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James Roy Dickinson
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Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(530) 487-3979 1110 Civic Center Boulevard
Suite 106-G
 Yuba City, CA 95993
Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and White Collar Crime
University of La Verne College of Law
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Service. Integrity. Skill.

James R. Dickinson, Attorney at Law believes practicing law is a calling. Mr. Dickinson values each client. He is guided by the standard of all right living- “Do as you would be done by.” If Mr. Dickinson would not recommend a course of action for himself or his family, he will not recommend it for his clients.

James R. Dickinson, Attorney at Law serves individuals facing some of the most difficult legal options and challenges. He listens to his clients. And, he works tirelessly to achieve their goals.

James R. Dickinson, Attorney at Law is committed to the practice...
(530) 487-3979 35 Heritage Lane
Suite 3
 Chico, CA 95926
Sarbdeep Atwal
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Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney
(530) 682-5970 335 Teegarden Avenue
 Yuba City, CA 95991
Criminal, Immigration and Nursing Home
Trinity Law School
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Attorney Sarbdeep Atwal received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Risk Management at the California State University of Sacramento. He then earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Trinity Law School –the California Campus and satellite location of Trinity International University. While he was in law school, he had the opportunity to study abroad, which allowed him to explore International Human Rights Law within the United Nations collective of Eastern Countries. This experience enabled him to develop a passion for immigration and criminal law. In 2010, Attorney Atwal was admitted to the California Bar. From this point on, he began working...
Benjamin Scarfe
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Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(530) 342-7755 855 Harter Parkway #260
 Yuba City, CA 95993
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
CAL Northern School of Law
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RECENT JURY AND COURT TRIAL SUCCESSES* DUI Jury Trial--Hung Jury, 0.01 DUI Probation (court trial), 0.05 DUI-THC, Opiates, gore point violation, drifting: Hung Jury 6-6 case dismissed, .22 DUI Hung Jury 6-6 case dismissed, .20 DUI Hung Jury 11-1 case dismissed, .20 DUI Stipulated Acquittal; set aside DMV, PC 148 Resting Arrest: Not Guilty, PC 242 Battery Not Guilty. *THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR PREDICTION REGARDING THE...
(916) 633-1255 770 L St. Ste 950
 Sacramento, CA 95814
(530) 342-7755 242 Broadway Ste. 9
 Chico, CA 95928
Matthew David McCaslin
Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(530) 674-2580 1408 Live Oak Blvd
 Yuba City, CA 95991
Criminal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
CAL Northern School of Law
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Matthew Rogers Beauchamp
Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(530) 822-9500 500 2nd St
 Yuba City, CA 95991
Criminal
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Eleanor Frank
Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
(530) 671-4337 1139 Gray Ave
 Yuba City, CA 95991
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Frederick Andrew Schroeder
Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 45 years experience
(530) 822-7331 446 2nd St
 Yuba City, CA 95991
Criminal
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Derek Cameron King
Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(530) 822-7330 446 2nd St
 Yuba City, CA 95991
Criminal and DUI
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Jesse Isaias Santana
Sutter County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(530) 822-9500 500 2nd St
 Yuba City, CA 95991
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Richard Alexander Thomas
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Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(530) 742-1312 322 1st St
 Marysville, CA 95901
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Lincoln Law School
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Experienced litigator in both Yuba and Sutter Counties practicing primarily in family and criminal courts.
David R Lane
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Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 45 years experience
(530) 742-7371 1129 D St.
 Marysville, CA 95901
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Patrick James McGrath
Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(530) 749-7770 215 5th St
 Marysville, CA 95901
Criminal and DUI
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Craig Allan Leri
Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
(530) 742-3233 1101 D St
 Marysville, CA 95901
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Gonzaga Univ School of Law
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Roberto Marquez
Yuba County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(530) 749-8766 613 D St
 Marysville, CA 95901
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Joshua Kaizuka
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(916) 706-0678 2530 J Street, Ste 320
 Sacramento, CA 95816
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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With over a decade of legal experience, Joshua Kaizuka started as a Deputy Public Defender in Yolo County, then a few years as civil rights attorney, and back to criminal defense as a private attorney. He has vigorously and successfully represented well over a thousand clients in adult and juvenile criminal defense cases from the most minor to serious strike cases from start to finish, including jury trials. His criminal defense work as a private criminal defense attorney for the past four years include a significant number of DUI cases, as well as many cases where clients are accused of...
(916) 706-0678 221 G Street, Ste 203
 Davis, CA 95616
Susan Marie Hearne
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Butte County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(530) 580-8529 2068 Talbert Dr. Suite 300
 Chico, CA 95928
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Chapman University and California State University - Chico
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Lead Attorney Susan Hearne was a Peace Officer for the State of California for over 25 years, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She trained police officers and teaches at the local college. If you need a Butte County, Glenn County or Chico DUI attorney, call us.
Christopher Parkhurst
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Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(916) 277-8299 3017 Douglas Blvd. #300
 Roseville, CA 95661
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Mr. Parkhurst earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. He graduated from U.C. Davis with a B.A. in International Relations and a minor in Education. He became licensed to practice law in 1999. A skilled negotiator and private criminal practitioner, Mr, Parkhurst has defended hundreds of clients charged with crimes from misdemeanors to serious felonies in more than 30 of California's 58 counties. He is licensed to practice in all State courts and the United States District Court Northern and Eastern districts of California. He has obtained dismissals...
(916) 277-8299 1007 7th St. #302
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Mark H. Sollitt
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Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
915 Highland Pointe Dr
Ste 250
 Roseville, CA 95678
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Humphrey's Coll School of Law
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Mark Sollitt has been a specialist DUI and criminal defense attorney since 1994 and is licensed by the State Bar of California. He serves clients in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo County, and San Joaquin Counties.

Mark Sollitt will aggressively litigate all issues that might lead to you avoiding a conviction. All defenses will be considered. Every attempt to reduce penalties will be taken. He will prepare your case, thoroughly investigate any evidence, and represent you in court.

He is dedicated to protecting the freedom, reputation, and constitutional rights of each of his clients. Schedule a consultation now.
30017 Douglas Blvd
Ste 300
 Roseville, CA 95661
(800) 420-5667 9281 Office Park Circle
Suite 158
 Elk Grove, CA 95758
Mr. Michael J. Wise Esq.
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(916) 498-9473 455 Capitol Mall
#305
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Michelle Trigger
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Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(916) 787-0260 2007 Opportunity Drive
Suite 12
 Roseville, CA 95678
Free ConsultationCriminal and Family
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Michelle Trigger is the owner/attorney of Trigger Law Office, located in Roseville, CA. Ms. Trigger's practice focuses on criminal defense and family law matters, including representation on all misdemeanor and felony offenses, divorce, child custody and visitation, and restraining orders. Ms. Trigger primarily serves Placer and Sacramento counties, but will accept matters in El Dorado, Yolo, Sutter, Yuba, Butte, Lake, and most bay area counties on a case-by-case basis.

Ms. Trigger's primary talent is in the court room, as she is a zealous advocate in all motions and hearings, and never afraid to take a matter to trial.
Mark Stephen Mayfield
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(916) 363-1211 9608 Kiefer Blvd
Suite 1-B
 Sacramento, CA 95827
Free ConsultationCriminal and Juvenile
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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I have been representing juveniles in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Amador, San Joaquin, and Alameda counties since 1994. I only practice in one area: Juvenile Law. Never a prosecutor, I am focused on assisting my clients and nothing else. I have been doing so for twenty years.
David Gregory Cohen
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Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(530) 823-7700 1515 Lincoln Way
 Auburn, CA 95603
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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David Cohen is a Senior Associate with The Law Offices of Mark A. Berg, an eight attorney law firm dedicated to providing the best criminal defense for our clients. As the largest private criminal defense law firm in Placer County, we are well staffed and well equipped to handle every type of criminal case from petty theft to murder. We assist clients at every stage of a criminal process including arraignments, pre-trial motions, preliminary hearings, Department of Motor Vehicle hearings, criminal records sealing and expungements, and jury trials. We know that there is no substitute for an...
Kulvinder Singh
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Placer County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(916) 939-5151 970 Reserve Drive
 Roseville, CA 95678
Criminal, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Univ of N. Calif/Lorenzo Patino School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Attorney Kulvinder Singh's law practice advocates for personal injury plaintiffs, business clients and people with family, criminal and immigration cases in the greater Sacramento area.
Mr. William Gordon Walker III
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Nevada County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(530) 478-0675 547 Uren Street
P. O. Box 1127
 Nevada City, CA 95959
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Domestic Violence
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Bill came to Nevada City in 1983 to join the Nevada County Public Defendner's office at a time when he was the youngest attorney ever to practice in the county. He was the attorney for that office in Truckee Court for several years, while practicing Juvenile Law and Misdemeanor defense in Nevada City's Court. For most of his nearly 21 years in the Public Defendner's office, Bill handled the most serious and complicated felony cases, and help train and mentor some of the other attorneys in the office. Bill retired from the office in 2004, to pursue...
Matthew Stevan Luzaich
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Butte County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(530) 809-1752 2540 Esplanade Ste 11
 Chico, CA 95973
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law
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The Law Offices of Matthew S. Luzaich is a Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm located in Chico, CA. It defends criminal cases in the counties of Butte, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba. It provides a free legal consultation with a local Chico criminal defense lawyer.
Jon-Paul Valcarenghi
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(916) 706-0678 2530 J Street, Suite 320
 Sacramento, CA 95816
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Pete Harned
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(916) 441-7383 900 G St, Suite 300
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationCriminal
Lincoln COL
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Matthew Clinton Smith
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Colusa County, CA Criminal Law Attorney
(530) 656-8529 229 5th Street
 Colusa, CA 95932
Criminal, Business and Personal Injury
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I use the decade of experience I gained as a Criminal Defense Investigator to dissect police reports and witness statements. Our current case load includes cases ranging from simple drug possession to assault with a deadly weapon.

We aggressively represent our clients. We never let the police bully you or your family. We take only a select number of cases per year so that our clients get personal attention unlike the big box firms.

We pride ourselves on being different. We believe our professional legal team and our proven approach are what set us apart. We offer personalized service and compassionate,...
(916) 297-7677 770 L Street Suite
 Sacramento, CA 95814
(530) 656-8529 1030 West Wood Street Suite 2
 Willows, CA 95988
Nancy King
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(916) 442-1200 917 7th St
#201
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Kresta Nora Daly
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(916) 440-8600 431 I Street, Suite 201
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific
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My clients receive an aggressive defense that only years of courtroom experience can deliver. No matter how challenging a client's case is, they can rest assured they have a powerful ally on their side. Increasingly individuals and businesses find themselves in contact with government agencies like the FBI or IRS. The consequences can be devastating, personally, professionally and financially. The government can and does form the wrong impression of targets and subjects. Correcting the government's impression requires an attorney’s involvement. Successful , self-made people have accomplished much on their own. Unfortunately, many of these useful business...
Jason Robert Holley
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 1 year experience
(916) 956-2876 2150 River Plaza Drive
Suite 164
 Sacramento, CA 95833
Free ConsultationCriminal
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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What separates an excellent criminal defense attorney from the rest? The answer is simple, experience. Attorney Robert M. Holley has fought relentlessly for the rights of the accused for over 44 years. Notable cases include: Lynette Fromme (charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford in 1975), BALCO (Barry Bonds Steroid Scandal) and numerous others.

Attorney Robert M. Holley was a Federal Public Defender in Sacramento for 17 years and is certified to practice law in both Federal and State Courts. He was a professor of Trial Advocacy at University of California, Davis, School of law. He is currently writing...
Derek J. King
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(916) 749-6445 2100 21st Street, Suite B
 Sacramento, CA 95818
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Mr. King began his legal career with the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office as a California State Bar Certified Law Student. He has defended juveniles during Sacramento County Juvenile Court detention hearings, assisted psychiatric patients placed on Conservatorship holds, and represented in-custody and out-of-custody clients during Sacramento Superior Court misdemeanor arraignments. Mr. King twice earned academic honors for his internship work at the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office. After graduation, Mr. King served as a Law Clerk and Deputy District Attorney in Del Norte County where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases. As a prosecutor, Mr. King...
Susan Gail Cohen
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(916) 925-1249 2020 Hurley Way
Suite 307
 Sacramento, CA 95825
Criminal, Divorce, Family and White Collar Crime
University of California, Davis, School of Law
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Susan Cohen graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Law. She is located in Sacramento County. She also accepts cases in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Peninsula, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Contra Costa County and Napa County. Her practice experience includes Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support and Property Division. She accepts Domestic Violence, and Civil Harassment cases. She also practices in the area of Employment Law, including Discrimination on account of race, sex, sexual harassment, racial harassment, race discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, ...
Candice Fields
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(916) 414-8050 455 Capitol Mall
Suite 802
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Criminal, Business, DUI and White Collar Crime
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Andrew Todd Kuhnen
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Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(916) 724-5333 915 Highland Pointe Drive
Suite 250
 Roseville, CA 95678
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
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My goal in private practice is to provide each client with the most effective ethical representation possible, and to preserve and promote his or her legal rights in the criminal justice system. I have over 15 years of experience as a lawyer, and I am a former supervising deputy district attorney. This gives me a unique insight into how prosecutors approach cases, and depending on the jurisdiction, there is a real possibility that I trained the deputy district attorney who is handling the case. Throughout my career I have maintained a reputation among my peers as a...
Steve Schofield
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Placer County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(916) 277-8299 3017 Douglas Blvd #300
 Roseville, CA 95661
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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Steven Schofield is a rising star among DUI attorneys and criminal defense attorneys in Sacramento and the surrounding areas with multiple recent trial victories. If you are in need of an experienced and fearless DUI attorney or criminal defense lawyer in Sacramento and the surrounding areas you should meet Steve Schofield.
(916) 277-8299 1007 7th St. #302
 Sacramento, CA 95814
John K. Hinely
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Colusa County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(530) 458-2950 P.O. Box 35
317 5th St
 Colusa, CA 95932
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family
CAL Northern School of Law
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Philip Damian McCarthy
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Placer County, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(916) 442-8298 2270 Douglas Blvd. Ste. 200
 Roseville, CA 95661
Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Gonzaga Univ School of Law
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Mr. McCarthy has represented individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies in thousands of cases for over 24 years. Philip McCarthy has handled a broad range of charges including White Collar Crime, Professional License Defense, Computer Crimes, DUI, Drug Crimes and a variety of other charges.
(916) 442-8298 901 H St
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Daniel Matthew Wigon
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(916) 447-8975 1600 Sacramento Inn Way
Suite 228
 Sacramento, CA 95815
Criminal, DUI and Immigration
Univ of N. Calif/Lorenzo Patino School of Law
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Sacramento and Red Bluff immigration and criminal defense firm with over 18 years combined experience.
(530) 727-6226 442 Walnut Street
 Red Bluff, 96080
Lance Daniel
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Sacramento County, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(916) 444-1400 1107 2nd St Suite 330
 Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Experienced, dedicated, and determined Sacramento DUI attorney.

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