Santa Clarita, California Criminal Lawyers

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Justin Edward Sterling
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Dmitry Gorin
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Lawyer
22 years experience
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Steve David Sitkoff
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Former Sr. Prosecutor with 34 years experience. AV Rated and 2017 Super Lawyer
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Antonio A. Cota
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Riverside, CA Criminal Law Attorney
14 years experience
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Francisco Miguel Zavala
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Valencia, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(661) 753-3534 28494 Westinghouse Place Suite 206
Suite 206
 Valencia, CA 91355
Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
UCLA School of Law
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Attorney Francisco Zavala is an experienced, respected, and knowledgeable Divorce and Child Custody lawyer. For more than 20 years, Divorce Attorney Francisco Zavala has dedicated his practice to serving clients faced with a divorce, child support or child custody dispute. He has helped hundreds of people get better divorces and child custody arrangements. Divorce lawyer Francisco Zavala knows how to make any divorce or child custody dispute less adversarial. He has an uncanny ability to make divorces and child custody disputes resolve smoothly and with much less emotional turmoil and financial cost. Divorce lawyer Francisco Zavala will guide your case...
Daniel E. Kann
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Valencia, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(888) 744-7730 27240 Turnberry Lane
#200
 Valencia, CA 91355
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of San Francisco School of Law
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After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Utah in 1999, Daniel E. Kann earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law. While still in law school, Dan took part in a program at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office that allowed him to take on criminal defense cases as a law student. Through his work with the Public Defender’s Office, Attorney Kann found his calling and to this day continues to fight for the rights of defendants facing criminal charges. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2004, Attorney Kann began...
(888) 744-7730 225 South Lake Avenue
#300
 Pasadena, CA 91101
(888) 744-7730 16133 Ventura Blvd.
#700
 Encino, CA 91436
(888) 744-7730 674 County Square Dr.
#101C
 Ventura, CA 93003
(888) 744-7730 1801 Century Park East
#2400 & #2500
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mr. Robert Drescher
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Newhall, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(661) 260-1149 24303 Walnut Street
Suite F
 Newhall, CA 91321
Criminal, Consumer, DUI and Divorce
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Jeffrey Darren Armendariz
Santa Clarita, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(661) 288-1959 24827 San Fernando Rd
 Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Criminal
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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William Francis Whitbread Jr
Santa Clarita, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(661) 250-9638 20611 Soledad Canyon Rd
 Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Western State Univ
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Jonathan Baxter LaFrance
Santa Clarita, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(661) 257-8883 28494 Westinghouse Pl
 Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Florida State Univ COL
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Peggy Sue Fuller
Santa Clarita, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(805) 630-0079 26893 Bouquet Canyon Rd
 Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Criminal and DUI
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Ronald Steven Miller
Santa Clarita, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 42 years experience
(818) 789-9999 24827 San Fernando Rd
 Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Criminal, Business, DUI and Insurance Defense
Univ of West Los Angeles
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Daniel R. Perlman
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(818) 639-4001 6323 Van Nuys Blvd
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Free ConsultationCriminal, Broker Fraud, DUI and Traffic Tickets
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Prior to graduating from law school in our Nation's Capital, Daniel R. Perlman worked as a Prosecutor for the Maryland State's Attorney's Office in Montgomery County, Maryland, where he became aware of many of the stumbling blocks that exist between prosecutors and defense attorneys from the government side. Daniel R. Perlman used this opportunity to learn how best to approach prosecutors and how to creatively resolve differences to the satisfaction of both sides.
(213) 514-8324 6464 W. Sunset Blvd.
Suite 1030
 Los Angeles, CA 90028
(714) 882-5700 1400 N Harbor Blvd.
Suite 650
 Fullerton, CA 92835?
Alan Eisner
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(818) 781-1570 14401 Sylvan St #112
 Van Nuys, CA 91411
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School
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Certified by the California State Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist. Over 20 years trial experience. Practice devoted to criminal defense. Top-Rated Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer (Rated Superb 10/10 by Avvo.com; Rated A.V. by Lawyers.com.) The law firm of Eisner Gorin LLP is Rated a Top 5% US Law Firm.
(310) 328-3776 1875 Century Park E Suite #700
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
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Joseph Shemaria
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Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Law Attorney
47 years experience
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Robert A. Hankoff
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Burbank, CA Criminal Law Attorney
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Robert Gordon Berke
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Canoga Park, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(818) 804-5729 7236 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite D
 Canoga Park, CA 91303
Criminal and Immigration
Southwestern Law School
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Robert G. Berke has practiced in the fields of immigration, criminal, and legal ethics since 1990. A former law professor and publisher of the Criminal Immigration Resource Pages, Mr. Berke has zealously represented clients across the United States and across the world. Berke Law Offices, Inc. is recognized for its accomplishments in cases where immigration law and criminal law intersect, regularly winning cases other lawyers have called impossible.
David Stephen Kestenbaum
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(818) 616-4312 14401 Sylvan Street
Ste 100
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Southwestern University School of Law
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David S. Kestenbaum has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1979. He is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed as a Super Lawyer every year. He has also been named as a Preeminent Criminal Defense Attorney by LexisNexis. Mr. Kestenbaum Was recently elected to serve a second term as a Trustee of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association where he has been the Chair of the Criminal Law Section since 2011. Additionally, he was elected to the Board of Governors of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ), a statewide Association of attorneys whose goal it is to make...
Mrs. Chirnese L Liverpool
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(818) 714-2200 6277 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 126
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
North Carolina Central University School of Law
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I am an experienced bankruptcy attorney practicing within Los Angeles county. I understand all of the steps and important matters relating to these proceedings. I have represented hundreds of debtors. Please feel free to call (818) 714-2200 or e-mail us for a FREE consultation or visit our web site http://www.liverpoollegal.com for more information.
Dmitry Gorin
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(818) 781-1570 14401 Sylvan St #112
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Broker Fraud and DUI
UCLA School of Law
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Mr. Dmitry Gorin specializes in major criminal defense matters throughout Southern California courts. He left the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office after 12 years of extensive trial experience. Mr. Gorin has litigated everything from Death Penalty murder cases to complex fraud cases, being nominated Prosecutor of the Month several times. Many of his cases have been profiled in the media including ABC, NBC, Court-TV and others. Mr. Gorin is also a Professor at Pepperdine and UCLA, teaching courses to undergraduates and law students on jury trial advocacy, public speaking, and comparative trial systems.
(310) 328-3776 1875 Century Park E Suite #700
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Brad Kaiserman
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(818) 781-1570 14401 Sylvan St #112
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Brad Kaiserman has practiced criminal law since 2009 in Los Angeles County. He has helped litigate hundreds of cases and has obtained many successful resolutions for his clients in both State and Federal courts. He also handles appellate work and has argued before the Second District of the California Court of Appeal. Mr. Kaiserman has worked on all types of criminal cases, including DUI, White Collar Crime, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Murder/Violent Crimes, Juvenile Crimes and Domestic Violence. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006. He received his Juris Doctorate degree...
(877) 781-1570 1875 Century Park E Suite #700
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Ken Bradley Dallara
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Simi Valley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(805) 297-4510 2775 Tapo Street
Suite 202
 Simi Valley, CA 93063
Criminal, Business, Family and IP
University of La Verne
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Armen Kiramijyan
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Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(844) 522-7752 22021 W Erwin St
 Los Angeles, CA 91335
Criminal, Business, Personal Injury and Trademarks
California Western School of Law
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Armen Kiramijyan graduated from USC Dornsife College (formerly Letters, Arts & Sciences) in 2007 with a accelerated B.A. and M.A. in Economics. After graduation he worked as a Money Management Portfolio Administrator for Western Asset, a principal subsidiary of Legg Mason, an American-based global investment management firm. Later he worked as a Accountant for Caruso Affiliated, one of the largest, privately held real estate companies in the United States. Armen graduated from California Western School of Law, San Diego in 2010 with an accelerated J.D. As an attorney, he primarily practices business litigation and consulting at KAASS LAW, a well...
(844) 522-7752 815 East Colorado Street Suite 220
 Glendale, CA 91205
(844) 522-7752 570 W 4th St Ste 300
 San Bernardino, CA 92401
Karthik Krishnan
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Van Nuys , CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(818) 904-5900 14500 Roscoe Blvd.
Suite 415
 Van Nuys , CA 91402
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Immigration
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The criminal system can be a stressful and insensitive place, where your voice is not heard. However, that is not the case with California Criminal Defense Attorney Karthik Krishnan. The focus of his representation is his clients and what they need.

"I want to tell the client's story," he says.

Karthik graduated from Loyola Law School Los Angeles where he honed his craft in the criminal justice system. As a law student, Karthik was a certified law clerk with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office where he was assigned to the Hardcore Gang Unit and the Preliminary Hearings Unit. He...
(323) 493-0740 5670 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 1350
 Los Angeles, CA 90036
(714) 288-9455 500 N State College Blvd
Suite 1100
 Orange, CA 92868
Kevin Moghtanei
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San Fernando, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 3 years experience
(818) 225-5323 405 N Maclay Ave Ste 203
 San Fernando, CA 91340
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
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My name is Kevin Moghtanei, and I am a criminal defense attorney in San Fernando, CA. I represent clients in courts throughout Los Angeles County every single day of the week, and I only handle 100% DUI and criminal cases. I love what I do, and I do it well. From my experiences, I understand the difficult time you and your family may be experiencing while awaiting the final outcome of your case. There is never a case too small, and no case too big. I will be at your side the whole way. Fighting for YOU. My hope is...
Arnold William Gross
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Granada Hills, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(818) 368-8646 10663 Yarmouth Ave
 Granada Hills, CA 91344
Free ConsultationCriminal, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
University of California - Los Angeles
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Arnold W. Gross is a nationally recognized, honored and experienced trial lawyer with expertise in all types of personal injury cases, wrongful death matters, criminal defense cases and real estate cases. Mr. Gross is a pre-eminent AV rated Martindale Hubbell attorney, an honor he has enjoyed for over 30 years. Mr. Gross was been selected as a California Super Lawyer in plaintiff personal injury cases in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017. Arnold W. Gross has been involved in more than 80 major jury trials and hundreds of court trials and arbitrations. Mr. Gross serves as a settlement...
(818) 960-0011 17337 Ventura Blvd #200
 Los Angeles, CA 91316
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Alan Eisner
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Attorney
30 years experience
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Ese Omofoma
(213) 455-4050Free Consultation
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Arvand Mahdavi Naderi
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San Fernando, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(818) 837-7700 405 N Maclay Ave
 San Fernando, CA 91340
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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I am a criminal defense attorney that takes pride in what I do. Unfortunately, the practice of criminal defense has become a contest that is more about securing retainers and not about serving the client. I have had clients in my office tell me that a number of other lawyers have promised them dismissals and reduced charges. I have been asked to promise the same. I will refuse every time. It is a lie to the client and it is a dangerous lie. A lie that can end up with the client in state prison. If you are a potential...
16000 Ventura Blvd
Penthouse 1208
 Encino, CA 91436
Meryl E. Chambers
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(818) 781-1570 14401 Sylvan St #112
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Thomas E. Rounds IV
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(424) 234-6381 14401 Sylvan St. #225
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
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Ronald D. Hedding
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(818) 986-2092 14507 Sylvan Street
 Van Nuys, CA 91411
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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Named Top Los Angeles Criminal Attorney by LA Times and named one of the Top 100 criminal defense attorneys in California by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
(866) 986-2092 16000 Ventura Blvd #1208
 Encino, CA 91436
(866) 986-2092 445 S Figueroa St #2700
 Los Angeles, CA 90071
David M Bilman Esq.
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Porter Ranch, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(818) 915-0443 18356 Minnehaha St
 Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Free ConsultationCriminal
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Donald A. Hilland
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San Fernando, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
405 N Maclay Ave Ste 203
 San Fernando, CA 91340
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Employment
UWLA
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Class action employment cases, Discrimination, Wages, Overtime Domestic violence - falsely accused, call us English/\Espanol
Frederick Matthew Goldberg
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 56 years experience
14401 Sylvan St
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Dickinson School of Law
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Federick M. Goldberg has been a member of the California Bar for over 45 years. As a prosecutor for the LA City Attorney's Office from 1961 to 1963, he prosecuted numerous criminal cases for the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. This was valuable experience when he joined the firm of Bernay, Christensen & Goldberg in 1963, which is located at the same location across from the Van Nuys Courthouse. This is also the same location currently occupied by Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, one of the preeminent law firms in the United States. This location has...
Grace E Ayers
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Van Nuys, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(818) 780-5533 14401 Sylvan Street
Suite 208
 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Pepperdine University School of Law
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Nicholas Maurice Rosenberg
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Van Nuys , CA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(818) 855-1233 14501 Calvert St.
Suite 201AA
 Van Nuys , CA 91411
Criminal
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Gil Lee Arbel
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Granada Hills, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 2 years experience
(818) 968-7149 17802 Chatsworth St.
 Granada Hills, CA 91344
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Damian J. Nassiri
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Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Attorney
13 years experience
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Karthik Krishnan
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Van Nuys , CA Criminal Law Lawyer
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Barry Fred Hammond
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Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(818) 988-0457 5900 Sepulveda Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91411
Criminal and DUI
Univ of Texas School of Law
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Maureen Theresa Pacheco
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(818) 363-0587 12403 Jolette Ave
 Los Angeles, CA 91344
Criminal and DUI
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
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Thomas Murray Spivack
Panorama City, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(877) 828-7771 14500 Roscoe Blvd Fl 4
 Panorama City, CA 91402
Criminal
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Miles Merrill Hamburg
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(818) 346-9884 6023 Lubao Ave
 Los Angeles, CA 91367
Criminal and Medical Malpractice
Loyola Law School
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Richard Allen Block
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 45 years experience
(818) 716-1585 6400 Canoga Ave
 Los Angeles, CA 91367
Criminal, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Harvard Univ Law School
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Jason Salinas Halpern
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(818) 344-2300 18425 Burbank Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91356
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Univ of West Los Angeles
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Gerald Edward Lennon
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(818) 988-3064 14401 Sylvan St
 Los Angeles, CA 91401
Criminal and Employment
San Fernando Valley College of Law
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Marlon Brent Messer
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(818) 908-9092 6320 Van Nuys Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91401
Criminal, Business, Consumer and Entertainment & Sports
South Texas College Of Law
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Robert Bruce Amidon
Burbank, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(818) 558-4444 2550 N Hollywood Way
 Burbank, CA 91505
Criminal, Business and DUI
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
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Daniel Andrew Ditlof
Los Angeles, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(818) 782-9111 7309 Van Nuys Blvd
 Los Angeles, CA 91405
Criminal and DUI
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Burbank, CA Criminal Law Lawyer
24 years experience
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Sherman Oaks, CA Criminal Law Attorney
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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