Law Office of Dan Roth
“The Judge suppressed all the evidence, concluding the officer violated my constitutional right and dismissed my case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Berkeley, CA
15 firms listed · 5 in Berkeley · 7 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
Law Office of William H. Kimball
Cooper Kellin
“If you got any doubt, take it from my experience Kellin does the best or better than anybody can.”
Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek
“Despite being a student, I was treated like any other client; Robert promptly answered any questions I had about the case and its process and periodically checked-in to see how I was doing, which I greatly appreciated.”
Mike Hinckley Law 2.0
“Michael has been a delight to work with, and of great help with a case that I am involved in.”
Silver Law Firm
“He gave me great advice about my situation and actions items to take care of immediately.”
The 15 firms listed for Berkeley, 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: Berkeley, CA
5 of the 15 firms we list are based in Berkeley; the other 10 serve Berkeley from Oakland (7 mi) and San Francisco (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,114 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (91%) and responsiveness (91%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "understanding". 7 are open around the clock and 8 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), assault (2), criminal defense (2), drug charges (2) and dui (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 7 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Berkeley open on Saturdays or Sundays?
8 of the 15 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
The Nieves Law Firm
“I am satisfied with the timeliness of the resolution and thankful that I can move forward from this.”
Law Offices of Beles & Beles
“He is very kind and responsible and is very caring for his clients.”
Morris Law
“Seth is an expert, a professional, and he truly cares about fighting for justice for his clients and their families.”
Vera Law Office
“At the end of the day, Francisco, got me out of my first felony, took it down to a misdemeanor and in 9 months should be erased completely.”
Bay Area Criminal Lawyers
“They were very smart, professional, kind, compassionate and without them I do not believe we would have had such a great team with an even greater outcome.”
Amin Law
“They were very knowledgeable and aggressive in court which helped get a favorable outcome for my case.”
Demetrius Costy Law
“He's helped my family and I with our serious cases and got them both dismissed.”
Siegal & Richardson
“If you need a top notch attorney I suggest you contact Joel Siegal.”
Torres & Caraves Law
“That level of professionalism combined with the experience of being a well seasoned criminal defense attorney creates outcomes for his clients that make the him the "go to" criminal attorney in the bay area.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Berkeley
- “Had a pleasant experience - they took care of all they said they would take care of.” — client of Siegal & Richardson
- “They were able to get the charges reduced, and I didn't even have to go to court!” — client of Amin Law
- “Very knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent grasp of the law and a pleasure to work with.” — client of Silver Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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