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Brian Arnold Vogel
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 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. 17 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...
Daniel E. Kann
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 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...
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 Valencia, CA 91355
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 Pasadena, CA 91101
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 Encino, CA 91436
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Kenneth Neil Hamilton
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 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.
Ron Bamieh
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(810) 310-4371 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.
Kristi Jo Peariso Esq.
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 19 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,...
Christopher Patrick Welch
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(805) 467-6542 674 County Square Drive, Suite 310
 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...
Thomas Douglas Allen
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(800) 495-2819 1650 Palma Drive
Suite 102
 Ventura, CA 93003
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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.
(800) 495-2819 212 Yale Ave
 Claremont, CA 91711
Andrew Krause
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 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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Adam Pearlman
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 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...
(805) 619-0282 735 State Street
Suite 217
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Monty S Gill
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(805) 644-1071 674 County Square Drive, Suite 310
 Ventura, CA 93003
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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...
Jennifer Zide
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 8 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,...
Robert Cory Hirschhorn
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(805) 330-1529 290 Maple Ct
Suite 118
 Ventura, CA 93003
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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...
Jasen B. Nielsen
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 10 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.
(805) 564-4384 3940 Broad ST STE 7-145
 San Luis Obispo, CA 93041
(805) 564-4384 725 State Street, Suite 219
 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 564-4384 3075 East Thousand Oaks Blvd
 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
David Michael Lehr
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San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney. 24 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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Jarrod Matthew Wilfert
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 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...
(805) 322-7200 827 State Street
Suite 10
 Santa Barbara, 93101
Robert Michael Baskin
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 42 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. 14 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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Rastin C. Ashtiani
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Ventura, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 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.
Steve Pell
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 41 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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Scott Wippert
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 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.
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
James Patrick Casey
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Ojai, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 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.
Michael Aaron Goldstein
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(805) 981-3975 300 E. Esplanade Drive
9th Floor
 Oxnard, CA 93036
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
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
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.
Ken Bradley Dallara
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Oxnard, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(805) 297-4510 707 E. Hueneme Road
 Oxnard, CA 93033
Criminal, Business, Family and IP
University of La Verne
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John Joseph McNamara
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(805) 358-5834 674 County Square Dr
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal and Personal Injury
Univ of San Diego School of Law
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Lawrence Howard Golkin
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(805) 477-9990 674 County Square Dr
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Santa Barbara COL
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Henry Harris
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(805) 658-2520 674 County Square Dr
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal
Ventura COL
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David Shain
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(805) 659-6800 1050 S Kimball Rd
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93004
Criminal, Business and Personal Injury
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
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Robert Schwartz
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(805) 658-8955 1280 S Victoria Ave
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal and DUI
Ventura COL
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Gary Wayne
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(805) 654-3020 800 S Victoria Ave
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal and DUI
Loyola Law School
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Philip Allen Gunnels
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(805) 644-1940 674 County Square Dr
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Ventura COL
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William John Weilbacher Jr
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(805) 650-6640 3639 Harbor Blvd
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93001
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Ventura COL
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Alta Grace Manzo
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(805) 644-1331 6401 Telephone Rd
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal
Ventura COL
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Philip Capritto
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(805) 642-4981 801 S Victoria Ave
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal and DUI
Ventura COL
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George Martin Zaehringer
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(805) 658-9118 3319 Telegraph Rd
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal, DUI and Immigration
San Fernando Valley College of Law
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Stephen Louis Mitnick
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney. 43 years experience
(805) 644-8881 950 County Square Dr
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Arizona State Univ COL
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Roberto Ruben Garcia
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(805) 644-6596 1757 Mesa Verde Ave
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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William Pearson Haney III
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(805) 585-0048 800 S Victoria Ave
 San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 93003
Criminal
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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