Thousand Oaks, California Criminal Lawyers

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Troy William Slaten
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Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(310) 824-8896 31229 Cedar Valley Drive
 Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Troy Slaten, a criminal defense attorney at Floyd, Skeren & Kelly, is a partner and the managing attorney of our firm's criminal defense practice. Located at the Beverly Hills criminal headquarters office, Mr. Slaten graduated with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and continued his education at Pepperdine University School of Law, there earning his Juris Doctorate.

Mr. Slaten worked at the Los Angeles District Attorney's (DA's) office and was involved in a multitude of cases as a prosecutor. Dealing with misdemeanor and felony cases, including drug, theft, sex, and a multitude of other complex cases, Mr. Slaten...
(310) 824-8896 8383 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 800
 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Michael K Bialys
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Newbury Park, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
587 N. Ventu Park Road
# 496
 Newbury Park, CA 91320
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Western State University College of Law
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THE DUI MAN Michael is the former managing partner of one of the largest national criminal defense firms in the country, literally building it from the ground up. Over the course of his practice Michael became interested in DUI defense, and saw on countless occasions how mismanaged these particular California DUI cases really were. His philosophy was that you don't have to be a murderer just to get the full benefit of a comprehensive and aggressive defense. It is at that point the Mr. Bialys opened up his Los Angeles DUI defense practice. Michael has always prided himself on offering client...
Jeffrey Vallens
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Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(888) 764-4340 141 Duesenberg Drive
Suite 10
 Westlake Village, CA 91362
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
University of La Verne College of Law
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I have been practicing criminal defense for over 14 years. My office is located in Sherman Oaks, California, and my practice focuses mainly on Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
(818) 783-5700 16030 Ventura Blvd
Suite 470
 Encino, CA 91436
(888) 764-4340 16030 Ventura Blvd
Suite 470
 Encino, CA 91436
Darren Warner
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Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(805) 371-0567 910 Hampshire Rd, Suite D
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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While attending law school, Darren Warner graduated in the top 10 percent of his class and was awarded the honors of Dean’s Scholar from 2001-2002, Dean’s List from 2001-2002, and was invited to participate in the prestigious Law Review program. Mr. Warner served as a student representative and member of law school’s Entertainment and Sports Law Society from 2000-2003. In addition, Mr. Warner was selected to be the Law Clerk to the Honorable Maureen Duffy-Lewis, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, and volunteered at Bet Tzedek Legal Services in Los Angeles. Today, Mr. Warner is...
Anthony E. Vieira
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Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(877) 805-2901 2945 Townsgate Rd
#200
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal, Asbestos, Business and Elder
DePaul College of Law
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Robert Forsnas Sommers
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Thousand Oaks, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(805) 978-5102 2625 Townsgate Rd, Ste 330
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Criminal and DUI
Southern Methodist Univ School of Law
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Since 1997, Attorney Robert F. Sommers has dedicated his legal career exclusively to representing individuals arrested for and charged with DUI. He has been recognized as a dedicated and skilled trial lawyer. With extensive experience as a Ventura County DUI lawyer, Attorney Sommers knows how to represent high-profile clients, actors and actresses, government officials, business executives, doctors, and other, local lawyers. He is aggressive when necessary and compassionate when it matters most. You can count on Attorney Sommers to help you move forward. Call him today to begin building a defense and work towards safeguarding your ability to continue driving.
(818) 492-4203 5850 Canoga Ave. 4th Floor
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Peter Joseph Horton
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Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(747) 222-6633 30700 Russell Ranch Road
Suite 250
 Westlake Village, CA 91362
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Employment
California Western School of Law
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Campbell W. Filmer
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Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(877) 805-2901 2945 Townsgate Rd
#200
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal, Asbestos and Personal Injury
New York Law School
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Christopher Blaylock
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Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(951) 255-4480 2815 Townsgate Road, Suite 325
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal
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Vernon Louis Ellicott
Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(805) 446-6262 920 Hampshire Rd
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Civil Rights and Divorce
Southwestern University School of Law
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David Michael Lehr
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Anthony E. Vieira
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Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Attorney
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Susan Crosier
Thousand Oaks, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(805) 480-0754 1000 Business Center Cir
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Criminal, Civil Rights, Divorce and Elder
San Fernando Valley College of Law
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Danalynn Pritz
Thousand Oaks, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(805) 496-8336 3625 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Criminal and DUI
San Fernando Valley College of Law
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John Alexander Pinnell
Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(805) 496-3072 2660 Townsgate Rd
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal
Univ of LaVerne COL
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Kenneth Robert Warner
Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(805) 371-0567 870 Hampshire Rd
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Loyola Law School
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Rebecca Jane Houseman
Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(818) 681-7794 2625 Townsgate Rd
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal
UCLA School of Law
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Scott Fredric Dool
Thousand Oaks, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 54 years experience
(805) 497-4511 141 Duesenberg Dr
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Criminal and Real Estate
Stanford Univ Law School
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Richard Alan Loftus
Westlake Village, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(805) 496-4973 2660 Townsgate Rd
 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Criminal and DUI
John Marshall Law School
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Dennis Edward Kucera
Thousand Oaks, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(805) 374-1766 509 Marin St
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
San Fernando Valley College of Law
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Amanda Grace Sanderson
Thousand Oaks, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
141 Duesenberg Dr
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Criminal and DUI
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Philip Remington Dunn
Thousand Oaks, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(818) 706-2678 141 Duesenberg Dr
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Criminal and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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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.
Alexander Andryuschenko
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Tarzana, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(818) 921-7744 18321 Ventura Boulevard
 Tarzana, CA 91356
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UCLA School of Law
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Attorney Alex Andryuschenko is a top rated Los Angeles DUI attorney who specializes in drunk driving related charges, DMV hearings, DMV hearing appeals and the defense of other criminal and traffic cases. Alex Andryuschenko is licensed in California and the Federal Courts representing clients throughout California. While he is based in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, he is well known in criminal courts throughout Southern California and handled many cases in all neighboring counties. From the time he graduated from UCLA law school, one of the top law schools in the country, and until now, 13...
(818) 921-7744 269 South Western Avenue #249
 Los Angeles, CA 90004
Michael Aaron Goldstein
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(805) 981-3975 300 E. Esplanade Drive
9th Floor
 Oxnard, CA 93036
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San Fernando Valley College of Law
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Since 1996, Michael A. Goldstein has been licensed to practice law in all State and Federal Courts in California. Michael defends individuals who are currently under investigation or have been charged with the commission of a crime. Michael handles all criminal matters ranging from DUI's to Murders to complex Drug cases. In addition to California, Michael has represented clients in Arizona, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. The Goldstein Law Offices were established by James A. Goldstein in 1975. Michael joined the firm in 1996 and their practice is devoted to Criminal Defense....
(323) 461-2000 1645 Vine Street #809
 Los Angeles, CA 90028
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
Richard F. Taub
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Woodland Hills, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(818) 646-5300 21650 Oxnard St.
Suite 2040
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Criminal, Business, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University
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Richard F. Taub is the managing partner and President of the Sherman Oaks legal office, Taub & Taub, P.C. Attorney Taub began his legal career in 1993 as a state prosecutor, and three years later switched his focus to the practice of criminal defense. With experience from both sides of the courtroom and an extensive understanding of the criminal justice system, Attorney Taub is prepared to take on even the most complicated cases. To find out more about working with Mr. Taub, do not hesitate to give the firm a call today!
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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James Allen Goldstein
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 42 years experience
(805) 981-3975 300 E. Esplanade Drive, 9th Floor
 Oxnard, CA 93036
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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On April 28th, 2012, the Los Angeles Criminial Courts Bar Association will award James A. Goldstein the prestigious "Jerry Giesler Award", as their Trial Lawyer of the Year. Over the past two years, Jim has secured not guilty verdicts in 4 of the 6 serious murder and attempted murder cases he tried. Two of these cases included multiple defendant jail house murders. In another murder case, Jim sought to exclude his client's confiession given the improper and coercive interrogation tactics used by LAPD detectives. The judge agreed and the case was dismissed. Jim has represented the rights of the...
(818) 905-7272 15260 Ventura Blvd #1810
 Los Angeles, CA 91403
John Francis Nicholson
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Woodland Hills, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(818) 348-3806 21243 Ventura Blvd., Suite 116
 Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
Univ of LaVerne COL
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My education is rooted in the University of Southern California and culminated with a Bachelor of Science and MBA at Valley Christian University. I graduated from the University of La Verne School of Law in Woodland Hills, California. I am a hands-on, solo, general practitioner and I have been practicing law in the San Fernando Valley serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Since 2009 I have actively been a Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. This is a volunteer, non-paid public service.
Michael Louis Shultz
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Malibu, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 45 years experience
(310) 456-1913 3580 Las Flores Canyon Rd
 Malibu, CA 90265
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Loyola Law School
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formerly employed by the Los Angeles County Public Defender's office as a Deputy Public Defender serving clients throughout Los Angeles County. Thereafter, private criminal defense practitioner in all California courts. Superlative client reviews found in Avvo.
Denise Jean Yaniv
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Calabasas, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(310) 592-8173 5023 N. Parkway Calabasas
 Calabasas, CA 91302
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Gregory G Phillips
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(805) 604-7065 500 Esplanade Drive, Suite 600
 Oxnard, CA 93036
Free ConsultationCriminal, Consumer, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
Pepperdine University
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I am a civil litigation and trial practice attorney who has represented victims of personal injury, wrongful death, consumer and civil disputes. I have assisted in obtaining record verdicts, settlements and judgments on behalf of plaintiffs in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Tulare Counties. I am also a former Ventura County Senior Deputy District Attorney, Misdemeanor Supervisor, Attorney of the Year and Ventura County Sheriff's Academy instructor who has prosecuted a significant number of jury trials to verdict, which included murder, major narcotics, felony and misdemeanor prosecutions.
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
Walter Franklin Wiggins Jr
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Woodland Hills, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(818) 854-6232 5109 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
 Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Criminal
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Walter F. Wiggins, Jr. received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Loyola Marymount University in 1983 with majors in Political Science and History. Wiggins received "Honors at Entrance" status and was awarded the Jesuit Community Scholarship. At LMU Wiggins was active in student government, was a member of the university's Honors Program, and was inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the national History Honor Society. In his senior year, Wiggins was designated the liaison between the student body and the Board of Trustees, the governing body of the university. Wiggins also served as President of the...
Lawrence Irwin Wolf
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Woodland Hills, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 42 years experience
(310) 277-1707 Glendale Federal Building
5850 Canoga Avenue, 4th and 5th Floors
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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For over three decades, I have been helping individuals charged with serious crimes. I have prosecuted and defended thousands of adults and juveniles charged with every type of felony and misdemeanor crime. Specializing in the field of criminal law, I am a recognized expert in Drunk Driving, Addiction-related offenses and Juvenile Law.
(310) 277-1707 10390 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 300
 Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 277-1707 2102 Business Center Drive
Suite 130
 Irvine, CA 92612
(310) 277-1707 225 South Lake Avenue
Mezzanine Level and Suite 300
 Pasadena, CA 91101
(310) 277-1707 Marina Towers
4640 Admiralty Way, Fifth Floor
 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 277-1707 SeaRise Building
233 Wilshire Boulevard, Fourth Floor
 Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 277-1500 21250 Hawthorne Blvd.
Suite 500
 South Bay, CA 90503
(310) 277-1707 3500 Olive Avenue,
Suite 300
 Burbank, CA 91505
Dena R. Taub
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Woodland Hills, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(818) 646-5300 21650 Oxnard St.
Suite 2040
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family
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When you come to the law office of Taub & Taub, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive from a divorce lawyer in Sherman Oaks. The team at this firm has dealt with all kinds of family law issues, and they are well equipped to take on your case and support you at this time. Attorney Dena R. Taub has experience with litigation, having served in federal, appellate, and state courts. She focuses her attention on family law matters and is committed to helping her clients pursue the outcome that is in their best interests. She is...
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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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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Craig Allen Renetzky
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Woodland Hills, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(818) 888-5000 20121 Ventura Blvd #304
 Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Criminal, DUI and Immigration
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Mr. Lloyd Douglas Dix
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Calabasas, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(818) 526-1200 22287 Mulholland Highway
PMB 414
 Calabasas, CA 91302
Criminal, Bankruptcy and DUI
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Kevin Patrick McVerry
Thousand Oaks, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(805) 498-7119 1200 W Hillcrest Dr
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Criminal and DUI
Catholic U of Amer Columbus School of Law
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