William Weinberg, Attorney at Law
“He's personable, approachable, and has a great sense of humor, which makes a stressful situation a whole lot easier to navigate”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Irvine, CA
17 firms listed · all 17 in Irvine · 9 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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“Their professionalism, compassion, persistence, and determination helped me reach an outcome that has given me a level of freedom and peace I cannot fully express in words”
The Cifarelli Law Firm
“I highly recommend them for litigating legal matters pertaining to individuals with special needs.”
The Law Office of Richard Wagner
“You can tell that he is in this work to help people which I really appreciate I am very grateful for his time and support.”
Ron Cordova Attorney At Law
“What impressed me most is that beyond his experience and knowledge, he genuinely cares about his clients and takes the time to help.”
The Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel
“When you are in need of legal services save yourself a lot of time and money by hiring him!”
The 17 firms listed for Irvine, 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: Irvine, CA
All 17 firms we list here are in Irvine itself. We have 22 firms in Irvine on file; this page shows the highest-rated 17. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,442 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 9 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (2), drug crimes (2) and theft crimes (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 9 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 17 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Irvine offer free consultations?
8 of the 17 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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Law Offices of Christian Kim
“On my 1st arraignment, he was able to get me a deal of attending a class and a restitution so that my case could be dismissed and no jail time.”
Law Office of Diane C. Bass
“Diane Bass was immensely helpful and caring while expertly guiding our family through a very anxiety-ridden encounter with law enforcement and the legal system.”
Braden & Tucci
“Vince and Barbara are professional, kind and they know what they are doing.”
The Law Offices of David A. Stein
“I was originally facing 2 years in state prison, but with his help, my case ended with 2 years of probation instead, and I also had two charges dismissed.”
Pilchman & Kay
“I couldn't have asked for a better team when I got Courtney and Anita to represent me.”
Cavallaro Criminal Law
“Her expertise in this case was extremely valuable and we received the best possible outcome for our son!”
Simmons Wagner
“I can't Thank him enough and owe him for not only helping me to restore my life to normalcy but giving me the best legal representation ever.”
Law Office of Michael L. Fell, A Professional Corporation
“From our first consultation, to the completion of my case he was nothing but professional.”
Bart Kaspero
“Bart guided me through the entire process with clarity and patience, and his dedication to achieving the best outcome was clear from the start.”
HJP Legal
“Halley is an absolute professional who consistently delivers with reliability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to client experience.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Irvine
- “Dallis is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. She is tenaciously hard working, incredibly knowledgeable, brilliantly confident in the courtroom, and compassionate with her clients.” — client of Cavallaro Criminal Law
- “From the first phone conversation until the charges were settled up, Bart was incredibly professional and, most importantly, honest about my situation.” — client of Bart Kaspero
- “We’re beyond thankful to have had Diane in our corner and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a skilled and trustworthy criminal defense attorney.” — client of Law Office of Diane C. Bass
- “I was very pleased with his very kind demeanor coupled with his extensive knowledge and experience.” — client of Law Office of Michael L. Fell, A Professional Corporation
- “Mr. Stein took quick action on my behalf by filing motions after motions and methodically argued to reduce the charges and finally get my case dismissed.” — client of The Law Offices of David A. Stein
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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