Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Lake Elsinore, CA

These firms serve Lake Elsinore from nearby bases in towns including Murrieta, Temecula and Wildomar.

12 firms listed · 3 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Khashan Law

Khashan Law

4.9 48 reviews
“Jennie has been so great, very attentive and responds to every email and phone call.”
Free consultationServes CaliforniaSince 2015
Murrieta, CA · 11 mi from Lake Elsinore
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Najera Law Group

Najera Law Group

4.9 30 reviews
“They were very helpful and professional and got everything I needed done in a timely manner and were affordable”
Free consultationSince 2021
Riverside, CA · 18 mi from Lake Elsinore
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John Pozza Attorney At Law, PLC

John Pozza Attorney At Law, PLC

4.9 44 reviews
“Very professional, fast acting, and had a great outcome with my case.”
Since 2002
Murrieta, CA · 11 mi from Lake Elsinore
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The Law Office of David E. Grande

The Law Office of David E. Grande

4.9 43 reviews
“From our first consultation, David demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal issues at hand and outlined a clear plan of action.”
Since 2006
Temecula, CA · 18 mi from Lake Elsinore
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Law Office of Bradley R Corbett

Law Office of Bradley R Corbett

5.0 21 reviews
“Definitely 100% recommend I'm telling you he is great, He knows what he is doing he is on top of everything .”
Free phone consultationServes San Diego County, TemeculaSince 2011
Temecula, CA · 18 mi from Lake Elsinore
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Attorney Karen E Lockhart

Attorney Karen E Lockhart

4.5 5 reviews
“Karen is a honest, hard working, no nonsense attorney that you want by your side in the court room!”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 1996
Murrieta, CA · 11 mi from Lake Elsinore
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The 12 firms listed for Lake Elsinore, 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: Lake Elsinore, CA

The 12 firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 351 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 (92%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "trust". 3 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), drug crimes (2), expungements (2), homicide (2) and theft crimes (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 5 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 11 of the firms on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 2 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.

Are criminal law firms listed for Lake Elsinore open on Saturdays or Sundays?

3 of the 12 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.

The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian

The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian

4.5 13 reviews
“Not only was he impeccable legal defense he acted as a therapist in trying times.”
Serves Riverside County, San Bernardino County +2Since 2021Free consultation
Murrieta, CA · 11 mi from Lake Elsinore
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Law Office of Nic Cocis

Law Office of Nic Cocis

5.0 29 reviews
“He explained everything to us and the process and was really patient with us.”
Free consultation1,000+ cases handledServes Murrieta, Temecula +6Since 2003
Murrieta, CA · 11 mi from Lake Elsinore
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Lapine Law

Lapine Law

5.0 13 reviews
“He's represented several people I know personally and got them the best deal possible on their case.”
Flat fees1,200 cases handledServes Riverside County, San Bernardino County +2Since 2020
Murrieta, CA · 11 mi from Lake Elsinore
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Law Office of Neda Aguirre

Law Office of Neda Aguirre

4.3 23 reviews
“She kept in constant contact with me during this whole legal process and was able to get me a settlement above and beyond just my medical bills.”
Since 2015
Temecula, CA · 18 mi from Lake Elsinore
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Law Group of Andrew Trautman

Law Group of Andrew Trautman

4.9 6 reviews
“Our family is very thankful for your help as well as that of his staff members.”
Se habla españolSince 2015
Wildomar, CA · 6 mi from Lake Elsinore
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Law Offices of Stephen R. Brodsky

Law Offices of Stephen R. Brodsky

5.0 2 reviews
“At the end all worked out well for my case, and I was very happy with his services and the result.”
Murrieta, CA · 11 mi from Lake Elsinore
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