Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in BERKELEY | 9 available

9 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in BERKELEY, California, including Amy Craig, Christy Chandler, Douglas R. Slain, and Elizabeth Grossman. These lawyers are rated between 3.3/5 to 3.7/5 and 53% provide free consultation.

Amy Craig

Christy Chandl

Douglas R. Sla

Elizabeth Gros

Joseph Mastro

Seth Morris

Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby BERKELEY (by distance)

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Alameda, California ZIP 94501 6.3 mi away 2 lawyers San Francisco, California ZIP 94111 8.9 mi away 20 lawyers Oakland, California ZIP 94621 9.3 mi away 3 lawyers Martinez, California ZIP 94553 9.8 mi away 5 lawyers

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Amy Craig

Firm: Ehrlich & Craig LLP

803 Hearst Ave , Berkeley , California 94710

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Christy Chandler

803 Hearst Ave , Berkeley , California 94710

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Douglas R. Slain

Firm: Law Offices of Douglas R. Slain

630 Cragmont Avenue A , Berkeley , California 94708

Practice Areas: Business Organizations,Criminal Defense ,Land Use & Zoning,Landlord & Tenant,Natural Resources,Real Estate

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Elizabeth Grossman

Firm: Elizabeth R. Grossman

1010 Grayson Street , Berkeley , California 94710

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Juvenile , Professional Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, DUI & DWI

Ms. Grossman's mission as a criminal defenseattorney is to ensure that the court and the prosecution perceive eachclient as the individual that they are — a person with a full life andbackground that separates them from the criminal charges that bringthem before the court. Ms. Grossman works closely with her clients, aspartners in their own defense, and strives to keep them fully informedas the case proceeds. Ms. Grossman represents her clients throughoutCalifornia in felony, midemeanor, juvenile, traffic and professionaldiscipline cases.. Ms.Grossman was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982 and is amember of the Bar of the Federal Court, Ninth Circuit. She has earnedan AV rating from Martindale-Hubbel. According to Martindale-Hubbel,the AV rating "indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and veryhigh ethical standards as established by confidential opinions frommembers of the Bar."

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“I was facing a large amount of prison time. Elizabeth worked really hard for me on my economic crim”

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“Elizabeth Grossman and Peter Orth are fantastic attorneys. They don't believe in beating around the bush but answer questions with straightforward honesty....”

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Joseph Mastro

Firm: Joe Mastro Law

2625 Alcatraz Avenue , Berkeley , California 94705

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“Initially I was very overwhelmed by my case and wasn’t sure how to proceed but Joe helped guide me”

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“Let me provide a review to Atty. Joe Mastro. I was arrested of DUI back in Dec. 2019. I was so terrified, stressed and nervous. So I decided to hired a DUI...”

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“I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from many years of experience, contributions and reviews that Mr. Mastro is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent.”

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Seth Morris

Firm: Morris Law, A Criminal Defense Firm

825 Page St , Berkeley , California 94710

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“h and his team, I knew I was in capable hands. Morris Law PC demonstrated remarkable flexibility an”

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“I have had the pleasure of working as co-defendant counsel on a few cases with Seth. He is an extremely sharp lawyer and a powerful advocate. If I was up the creek without a paddle…”

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Theodore Cassman

Firm: Arguedas Cassman & Headley LLP

803 Hearst Ave , Berkeley , California 94710

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Susie Zukor

Firm: Law Offices of Susie Zukor

2625 Alcatraz Ave # 147 , Berkeley , California 94705

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“The attorney Ms Zukor secured the police report and will handle the court appearance, plea and resti”

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Thomas V. Roland

Firm: Thomas V. Roland

1830 Way PO Box 12217 , Berkeley , California 94712

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Criminal Defense ,Family ,Probate

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“Tom Roland is a terrible lawyer, his knowledge of the law is so lacking that he uses scare tactic's against his client's and the person or persons hi...”

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