public Intoxication, Drunk in Public, Trespass, Disturbing the Peace, Prostitution, Solicitation, Domestic Violence, and many other criminal defense cases in Los Angeles County Courts and Orange County California Superior Courts.
Trusted by courts, relied on by clients, and organized in business.
We protect our clients’ constitutional rights. We fight for your driver's license. We fight to keep your record clean. We appear in court and fight...
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Barak J Berlin
Lake Elsinore, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Barak J. Berlin is the Senior Partner for the Law Offices of Barak Berlin. Barak graduated from Boston University in 1995 with a dual degree in Political Science and International Relations and a minor in Religion. After working in Washington, D.C. at one of the top Intellectual Property Law Firms in the country and at Special Olympics International, Barak returned to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Law School. Barak graduated from Loyola Law School, passed the California State Bar in 2001, and was hired by the San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Office. Barak has...
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Stephanie Arrache
Palm Desert, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney
41865 Boardwalk
Suite 202
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
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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Michael Bernard Goldstein
Palm Desert, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
For 30 years, I have successfully defended clients facing Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets, and Domestic Violence charges. An aggressive Criminal Defense attorney, I advocate for clients in the Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, and San Bernardino communities.
I work tirelessly to protect my clients' rights and interests. I am dedicated to providing the best possible counsel and advocacy. With a solid reputation, I am an attorney that you can rely on to pursue the best possible outcome in your case.
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Matthew Murillo
Riverside, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
University of La Verne College of Law
Attorney Matthew Murillo is quickly rising among the ranks of California Attorneys in Business, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense and Estate Planning and was recently nominated as one of California’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the area of Criminal Defense. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2009, Matt has been deeply involved in creating the type of law firm he believes will best serve California Residents. Founding the Law Offices of Matthew Murillo in April 2010, Matt has been diligent in his efforts to provide only the best service – treating every client like his own family....
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Robert P. Croissant
Tustin, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
With over 35 years of experience, Robert Croissant provides excellent service for each client. His firm offers 24/7 availability. Contact him today for a free consultation.
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Daniel Joseph Kolacia
Rancho Cucmonga, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Southwestern Univ School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law
For over 17 years now, Daniel Kolacia, has focused on providing quality representation in criminal law.
Daniel Kolacia focused his career in criminal law. As a former prosecutor, he has had experience handling all types of criminal cases. He has handled homicide cases, drug cases, driving under the influence and traffic cases, white collar crime, and burglary and theft. Some of his high profile cases have been featured on Dateline, CNBC, Los Angeles Times, and local papers.
Criminal defense requires someone with experience, knowledge, and know-how to provide the best representation. Because when your liberty is threatened, the stakes can be no...
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Maurice Mandel II
Newport Beach, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer and Employment
Western State University College of Law
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My practice has focused on EMPLOYMENT LAW cases in Federal and California Courts for 40+ years. I am a trial attorney, and have handled employment and housing cases involving race, age, gender, and physical disability harassment and discrimination and cases involving sexual harassment and discrimination.
I also handle WAGE AND HOUR matters involving the wrongful theft of wages, including class actions. I have represented both the employee and employer although I predominately represent the employee....
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Shannon McDonald Goldstein
Palm Desert, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Shannon Goldstein is a dedicated Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, and Traffic Ticket attorney. Her practice is based in Palm Desert, representing clients in Mono, Riverside, Sacramento and San Bernadino Counties.
For over 20 years, Shannon has been fighting for the rights and interests of criminal defendants. She provides knowledgeable, skilled and aggressive representation focused on the best possible outcomes.
Shannon practices alongside her husband Michael Bernstein. Having met at the Joshua Tree Courthouse, they married in 1998. Today, Shannon and Michael have two beautiful children, Matthew and Hailey.
Protect your rights, call for a free consultation today!
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David Aaron Wiesen
Palm Desert, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
UC Hastings COL
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Linda Iannelli
Newport Beach, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
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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Michael J. Kennedy
Indio, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, 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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Miguel A. Valente
Indio, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Matthew Hicks
Santa Ana, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western State University College of Law
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Mark Russ
Long Beach, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Mark Russ is one of the premiere young criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. Part of a 6-lawyer team at Shouse Law Group, Mark has successfully helped clients to secure case dismissals in numerous DUI, misdemeanor and felony cases.
Mark practices extensively at the Los Angeles Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, the Torrance Courthouse, the Inglewood Courthouse, the Compton Courthouse and the Long Beach Courthouse. He works closely with each of his clients, devising custom-tailored strategies to keep them out of jail and to keep their records clean.
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Leonard Jack Cravens
Indio, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense
Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose
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Marcie Lynn Gardner
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Tina Marie Abernethy
Irvine, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Animal, Domestic Violence and Nursing Home
Western State Univ COL
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John Stanko
San Rafael, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
New College of California School of Law, San Francisco
I am an aggressive criminal defense lawyer dedicated solely to protecting people caught up in the turmoil of California's criminal justice system. I provide personal representation that gets results. I represent clients in Marin, Solano, Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, and every other Bay Area county. My practice areas include the defense of those charged with DUI, traffic tickets and all misdemeanor and felony crimes.
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Arash Hashemi
Los Angeles, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 21 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of La Verne College of Law
As a child, all Arash Hashemi wanted to do was to play basketball in the NBA. One day, when he was 14, a family friend commented that Arash would be a good lawyer and should pursue law. Something clicked in Arash’s head and from that day on he wanted to be a lawyer. He had no clue about the journey that lay ahead, but he was determined to get to the finish line. In December of 2002, Arash was officially sworn-in as an active member of The State Bar of California. The very next day Arash was in court, taking...
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Phil Hache
Sherman Oaks, CA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Distinguished as Top "SuperLawyer" in 2020 and 2021 and a "Rising Star" in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 by SuperLawyer magazine, as well as a "Top Attorney" by Pasadena Magazine in 2010, 2014 & 2016, Phil Hache represents clients in California state and federal criminal matters, including misdemeanors (with a focus on DUI cases) and felony charges. Along with having a good understanding of criminal matters and Court procedures, he has been trained in forensic toxicology which he puts to good use when handling DUI and other Drug related offenses.
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Craig Michael Sturm
Los Angeles, CA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Glendale Univ COL
Designated a 2020-2021 SuperLawyer™ by his attorney peers and judges, partner Craig Sturm brings 20 years of DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense success to Artz & Sturm Law Group. Sturm began his career as an LA County Public Defender, defending individuals in assault, domestic violence, theft, firearms, possession, and DUI drugs and alcohol cases. He later added “big firm” criminal defense experience at Kavinoky Law Firm, one of the largest DUI firms in California, where he became Trial Managing Attorney of the largest DUI firm in California.
Craig Sturm has specialized in drunk/drugged driving defense for almost two decades, and...