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Salmu Law Firm
- Job
- Interest
“Mr Salmu is top-notch and handled my case with professionalism and the interest of both parties involved.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in El Cajon, CA
24 firms listed · 6 in El Cajon · 14 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Law Offices of David A. Pomeranz
“Throughout the entire process, I felt heard and reassured that everything would be the best for my baby, cant thank enough Dave and Jenny for all the help they did and continue to do.”
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Law Office of Natalie A. Brown
- Communication
- Knowledge
- Case
“My son researched for an attorney online since we had never been involved in any legals issues whatsoever, he was able to find Natalie Brown and spoke to her and was very satisfied with the attention she provided towards our necessity, without any he...”
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Dan Bacal
“Dan Bacal is awesome, if you need a lawyer that is straight forward and honest and will tell you like it is than Dan Bacel is your man, he will go to the Mat for you, Dan thanks for everything you did for me, Sincerely Bobby Bradshaw”
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Lounsbery Law Office
“I had no familiarity with this process and tried several lawyers before I reached Tate; he was the only one who took time to understand my client's circumstance, walk me through the process, and offer concrete guidance-- knowing full well my client a...”
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Hallam Law
“Being charged with a DUI is a frightening time for most people. Good people often make bad decisions by driving after a dinner and drinks. The consequences can be severe and life altering. You can suffer loss of driving privileges, freedom, and job l...”
The 24 firms listed for El Cajon, 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: El Cajon, CA
6 of the 24 firms we list are based in El Cajon; the other 18 serve El Cajon from San Diego (10 mi), La Mesa (4 mi) and Chula Vista (12 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,875 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (84%). 14 are open around the clock; 16 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (8), drug crimes (6), dui (5), juvenile crimes (4) and sex crimes (4). 2 show a license on their websites and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 14 offer urgent consultations; 13 offer a free initial consultation 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for El Cajon offer free consultations?
13 of the 24 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.
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Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers
- Prison
- Career
- Confidence
“Blair is absolutely a professional defense lawyer, whom I would recommend to any one facing serious charges, he went right to work for me and immediately put my mind at ease over what my cousin was being charged with, his staff worked diligently to p...”
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Law Offices of Anna R. Yum
- Felony
- Conviction
- Confidence
“I would just recommend if the court asks you to do something you do it because a combination of cooperation on your part and having a team like Anna Yum's office, I dont doubt that they can get you the best outcome possible !”
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Superior Law Center
- Questions
- Military
- Misdemeanor
“Awesome attorney got everything handled for me and i never even had to appear and just want to say he got the best out come that could have possibly happened with my case.”
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San Diego Defenders
- Questions
- Name
- Call
“I don't know how to thank this great team without them I wouldn't have my car back I had already given up, I didn't even know where to start and I was looking for lawyers on Google and by chance a video appeared where the lawyer explained everything ...”
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Dod Law
- Job
- Confidence
- Stress
“I'm expecting maybe a fix it ticket or a warning, but am quickly on the curb, in handcuffs, cops are being way out of line, searching my car, alerting me to the fact that my passengers have warrants out for their arrests, etc etc.”
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RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego
- Case
- Legal Assistance
- Team
“BIG thanks to RJT and his team for helping us out when we needed proper representation in court RJT and his team went above and beyond expectations and beat the case thank you again!!”
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The Law Offices of Mark Deniz Aplc
“Incredible work ethic and tries his best to get the best possible outcome for you, If you're looking for a great lawyer and a great price, please look no further, he will make you feel comfortable during your troubling time and help you every step of...”
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Law Offices of David R. Silldorf
- Knowledge
- Mind
- Choosing
“So I new I had made the right choice, and Iam so happy to say that after a few months he worked out the best possible outcome of a misdemeanor with time served and dismissal of the serious charge.”
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Bernal Law Felony Crimes & Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Labor
- Federal Crime
- Judge
“Every time Pedro visited me he brought me good news, and accompanied by a positive attitude, always asking me about my well-being, and throughout the entire course of the matter I always felt very protected, I also have to mention that I had a suspic...”
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Law Offices of David A. Simon
- Phone Call
- Bac
- Informative
“Even though he was very hopeful about getting the best outcome possible, I should mention that he was also very honest not only throughout the entire process, but from the very beginning on our first phone call.”
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Elite Criminal Defense APC
- Case
- Mind
- Jail
“This firm is amazing very good people trust me when I say good people they will not take on a case if they can't help u while other places would jump on it for the money they only care about one thing and that is to help u and make this problem go aw...”
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Law Office of Ari S. Lieberman
- Knowledge
- Strategy
- Legal Representation
“Ari is a great Attorney, he always answered my calls and always answered any questions I had regarding the situation I was dealing with, I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good, responsive, and very communicative criminal offense attorney.”
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Lee Law Group
“Lee helped me with my case he went out of his way to contact his other attorney friends to help me with another matter I was stressed out about and he was so kind and generous with his time that I will never not have their number in my speed dial for...”
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San Diego DUI Attorney
- Team
- Results
- Price
“After calling about 20 lawyers for my son that got drunk on thanksgiving, the professionals here were very comforting and reassured me the process and that they will help my son as much as they can.”
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George H. Ramos, Jr. & Associates
- Call
- Lies
“The legal system can be a scary situation and can have you confused and questioning what will happen, but having George by your side preparing and guiding you through the process is something for me that has no price.”
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Kern Law
- Case
- Worries
- Questions
“He Executed my case By showing Compassion and very Detail, Providing his Skills and Knowledge to the court using Facts that will convince the court & Dismiss the case upon Evidence.”
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Law Offices of David M. Boertje
- Team
- Fees
- Jail
“Once again, unfortunately, I got into another situation where I required an attorneys assistance, I never hesitated twice to contact Mr Boertje, he immediately reassured me and made me feel better, that everything was in his hands and I didn't have...”
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Andy van Le & Associates
- Law Firm
- Call
- Team
“I have kind of a confusing situation and andy was such a great help, he walked me through step-by-step and made sure I getting the most, he's very honest and reliable and I recommend him”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in El Cajon, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1750
Maximum cost
$20996
National Average
$6416
Avg Per Hour Rates
$409
$4083
$6999
Typical price range is based on 369 cost profiles
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