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Sterger Law Group
- Service
- Work
- Expertise
“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 🙏.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Escondido, CA
3 of these firms are based in Escondido; the others serve Escondido from towns including Vista (10 mi), Carlsbad (12 mi) and San Diego (21 mi).
7 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Law Office of Sean M. Hobson
“Hobson helped our family during a difficult time drafting a living will and trust.”
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Liljegren Law Group
- Law Firm
- Settlement
- Insurance Companies
“On Both occasions I was able to receive great medical attention for my injuries and he made sure he did everything he could to help me with all my expenses and fought some really tough battles with the insurance companies along my side.”
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Attorney Peter M. Liss
- Misdemeanor
- Jail
- Skills
“Before I found Peter I was worried about the next few steps regarding my case but he knew how to talk sense into me and assess my situation in the most professional matter.”
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JD Law
- Matter
- Confidence
- Work
“JD and company, thank you for all that you did for my family through all those long months of late nights and neverending days of work on just our case.”
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Christoph Law Offices
- Compassionate
- Work
- Mind
“Not only did he manage to get all court terms completely terminated he did so at a quarter of the price these larger first search result offices/firms were trying to charge me.”
The 24 firms listed for Escondido, 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: Escondido, CA
23 of the 24 firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,051 reviews; 6 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 (100%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "expertise". 7 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), car accidents (2), dui (2) and motorcycle accidents (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 7 offer urgent consultations; 14 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 3 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 9 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.
Why are firms outside Escondido shown on this page?
3 of the 24 firms are based in Escondido; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
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The Cruz Law Office
- Respect
- Patience
- Hello
“Excellent response and very friendly, quick to schedule an appointment, I didn't imagine it would be so fast, I am very satisfied with the service, thank you”
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Ncsd Immigration Law Offices
- Honest
- Team
“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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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).”
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JB Law Apc
“With more than 20 years of experience, it's clear that his has gained a lot of respect from the DA, deputees, and judges in various courts of San Diego.”
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Law Office of George Gedulin
- District Attorney
- File
- Family Law
“I would definitely recommend him to anyone I knew in a similar situation but hope that doesn't happen because that means the person suffered prior to getting his help.”
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Law Offices of Nadine M. Sayegh
- Writing
- Questions
- Advice
“It is very evident with every interaction I had that Nadine Sayegh is intelligent, thoughtful, thorough and provides her services for all the right reasons!”
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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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Law Office of William R Fuhrman
- Understanding
- Job
- Questions
“I wasnt able to use him but he did give me some good advice and pointed me into the right direction and he told me what kind of attorney i would need to pursue my case.”
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Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette
- Skilled
- Education
- Confidence
“Not only did Richard call me back himself within 15 minutes, but he gave me free legal advice with a path forward since the event happened out of state.”
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Gregory S. Hood, Attorney at Law
- Expertise
- Patient
- Cases
“No one likes to be in a position of needing a lawyer for something stupid, however, Greg prepared me for what was going to happen, he was thoroughly professional, and handled everything from start to finish.”
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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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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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Wicker Law Group
“They had great customer service and were very professional all the way through.”
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Griswold Law
“Richardson “Red” Griswold acts as a court-appointed Receiver and court-appointed Partition Referee in California. Mr. Griswold has been appointed by over 200 California courts in 22 different California counties. He is a licensed California attorney,...”
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Will & Will
“Michelle Will's impressive career began after she graduated as one of the youngest members of Brooklyn Law School. She found success prosecuting criminal trials as Deputy District Attorney for the County of San Bernardino. Michelle's time as a prosec...”
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Rafael Acosta Jr Law Office
“Rafael was able to guide us in how we can assist our family better that is in jail and aide in that person having a better chance in lowering the charges or being set free.”
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Mortlock Law Group
- Settlement
- Patient
“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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Law Offices of C. Bradley Hallen
“The settlement took longer than anticipated due to the covid shutdowns, however during this period, Brad remained available to respond to questions, provide status, guidance, and was impressively resourceful in utilizing some of the finest specialist...”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Escondido, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1804
Maximum cost
$21640
National Average
$6613
Avg Per Hour Rates
$421
$4208
$7214
Typical price range is based on 429 cost profiles
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