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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Kirk M. Tarman
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, ...
Gregory H. Comings
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
David L. Faulkner
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, ...
Ben Meiselas
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Spinal Cord Injury, Wrongful Death
Stephen Sitkoff
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Juvenile, Probate, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Nicholas M. Loncar
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Parole & Probation, Sex Crimes, ...
Haleh Zarkesh
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, ...
Scott Bentley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Eric Mayeda Renslo
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Science & Technology, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Anna R. Yum
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, ...
Rabin Nabizadeh
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Joe Weimortz
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Violent Crime
Matias Flores
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Expungement, ...
Leonard B. Levine
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Insurance Claims, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Jonathan J. Lo
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Debt & Lending, ...
Stephen Lockard
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Aviation Accidents, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Construction Accidents, ...
Chad Lewin

Chad Lewin

  • Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Chad Lewin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, ...
Ross Pytlik
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Audrey “Stephanie” Loftin
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Christopher Tayback
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Employment, Entertainment & Sports, Environmental, Health Care, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Class Action, Corporate & Incorporation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation, ...
Tsion Chudnovsky
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Charles Stoddard
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Justin E. Sterling
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Native American Law, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
Alan Jackson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Health Care
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, ...
Peter Laurence Carr, IV
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Discrimination, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Social Security & Disability, ...
Jerry Wang
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Kelly Quinn
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Health Care
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, ...
Hart J. Levin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Expungement, Juvenile, ...
Tony M. Seyfi
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...

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