Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Alameda, CA
1 of these firms is based in Alameda; the others serve Alameda from Oakland (3 mi), San Francisco (10 mi) and Walnut Creek (16 mi).
6 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
Law Office of Derek R. Ewin
“His experienced knowledge and information was amazing - I had a ton of questions and he thoroughly answered each and everyone one them - while being so patient and empathetic.”
Silver Law Firm
“Thank you so much for getting my case dismissed and always answering my questions and concerns fast!”
Morales Law Firm
“Morales is well worth the time and effort it took us to get my father's cases dismissed, we are truly grateful and will definitely work with him again if the need arises.”
The Nieves Law Firm
“They even helped me recover the fees that were extremely reasonable considering all that work they put in for me.”
Uthman Law Office
“Incredible what this office does for all traffic/criminal/law cases, I have no idea how they can possibly do what they do at the prices they charge to get tickets dismissed!”
The 13 firms listed for Alameda, CA defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Alameda, CA
The 13 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,107 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (85%) and responsiveness (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "communication". 6 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), drug crimes (3), dui (3), gang crimes (3) and sex crimes (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 6 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 13 of the firms on this page; all 13 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Alameda offer free consultations?
8 of the 13 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
Law Offices of Beles & Beles
“This is a good law firm, they helped me win my case!”
Cardoza Law Offices
“Seeing him work in the court room instilled me with confidence and a peace of mind, which are two of the most important things to posses when going through a stressful and anxiety ridden court case!”
Morris Law
“If you want someone professional and trustworthy and that cares about your loved ones as much as u do call Seth Morris.”
Vera Law Office
“Thank you very much to my lawyer Francisco Vera for helping me in court, very good lawyer, I recommend him”
Bay Area Criminal Lawyers
“They always kept in touch which really made me feel like they were doing everything possible to get me released!”
Amin Law
“Their lawyers held my hand throughout the process and I love that they pushed to get the best for me.”
The Law Offices of Jonah Chew
“He's extremely professional, knows everything in and out, and keeps it super candid/ real ensuring you get the best guidance.”
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