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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
California Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
  • 1295 E. Dunne Avenue, Suite 235, Morgan Hill, CA 95037+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • San Jose Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Employment Law Attorneys With Over 30 Years of Experience Representing Individuals, Families, and Businesses in the Bay Area

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, and 71 more

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  • 400 S Melrose Drive, Suite 101, Vista, CA 92081

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • A criminal charge can be a life-changing event. Attorneys Nicholas W. Christoph and William R. Christoph practice only Criminal and DUI defense in Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, San... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI/DWI, Assault, and 4 more

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  • 1550 The Alameda, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95126+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • San Jose Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Employment Law Attorneys With Over 30 Years of Experience Representing Individuals, Families, and Businesses in the Bay Area

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, and 71 more

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  • 1445 Huntington Drive, Suite 205, South Pasadena, CA 91030

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • When you are in need of legal assistance, you want an experienced attorney who will fight to win. Joseph A. Tang is that attorney. Producing superior results is the core principle... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDrug Crimes, DUI/DWI, and 9 more

Joseph Tang
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 4640 Lankershim Boulevard, Suite 512, North Hollywood, CA 91602

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Weiss | Stepanian LLP is an exceptional criminal defense firm committed to proactive, aggressive, and innovative representation. In a system where allegations often lead to... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCrime Against Persons, Fraud, and 7 more

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Arpa Stepanian Esq.
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Griffith Young

4.4
15 Reviews
  • 5901 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • Griffith Young stands as a leader in family law, committed to providing clients with proficient legal solutions that address their specific needs. Proudly serving Carlsbad and... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 4 more

Eric Cowdery
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 708 S. Main Street, Corona, CA 92882

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 11 more

Bradley Hague
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 501 West Broadway, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers2 awards

  • Carpenter & Zuckerman was established on the fundamental principle that prioritizes justice for individuals harmed over the profits of insurance corporations. CZ Law stands as a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersVehicle Accident, Assault, and 3 more

Harper & McCoy, APC

4.9
26 Reviews
  • 123 East 9th Street, Suite 318, Upland, CA 91786+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPublic Sector Collective Bargaining, First Responder General Counsel, and 5 more

Brandi L. Harper
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  • 357 West 2nd Street, Suite 2, San Bernardino, CA 92401

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Handling All Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Throughout San Bernardino & Riverside Counties. Free Consultation, Call Now.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAssault and Battery, Burglary, and 74 more

Aaron Turner
Criminal Law Lawyer
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G10 Law, APLC

4.9
28 Reviews
  • 5946 Priestly Drive, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA 92008

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Committed to Excellence, Committed to You.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAsset Protection, Asset Recovery, and 258 more

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  • 428 J St., Ste. 355, Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

Clemente Jimenez
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Weiner Law Offices

4.3
17 Reviews
  • 713 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Weiner Law Offices represents clients throughout the Sacramento area and across California, including El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, the San Francisco Bay Area, and extending... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersEmbezzlement, Expungement / Probation Violations, and 12 more

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Adam Takashi Weiner
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Barry APC

5.0
42 Reviews
  • 406 9th Avenue, Suite 313, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • I fight hard to prevail in your legal matter. I take on challenging cases in the areas of Personal Injury, Insurance, Bad Faith & Labor and Employment matters.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Litigation, Contracts, and 14 more

Su Barry
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  • 18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 700, Cerritos, CA 90703

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersJuvenile Defense, Criminal Appeals, and 35 more

George Kita
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 1215 K Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers3 awards

  • No fees unless we win.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 27 more

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Len Jacoby
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 3610 Central Avenue, Suite 400, Riverside, CA 92506+8 locations

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded by an attorney at law, Samer Habbas, the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has been serving justice and representing clients since 2006. This firm was built on a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Abuse / Neglect, and 38 more

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Samer Habbas
Managing Partner
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  • 4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660+19 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Focusing on Criminal Defense, DUI & Personal Injury Cases in the Inland Empire and Greater Los Angeles Area. Serving all courts in San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Assault and Battery, and 30 more

  • Free Consultation

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RFZ Law LLP

5.0
10 Reviews
  • 315 W. 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Los Angeles law firm RFZ Law LLP represents individuals and businesses in complex civil and criminal matters. Our attorneys hail from high levels of the federal government and from... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersComplex Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations, and 5 more

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  • 550 W C Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101+8 locations

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded by an attorney at law, Samer Habbas, the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has been serving justice and representing clients since 2006. This firm was built on a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Abuse / Neglect, and 38 more

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Erik H. Zentz
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 5451 Avenida Encinas, Suite H, Carlsbad, CA 92008+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers3 awards

  • SAN DIEGO PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY. Standing up for you in the courtroom...Standing by your side in the community.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Abdominal Injuries, and 180 more

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  • 21550 Oxnard Street, 3rd Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91367+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • Criminal Defense Attorney Debra S. White | Experienced, passionate, honest. Free confidential consultation. Credit cards accepted.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, State Crimes, and 24 more

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Debra S. White
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 17621 Irvine Blvd., Ste. 114, Tustin, CA 92780

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal, Criminal Defense, and 2 more

Edward Flores
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 9431 Haven Avenue, Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • Former Prosecutors. We fight like your future depends on it, because it does!

  • Criminal Law LawyersChild Abuse, Criminal Defense, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

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  • 1619 West Garvey Ave., Suite 107, West Covina, CA 91790+6 locations

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Protecting Our Clients' Rights For Over 35 Years

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, DMV Hearings, and 96 more

Paul J. Wallin JD
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Underwood Law Firm

5.0
76 Reviews
  • 1712 19th Street, Suite 101, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Retain a dedicated traffic lawyer to fight for you!

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Lawyer, Misdemeanors, and 20 more

  • Free Consultation

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Provinziano & Associates

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  • 3600 Lime St., Rte. 321, Riverside, CA 92501+6 locations

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers1 award

  • Former Deputy District Attorney Now Serving the Counties of San Bernardino and Orange.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody Litigation, and 9 more

  • Free Consultation

Alphonse Francis Provinziano
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 225 Broadway, Suite 2050, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • San Diego’s Employee Rights Advocates

  • Criminal Law LawyersEmployment Law, Age Discrimination, and 39 more

Alreen Haeggquist
Managing Partner
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  • 2509 West March Lane, Suite 200, Stockton, CA 95207

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • When faced w/a serious crisis, you often call upon a friend - someone you can trust. For that same reason, people who have suffered a catastrophic injury or who have been arrested... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, and 3 more

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can an AL Civil Circuit Court levy a judgment against me that would affect me if I lived in CA?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
Judgments from any state can be enforced in CA by following the procedure rules. There is no run and hide defense to them. Consult with an attorney in the other state to see is there are any actual defenses to the lawsuit, or to try to settle the claim.
Judgments from any state can be enforced in CA by following the procedure rules. There is no run and hide defense to them. Consult with an attorney in the other state to see is there are any actual defenses to the lawsuit, or to try to settle the claim.
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Will expungement destroy the criminal records from FBI database such as III, NCIC, NICS?

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Answered by attorney Jared Clayton Austin (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Austin Legal Services, PLC
No. Expungements only removes the conviction from your public records. Destroying all evidence of an arrest or conviction is extremely rare.
No. Expungements only removes the conviction from your public records. Destroying all evidence of an arrest or conviction is extremely rare.

How much of a choice do I have in choosing a public defender?

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Answered by attorney Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Francis John Cowhig
Your attorney will be chosen by the court and/or the Public Defender's Office. Unfortunately, you will have no input as to who is assigned to you.
Your attorney will be chosen by the court and/or the Public Defender's Office. Unfortunately, you will have no input as to who is assigned to you.