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Brenda Cantu Hook
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
San Joaquin COL
I have a passion for the law. I will represent you to the fullest extent of the law. I am an aggressive attorney that works hard for each client. I personally handle each and every case from beginning to end.
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Amanda Moran
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal and DUI
Amanda Moran is now the Managing Partner of the Moran Law Firm. Amanda's dedication and commitment to legal excellence began to show in her successful record of obtaining positive resolutions for her clients. Attorney Moran has significant experience writing Criminal Writs and Appeals. She also served as the second chair attorney in a death penalty case with Attorney Mugridge, and co-counsel in preparation for numerous homicide cases. Attorney Moran has obtained successful verdicts in jury trials, and is highly regarded for her impressive ability to challenge even the most experienced District Attorneys at all stages of the trial....
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Monrae Leanna English
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Elder, Employment and Personal Injury
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Zepure Attashian
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
San Joaquin College of Law
Do you need professional assistance in working through a family law matter? Divorce is a long and often complicated matter, and it is important that you are represented by a lawyer who is compassionate, caring, and ready to stand beside you and support you. Attorney Zepure Attshian has been admitted to the California State Bar and the Fresno County Bar Association. She also is a member of the Fresno County Women Lawyers Association and Central Valley Collaborative Law Association. In addition, Attorney Attashian has been admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. She has...
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Tammi Faulks
Santa Maria, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Elder and Family
Western State Univ COL
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Harry Drandell
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 40 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Anjali A. Bansal
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic Violence, Criminal and Juvenile
University of California, Davis, School of Law
After attending the University of California, Davis (King Hall) School of Law, Anjali A. interned at the SF Public Defender's Office before joining the Fresno County Public Defender's Office in 2016. She quickly established herself as a strong and fearless advocate for her clients, winning numerous misdemeanor and felony jury trials. She is also one of the few attorneys who specializes in Juvenile Defense. In 2017, she was recognized as the Juvenile Defense Attorney of the Year. In 2018, she was recognized as the "Trial Dog" of the Public Defender's Office for her numerous hangs and acquittals. She is...
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Gregory W Fox
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal and DUI
As a highly respected Fresno DUI Attorney and Criminal Defense Lawyer, The Law Office of Gregory W. Fox represents clients in Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Visalia, and Bakersfield by providing experienced and aggressive criminal defense for those who have been charged with: Appeals after conviction, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence and Spousal Abuse, Drug Charges, Felonies, Gang Crimes, Gun Charges, Hit and Run, Medical Marijuana, Misdemeanors and more.
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Eugene Action
Clovis, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Family
Harvard Univ Law School
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Amy Randall Schroder
San Luis Obispo, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
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James L Miller
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
San Joaquin College of Law
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Natalie M. Packer
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Julie Ann Hicks
Fresno, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 21 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
San Joaquin COL
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Kim Davoodi
Santa Maria, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic Violence, DUI, Family and Immigration
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Samuel E Spital
San Diego, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Administrative, Criminal and DUI
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Samuel Spital is the Managing Attorney at Spital and Associates. He is committed to personal service; his honesty, integrity and trustworthiness are only surpassed by his exceptionally high level of concern for his client. The law firm serves individuals and businesses in a wide array of administrative law, criminal defense and civil litigation. Sam Spital began his legal career as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice (serving from 1970 - 1978, in both the Criminal and Civil Law Divisions). As a Deputy Attorney General, he handled over 50 appeals, in all State and Federal...
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Julie O. Wolff
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Diego, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 13 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
California Western School of Law
I began my legal career as a juvenile dependency attorney.
I spent nearly five years working full-time for dependency parents and children. That experience taught me how to be a strong and compassionate advocate, both in the courtroom and out.
When Child Protective Services are involved, it is crucial to have a skilled dependency attorney working for you. The same goes for a family law case where you finances and valuable time with your children are at risk.
Whether it's a juvenile dependency case or a family law matter, you deserve the time and attention necessary to ease your fears about the...
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Thomas Vinson Nash
Carmel by the Sea, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 40 years of experience
(831) 624-5000
PO Box R-1
Heather Glen Ct., #4, NW Mission & 8th Ave.
Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal and DUI
Monterey College of Law
Tom Nash, widely known as "The DUI Guy" has been trying and winning DUI cases for 40 years in Monterey County.
Past President of the Monterey County Trial Lawyers Association, featured as a contributor to the authoritative California Book, "California Drunk Driving Law" and a long time member of California DUI Lawyers Association, as well as the National College of Drunk Driving Defense, NACDL, CACJ, and other California and National criminal defense organizations.
Tom is the lawyer other lawyers turn to for advice on the defense of Driving Under the Influence charges in Monterey County.
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Pat Carey
Manhattan Beach, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(310) 526-2237
1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 500
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
Southwestern Law School
Pat is a former Prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and part of the less than 1% of lawyers in California that are State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists. He has tried over 65 jury trials for cases ranging from driving under the influence misdemeanors, to gang crimes, to special circumstance murder cases. His most recent Special Circumstance Murder case out of Long Beach Court House resulted in a NOT GUILTY verdict and the client being acquitted of all charges and released from prison.
In his tenure as a Deputy District Attorney, Pat conducted over 1,600...
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Eric J Youngquist
10.0 (3 Peer Reviews)
(909) 472-9112
811 Wilshire Boulevard
Seventeenth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLos Angeles, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
Western State University College of Law
With approximately 20 years of former Law Enforcement and over 12 years practicing Criminal Defense in California, I possess a unique approach to obtaining positive results for my clientele. Having been born and raised in the local area, educated, and practiced law here, have given me excellent background information to dispense.
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Craig Michael Sturm
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLos Angeles, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 22 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Cannabis Law, Criminal and DUI
Glendale Univ COL
Designated a 2020-2021 SuperLawyer™ by his attorney peers and judges, partner Craig Sturm brings 20 years of DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense success to Artz & Sturm Law Group. Sturm began his career as an LA County Public Defender, defending individuals in assault, domestic violence, theft, firearms, possession, and DUI drugs and alcohol cases. He later added “big firm” criminal defense experience at Kavinoky Law Firm, one of the largest DUI firms in California, where he became Trial Managing Attorney of the largest DUI firm in California.
Craig Sturm has specialized in drunk/drugged driving defense for almost two decades, and...
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John Stanko
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationSan Rafael, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
New College of California School of Law, San Francisco
I am an aggressive criminal defense lawyer dedicated solely to protecting people caught up in the turmoil of California's criminal justice system. I provide personal representation that gets results. I represent clients in Marin, Solano, Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, and every other Bay Area county. My practice areas include the defense of those charged with DUI, traffic tickets and all misdemeanor and felony crimes.
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Alison Saros
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(310) 341-3466
360 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Suite 1000
El Segundo, CA 90245
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEl Segundo, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 28 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal and DUI
Southwestern University School of Law
Attorney Alison Saros is an experienced, fierce, and successful Criminal Defense Lawyer with over 25 years of legal experience.
Long-time former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, Trial Attorney, and Licensed Counselor handling all facets of criminal law, victim representation, school discipline, and Title IX matters from a mental health and restorative justice perspective.
Super Lawyer, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Executive Board Member and Seminars Chair, member of National Trial Lawyers, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Santa Monica Bar Association Member, South Bay Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
As a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County...
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Michael Eric Kraut
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBurbank, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Harvard Law School and Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers is a premier criminal defense firm located in the media center of Los Angeles. The firm specializes in DUI defense and other criminal matters. Prior to becoming one of Southern California's top notch criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Kraut is a former Deputy District Attorney. He has over 14 years of trial experience, contacts, and understanding of how to best handle his client's cases. He has obtained a success rate of 99% in jury trials.
Los Angeles Criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut has been featured on CNN and Fox News as well as in...
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Christina Marie Shaffer
thousand oaks, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
(805) 777-1112
100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 132
thousand oaks, CA 91360
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Univ of LaVerne COL and University of California - Santa Barbara
Ventura County Family Law Attorney Christina Shaffer provides a Free Consultation! Our firm aggressively represents clients in all aspects of Family Law cases, including child custody, child support, spousal support and property division. http://www.cshafferlaw.com
Christina Shaffer has been practicing Family Law since 2004. Ms. Shaffer received Super Lawyer Award in 2022 and was Voted as Ventura County Star as Best Attorney in 2021. Ms. Shaffer received the NAWBO Bravo 2019 Award for Community Advocate of the Year. Ms. Shaffer’s office just recently became a winner of the 2018 Ventura County Star Reader’s Choice Award for the best East County...
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Maxwell A. Hills
Irvine, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Loyola University New Orleans
Hills Law Group assists clients in identifying and maximizing assets in a divorce. If you are engaged in a divorce and wish to: * Create an accurate picture of your assets and debts * Understand what you are entitled to * Ensure that you pursue all possible assets and other claims * Achieve a beneficial division of your assets * Receive counseling as to what is in your best interest each step of the way * Work with an attorney who focuses on family law in your area I can help you. My practice is focused...
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Ronald D. Hedding
Van Nuys, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Criminal and DUI
San Fernando Valley College of Law
Named Top Los Angeles Criminal Attorney by LA Times and named one of the Top 100 criminal defense attorneys in California by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
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Gina Marie Famularo
10.0 (5 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationCorona, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Western State Univ COL
“Integrity Matters”
As a young woman, Gina experienced the pain and uncertainty of a protracted custody battle over her first child. It was this experience that caused her to become a lawyer. Her daughter is now happily married and attending medical school. Gina married her second husband in 1992. They have a teenaged son together, who still lives at home.
Gina was licensed to practice law in the state of California in 1997. Since then, she has amassed vast legal knowledge and courtroom experience. Her practice has always been limited exclusively to family law. Over the years, she has learned to listen....
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Scottie Lynn Leming
10.0 (4 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationCorona, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Scottie Leming is one of our senior attorneys. She graduated from Western State University College of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1995. Scottie is an extremely experienced family law attorney and represented victims of domestic violence for twelve years before joining our firm.
Since 1995, Scottie has helped thousands of clients with great success. She understands the legal issues and uncertainties surrounding divorce, child custody and support are personal issues. She knows how to provide emotional support and clearly communicate with her clients. Scottie is well known and greatly respected within our legal community. She is...
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William Stanley Fitch
Corona , CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Western State Univ COL
William Fitch, otherwise known as "Bill" is a senior attorney at Family Law Matters. Having a civil trial background for nearly two decades before joining the firm, Bill brings a unique knowledge of the law with him. He has tried hundreds, if not thousands, of cases over the years; and has conducted many jury trials. He also has extensive experience in discovery and law and motion issues. Bill's easy-going nature makes him easy to talk to, but do not underestimate his trial skills. Bill would always rather settle a case than try one one, because he recognizes the benefits to...
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Anie N. Akbarian
Encino, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Divorce and Personal Injury
Glendale Univ COL
Akbarian Law Group, APLC was established in December of 1997 in Glendale, California. A few years ago our office moved to Encino, California. We represent clients in Family Law and personal injury related matters. We understand the dynamics of the emotional hardship in family law and personal injury related cases and how they can affect our client's quality of life. It is our job to help our clients to bring balance back to their lives and protect their legal rights and interests. Anie N. Akbarian is an experienced, capable and dedicated litigation attorney who is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to...
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Beshoy F. Shehata
10.0 (5 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationCorona, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
California Western School of Law
Beshoy F. Shehata is the managing partner. He goes by “B.” B graduated from California Western School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2017. B is passionate about his career choice and loves helping his clients.
B was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. He migrated to the United States with his family in 2000. He has six siblings. He always wanted to become an attorney to help those going through tough times. He understands how difficult it is to go through a divorce or a custody battle. He understands the stress and uncertainty that accompanies...
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Linda Calderon Garrett
Suisun City, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
New College of California School of Law
I provide consultations and legal coaching (limited-scope services) to individuals throughout all counties of California in the areas of consumer law, family law, distressed mortgages and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. My legal fees are fixed so there are no surprises. My fees are simply based on the time needed by my clients--no more, no less.
I also assist California-based clients with document-preparation primarily in the areas of family law and estate planning. The difference between my document preparation services and the services provided on the internet--is that the documents are personally reviewed and approved by me, a California licensed attorney. ...
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Eric Mayeda Renslo
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLos Angeles, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 7 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal and DUI
UCLA School of Law
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Attorney Eric Renslo exclusively practices criminal defense in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Unlike most criminal defense attorneys, his expertise lies in bringing cases to trial, and more importantly, securing the best possible outcome for you. He is a UCLA Law graduate, has significant winning trial experience, is very accessible, and offers affordable pricing.
As a former prosecutor, Attorney Renslo has successfully handled serious and violent felonies throughout Southern California. He has also litigated, as sole counsel, dozens of challenging jury trials and contested court hearings in many different Los Angeles County courts, obtaining favorable results in...
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Tsion Abate Chudnovsky
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSanta Barbara, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School
CHUDNOVSKY LAW IS A PRE-EMINENT CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE LAW FIRM.
The firm's highly experienced, award-winning attorneys include Former Prosecutors and Top Professional License Defense Lawyers that have successfully handled over 8,500 cases and jury trials.
» GETTING YOUR CRIMINAL CASE DISMISSED OR REDUCED IS OUR #1 GOAL
If you are dealing with an arrest, investigation or warrant you need to be very careful. Criminal convictions risk your freedom, your job and your future.
Protect yourself and get a top criminal defense attorney on your side as early as possible. We know how to fight to get the best possible outcome,...
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Susan Marie Hearne
Chico, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
Chapman University and California State University - Chico
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 or Criminal Defense Attorney, call us.
The law has changed to your benefit regarding case reductions, expungements and record clearing. Consultation is free.
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Bradley Corbett
Temecula, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal and DUI
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Our professional team is known for working tirelessly to win our clients’ cases. Let us prove it to you in a free consultation. We will take the time to listen to your situation and help you understand the possible challenges you will likely face. Best San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer and DUI Attorney.
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John Christl
Newport Beach, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 30 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Mr. Christl graduated from the University of Southern California in 1986 and went on to receive his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1992. After a few brief years in civil practice Mr. Christl began his outstanding career in criminal law by joining the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office in 1995. He quickly rose through the ranks winning 99% of his cases and was awarded Prosecutor of the Year and Outstanding Trial Attorney by his colleagues.
In 1998 Mr. Christl moved to Orange County with his family and continued expanding his knowledge with the Orange County...
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Tai Christopher Bogan
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Modesto, CA Domestic Violence Attorney with 18 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Humphreys College
I am an experienced Criminal Defense, DUI and Personal Injury attorney. I aggressively advocate for clients throughout California, frequently in Stanislaus County, Modesto, and the Stockton area.
I started a family at a young age, and worked full time while attending college and law school. Perseverance through hard times, has given me life skills that I bring to my law practice. Additionally, it has fostered a dedication to fighting for the underdog. I provide aggressive representation, fighting for my clients as I would fight for myself.
Call for a confidential consultation. I offer a free consultation for personal injury cases.
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Will Morehead
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Rafael, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Harvard Law School
Will Morehead is certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Criminal Law Specialist, an essential qualification conferred on only a handful of attorneys practicing in San Francisco and Marin.
Will is a seasoned trial lawyer with over fifteen years experience. He has never lost a felony trial. As an adjunct law professor and expert on the rules of evidence, he teaches future lawyers how to be trial lawyers.
As a former prosecutor, Will understands how the other side thinks about a case. He knows what levers, and what leverage, prosecutors respond...
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Steven Michael Cron
Santa Monica, CA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
UC Hastings COL
Steve Cron was born in 1948, and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He attended North Hollywood High School, UCLA, and Hastings College of the Law, graduating in 1973. He passed the bar on the first try, and began working as a Deputy Public Defender for Los Angeles County. During his six years in the Public Defender's Office, he handled juvenile cases, misdemeanors and felonies. It was a great place to start, with a high volume of cases ranging from minor misdemeanors to murders, and everything in between.
After six years, in 1980, Steve decided to start his own practice. He...