Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From California

In California, criminal charges—from DUI and drug offenses to theft, assault, or white-collar crimes—can bring serious legal and personal consequences. With complex laws and high-stakes outcomes, you need smart, aggressive representation that understands the system and your rights. Whether you’re in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, or beyond, having a strong defense matters. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across California—seasoned professionals known for bold advocacy, strategic thinking, and a relentless focus on protecting your future.

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David L. Faulkner
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, ...
Leon J. Mezzetti
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket
John J. Bartko
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Copyright, Litigation, Patent, Trademark, White Collar Crime
Tai Christopher Bogan

Tai Christopher Bogan

  • The Bogan Law Firm, A Professional Corporation
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crime
Anthony Rios
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Kevin G. Little
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Car Accidents, Constitutional, Discrimination, Federal Crime, Litigation, ...
Craig M. Peters
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Class Action, Motorcycle Accidents, Products Liability, Spinal Cord Injury, Trucking Accidents
Michele Akemi McKenzie
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Constitutional, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Insurance Claims, Juvenile, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, ...
Melissa Bobrow
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Health Care
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Insurance Claims
Jihad M. Smaili
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
Christopher W. James
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
Joshua R. Jachimowicz

Joshua R. Jachimowicz

  • Jachimowicz Law Group, Attorneys at Law, Inc.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, ...
Scott Bentley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
John W. Stanko
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Identity Theft, Sex Crime, ...
Matt A. Sullivan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Motorcycle Accidents, Sex Crime, Sexual Harassment, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
William M. Weinberg
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, ...
David A. Knoll
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
Minh Nguyen
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Support, Class Action, ...
Michael A. Scafiddi
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crime, Sexual Abuse, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
Blair Bernholz Berk
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Litigation
Moises Aguilar
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Jivaka Candappa
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Health Care, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Litigation
Charles Stoddard
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
Stephen Sitkoff
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Juvenile, Probate, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
Ambrosio E. Rodriguez
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crime, ...
Arturo Angel Burga
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Appeals, Asylum, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Citizenship, DUI & DWI, ...

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