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John Alexander Pinnell
John Alexander Pinnell
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California Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years experience

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Justin Edward Sterling
Justin Edward Sterling
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Named Top California Criminal Defense Attorney

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Daniel E. Kann
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(888) 744-7730 674 County Square Dr.
#101C
 Ventura, CA 93003
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...
Christopher Patrick Welch
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(805) 467-6542 674 County Square Drive, Suite 210
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Military
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Are you searching for the representation of a trusted criminal defense attorney in Ventura? If so, it may be in your best interest to contact the Law Office of Christopher P. Welch. Attorney Welch has more than a decade of experience under his belt, and has earned a 9.5 Superb Avvo Rating. He is also a board member of the Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association, a member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and a member of the California Public Defenders Association. Attorney Welch understands that an unfortunate event can occur at any time, and he offers clients his...
Kenneth Neil Hamilton
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(805) 625-0929 5740 Ralston Street
Suite 300
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DUI
Western Sierra Law School
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I'm 100% defense oriented since my first internship in law school in 1999. I've always helped clients charged with crimes and protected the innocent and wrongfully accused. I've never been a cop or a prosecutor; I've never arrested people or argued to send people to prison. I've always fought for the underdog against the massive weight of the state. Now I am directing my talents and energy to assist clients charged with DUIs and related offenses who want to fight their charge and avoid the DUI conviction nightmare.
Brian Arnold Vogel
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(805) 654-0400 770 County Square Dr., Ste. 104
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School
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I received my Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California in 1993. I was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1993. I have been practicing law for nearly 21 years. Following my admission to the California Bar, I was employed as a deputy public defender at the Ventura County Public Defender’s Office and obtained a substantial amount of training and experience in the investigation, preparation and presentation of evidence motion practice, trial planning and practice, and client relations. As a Deputy Public Defender, I was the lead attorney in approximately...
Jay Leiderman
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
5740 Ralston St #300
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal
University of San Francisco
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http://www.JayLeiderman.com www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Leiderman Jay Leiderman is a criminal defense lawyer based in Ventura, California. Jay was certified as a criminal law specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. The Atlantic Magazine called Leiderman the “Hacktivist’s Advocate” for his work defending hacker-activists accused of computer crimes, or so-called (“Hacktivism”) especially people associated with the hacktivist collective Anonymous. Other noteworthy cases Leiderman defended include People v. Diaz, which went to the California Supreme Court and made law on the ability of police to search a cell phone, Louis Gonzalez, who was falsely accused of...
Ron Bamieh
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(805) 651-3133 692 East Thompson Boulevard
 Ventura, CA 93001
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Ron S. Bamieh is a Ventura County attorney dedicated to the practices of personal injury and criminal defense. Mr. Bamieh was the youngest lawyer to ever be promoted to senior deputy district attorney for Ventura County, and he now has 22 years of legal experience under his belt. To see how you could benefit from teaming up with Attorney Bamieh, do not hesitate to contact his firm, The Law Offices of Bamieh & Erickson, PLC, today.
Scott Bentley
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(805) 210-8555 674 County Square Drive
Suite 207
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Pepperdine University School of Law
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I grew up overseas in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt is an amazing county and culture. Being abroad also makes me appreciate the freedoms that we have as Americans and the beauty of the law.

I have had success in both civil and criminal law. In a civil appeal I was able to get punitive damages of over 1 million dollars stricken on the basis that the defendant's net worth was not adequately established. On the criminal side I have argued in front of the Second Appellate District, Division 6 in a case which resulted in a...
Jasen B. Nielsen
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(805) 564-4384 701 E. Santa Clara Street
 Ventura, CA 93001
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Santa Barbara COL
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I am a former prosecutor focused on representing people who have been arrested for a variety of crimes, including Driving Under the Influence, Driving on a Suspended License, Hit and Run, Resisting Arrest, Drug Possession, Domestic Violence, and Petty Theft throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles counties. If your case is winnable, I have the skills to get it dismissed. If it is not, I have the skills to mitigate the charges and punishment you're facing.
Jennifer Zide
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(805) 477-0327 950 County Square Drive
Suite 111
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal and DUI
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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A native Californian, Ms. Zide received her Bachelor's Degree from New York University and her law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. While in Law School, Ms. Zide clerked with the Los Angeles County Public Defender, the Alternate Public Defender of Los Angeles County and the Federal Public Defender. In addition to her work in private practice, Ms. Zide has experience as a deputy public defender in Mendocino County, representing clients from arraignment through trial in a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases, including driving under the influence, drugs, property crimes and violent crimes. In private practice,...
Mr Andrew S Roberts
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(805) 496-7777 4744 Telephone Rd
3-225
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Southwestern Law School
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I have been practicing law since 1978. I represent individuals and businesses throughout the world with their personal needs and problems from personal injury matters to criminal actions felonies and misdemeanors- including traffic/speeding tickets. If you have failed to appear in court on a matter or have a suspended license call me. I am aggressive about resolving matters before they explode-however will become a fierce litigator when necessary. My consultations are free.
Thomas Douglas Allen
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(800) 495-2819 1650 Palma Drive
Suite 102
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal
University of La Verne
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Thomas "Doug" Allen, in practice for the past 25 years, has represented clients charged with offenses ranging from possession of an open container of alcohol to first degree murder. He has extensive courtroom and trial experience. Seven years ago he limited his practice to Expungement Law and has litigated more than 3000 expungement cases all over the state of California.
Robert Cory Hirschhorn
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(805) 330-1529 290 Maple Ct
Suite 118
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
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Mr. Hirschhorn graduated from the University of California, Irvine and earned his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego. After graduating law school in 1996, Mr. Hirschhorn was hired by the Kern County Public Defender’s office in Bakersfield California. As a trial attorney for the Public Defender’s office, Mr. Hirschhorn obtained numerous acquittals on behalf of his clients in a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Hirschhorn spent the majority of his tenure as a Public Defender representing adults charged with serious and violent felonies. Feeling the need to move back to the...
Monty S Gill
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(805) 644-1071 674 County Square Drive, Suite 209D
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal, DUI, Employment and Social Security Disability
California Western School of Law
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Mr. Gill graduated from San Luis Obispo High School as a Valedictorian. He obtained his Undergraduate training at the University of California, Santa Barbara. At U.C. Santa Barbara, he majored in Law & Society and Religious Studies, and was awarded the prestigious Dean's Honors in Fall 1989 and in Spring 1992. After graduating from U.C.S.B., he enrolled at California Western School of Law for his law degree with a Dean's Scholarship. After graduating, he passed the California bar exam on his first attempt. Mr. Gill is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court...
Andrew Krause
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(805) 330-1529 290 Maple Ct
Suite #118
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Jarrod Matthew Wilfert
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(805) 901-9119 5700 Ralston St, Suite 309
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal
Loyola Law School
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Attorney Wilfert has been involved in criminal law for over 10 years. In his years as a police officer, he investigated thousands of criminal cases, from DUI to murder. While an officer, he became certified as a DRE, which allowed him to identify impairment from narcotics. After working in law enforcement, Mr. Wilfert became a Deputy District Attorney for Ventura County. As a prosecutor, he not only gained in-depth knowledge of the law, but he also handled an extremely large case load. Currently, Attorney Wilfert has opened a private practice, in which he defends the criminally charged. He has been...
Adam Pearlman
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(877) 378-6147 5740 Ralston
Suite 302
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
The George Washington University Law School
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Attorney Pearlman is the founder of the criminal defense firm, the Law Offices of Adam L. Pearlman. He has been involved in the field of criminal law for more than 17 years, during which he has handled thousands of cases. Mr. Pearlman is a member of numerous associations including the Federal Bar Association, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the National College of DUI Defense, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also is a former prosecutor, which now enables him to predict the actions that the opposing side may take, and he use this insight to build...
Kristi Jo Peariso Esq.
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(805) 620-0322 2300 Knoll Dr.
Suite A
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal
California Western School of Law
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As a criminal law attorney with more than 11 years of experience in criminal defense, I have spent my entire career fighting for the constitutional protection of my clients. Unlike many other private criminal defense attorneys in Ventura County, I have never worked for the District Attorney's Office, and have never prosecuted anyone. I began my career as a Deputy Public Defender in Mendocino County, before transferring to Santa Barbara County and ultimately to Ventura County in 2000, where I remained as a Deputy Public Defender for 7 years. As a tireless and passionate public defender for nearly 10 years,...
David Michael Lehr
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San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(805) 477-0070 789 S Victoria Ave
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law and University of California at Santa Barbara
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Robert Michael Baskin
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 44 years experience
(805) 658-1000 1849 Knoll Dr
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Consumer
George Washington University Law School
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DeJon Ramone Lewis
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(805) 658-1225 674 County Square Drive
Suite 204
 Ventura, CA 93004
Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Ventura COL
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James Richard Askew
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(805) 207-5756 674 County Square Dr.
Suite 209-C
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal
Santa Barbara COL
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Todd Means
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(562) 822-6745 1000 Town Center Drive
Suite 300
 Oxnard, CA 93036
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Todd Means initially became interested in law to help "the little guy." After working for an educational nonprofit during and after college, Todd entered Loyola Law School, Los Angeles to become a civil rights attorney. However, he quickly realized that protecting the constitutional rights of the accused was his true passion. During law school, he interned at the Ventura County Public Defender’s Office, was a member of Loyola Law School's Juvenile Innocence and Fair Sentencing Clinic, and was a Judicial Extern for the Second District of the California Court of Appeal.

After receiving his J.D. from Loyola, he...
Scott Wippert
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(805) 874-2566 3600 S Harbor Blvd #463
 Oxnard, CA 93035
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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I started at the Public Defenders office in Sacramento in 2001. I worked there for 5 years. After leaving the Public Defenders office, I became the Senior Trial Attorney for United Defense Group. I have tried every type of criminal case, from misdemeanors to homicides. I started the Law Firm Wippert & Bramson. Wippert & Bramson are expert trial attorneys who have handled numerous high profile media cases.
Bailey Fowler Means
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(562) 822-6898 Means & Means LLP
1000 Town Center Drive, Ste 3000
 Oxnard, CA 93036
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of California - Irvine and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Bailey K.F. Means began concentrating on criminal defense practice during her 1L year at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. During her three years at Loyola, she interned at two public defender’s offices, and the ACLU, in addition to working as a research assistant for three criminal-focused professors.

Since graduating from Loyola, she worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Ventura County for 3 years. In the 3 years she was there, Bailey took more cases to trial than anyone else in the public defender’s office. (Todd Means tried the second-most cases in those 3 years). Though she’s an aggressive and experienced...
James Patrick Casey
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Ojai, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(805) 646-5997 530 W Ojai Avenue Suite 201
 Ojai, CA 93023
Criminal and Family
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James Casey has been serving the Ventura County area since 2008. He focuses primarily on criminal and family law matters. Customer service is of the utmost importance at James Casey Law. The legal world can be a confusing place and James Casey makes every effort to address clients' legal issues with an accessible and understandable approach. James Casey Law is a results based firm that focuses on each client's individual needs and situation. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Gregory G Phillips
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 36 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.
James Allen Goldstein
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 44 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...
Ken Bradley Dallara
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Simi Valley, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(805) 297-4510 3695 Alamo Street
Suite 101
 Simi Valley, CA 93063
Criminal, Business, DUI and Family
University of La Verne
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Rastin C. Ashtiani
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(805) 289-9455 3585 Maple Street, Suite 289
 Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationCriminal and Traffic Tickets
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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I take pride in making sure that my clients receive the best legal representation possible. I wholeheartedly devote time and energy into each individual case to ensure my clients receive the best possible outcome in their case.
Douglas Hugh Ridley
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(805) 208-1866 701 E. Santa Clara Street
Suite A
 Ventura, CA 93001
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Doug Ridley has experience with thousands of criminal cases. He has the voice and demeanor to handle matters cooperatively with the courts, along with the experience and savvy to be a tough defender when necessary. Doug’s job as a prosecutor was in the case file review department where he reviewed 100 cases per day to decide whether they should be prosecuted. This position helped him develop his expert eye and unique ability to see the case the way the prosecutor sees it. Understanding how the other side thinks, Doug has developed a knack for being effective in reducing or eliminating...
Jason Scott Leiderman
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(805) 654-0200 770 County Square Dr
Ste 101
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Steve Pell
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
(805) 653-6615 2633 Loma Vista Rd
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Cynthia Jean Ellington
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(805) 223-0237 237 N Ann St
 Ventura, CA 93001
Criminal
UC Hastings COL
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Rameen Antonio Minoui
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(805) 654-2550 800 S Victoria Ave
 Ventura, CA 93009
Criminal and DUI
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Philip T Capritto
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(805) 642-4981 PO Box 7179
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal and DUI
Ventura COL
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David Joel Follin
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(805) 658-8691 950 County Square Dr.
#202
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal, Bankruptcy and DUI
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Todd Wayne Howeth
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years experience
(805) 654-2204 800 S Victoria Ave.
Rm 207
 Ventura, CA 93009
Criminal
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Moriya Lynn Christie
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(805) 644-3131 2nd Fl
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal
Ventura COL
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Amanda Grace Sanderson
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(805) 490-1025 674 County Square Dr
Ste 102
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal and DUI
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Stephen Louis Mitnick
Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(805) 644-8881 950 County Square Dr Ste 100
 Ventura, CA 93003
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Arizona State Univ COL
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