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Criminal Defense lawyers in California Jimmy Trevino to Jonathan Ibanez

Explore California attorneys like Jimmy Trevino, Jo-Anna Nieves, Jocelyn Sicat, Joe W Whittington, Johann Hall, John Bussman, John Chambliss, and Jonathan Ibanez. in cities like Fresno, Covina, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara and Long Beach. These attorneys specialize in Criminal Defense in Zip codes like 93710, 94607, 90802.

Jimmy Trevino

Firm: Law Offices of Jim A. Trevino
700 E Shaw Ave Ste 202 , Fresno , California 93710
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Born and raised in Fresno, California, Jim A. Trevino received his Bachelor’s Degree from UC Berkeley and his Law Degree from San Joaquin College of Law. He is a member of the California State Bar, Fresno County Bar Association and the La Raza Lawyers Association Serving Fresno, Clovis, Hanford, Lemoore, Avenal, Corcoran.. With a type of natural charm, Jim has a way of making his clients instantly feel at ease. His down-to-earth, yet no-nonsense demeanor has earned him a reputation of being a highly sought after and effective litigator in the courtroom. Over the years he has developed many relationships and is considered very well connected within the central valley legal realm. There is simply no better attorney to have on your side at your time of need.. Outside of the courtroom, Jim’s passion is his family. He enjoys traveling, as well as spending time with his extended family. He also enjoys a good poker game where his competitive nature tends to shine through. This competitiveness also works to his advantage in the courtroom.. Big or small, Jim considers each case his most important and treats each and every client like a friend. He has worked hard to get to a place in his life that he can be proud of, and is grateful to wake up each morning as a criminal defense attorney and spend his days in a profession he is so passionate about. He knows that even the best criminal attorney is only as good as his last case, and he therefore constantly seeks to learn new ways to be a more effective attorney.

John S. Pozza

Firm: John Pozza Attorney at Law, PLC
27720 Jefferson Ave   203  925 , Temecula , California 92590
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Jonathan Gettleman

Firm: Caballero and Gettleman, Law Office Inc.
223 River St Ste D , Santa Cruz , California 95060
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Jon Renge

Firm: Law Office of Jon K. Renge
1340 Van Ness Avenue , Fresno , California 93721
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I graduated from California State University of Fresno and the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. After law school, I returned home to practice law and began my career at the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office in order to gain valuable trial experience. When I left the Public Defender’s Office and decided to open my own practice, I was on the “Major Crimes Team” which consisted of attorneys that handled the most difficult criminal cases like homicides, Three Strikes cases, cases with high prison exposures, cases involving complex legal issues, cases with a voluminous amount of discovery and cases receiving media attention.. I am recognized by the California State Bar as a Certified Legal Specialist in the area of Criminal Law and certified to handle death penalty cases.. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and working on the family farm growing almonds, pistachios, cherries, and raisin grapes.

Johnny Lai

107 W Huntington Dr Ste E , Arcadia , California 91007
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Attorney Johnny Lai is passionate about helping people assert and defend their Constitutional Rights, especially when being accused of a crime by the state.  As a person of color and Asian American, Attorney Johnny Lai became an attorney to help serve low income and underserved communities.  Attorney Johnny Lai graduate from UCLA Law School's Public Interest Law Program.  He received his Masters Degree from U.C. Berkeley and undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA.

John-Patrick Mullen-Lujan

Firm: JPLaw, P.C.
410 N. Clark St. , Orange , California 92868
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Attorney John-Patrick Mullen-Lujan grew up in vibrant Miami, Florida, where he encountered people from all walks of life and learned to develop genuine connections in diverse communities. As the son of an Argentinian immigrant, Attorney Mullen-Lujan recognizes the struggles many Americans face in navigating our complex criminal justice system. Attorney Mullen-Lujan believes everyone deserves to have their rights protected by someone who cares about them.. Attorney Mullen-Lujan attended Pennsylvania State University where he obtained a joint Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and American Studies. In 2017, he received a Master of Science degree in American studies.. In search of warmer weather, Attorney Mullen-Lujan moved to California where he attended Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law. While attending law school, he focused his studies in the area of criminal law, obtaining multiple CALI awards in criminal procedure and criminal litigation, and completing the prestigious Criminal Law Emphasis Program. Additionally, while studying as a full-time student, Attorney Mullen-Lujan was hired by distinguished professor Lawrence Rosenthal as a criminal law teaching fellow to assist in the educational development of first-year law students at the Fowler School of Law.. Upon graduating law school, Attorney Mullen-Lujan immediately entered the practice of law as an associate attorney at one of the most experienced criminal defense firms in Orange County, CA. In that position, he was tasked with handling both misdemeanor and felony matters throughout Orange County, Riverside, and San Diego. Armed with the knowledge and experience he obtained in his position as an associate criminal defense attorney, Attorney Mullen-Lujan decided to open his own practice of law.

John W. Burdick

Firm: Davis & Burdick
7355 Church St   Ste F 923 , Yucca Valley , California 92284
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

John Umscheid

Firm: The Law Office of John C. Umscheid
221 W Lacey Boulevard , Hanford , California 93230
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Mr. Umscheid is an experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of success working in many areas of law practice. Skilled in Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills & Trusts, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Real Property, Business & Corporate Law. Zealous and intelligent professional who has practiced in Kings, Fresno, Tulare Counties for 12 years.

John Tyre

5200 N Irwindale Ave #170 , Irwindale , California 91706
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

John Rogers

Firm: Law Offices of John D. Rogers
4000 MacArthur Blvd. East Tower , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Attorney John D. Rogers is an Orange County criminal defense attorney based out of Newport Beach. He exclusively dedicates his practice to criminal defense representing clients standing accused in state and federal court. He has successfully defended clients accused of money laundering, wire fraud, bank fraud, attempted murder, drug trafficking, domestic violence, computer crimes, manslaughter, and sex crimes. He has developed a reputation in southern California for representing local police officers and federal agents charged with alleged crimes while on-duty. He offers the resources and experience to handle any legal problem with unmatched service and personal attention. Mr. Rogers stands ready to undertake complex criminal cases from grand jury investigations to jury trial.

Jo-Anna Nieves

Firm: The Nieves Law Firm: Oakland Criminal Defense Attorneys
160 Franklin St # 210 , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
When you are charged with a criminal offense, you need a strong, experienced, and committed advocate. It’s a role that Jo-Anna Nieves has assumed many times, with great success. Jo-Anna began her post-bar legal career at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, which gives Jo-Anna a rare perspective that she uses to support, advise, and defend you.. “I love criminal law. It’s captivating and I’m passionate about it,” -Jo-Anna Nieves. Jo-Anna is committed to mounting the best possible defense for what she calls “hard working, family-oriented, successful professionals who aren’t career criminals… some are falsely accused, others make a bad call like driving home after a couple glasses of wine at a work event.”. Jo-Anna was 20 years old when she graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in both Multinational Business and Finance. She went on to earn her J.D. from Florida State University in May 2009, where she was also a member of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Jo-Anna started her legal career by interning with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, where she gained experience in the arraignment of misdemeanor and domestic violence offenses, the prosecution of adult sexual assault crimes, and felony preliminary hearings. After Jo-Anna passed the California Bar, she continued her career at the Sacramento County DA’s Office. She gained experience in the misdemeanor trial unit, negotiating plea offers, arguing suppression motions, and prepping cases for trial. She also built a rapport with members of the legal community, and further developed her trial advocacy skills.. Two years later, she accepted a position as a trial attorney at a creditor’s rights law practice in Los Angeles, where she effectively litigated over 400 cases by reaching favorable resolutions for her clients by way of settlement prior to trial and maintaining a success rate of 95% for over 100 cases that went to trial.. In 2012, Jo-Anna started The Nieves Law Firm, APC, to help restore the reputation of those caught in California’s criminal justice system. Since opening her own office, she has successfully represented defendants charged with assault and battery, DUI, contempt, drug offenses, sexual assault and other sex crimes, robbery and other theft crimes, fraud, and domestic violence and other violent crimes. She also has an impressive track record in civil litigation matters such as civil harassment, domestic violence, workplace violence and elder abuse restraining orders.. Jo-Anna has served as a mock trial coach for El Centro Legal de la Raza’s Youth Law Academy and their Advisory Board for several years and is a member of the Earl Warren Inns of Court. Jo-Anna also taught at Stanford Law School since 2018 – educating future lawyers about Trial Advocacy. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA), and is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California and Florida. She is also admitted for federal practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California.

John Pinnell

Firm: Law Office of John A. Pinnell
199 W. Hillcrest Dr , Thousand Oaks , California 91360
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
If you have been acused of a crime in Ventura County, put this former prosecutor to work for you.  Since 1996, Mr. Pinnell has served his community as an attorney in the criminal justice system.  He has served his clients as both a defense attorney and as a county prosecutor.  Mr. Pinnell's extensive experience includes the successful resolution of criminal cases ranging from Misdemeanors to Capital Murder.  Including, among others, Driving Under the Influence, Crimes Against Property, Crimes Against Persons, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Sex Crimes, Expungements/Certificates of Rehabilitation, and Juvenile Crimes.. Unlike civil law, where money is at stake, criminal law puts your most precious asset at risk, your freedom!  Put John Pinnell's experience and skill to work for you

John Hamlyn

Firm: Hamlyn & Guerrero, Attorneys At Law
55 River St Ste 240 , Santa Cruz , California 95060
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

John Christl

Firm: Law Office of John F. Christl
5015 Birch Street , Newport Beach , California 92660
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
As a former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney with over 22 years of legal experience John knows and understands his opposition from having been on the other side.   Now as a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer John brings his vast legal knowledge and trial experience to his clients.  John prides himself on personally handling each case. This gives him the opportunity to apply his hands on approach to reach the results his clients deserve.. With over 120 jury trials in cases such as murder, torture, sexual assault, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, drugs, domestic violence, juvenile offenses, assaults, theft-property crimes, complex insanity trials, civil emergency protective orders, and temporary restraining orders, John has been recognized as an Outstanding Trial Attorney by both the Riverside and Orange County District Attorney’s Offices.  Some of John’s cases have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Talk, Discovery ID, and have received publications as far as South Africa.. John graduated from the University of Southern California in 1986 and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1992.  He has lectured at California Baptist University, lectured to local law enforcement agencies, and coached high school mock trial.. John understands that a mistake or error in judgment should not define a person or destroy a promising future. He also understands that a personal injury deserves to be compensated.  John will achieve the best possible result for your criminal and personal injury needs.

John Chambliss

Firm: Law Offices of J. Jeff Chambliss
140 E Figueroa Street , Santa Barbara , California 93101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

John Bussman

Firm: The Law Offices of John W. Bussman
1440 N. Harbor Blvd., Ste. 900 , Fullerton , California 92835
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
John Bussman has over a decade of experience succesfully defending against all types of criminal matters, including DUI, drug crimes, sex offenses, domestic violence, assault / battery, probation violations and 3-strikes cases.  He earned his reputation as a thorough and effective defense attorney by striving to consistently deliver outstanding results for his clients.. John is also an expert in the laws regarding restraining orders.  If you need the protection of a restraining order, or if you have been served with a temporary order, call John to discuss your options.. No other firm defends more cases on Catalina Island every year. John Bussman's office is the #1 criminal defense firm serving the Avalon Courthouse.. He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law and studied political science at the University of Oregon.  He was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society and performed over 100 hours of pro bono service through the University of San Diego's Legal Clinic.. John Bussman currently practices criminal defense in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange County.  Free consultations and affordable payment plans available.. Follow John's SoCal Law Blog for the latest legal news and analysis.

Johann Hall

509 7th Street, Suite 200 , Santa Rosa , California 95401
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Joe W Whittington

1706 Chester Ave. Suite 304 , Bakersfield , California 93301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Jocelyn Sicat

Firm: Sicat Law
643 S 2nd Ave Ste B , Covina , California 91723
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Sicat Law is committed to putting clients first. As a criminal defense attorney, Ms. Sicat has developed a passion for post-conviction relief, helping clients achieve their dream of becoming an American citizen, as well as securing favorable outcomes such as dismissals and no jail time. In her civil practice, she has recovered millions in settlements for personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Ms. Sicat’s excellence has been recognized with numerous accolades, including selection to Super Lawyers since 2020 and Rising Stars from 2014 to 2018. She has also been named among the Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers, Elite Lawyers, Top American Lawyers, Best Attorneys of America, Avvo’s Client’s Choice, and the 10 Best Attorneys for Criminal & Personal Injury Client Satisfaction.

Jonathan Ibanez

444 W. Ocean, Ste. 800 , Long Beach , California 90802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jon Ibanez has only handled criminal cases since graduating from law school. He has worked in  the Public Defender’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and as a private defense attorney for numerous reputable criminal law firms. He has handled everything from DUI to drugs to manslaughter to murder. Additionally, he is also a professor of law at several colleges and is a writer on current events in DUI law. Needless to say, Mr. Ibanez is passionate about criminal defense and has dedicated his career to defending his clients against criminal charges.

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