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Carin Leanne Johnson
Pittsburg, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(925) 473-0510 319 Railroad Ave
 Pittsburg, CA 94565
Criminal and DUI
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Ronald Paul Rives
Pittsburg, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 44 years experience
(925) 432-3511 2211 Railroad Ave
 Pittsburg, CA 94565
Criminal, Business, DUI and Environmental
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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John Diaz Coker
Pittsburg, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 50 years experience
(925) 432-7373 525 Marina Blvd
 Pittsburg, CA 94565
Criminal, Business, DUI and Personal Injury
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Peter John Johnson
Pittsburg, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(925) 432-7447 319 Railroad Ave
 Pittsburg, CA 94565
Criminal, Civil Rights and DUI
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Joseph Michael Tully
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Martinez, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(925) 229-9700 713 Main Street
 Martinez, CA 94553
Criminal
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Specializing exclusively in criminal law, Joseph and this team of attorneys have represented thousands of criminal defendants facing serious felony charges. He has extensive experience defending MMJ collectives, cooperatives, cultivators, and caregivers facing criminal charges for helping patients. Joseph Tully has over fifteen years experience practicing criminal law in California and has been certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, Mr. Tully has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in both 2013 and 2014. From Shasta to Oakland to Los Angeles,...
Thomas Daly
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 3 years experience
(925) 338-7517 2950 Buskirk Ave
Suite 300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
John F. Kennedy University and California State University - Chico
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Pezhman Pakneshan
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(415) 293-8454 1255 Treat Boulevard, Suite 300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Univ of Pennsylvania LS
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Matthew James O'Connor
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(925) 357-9210 1277 Treat Blvd
Suite 850
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Criminal and DUI
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Matthew J. O'Connor is a founding partner of the O'Connor Law, APC and currently focuses his practice on criminal defense. Mr. O'Connor regularly defends adults and juveniles in all types of criminal matters, including but not limited to: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Assault, Robbery, Three Strikes cases, Murder, Domestic Violence, Rape, Illegal Firearms, Theft and Drug crimes, Probation and Parole hearings. Mr. O'Connor graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1995 and graduated cum laude from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999. Upon graduating from law school Mr. O'Connor served as a deputy district attorney...
(619) 756-6994 402 W Broadway
29th Floor
 San Diego, CA 92101
Alin D. Cintean
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Martinez, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(925) 335-6444 820 Alhambra Ave #10
 Martinez, CA 94553
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Thomas Martin O'Connor
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(925) 939-5600 1277 Treat Boulevard, Suite 810
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Thomas M. O'Connor is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. As a partner in OâConnor, Runckel & O'Malley LLP, Mr. O'Connor regularly litigates personal injury and wrongful death actions and defends clients in all misdemeanor and felony matters. Mr. O'Connor is a 5th generation San Francisco native and comes from a long line of distinguished attorneys. His grandfather and namesake, Thomas Martin O'Connor, held the office of City Attorney of San Francisco from 1961 until he retired in 1977. His great-grandfather, also Thomas Martin O'Connor, was...
Joseph Anthony Motta
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Concord, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(925) 602-3400 1401 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 880
 Concord, CA 94520
Criminal, Business, DUI and Nursing Home
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Joseph A. Motta was born and raised in the east bay. He attended St. Mary's College and graduated in 1984 with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Economics. He then graduated from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento in 1987. He was a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County from 1988 to 2004. Over those sixteen years, he handled thousands of cases. They ranged from minor to serious and from simple to complex. He was a trial attorney on the following teams: Misdemeanor, Juvenile, Law and Motion, Felony...
Jaye Lyn Ryan
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Martinez, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(925) 228-1900 701 Escobar Street
Suite D
 Martinez, CA 94553
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Univ of West Los Angeles
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Jaye Ryan, is an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense attorney. Aside from being a skilled criminal defense lawyer, Ms. Ryan is trained as a scientist with experience in the fields of forensic, pathology, microbiology and general laboratory science. With her prior training and employment Jaye Ryan has an impressive record of winning cases by challenging, excluding and disproving forensic evidence and professional opinions that are often presented by the Prosecution in attempting to seek conviction of her clients. Attorney Jaye Ryan received her J.D. from the University of West Los Angeles in 1997. She is a member of the State...
Howard L. Williams
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Martinez, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(925) 257-2946 535 Main Street
Suite 305
 Martinez, CA 94553
Criminal, Business, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of San Diego School of Law and The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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Michael Peter Semansky
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Martinez, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(925) 372-8766 3rd Floor
 Martinez, CA 94553
Criminal, Business, DUI and Insurance Claims
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Attorney Michael P. Semansky has been representing clients in criminal defense and personal injury matters for over 36 years. He is dedicated to providing each client with personalized attention and strives to resolve every case efficiently and effectively. If you are in need of a settlement or recovery for your personal injury claim, or an aggressive criminal defense, he is an attorney you can trust to get results.
Roberta Lee Brooks
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Martinez, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(925) 228-3400 823 Marina Vista Ave
 Martinez, CA 94553
Criminal
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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I am an aggressive criminal defense attorney and have been for the past 14 years. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked as a police officer and an investigator for the National Labor Relations Board. Both positions provided me with an insight into how charges are investigated, documented, charged, and prosecuted. In addition I have a background in computer forensics having completed hands-on training using Encase Software, the software of choice for many law enforcement agencies. Most of my clients will tell you that I listen, work hard for them, and am not afraid to settle...
Christopher R. Varnell
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(925) 472-6536 1255 Treat Boulevard, Suite 300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
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At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUI's to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, which has led to success both in trial and in negotiating settlements which were beneficial to our clients. Practice Areas: DUI Defense Theft Crimes Domestic Violence White Collar Crimes Drug Possession & Sales Murder & Manslaughter Juvenile Defense Sex Offenses
G. Wright Morton
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Martinez, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 48 years experience
(925) 370-7700 706 Main Street, Suite A
 Martinez, CA 94553
Criminal
University of California - Berkeley
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Mark W. Kelsey
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(925) 476-5761 877 Ygnacio Valley Rd #208
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Criminal and Civil Rights
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Mark H. Sollitt
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Fairfield, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(866) 824-5663 2401 Waterman Blvd.
Suite A-4 #251
 Fairfield, CA 94534
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
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Mark Sollitt is one of the leading California DUI Lawyers serving clients in need of representation for DUI's or DWI's, Criminal defense, bankruptcy, accidental injury cases and more. The #1 Sacramento DUI attorney has been an attorney since 1994 and is licensed by the State Bar of California. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Sollitt was a highly regarded math teacher in the Fremont Unified School District. He attended the Humphreys College of Law at Stockton, California, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1994. In 2004, he received recognition as a DUI Specialist with the California DUI...
(800) 420-5667 717 K Street
Suite B-24
 Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 420-5667 9281 Office Park Circle
Suite 158
 Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 721-0330 8421 Auburn Blvd. #145
 Citrus Heights, CA 95610
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Suite 3, #423
 Roseville, CA 95747
(800) 420-5667 3987 Missouri Flat Road
Suite 340-378
 Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 420-5667 1296 East Gibson Road
 Woodland, CA 95776
(209) 951-5330 6820 Pacific Avenue
Suite 3 B
 Stockton, CA 95207
Leslie Prince
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Suisun City, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(707) 427-6777 One Harbor Center, Suite 230
 Suisun City, CA 94585
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and Traffic Tickets
UC Hastings COL
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Leslie Prince graduated from Hastings Law School in San Francisco in 1981. While in law school, Ms. Prince was a writer and editor for Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly. In addition, she worked as a judicial extern for California Court of Appeals Justice Sidney Feinberg, and as a research assistant for Hastings Law Professor Leo Kanowitz. Ms. Prince has been an attorney in private practice for over 20 years, and was a sole practitioner in Alameda County for over ten years before coming to Solano County in 1994 to become a principal in the Law Offices of Russo and Prince. Ms....
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Alexander Cross
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(800) 862-7677 1990 N. California Blvd.
8th Floor
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of San Francisco School of Law
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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. His name brings chills to prosecutors, as evidenced by never losing a trial out of over 1,500 cases. 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...
(800) 862-7677 201 Spear St.
Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
(800) 862-7677 111 N. Market St.
Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
(800) 862-7677 1900 S. Norfolk St.
Suite 350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
(800) 862-7677 1300 Clay St., Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Thomas Maas
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Fairfield, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(707) 423-1900 628 Webster St
 Fairfield, CA 94533
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Golden Gate University
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Attorney Thomas Maas is the leading lawyer of the criminal defense office, Maas Law Group. Mr. Maas has over two decades of experience under his belt, and an extensive background in pretrial litigation and trial. In addition, Attorney Maas has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars? list, an achievement that only 2.5% of lawyers in the state are rewarded with. To learn more about working with a Fairfield criminal defense lawyer, contact Maas Law Group today.
Justin Kirk Tabayoyon
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(925) 609-4769 1990 North California Blvd
8th Floor
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
John F. Kennedy University
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Mr. Tabayoyon is a United States Army veteran that holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis in Managerial Economics and a Juris Doctor degree from John F. Kennedy University School of Law. He decided to practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury because of his own personal experiences in those areas of law. He is a zealous and aggressive advocate for his clients. He strongly believes in limited government, freedom, civil liberty, parental rights, and gender neutral application of the law. Mr. Tabayoyon is a highly experienced trial attorney....
(707) 416-4839 1000 North Texas Street
Suite A
 Fairfield, CA 94533
Dionne Choyce
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Fairfield, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(707) 419-3132 711 Jefferson Street, Suite 204
 Fairfield, CA 94533
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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The Choyce Law Firm- Sacramento DUI Lawyer Dionne Choyce has acquired a great reputation for being a passionate and hardworking trial attorney. His courtroom development began at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he helped lead the McGeorge trial competition team to a Regional Championship in the American Trial Lawyers Association Competition (ATLA). After graduating from law school, Mr. Choyce went to work for the Alameda County District Attorneyâs Office (Oakland, CA), where he gained extensive courtroom experience prosecuting all phases of criminal cases, including jury trials, felony preliminary hearings, juvenile felony trials, as well as...
(916) 449-9910 980 9th Street
#16
 Sacramento, CA 95814
(510) 734-3145 1300 Clay St.
6th Floor
 Oakland, CA 94612
Peter Tuann
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San Ramon, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(925) 831-4878 111 Deerwood Road
#200
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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We aim to serve residents of the Tri-Valley area in litigation, landlord-tenant, real estate litigation, family law, and immigration.
Blackie Burak
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 45 years experience
(866) 252-5384 .
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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University of San Francisco School of Law and LaSalle University
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Most experienced DUI lawyer in N. California. Over 44 years in practice. Co-founder and past president of the state-wide California Association of DUI Lawyers (CDLA). Received State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law designation in 1985. Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from CDLA in 2015.
Chris Feasel
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San Ramon, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(925) 605-8747 11040 Bollinger Canyon Rd
Suite E - 507
 San Ramon, CA 94582
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University School of Law
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The Law Office of Christopher J. Feasel offers professional criminal defense for a wide range of criminal charges. The firm is committed to defending the rights of the accused. Mr. Feasel handles felony and misdemeanor matters as well as traffic offenses in all counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, and Santa Clara University School of Law, Christopher J. Feasel began his career with the San Mateo County District Attorney's office. While there, he prosecuted every manner of case, including DUI/DWI, drug offences, identity theft, domestic violence, and attempted murder. An experienced...
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Lafayette, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(925) 299-6725 3650 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Suite 225
 Lafayette, CA 94549
Criminal, Immigration and Juvenile
Golden Gate University School of Law
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James Phillip Vaughns
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(510) 583-9622 6114 La Salle Ave
 Oakland, CA 94611
Criminal, Entertainment & Sports and Immigration
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Daniel Horowitz
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Lafayette, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(925) 283-1863 P.O. Box 1547
 Lafayette, CA 94549
Criminal and DUI
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Barry Kent Newman
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Fairfield, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(707) 423-4115 917 Missouri St
 Fairfield, CA 94533
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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Michael Edmund Cardoza
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 45 years experience
(925) 274-2900 1220 Oakland Blvd
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Criminal, Business, DUI and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Richard Allen Madsen Jr
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(925) 974-0800 Civic Plaza
1655 North Main Street, Suite 240
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Criminal, Business, DUI and Insurance Defense
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Criminal Defense and DUI attorney Richard A. Madsen, Jr. (a former Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney) has represented thousands of first-time offenders who have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Mr. Madsen's impeccable reputation speaks for itself. Recognized as a highly skilled trial lawyer and negotiator, and well seasoned in the intricacies of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Mr. Madsen works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights and achieve superior results. Mr. Madsen knows the system. For nearly twenty years, Mr. Madsen has utilized his reputation and long-standing relationships...
Guy Ellery Louie
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San Ramon, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(925) 234-1440 2010 Crow Canyon Place Suite 100
 San Ramon, CA 94583
Criminal, Animal, Appeals and DUI
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Elena Marie D'Agustino
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Vallejo, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(707) 553-5241 355 Tuolumne St Rm 2200
 Vallejo, CA 94590
Criminal
Fordham Univ School of Law
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Elena D'Agustino, a Solano County Deputy Public Defender since 1998 was promoted to Chief Deputy Public Defender on October 3, 2010. D'Agustino supervises the Vallejo Public Defender office. D'Agustino joined the Solano County Public Defender's office as an attorney in 1998. During her tenure, she has supervised both felony and misdemeanor attorneys, and represented clients in dozens of jury trials for all types of crimes. D'Agustino obtained her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in New York. As a law student, she interned with the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division, in Manhattan. D'Agustino...
Richard Lewis Howard
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 48 years experience
(925) 939-8722 1806 Bonanza St
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
San Francisco Law Sch
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Vincent Ross Maher
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Fairfield, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(707) 644-1161 740 Texas Street, Suite 202
 Fairfield, CA 94590
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Empire Coll School of Law
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Edward Cohen
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Vallejo, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(707) 553-7360 1930 Sonoma Blvd.
 Vallejo, CA 94590
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Brian R. Watson
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Fairfield, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(707) 429-8507 1455 Oliver Rd., Suite 260
 Fairfield, CA 94534
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
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Hon. John T. Nejedly
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Walnut Creek, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(925) 389-7023 PO Box 4962
 Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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