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James Thomas Reilly
James Thomas Reilly
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California Criminal Law Lawyer with 44 years experience

Summit Defense is the Bay Area's premiere Criminal Defense Firm. We have gathered an experienced team of attorneys with over 120 years of combined and diverse experience and background that works together to get you the... Read More »
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Matt A. Sullivan Esq.
Matt A. Sullivan Esq.
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California Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

The Law Office of Matt Sullivan is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense. The office defends individuals accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses throughout the Bay Area. The office has successfully defended many... Read More »
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Elliot Silver
Elliot Silver
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California Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience

Attorney Elliot Silver is a seasoned and experienced veteran criminal defense attorney. Since the age of five, Elliot always knew he wanted to be in court fighting for justice. Elliot is a graduate of the University of... Read More »
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Christopher A. Lamiero
Christopher A. Lamiero
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Former prosecutor with decades of experience ready to aggressively defend you!

I spent nearly 25 years as a state court prosecutor. The majority of those years were served in Alameda County, and a few years were served in Santa Clara County. I specialized in high profile, complex felony... Read More »
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Elena Condes
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Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(510) 525-4243 1010 Grayson Street
Suite Two
 Berkeley, CA 94710
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Dedicated to Criminal Defense in the San Francisco Bay Area - I Can Help - I represent those accused of State and Federal felonies and misdemeanors. Including, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Mortgage Fraud, Credit/Check Fraud, Embezzlement, Sexual Assault, Sex Offenses, Weapons Offenses, Burglary, Robbery and Theft, Probation Violations, Strike Offenses, Computer Crimes, White-collar Crimes, and Business and Professions Code violations. - Everyone Deserves Respect - Criminal accusations can be devastating to your personal and professional life - know and understand your rights. I provide aggressive and quality representation at every stage of the process. The criminal justice system is intimidating and...
Seth Paul Chazin
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Albany, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(800) 242-1514 1604 Solano Avenue
 Albany, CA 94707
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Golden Gate University School of Law
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San Francisco criminal defense lawyer Seth P. Chazin is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Board of Legal Specialization and has been named a Northern California Top 100 Lawyer. During his more than 20 years of experience, attorney Chazin has effectively defended thousands of clients accused of crimes in the Bay Area, California and in various places throughout the United States. Drawing upon his history of success, he will provide clients with the knowledge, skill and aggressiveness needed to secure the best possible results.
Elizabeth Grossman
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Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(510) 548-5106 1010 Grayson St
 Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
UC Hastings COL
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With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defense attorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive each client as the individual that they are — a person with a full life and background that separates them from the criminal charges that bring them before the court. Ms. Grossman works closely with her clients, as partners in their own defense, and strives to keep them fully informed as the case proceeds. Ms. Grossman represents her clients throughout California in felony, midemeanor, juvenile, traffic and professional discipline cases.
Katherine Parsons Dwight
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Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(510) 666-0801 2001 Addison St
Suite 300
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal and Immigration
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Katherine has 11 years experience practicing immigration law and vacating convictions for immigrants with criminal convictions. She is also a member of the public attorney panel for the Sixth District Court of Appeal, handling appeals for criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire attorneys for themselves. Katherine is a zeolous advocate for each and every one of her clients.
Joseph Odysseus Mastro
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Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(855) 529-4020 2625 Alcatraz Avenue
Suite 444
 Berkeley, CA 94705
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Mr. Mastro was born in Oakland, grew up around the East Bay, and has spent his life living throughout the Bay Area, from San Francisco to San Jose. Mr. Mastro graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law in May 2006. He then passed the California State Bar Examination in July 2006 on his first attempt. Thereafter, Mr. Mastro became a Deputy Public Defender in San Joaquin County, representing clients in all manner of criminal cases, in a high-volume capacity. In 2009, Joe decided to return home to open his own law firm. Since then...
John Ralph McDougall
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Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years experience
(510) 849-0898 2041 Bancroft Way
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Cornell Univ
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Alex Verbeck
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Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer
(415) 212-8253 2120 University Ave.,
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
Lewis & Clark Law School
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Thomas V. Roland
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BERKELEY, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years experience
(510) 841-1500 1830 Berkeley Way
 BERKELEY, CA 94703
Criminal, Appeals, Business and Divorce
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Sheila Gail O'Gara
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(510) 364-8246 1865 Solano Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94707
Criminal, DUI and Products Liability
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Neoma Doris Kenwood
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(510) 528-4775 1563 Solano Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94707
Criminal
UCLA School of Law
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Walter Pyle
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(510) 849-4424 2039 Shattuck Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal and DUI
Loyola Univ School of Law
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Jason Anthony Clay
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(510) 704-1773 1010 Grayson St
 Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal and DUI
Univ of Colorado School of Law
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Raphael Morris Goldman
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(510) 845-3000 803 Hearst Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
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Sara Henrietta Ruddy
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years experience
2041 Bancroft Way
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal and DUI
Univ of Maryland School of Law
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Patricia Noel Cooney
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(510) 525-0584 1108 Fresno Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94707
Criminal
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Kimberly Ann Kupferer
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(510) 843-2300 1010 Grayson St
 Berkeley, CA 94710
Criminal and DUI
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Ali John Saidi
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(510) 868-0586 2039 Shattuck Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94704
Criminal and DUI
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
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Peter Meadow
Albany, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(510) 868-0276 1240 Ordway St
 Albany, CA 94706
Criminal and Real Estate
Rutgers-The State University-Newark
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Carolyn Morris
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(510) 841-1440 2344 Hilgard Ave
 Berkeley, CA 94709
Criminal and DUI
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Peter Firpo
Berkeley, CA Criminal Law Attorney
1830 Berkeley Way
 Berkeley, CA 94703
Criminal, DUI and Stockbroker Fraud
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Ali Shahrestani, Esq.
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(800) 510-3916 505 14th Street
Suite 900
 Oakland, CA 94612
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Education
University of California Hastings College of the Law
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"The comfort I found in trusting my trial outcome to Ali was reinforced with every interaction. He was brilliant in the courtroom, assuming control and extracting the real truth from those who absolutely did not want to give it. He is alive and passionate and at all times I felt that the case was every bit as important to him as it was to me. With Ali, I won my case on every single issue and every single point. ... He is my lawyer for life! Do yourself the favor of getting to know him."
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Sergio H. Benavides
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Hayward, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(415) 867-5181 24301 Southland Drive
Suite 212 B
 Hayward, CA 94545
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of San Francisco School of Law
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I am a top rated Criminal Defense Lawyer and Certified Criminal Law Specialist- by State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Out of hundreds of Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Francisco--there are only 10 Certified Specialists. I am one of the top performers. I have 10 years of experience, having helped thousands of clients with every type of criminal charge, from petty theft, to drug possession, to attempted murder and sexual assault. I've handled DUIs, Domestic violence. I have taken over 30 cases to trial, and achieved excellent results. I am fluent...
Givelle J. Lamano
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(510) 842-0750 505 14th Street, Suite 900
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University
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GIVELLE LAMANO is an Oakland DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney who truly cares about her clients. She has represented people from all walks of life from gang members appealing their life sentences to corporate executives who have never been arrested. She is licensed in both state and federal courts and has served as a court appointed attorney for the Alameda County Bar Association, taking on cases when the public defenders office was unable to do so.

Ms. Lamano received the Super Lawyer Rising Star award in 2017 for her professional achievement and peer recognition. She ranks in the...
Alexander Fredrick Harper
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(510) 250-9477 420 Third Street
Suite 200
 Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Juvenile
University of Florida
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With over 10 years, 2,000 cases and numerous jury verdicts under my belt, I stand by ready to help you. I was a Deputy District Attorney for several years, and will put that experience to work for you. I will keep you informed and confident throughout your case. You let me worry about the case while you get on with your life. I am a United States Navy veteran of Afghanistan and a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal.
Elliot Silver
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(510) 281-0470 330 2nd St.
Suite 204
 Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
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Attorney Elliot Silver is a seasoned and experienced veteran criminal defense attorney. Since the age of five, Elliot always knew he wanted to be in court fighting for justice. Elliot is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. Elliot has a reputation for getting his clients the results they want, whether it’s case dismissed, a fair and reasonable plea deal, or hearing a jury say “Not Guilty". Elliot has represented thousands of clients in various criminal matters and continues to provide inimitable dedication and unparalleled tenacity for his clients.
Jonathan Charles Dunten
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(510) 645-5900 212 9th Street, Suite 316
 Oakland, CA 94607
Criminal and Immigration
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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I am licensed to practice law before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, California State Courts, the Federal District Court for Northern California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara with honors and my Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law, including certificates of specialization with distinction in international and business law.

I formerly served as a media liaison for the Northern California Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and was a professor of immigration and criminal...
Stephen Moskowitz
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San Francisco, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(415) 394-7200 180 Montgomery Street, Ste. 1950
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Criminal and Tax
New York Law School and Golden Gate University School of Law
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For over thirty years, Steve and his law firm have successfully helped tens of thousands of clients with tax representation and resolving all types of tax situations that can arise with federal and state taxes. Examples of his services include, but are not limited to: civil and criminal tax representation, including representation in the related non-tax case, such as money laundering, audits with the various federal and state taxing authorities, tax planning, preparation of current and delinquent tax returns, resolution of disputed amounts due or inability to pay balances that the client agrees are due, defense of investors and promoters...
Michael Ross
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San Francisco, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
505 Montgomery Street 11th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Southwestern Law School
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Michael Ross is a California Native and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over twenty-five years. Recently married, Mr. Ross and his new wife Susan both live and work in San Francisco. A former prosecutor, (Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal Division, and a Special Prosecutor), Mr. Ross has earned a reputation for unrelenting, aggressive representation of persons charged with a crime. Mr. Ross is a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco (Criminal Section Member), the Young Scandinavians Club, the Dolphin Club, and the San Francisco SPCA (as a "Patron"). Mr. Ross...
John Michael Runfola
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San Francisco, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(415) 391-4243 Pier 9 Suite 100
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and Juvenile
San Francisco State University and University of San Francisco School of Law
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John Runfola is a highly experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. His cases have at times drawn international attention, and he has succeeded in winning favorable results for clients both at trial and through skillful pre-trial work. He is listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and has earned the highest rating from the national lawyer registry Martindale Hubbell. Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Runfola served as a Public Defender in San Francisco, where he gained invaluable courtroom experience. He is a seasoned trial lawyer, yet is equally adept at the behind-the-scenes work that often proves critical to a...
Nabiel Ahmed
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(510) 907-6600 1330 Broadway
Suite 948
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Nabiel C. Ahmed is an attorney who has devoted his career to representing Oakland’s criminally accused. He is the founder of The Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed, a practice solely devoted to handling criminal cases. Before establishing his private practice, Attorney Ahmed aided numerous Californians as a deputy public defender. He holds an Excellent 8.7 rating on Avvo. For more information, contact his firm today and receive a case evaluation at no cost.
David T Reagan
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(510) 506-9061 725 Washington Street, Suite 200
 Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationCriminal
Santa Clara University School of Law
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If you need skilled representation to expunge a conviction, terminate probation early, reduce a felony to a misdemeanor, or obtain any other clean record relief, the Law Office of David Reagan is here to assist your pursuit of justice.

The Law Office of David Reagan prides itself on being an experienced, client oriented clean record practice. Having worked in the criminal justice system for many years, we combine a toolbox of techniques with a dedicated focus on each of our clients to achieve a succesful outcome.

We know money is tight sometimes, particularly when dealing with criminal matters,...
Dionne Choyce
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(510) 734-3145 1300 Clay St.
6th Floor
 Oakland, CA 94612
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...
Alexander Cross
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(800) 862-7677 1300 Clay St., Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
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...
Autumn HajMohammad
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer
(510) 832-1911 385 Grand Avenue
Suite 200
 Oakland, CA 94610
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Autumn HajMohammad is a California native. She completed her B.A. in Public Policy at California State University, Bakersfield, while working for a State Senator. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. She graduated with honors and was granted membership into the prestigious Traynor Honor Society. Prior to opening her own firm, Ms. HajMohammad worked for the Kern County Public Defender's Office where she defended clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. She also successfully represented clients convicted of homicide and sex offenses seeking habeas relief. Now accepting...
Stanley Dale Radtke
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(510) 863-8058 3411 E. 12th St.
Ste. 122
 Oakland, CA 94601
Criminal, Appeals, Immigration and Social Security Disability
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Frank Scott Moore
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San Francisco, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(415) 292-6091 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 854
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
U of San Francisco School of Law
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When individuals or businesses are involved in any form of litigation, they want an attorney who offers face-to-face contact and provides valuable legal services at competitive and reasonable costs. The Law Offices of Frank S. Moore, APC in San Francisco and Healdsburg, California, has attorneys on staff and "of counsel" that are committed and dedicated to clients and have extensive experience in the following areas of practice: • Business Litigation • Appeals and Writs • Federal and White Collar Criminal Defense • Wrongful Death • Personal Injury • Civil Rights • Disability...
James Thomas Reilly
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(866) 251-4506 1970 Broadway, Suite 1145
 Oakland, CA 94612
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Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Summit Defense is the Bay Area's premiere Criminal Defense Firm. We have gathered an experienced team of attorneys with over 120 years of combined and diverse experience and background that works together to get you the best results. Call to speak with an attorney now.
Tel Cary-Sadler
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(510) 350-7751 1300 Clay St., Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Harvard Law School
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Mr. Sadler represents clients in DUI and criminal cases throughout the Bay Area. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School, with skills and experience in every area of criminal law, and a track record of getting the charges reduced or dismissed. At the Sadler Law Firm, our goal is to provide quality and affordable legal representation to every client, regardless of the situation. Call us 24/7 for a FREE consultation and we will answer all of your legal questions. We offer affordable rates and payment plans.
Leigh Ellen Johnson
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Richmond, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(510) 245-2468 3150 Hilltop Mall Road
#63
 Richmond, CA 94806
Criminal, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
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Leigh E. Johnson is a practicing trial lawyer, and principal of “Trial Whisperer” Trial Consulting. Leigh is dedicated to assisting lawyers preparing for trial in both civil and criminal arenas. Her expertise is in developing an effective storyline that serves as the vortex for opposing counsel. She accurately identifies issues and reconstructs them to achieve positive outcomes within a variety of legal forums from arbitration to trial. Leigh’s philosophy is that in order to obtain the best results regardless of forum, you should always prepare your case as if it were going to trial. Leigh’s passion and primary focus...
Michael J. Silveira
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Oakland, CA Criminal Law Attorney
(415) 795-3890 184 13th St
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 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Golden Gate University School of Law
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