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Leslie Legal Group
“Sean and his staff were very friendly and professional, and took care of my speeding ticket (22 over) in a timely matter on short notice (my fault for not reaching out earlier).”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Carlsbad, CA
24 firms listed · 6 in Carlsbad · 9 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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JB Law Apc
“If you have found yourself or a loved one, the victim of a justice system intended to protect you, Joel Bailey is the attorney that you want fighting for your freedom.”
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Gregory S. Hood, Attorney at Law
- Expertise
- Cases
- Understanding
“I felt steamrolled by my insurance company (they are not your ally), especially since they immediately pronounced me 100% at-fault without any defense (and without even letting me know).”
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Rubin Law Office
“Even though, he was tied up preparing for a mediation, David took time to text back and forth with me and direct me through the proper channels to report failure to appear reason and even took time to follow up with me after I thanked him.”
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Mortlock Law Group
- Patient
- Settlement
“I'm a fighter, and in these types of circumstances, you want an attorney who is willing to go the distance and be more concerned with your well being than a quick fix.”
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Attorney Peter M. Liss
- Feel
- Respect
- Job
“Definitely would recommend him and Erica his right hand who by the way was there every step of the way always answering all my questions and being on top of it all through out the whole process.”
The 24 firms listed for Carlsbad, 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: Carlsbad, CA
6 of the 24 firms we list are based in Carlsbad; the other 18 serve Carlsbad from towns including Vista (5 mi), Escondido (12 mi) and San Diego (22 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,314 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (77%) and quality (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 9 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are car accidents (2), criminal defense (2), domestic violence (2), dui (2) and motorcycle accidents (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 9 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 13 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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 Carlsbad open on Saturdays or Sundays?
13 of the 24 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.
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JD Law
- Service
- System
- Questions
“Ran into some trouble with community service hours, and the whole team was very diligent and helpful getting me back on track with an extension for my hours.”
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Christoph Law Offices
- Understanding
- Information
- Job
“I had the pleasure of working with Nick and was struck by his friendly personality, availability to hop on a call, and timely responses to my requests.”
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Law Office of Joni K. Eisenstein
- License
- Confidence
- Case
“Without being retained, Joni took the time to not only talk to me on the phone but also the detectives and she guided me through the process making sure my best interests were always considered.”
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Sanchez & Baltazar Attorneys
- Bankruptcy
- Information
- Understand
“I didn't know what to expect and you not only walked me through the whole process BUT took extra steps to make sure that things were taken care of even before any court dates!”
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Ncsd Immigration Law Offices
- Team
- Green Card
“Though I live in the Clairemont area, it was worth a 30 minute drive to San Marcos to have Attorney Dang handle my special case as it relates to my wife et al.”
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The Cruz Law Office
- Communications
- Happy
- Attention
“I am pleased to know that in each of my processes, the office has been attentive to what it can do to give me better mitratory benefits, a client for 8 years, I recommend it…”
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Law Office of George Gedulin
- Feel
- Misdemeanor
- Job
“I am beyond grateful that I found George Gedulin, he is very knowledgeable, reasonable in his fees, and treats his clients with genuine care and attention as they go through their legal battle.”
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Law Offices of Nadine M. Sayegh
- Child
- Money
- Knowledge
“I'd recommend her to anyone seeking a closer, more personal touch on their matter, rather than simply falling into line with innumerable other clients.”
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Law Office of William R Fuhrman
- Divorce
- Results
- Team
“Bill is thorough in his explanation of all the details, the hows and whys of choices that need to be made and will listen well to help get the best results for you and your Legal situation!”
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Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers
“These people didn't, they either represented an innocent man and saved his life or represented a guilty man, in which the detectives did a flawed investigation, and/or the prosecutor was unable to convince the jurors beyond a reasonable doubt that th...”
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Sterger Law Group
- Service
- Expertise
- Team
“I recommend them to you, a very good person, the lawyer personally assisted us, I recommend them to you and I am very grateful for the answers you gave me, God bless 🙏.”
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The Law Office of Michael C. Macneil
- Divorce
- Questions
- Compassionate
“Michael also has a lot of experience since he spent many years as a deputy district attorney and in private practice dealing with a wide variety of civil and criminal cases.”
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Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette
- Charges
- Negotiations
- Cyclists
“ Duquette's cohesive team worked hard on my behalf and his generational experience helped navigate and apply aggressive negotiations with the respective parties.”
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Law Office of Sean M. Hobson
“We will definitely be sending more of our clients his way if they need Legal anything!”
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Law Office of Eve Maestre
- Felt
- Advice
- System
“Having had the privilege of working with Eve, I can confidently attest to her status as an excellent criminal defense attorney with extensive legal expertise and unwavering dedication to her clients.”
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Liljegren Law Group
- Law Firm
- Insurance Companies
- Settlement
“We are happy with our experience with this law group and will continue to use their service in the future and refer them to anyone needing legal assistance.”
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Law Office of Steve Marks - Tus Abogados de Accidentes
“I'm extremely satisfied with the Law Office of Steve Marks - Tus Abogados de Accidentes.”
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Lopas LAW
“Deanna and Matt are excellent attorney's and extremely knowledgeable on DUI defense.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Carlsbad, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1771
Maximum cost
$21244
National Average
$6491
Avg Per Hour Rates
$414
$4131
$7082
Typical price range is based on 526 cost profiles
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