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Kevorkian & Madenlian
- Walk
- Injury
- Gratitude
“I had an auto accident last year in April, and even though I was found 50% at fault, Raffi and his staff was able to assist me & settle my bodily injury case!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Costa Mesa, CA
24 firms listed · 7 in Costa Mesa · 14 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
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Kenney Legal Defense Firm
- Nature
- Team
- Jury
“Karren and her firm truly go above and beyond for their clients, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal representation.”
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Reyes & Schroeder Associates
- Criminal Law
- Trademark
- Research
“Very good treatment, very friendly and very professional and polite, they make you feel good, very honest and my case is very good, they approved me, I recommend them, great professionals.”
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Cabrera & Hart Law
- LLC
- Questions
“Kristen's knowledge of immigration law is truly commendable, and her ability to communicate complex information in an accessible manner is a testament to her professionalism.”
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Hartmann Law Firm
“He was God sent when my son; barely 16 at the time being under duress & in dire straits, this was only the beginning, intimidated, lured from home, beaten.”
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C&K Law Group
- Honest
- Confidence
“Chris put a lot of hours into it, including watching the entire interaction with the lovely cops, and I greatly appreciate his effort in my case, I highly recommend Chris!”
The 24 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 24 firms we list are based in Costa Mesa; the other 17 serve Costa Mesa from towns including 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 1,499 reviews; 13 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 (97%), responsiveness (90%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 14 are open around the clock; 16 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), white collar crimes (4), immigration (3), theft crimes (3) and assault and battery (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 14 offer urgent consultations; 15 offer a free initial consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. 3 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?
16 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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Cal-Lawyer
““The primary reason for the explosive growth, during this past year, is our laser-like focus to our clients' concerns and an exacting attention to details. By getting to know our clients and being fully immersed with their cases, we can better unders...”
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The Kent Law Firm
- The Future
- Results
- Knowledge
“I couldn't just take any deal no matter how good it sounded and Jeff Kent made sure we got the best option possible while still saving my status in this country.”
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Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers
- Phone Calls
- Case
- Nurse
“It was a long battle but they managed to reduce it to a wet reckless and get a good plea deal for me in the harbour court of justice, which is big deal.”
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Attorney Grant Bettencourt - Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Grants
- Matter
- Warrant
“In fact, he was able to successfully argue for our son to receive a short term probation period when he got involved with a police officer shooting incident.”
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The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim
- Responses
- Questions
- Meeting
“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.”
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William Weinberg, Attorney at Law
- Felony
- Call
- Job
“They get it done, and they get it done right all the while maintaining a highly moral and ethical standard and making sure there is strong communication.”
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Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers
- Hiring
- Questions
- Expunged
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to Hart Levin, the exceptional lawyer who guided me through one of the most challenging times of my life.”
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Ron Cordova, Attorney at Law
- Compassion
- Knowledge
- Honest
“Being so far away has been tough however Attorney Cordova has provided me with so much support, he is an expert in federal cases which is a system hard to navigate.”
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Miller & Associates
- Expertise
- Questions
- Communication
“He also has built long-standing relationships with all levels of court employees so that he can handle your case in the most productive manner possible.”
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ALL Trial Lawyers
- Team
- Case
- Law Firm
“Attorney Mo was very responsive, clearly communicated what was happening with my case, and was always available if I ever needed to talk about my case.”
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Chambers Law Firm
- Feel
- Prison
- Bless
“If you have a criminal matter you owe it to yourself to have a consultation with Chambers Law Firm, I don't know what would have happened without them.”
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Law Offices of John D. Rogers
- Information
- Record
- Conviction
“John was very informative and quick to respond every time that I had a question or concern, and successfully got the dismissal without me needing to do anything other than to provide him with information about my original case.”
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Law Office of John F. Christl
- Ethical
- Feel
- Payment
“John's immediate responses to all my questions, along with his years of professional experience inside the courtroom, put me at ease during my daughter's legal process.”
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Ocla Injury Lawyer
- Obligation
- Questions
- Company
“Being represented by Ryan, I know that I have a lawyer that is with me every step of the way, that will always answer my calls, and will put his clients first.”
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The Law Offices of Violeta Delgado
- Form i-130
- U Visa
- Status
“They also helped my wife with her I-485 adjustment of status and her N400 citizenship which were both approved at the USCIS interviews in Santa Ana location.”
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Georges Meleka Law Offices
- Settlement
- Results
- Team
“Our case was at first refused by our immigration officer and we were wrongly asked to leave,but because you know our rights you spoke with a supervisor and fought for our case approval.”
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The Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel
- Meeting
- Results
- Passion
“I appreciated that both Patel and Alyssa would contact me weekly to ensure I was informed on anything new for my case or just to check in and make sure I didn't have any concerns.”
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Law Office of Scott C. Thomas
- Confidence
- Questions
- Scholar
“He was very honest in his assessments in the different timepoints of my case, and highlighted different scenarios/consequences, with my choice as the final decision.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Costa Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1768
Maximum cost
$21208
National Average
$6480
Avg Per Hour Rates
$413
$4124
$7070
Average price range is based on 519 cost profiles
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