• Find a Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Attorney

    • California Criminal Defense Lawyers

    This is page 87 for criminal defense attorneys in California. Compare 8,956 criminal defense lawyers near you. Gain insight from reviews to make a well-informed decision, and get in touch with them directly.

    Narrow Results by City

    Anaheim Bakersfield City Of Industry Fresno Hayward La Puente Long Beach Los Angeles Modesto North Hollywood Oakland Ontario Riverside Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose Santa Ana Stockton Van Nuys
     

    See more cities See less cities

    Bell Canoga Park Chula Vista Concord Corona El Cajon El Monte Escondido Fontana Fremont Garden Grove Glendale Huntington Beach Inglewood Irvine Irwindale Laguna Beach Lakewood Lancaster Montclair Moreno Valley Northridge Oceanside Orange Oxnard Palmdale Pasadena Pomona Richmond Salinas San Bernardino Santa Barbara Santa Clarita Santa Rosa Torrance Whittier
    California lawyers by city: See all cities and counties
    Sort by:
    Best Match

    California Has 8956 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 49758 Reviews

    David Martin Pazsoldan

    David Martin Pazsoldan

    5.015 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Mr. Pazsoldan was extremely helpful with my case and provided me with the knowledge and help I needed. I would recommend his services to anyone in a similar situation."
    Rating:  8.6
    Save
    View Profile
    Sean Bina

    Sean Bina

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Sean is a class of attorney that's sadly not the norm any longer. He returns phone calls, shows up for court and meetings, is polite, knowledgeable and just a generally good guy. He came through on a last minute legal matter for me when we weren't..."
    Rating:  8.4
    Save
    View Profile

    Ad

    Criminal Defense Lawyers in California

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Let us know
    how we're doing!

    We'd like to hear from you!

    This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

    START THE SURVEY

    Criminal Defense

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Ravinder Singh Johal

    Ravinder Singh Johal

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "He is Best Traffic Attorney! Best Person to Represent me So Proud of him!!"
    Rating:  7.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Everardo Zavala

    Everardo Zavala

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Entertainment, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Bio: Evy Zavala attended the University of Southern California (USC), where in 1999, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology. Next, he earned his JD from Loyola Law School in 2002. While attending Loyola, Evy externed for the ...
    Rating:  8.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Gregory Paul Peacock

    Gregory Paul Peacock

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Very smart , patient and ,thorough. He doesn't miss a beat, walks circumspectly and turns over every stone. Always listens in for the long hall . Very pleased with his service. He's good!"
    Rating:  8.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Joel Mark Weinstein

    Joel Mark Weinstein

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Joel Weinstein represented me during a labor dispute. Although it was not a criminal case, I felt Joel went above and beyond, as if it were a criminal type of case. Joel made me feel as if he really cared how the case turned out and was not just "..."
    Rating:  7.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Raja Shahid

    Raja Shahid

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a former Deputy District Attorney that has prosecuted over a thousand cases I know what it takes to attack the Prosecution's case. I dedicate my time and effort on ensuring my client's get the justice they deserve. I enjoy speaking with my clie...
    Rating:  7.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Bobby Bell

    Bobby Bell

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Bobby is a great lawyer, he is affordable and was always there when i needed him, very polite and easy to work with, he handled my DV case and a couple of traffic tickets and will continue to be my criminal defense lawyer."
    Rating:  6.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Eric Alan Chase

    Eric Alan Chase

    3.58 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Eric Chase is not only one of America's most respected and well known attorneys; he is also a seasoned defense attorney and an innovative leader in the legal profession. He is regularly featured as an expert on the national news and has generated ...
    Rating:  8.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Jared T. Rudolph

    Jared T. Rudolph

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Expungement
    Bio: Dedicated to excellent legal representation throughout the Bay Area, Jared emphasizes empathetic and honest client counseling. By taking the time to learn about an individual’s unique legal issue, Jared ensures that each client will realize their ...
    Rating:  7.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Cherish Cheyenne Om

    Cherish Cheyenne Om

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Born and raised in Santa Cruz, I returned home after law school to serve my community as a Deputy Public Defender with the Santa Cruz Public Defender’s Office (formerly Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff). For more than six years, I appeared in cou...
    Rating:  6.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Christopher Ryan Varnell

    Christopher Ryan Varnell

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUIs to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, which has led to success both in trial and in negoti...
    Rating:  7.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Joanna Privratsky Sheridan

    Joanna Privratsky Sheridan

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
    Bio: Everyone deserves a powerful force in their corner when faced with criminal prosecution. I fight for my clients in State and Federal court with creativity and hard work to obtain the best possible results for each unique situation. I love my work,...
    Rating:  7.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Alan Spears

    Alan Spears

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Alan Spears, a highly experienced criminal defense trial attorney practicing since 1975 is committed to the delivery of outstanding legal representation. Alan personally handles each and every case, and develops that most important Client-Attorney...
    Rating:  7.4
    Save
    View Profile
    L. Dominic Chacon

    PRO

    L. Dominic Chacon

    5.01 review
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Bio: We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.The Law Office Of L. Dominic Chacon h...
    Rating:  7.4
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    L. Dominic Chacon's Website
    Samuel Matthew Camp

    Samuel Matthew Camp

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Samuel Camp is an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Wallin & Klarich. Mr. Camp represents our clients in all types of criminal matters, including criminal defense, DUI defense, DMV hearings, theft crimes, drug crimes, assault and battery, chi...
    Rating:  8.6
    Save
    View Profile
    Matthew Christian Taylor

    Matthew Christian Taylor

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Matt is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients in all aspects of criminal litigation. He has been an attorney across the Sacramento and Northern California area for the last 12 years. He has tried complex jury trials to verdict in Sacr...
    Rating:  7.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Patrick William McLaughlin

    Patrick William McLaughlin

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: A graduate of Loyola Marymount University in 1972 and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 1979, Patrick McLaughlin has practiced criminal law for over 30 years. He was a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney from 1981-1991 and was an Assistant...
    Rating:  7.0
    Save
    View Profile
    Michael Jerome Mack

    Michael Jerome Mack

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "HE IS KNOWLEDAGABLE, PROFESSIONAL. AND A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH THANK YOU HIGHLY RECOMMENDED "
    View Profile
    Sylvia Vargas Gonzalez

    Sylvia Vargas Gonzalez

    4.210 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I grew up in the city of Whittier, California and graduated from La Habra High School. I attended the University of California Santa Barbara and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Chicano Studies. I moved to Comayagua, Honduras af...
    Rating:  8.4
    Save
    View Profile
    DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

    See all practice areas
    × Filter & Sort
    Sort by Fees and Rates
    Filter By

    Choose one filter option below.

    Also speaks Also practice in
    Reset