Calexico, California Criminal Lawyers

Ryan Duane Childers
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El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(760) 353-3483 1430 Broadway St.
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
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Thomas Watson Storey
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El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 40 years experience
(760) 352-1311 654 Main St
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western State Univ
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Mr. Storey first became acquainted with the criminal justice system as a deputy sheriff in 1970. He completed his education through Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego while working as a deputy and sergeant at the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. He transferred from the Sheriff’s Office to the District Attorneys Office after receiving his Juris Doctor. Mr. Storey is a second generation resident of Imperial County. His law enforcement experience and time with the District Attorneys Office influenced him to run for political office which resulted in his election as Imperial County District Attorney where he served until 1987. Mr....
Jason Cota Amavisca
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El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(760) 482-9224 1013 W. State Street
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal
Pacific Coast Univ
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Steven Charles Honse
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El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(760) 352-7675 825 W Main St
 El Centro, CA 92243
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Marisa Quinzii
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El Centro, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
1005 State Street
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
California Western School of Law
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Mariela Barreto
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El Centro, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(760) 353-1102 1224 W. State St. Suite C
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal
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Lance Eric Korten
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(760) 352-4144 485 Broadway St
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
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Carlos Ramirez Acuna
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience
(760) 337-5772 527 S 4th St
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal and DUI
Western State Univ
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Kelly A K Smith
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(760) 234-5012 825 W. Main Street
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal and Immigration
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Miguel Merrell
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(441) 265-1120 940 W Main St Ste 205
 El Centro, CA 92243-2869
Criminal
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Christopher Yturralde
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(760) 353-4444 1443 W Main St
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Ronald Edward Serna
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(760) 352-3130 1005 W State St
 El Centro, CA 92243
Criminal, DUI and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Graham R. Nicastro
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(760) 352-3130 1005 W State St
 El Centro, CA 92243-2830
Criminal and Family
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Pamela Flores
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 3 years experience
(760) 604-1621 940 W Main St Ste 102
 El Centro, CA 92243-2880
Criminal
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Raquel Marcella Young
El Centro, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
940 W Main St Ste 205
 El Centro, CA 92243-2869
Criminal
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Christine Mihyun Ro
Imperial, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
516 Industry Way Ste C
 Imperial, CA 92251
Criminal, Civil Rights, Family and Immigration
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Twyla Ilyne Johnson
Imperial, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(805) 698-0205 2300 Myrtle Rd Apt 43
 Imperial, CA 92251-9729
Criminal
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Twyla Ilyne Johnson
Imperial, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(805) 698-0205 2300 Myrtle Rd Apt 43
 Imperial, CA 92251-9729
Criminal
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Samuel E Spital
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(619) 583-0350 8880 Rio San Diego Dr., #800 San Diego 92108
Downtown Offices: 110 West C Street, Suite 1300 San Diego 92101
 San Diego, CA
Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative, DUI and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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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...
Mark L. Deniz
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(858) 751-4384 2831 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 307
 San Diego, CA 92108
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
John F. Kennedy University
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Look no further than San Diego's Premier Criminal Defense Firm. Award-Winning Former Deputy District Attorney & Former Deputy City Attorney. His firm takes pride in handling his clients cases with efficiency and discretion. Free Case evaluation. Serving All San Diego County. Be Proactive and call now.
Vikas Bajaj
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(619) 525-7005 1230 Columbia Street Suite 565
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The University of Texas School of Law
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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.
Vincent Ronald Ross
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(858) 805-5772 750 B Street #3300
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law
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Vincent R. Ross has over 25 years of DUI and criminal defense experience.. Mr. Ross began his legal career defending clients accused of crimes in Southern California. His first defense verdict, obtained only months after being admitted to the bar, was on behalf of a homeless man who had been accused of riding public transit without a ticket. This was a pro bono matter, referred to Mr. Ross by a local homeless shelter. Many other clients accused of more serious crimes, including drug smuggling, robbery and attempted murder, were successfully defended by Mr. Ross in his early career. ...
(858) 805-5772 380 South Melrose Drive #363
 Vista, CA 92081
John Jimenez
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Palm Desert, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(760) 345-4777 77760 Country Club Dr
Suite H
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of California - Berkeley
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John Jimenez is a graduate of the most prestigious law school in the country, the University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall School of Law), where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1976. He has over 39 years of experience defending the accused; always practicing as a criminal defense attorney. In his career dedicated to helping the accused, John Jimenez has obtained Not Guilty Jury Verdicts in murder, drug, DUI, sex, theft, domestic violence and white-collar crime cases. Because of his success, John Jimenez’s peers have rated him one of the Best Lawyers in the country, and specifically...
Ryan James Tegnelia
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(619) 577-0868 2820 Camino Del Rio South
 San Diego, CA
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and DUI
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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A former prosecutor, Mr. Tegnelia has handled a wide variety of criminal cases throughout southern and central California. Upon his return, he was recruited by the largest consumer and criminal law firm in southern California. Mr. Tegnelia has defended hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego counties, as well as Federal court. Mr. Tegnelia brings diverse experience having handled a wide variety of cases including drug posession and sales, violent crimes including assault with a deadly weapon, assault causing great bodily injury, assault with a firearm, attempted murder,murder and sexual assault....
Mr. Leif Harrison Kleven
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(619) 796-3680 701 B St., Ste. 1105
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Immigration
California Western School of Law
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Mr. Kleven is a member of the State Bar of California, and also a member of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. Prior to opening his own practice in 2013, Mr. Kleven was an associate attorney at Baughman & Associates. Mr. Kleven's practice focuses on criminal defense and immigration law. Mr. Kleven earned his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in international politics from Brigham Young University.
Anna Reese Yum
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(619) 233-4433 501 West Broadway #700
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Attorney Anna Yum is a former prosecutor and preeminent award-winning criminal defense attorney. Ms. Yum is a nationally recognized trial attorney who is regularly called upon and trusted by national television networks such as Fox News, HLN/CNN, Investigation Discovery,and many more, to provide legal commentary on the nation's top headlines. For the past decade, Attorney Yum has successfully handled a wide gamut of cases ranging from murder, rape, child molestation, gang enhancements, domestic violence, drug sales and possession, DUI/DWI, and many more. Due to her highly respected reputation, Ms. Yum has garnered a number of...
Narciso Cruz
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(619) 717-2233 3200 4th Avenue
Suite 203
 San Diego, CA 92103
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Immigration
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Our mission is simple: To provide you with the highest level of representation for all your immigration and criminal defense needs. Mr. Cruz built his practice primarily on word of mouth among clients and on trusted referrals within the legal profession. Deportation Defense Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Adjustment of Status (Family based Petitions) U-Visa and VAWA for Victims of Crime Investment Visas K1/K2 Fiance Visa Criminals Defense Representation (Avoid Immigration Consequences) INS Hold/bond Fingerprinting for FIOAS (Your file with Immigration) Attorney Cruz was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. His family...
Renee N. Galente
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(760) 224-5226 110 W C St #712
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, Military and Personal Injury
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Renée N. Galente offers robust representation to clients throughout the San Diego region in both criminal and civil matters. While Renee primarily heads the firm's civil litigation practice, taking on an array of matters ranging from business disputes to all manner of plaintiffs'? personal injury litigation, she is also a formidable criminal defense attorney. In particular, she is well-equipped to defend those accused of DUI, having been qualified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police to administer field sobriety tests, detect impaired motorists and instruct police officers in these methods. Renee obtained...
(760) 224-5226 950 Vista Village Drive
 Vista, CA 92084
Brian Jude White
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(619) 280-8022 4320 Iowa St
 San Diego, CA 92104
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Brian J. White has been practicing law in California for nearly 25 years. Brian is a certified criminal law specialist, as certified by the California state bar Board of legal specialization, and has personally handled several hundred serious criminal cases in both California Superior Courts and United States District Courts. He has tried numerous cases before juries, including serious allegations such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, drug smuggling, child molestation, rape, and murder. Those who seek Brian’s representation have problems, often big problems, problems that threaten their families, their livelihoods,...
Vikram Singh Monder
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(619) 405-0063 424 F St
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
California Western School of Law
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Vik Monder has put together a team of experienced trial lawyers with a legal focus in the area of Criminal & DUI Defense throughout San Diego County. After being nominated for the Top Young Attorney List within the first few months of his practice, Vik Monder soon became a Finalist for the San Diego Transcript’s “Top Attorneys” List in the category of Criminal Defense. This listing identifies top-tier attorneys within San Diego County. Having achieved a Masters in Law (LL.M.) in the area of Criminal Trial Advocacy, Vik Monder has been able to obtain great results for his clients facing...
Stefano L. Molea
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
(619) 577-4463 2214 2nd Avenue
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Stefano is proud to be a San Diego criminal defense lawyer. He practices as an associate at the Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, where he has had the privilege of representing diverse clients facing a variety of charges. Stefano has helped waiters, lawyers, construction workers, doctors, CEOs, teachers, and others who have been accused of crimes ranging from theft, fraud, DUIs and drug possession, all the way to vehicular manslaughter, robbery, aggravated mayhem and sex crimes. Regardless of the client or charge, each case is handled with the same thoroughness and passion. Stefano enjoys every aspect of being a...
Randy Wagner
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(619) 376-1960 401 West A st. 1100
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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The Law Office of Randy Wagner practices criminal defense, civil litigation and immigration law. Whether you are accused of a misdemeanor, felony, facing immigration issues or have been sued, Randy Wagner will represent you and be your voice in the justice system Originally from Las Vegas, my family and I have made San Diego our home. I earned my Bachelors Degree from UNLV. Later I attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law, here in San Diego.
Kurt D. Hermansen
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(619) 236-8300 550 West C Street
Suite 580
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Mr. Hermansen focuses his law practice on state and federal criminal trials, appeals, and habeas corpus. He's been a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization since 2009, and he's been recognized as a Super Lawyer in criminal law in San Diego every year from 2008 to the present. In addition to representing criminal defendants at state and federal felony jury trials, he frequently argues before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Court of Appeal. He's also argued before the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, and en...
Paul Neuharth Jr.
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(619) 231-0401 Emerald Plaza, 402 West Broadway
Suite 720
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law
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Paul Neuharth has been practicing criminal and administrative law exclusively for 25 years. Considered a top State, Federal Criminal defense and DUI attorney in San Diego, Mr. Neuharth has worked his way through College and Law School as a California State Law Enforcement Officer for almost 7 years. As an award winning trial attorney, he zealously fights for the best possible outcome for every client – regardless of the criminal charges. He has been recognized as a leading DUI and criminal defense lawyer in greater San Diego, by the legal community.
Bradley Patton
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 42 years experience
(760) 438-3636 424 F Street
Suite E
 San Diego, CA 92101
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
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San Diego criminal attorney C. Bradley Patton, Esq. has over 35 years of experience in criminal law defense. In addition to maintaining his private practice, Mr. Patton serves on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association. He has been an active member of the Criminal Defense Lawyers Club since 1988. Mr. Patton is a past member of the Board of Directors of the North County Bar Association and a founding panel member of the North County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service. In 1990, Mr. Patton was appointed to serve the California State Bar Committee on Professional...
(760) 438-3636 1808 Aston Ave
#240
 Carlsbad, CA 92008
Omid Rejali
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(844) 473-5254 8880 Rio San Diego Dr
Suite 800
 San Diego, CA 92108
Free ConsultationCriminal, Consumer, DUI and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Omid Rejali comes from a very dynamic background. As a first generation child of family of immigrants he spent 10 years of his life growing up in Tehran. Living in a third world country has given Omid the ability to appreciate the legal rights our wonderful but not perfect justice system has to offer. Omid has a passion for the court room and believes that every individual's rights should be fully vindicated no matter what the circumstances are. His struggles while growing up have made him a very strong person who is able...
Roseline D. Feral
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(619) 232-1010 444 W C St
#310
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Ms. Feral puts the needs of her clients first, even if that means dealing with conflict. Passionate about making sure her client's voice is heard, you can count on her to fight and not back down. Ms. Feral is rated one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the area and has earned the respect of clients and San Diego Defense Lawyers throughout California.
Michael Stephen Berg
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(619) 239-2186 402 W Broadway
suite 1300
 San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Attorney Michael S. Berg has 35 years of criminal law experience. Michael has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. He has also been honored by Super Lawyers Magazine and Best Lawyers in America. You will not find a more experienced, ethical or hard working attorney to defend you. His defense record includes numerous high-profile cases, not only in San Diego, but throughout the United States and abroad. Michael has his own practice in San Diego and is well prepared to handle even the most complex criminal law matters. He has...
Alex Ozols
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San Diego, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(619) 288-8357 8880 Rio San Diego Dr #22
 San Diego, CA 92108
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Ozols Law Firm is not like any other legal experience. Alex Ozols is a lawyer that is not afraid to stand up to anyone else in the courtroom. He is a born trial lawyer and will always fight for your case until the very end, making sure you get the best possible result.
(619) 288-8357 4199 Flat Rock Dr. Suite 129
 Riverside, CA 92505
Stephanie Arrache
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Palm Desert, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
41865 Boardwalk
Suite 202
 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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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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