Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near El Monte, CA
1 of these firms is based in El Monte; the others serve El Monte from towns including Los Angeles (22 mi), Pasadena (9 mi) and Whittier (7 mi).
8 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Hart J. Levin - Los Angeles DUI Lawyers
“Long process but they got the job done I would recommend Hart j.”
Law Offices Of Chris Noriega
“I strongly recommend Noriega for his carrying , knowledge and commitment to my case.”
Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers
“There are a lifesaver when I was facing some crime charges but they had my back n got me thru this hard time I'm giving them 5 stars”
Manuelian Law Firm
“He was knowledgeable and helpful and I really appreciate everything he did for me.”
The Law Offices of Nicholas Rosenberg Esq.
“At times when I thought he had abandoned me by not answering my calls it turns out he was just working on my case as in the end I got better results than I had imagined”
The 15 firms listed for El Monte, 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 Monte, CA
14 of the 15 firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,459 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (86%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge" and "results". 8 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are assault (2), drug crimes (2) and dui (2). 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 8 offer urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 3 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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 Monte offer free consultations?
5 of the 15 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.
The Law Firm of Oscar A. Ischiu
“An excellent accident lawyer, highly recommended”
Law Office of Daniel Deng
“I am very grateful to lawyer Deng Hong for helping me handle my personal injury case caused by a car accident.”
Olen Firm Criminal Defense Lawyers
“I definitely recommend Jared to anyone who may be hesitant to contact Jared , he's here to help “US” citizen guide is to a brighter path and future !!!”
Law Offices of Anthony A. Arzili
“I felt at ease knowing that he would take care of my situation with the utmost care, therefore allowing me to focus on daily life.”
Law Offices of Omar Gastelum & Associates
“I was recommended by a family friend and they did not dissapoint, They were helpful throughout the process, so thank you Omar and Associates for your help!”
Rodriguez Law Group
“I have used this law firm for the last several years and Patricia is an outstanding attorney, brilliant when it comes to strategy and she really cares.”
Law Offices of Sabrina Li
“I couldn't have asked for a better team to assist me with my immigration matters.”
Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners
“They stayed on top of the situation, kept us in the loop of any new developments, and were responsive to all my calls and texts.”
The Miller Law Group
“He made me feel reassured and gave me exactly what I asked for!”
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