Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Hayward, CA
2 of these firms are based in Hayward; the others serve Hayward from towns including Pleasanton (11 mi), Oakland (13 mi) and San Leandro (7 mi).
7 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Philip A. Schnayerson, Criminal Defense Attorney
The G Law Firm
Silver Law Firm
Mirador Law
Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides
The 13 firms listed for Hayward, 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: Hayward, CA
The 13 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 750 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), responsiveness (74%) and quality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "attention to detail", "communication" and "results". 7 are open around the clock and 9 are open on weekends. 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 7 offer urgent consultations; 8 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 13 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. 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 Hayward shown on this page?
2 of the 13 firms are based in Hayward; 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.



