Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Hayward, CA

2 of these firms are based in Hayward; the others serve Hayward from towns including Oakland (13 mi), Pleasanton (11 mi) and San Leandro (7 mi).

14 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers

Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers

(23)
  • Mind
  • Prison
  • Questions
“I highly recommend this law practice for anyone in need of criminal defense representative the attorney here are professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to their clients needs, Daniel H Vaswani and Joseph and team worked tirelessly to achieve the ...”
Licensed
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2022
22544 Main St, Hayward, CA
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Philip A. Schnayerson, Criminal Defense Attorney

Philip A. Schnayerson, Criminal Defense Attorney

(21)
  • Team
“Garcia worked his magic and I received an incredible outcome despite my situation I highly recommend anyone that needs legal assistance to contact them.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1990
225 W Winton Ave # 208, Hayward, CA
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The G Law Firm

The G Law Firm

(46)
  • Empathetic
  • To Reduce
  • Jail
“She knows the system in and out, represented me in court (I live in a different State) and was able to get everything we wanted (all charges reduced to the minimum).”
Emergency Services
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2016
6701 Koll Center Pkwy Ste 250, Pleasanton, CA
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Silver Law Firm

Silver Law Firm

(48)
  • Honest
  • Job
  • Lies
“Unbelievably attentive, assuring and unparalleled knowledge w such incredible competence & guidance throughout entire experience from first initial call to final court date.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2002
1211 Embarcadero #200, Oakland, CA
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The Nieves Law Firm

The Nieves Law Firm

(45)
  • Life
  • Questions
  • Call
“I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Grace and the entire team for the outstanding support and professional handling of my DVRO case.”
Offers Financing Options
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2012
160 Franklin St # 210, Oakland, CA
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Law Offices of Beles & Beles

Law Offices of Beles & Beles

(45)
  • Understanding
  • Price
  • Life
“So I've been trying to reach Robert for close to a month now and all I can get is a he's not in the office,or he said he will call you back,which never happens.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
50+ Years Experience
1 Kaiser Plaza #2300, Oakland, CA
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The 24 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 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,619 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), responsiveness (80%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "expertise". 14 are open around the clock and 19 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), domestic violence (3), drug charges (3), dui (3) and white collar crimes (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 14 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 4 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.

Why are firms outside Hayward shown on this page?

2 of the 24 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.

Morris Law

Morris Law

(36)
  • Jail
  • Understanding
  • Uncle
“Attorney Brian Amaya and his team are phenomenal to work with as they make the process smooth, stress free, honest, effective, and offer reassurance every step along the way.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2021
655 13th St Suite 303, Oakland, CA
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Vera Law Office

Vera Law Office

(31)
  • Words
  • Work
  • Court
“Francisco Vera as my defense attorney, after consulting other lawyer offices, because from the moment I explained my legal problem, he gave me concrete and exact answers and Without hesitation he said, he had no doubt in resolving my case very quickl...”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
460 Boulevard Way #3, Oakland, CA
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Mirador Law

Mirador Law

(37)
  • Chose
  • Charges
  • Crime
“She helped me with several tips to resolve an accident case I had, but the most important thing is that she has people who speak your language and it is easier to understand.”
Accepts Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1977
6601 Owens Dr #238, Pleasanton, CA
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Demetrius Costy Law

Demetrius Costy Law

(49)
  • Life
  • Respect
  • Gratitude
“He allowed me to be involved in every aspect of my case from the first phone call to answer any of my questions and responded quickly to assist with issues.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2019
528 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
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Siegal & Richardson

Siegal & Richardson

(24)
  • Writing
  • Slip and Fall
  • Trust
“I've had the pleasure of working with Joel Siegal and his team at their law firm for the past three years, and I can't speak highly enough of their exceptional service.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2020
436 14th St Suite 1106, Oakland, CA
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Torres & Caraves Law

Torres & Caraves Law

(38)
  • Charges
  • Work
  • Compassionate
“The strategies that they plan are unbelievable, you can see that they've spent hours looking into all the details from the case ranging from the smaller detail all the way up to the major detail.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2016
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 203, Oakland, CA
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Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides

Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides

(30)
  • Case
  • Questions
  • Money
“Trying to get a felony expunction in California (2 different counties and cases) while living in a different state, during a pandemic, was overwhelming.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2013
433 Callan Ave Suite 209, San Leandro, CA
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Joseph Jung & Associates

Joseph Jung & Associates

(10)
  • Insurance
  • Car
  • Settlement
“The insurance company also tried to low ball me as my classic car was totaled, but Alan, who also know extensively about car values, successfully got me more compensation on my vehicle than I've expected!”
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2009
8393 Capwell Dr Suite #170, Oakland, CA
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Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed

Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed

(44)
  • Confidence
  • Message
  • Word
“Ahmed is a great lawyer he got my boyfriend off with only two years on a 10 year charge which was a Gun with a extended clip and drugs and he only had to do half.”
In Business Since 2008
1305 Franklin St #411, Oakland, CA
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Lamano Law Office

Lamano Law Office

(20)
  • DUI
  • Passion
  • Mind
“Lamano and her team were very professional and prompt in answering my questions, and through the whole process of dealing with the legal system, I could rely on them to guide me through the process and to educate me on the specifics of the American l...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2012
505 14th St UNIT 901, Oakland, CA
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Law Office of John W. Noonan

Law Office of John W. Noonan

(36)
  • Reviews
  • Service
  • Scam
“Got into some trouble from 10 years ago in California and it caught up to me, found them, sent them the initial retainer and then they basically handled everything else for me.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1977
6379 Clark Ave #220, Dublin, CA
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The Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian

The Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian

(22)
  • Job
  • Human
  • Prison
“Not only did he stand up for my friend to the Judge; he also went to bat for him in a special meeting with the DA's supervisor, where he gained a near dismissal of all the charges.”
In Business Since 2013
2831 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
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Edwin E. Samuels Attorney at Law

Edwin E. Samuels Attorney at Law

(3)
“Remember: the two most important people to be completely honest with: your doctor and your lawyer!”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2008
Serving Hayward Area
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Gorelick Law Office

Gorelick Law Office

(17)
  • Hiring
  • Arrested
  • Reviews
“In closing, I'm sure there are many skills that law school doesn't teach you, however Lynn and Teresa, you possess the real skills that count which got me through this trying time; a keen vigilance for my overall well-being and a passion for the law”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1998
4900 Hopyard Rd STE 100, Pleasanton, CA
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Leon Mezzetti Criminal Law Offices Bay Area

Leon Mezzetti Criminal Law Offices Bay Area

(15)
  • Law Firm
“The best”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1982
39300 Civic Center Dr #110, Fremont, CA
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Law Offices of Thomas Greenberg

Law Offices of Thomas Greenberg

(10)
“Mr Greenberg is a brilliant attorney that not only spends the time making sure his clients understand what's going on during the case, but also aggressively defends them at every turn.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2013
605 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA
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Sam Lasser Law

Sam Lasser Law

(4)
“Sam is awesome I have a horrible record and he saved me from doing lots of jail time he is cool, understanding and he keeps its real with you He is a great lawyer I go to him all the time even for the littlest things and I always refer people to him ...”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2010
Serving Hayward Area
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Thompson Garcia Law

Thompson Garcia Law

(14)
  • Communication
  • Case
“A very professional criminal defense firm that truly knows what they are doing and treat you with respect and primarily get things handled to your best possible outcome.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2019
5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd Suite #390, Pleasanton, CA
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Hayward, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1809
Maximum cost
$21699
National Average
$6631
Avg Per Hour Rates
$422
$4220
$7233
Average price range is based on 358 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6631
Minimum cost $1809
Maximum cost $21699
Avg Per Hour Rates $422

Average range $4220 to $7233 is based on 358 cost profiles.

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