Kevorkian & Madenlian
“Wonderful great experience with Attorney Liz Perez, during a hard time for myself, She responded very quick and help me understand more of the situation I was in.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Costa Mesa, CA
15 firms listed · 7 in Costa Mesa · 9 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
Kenney Legal Defense Firm
“Ms Kenny was very caring and attentive every step with me and my baby's.”
Reyes & Schroeder Associates
“Very professional and answer all my questions will definitely be consulting this Lawyer...”
Cabrera & Hart Law
“They were able to vacate a conviction and remove an order of deportation for a family member.”
Hartmann Law Firm
“Robert not only does exemplary work, but also made me feel comfortable about the entire process by explaining each of the steps involved.”
C&K Law Group
“It's truly remarkable—he not only handled everything with ease but also managed to secure the dismissal of my friend's DUI charge!”
The 15 firms listed for Costa Mesa, 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: Costa Mesa, CA
7 of the 15 firms we list are based in Costa Mesa; the other 8 serve Costa Mesa from Newport Beach (4 mi), Santa Ana (5 mi) and Irvine (8 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 666 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (91%) and quality (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "communication". 9 are open around the clock and 10 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), theft crimes (3), drug crimes (2), juvenile defense (2) and sex crimes (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 9 offer urgent consultations; 9 offer a free initial consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. 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 Costa Mesa open on Saturdays or Sundays?
10 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.
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Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers
“Tsion made sure I knew exactly what was going on and talked to me like a real human being and not a criminal.”
William Weinberg, Attorney at Law
“Made sure my rights were followed and was successful in defending my case.”
The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim
“Throughout the whole process, she made herself available if I had any questions or concerns, and would always return my calls or texts as soon as she was able to.”
Miller & Associates
“Robert miller has saved my ass (roughly 5 years) on one occasion.”
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Chambers Law Firm
“They fought hard for us for two years and the outcome was beautiful and above and beyond what our family thought was going to happen.”
Law Office of John F. Christl
“He listened, provided recommendations, and made us feel comfortable throughout the process.”
Law Offices of John D. Rogers
“Our client was facing 10 life sentences, but John's phenomenal work at trial ended with a Not Guilty verdict.”
Law Office of Scott C. Thomas
“He made me feel comfortable and stable, explaining all details to me about my case and constantly updating me if I wanted to know any additional information or had any questions.”
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