Fresh Start Law Center
“I then paid the fee and he emailed me simple instructions on what he needed which was basically a letter explaining my situation.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Lake Forest, CA
These firms serve Lake Forest from nearby bases in towns including Irvine, Newport Beach and Tustin.
15 firms listed · 12 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 15, 2026
Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers
“He and his team take the time to understand your specific scenario and create a game plan right away.”
William Weinberg, Attorney at Law
“Will helped me show the DA that I had taken all the necessary steps to finish various addiction programs and was able to get a full dismissal”
The Cifarelli Law Firm
“They took on my personal injury case and were very diligent from start to finish.”
The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim
“My first case dismissed but 2 years later she got me out of even a bigger more complicated case that would've cost me 3x the amount with probably way less of a better outcome.”
The Law Office of Richard Wagner
“From the very beginning, he took the time to truly listen to me, answer my questions, and guide me through one of the most difficult times in my life.”
The 15 firms listed for Lake Forest, 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 Forest, CA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,318 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 12 are open around the clock and 14 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), theft crimes (2) and violent crimes (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 12 offer urgent consultations; 12 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page and 8 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 Forest open on Saturdays or Sundays?
14 of the 15 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.
Ron Cordova Attorney At Law
“Ron is directly accessible, clearly describes the process and possible outcomes, helps you understand and plan for the worst case scenario, then somehow achieves best case scenario if possible.”
Law Offices of John D. Rogers
“If you find yourself on the other end of the law be confident this attorney will fight for you.”
John Christl Law
“My life as I knew it could have ended, but THANKFULY I had John on my team!”
Law Office of Scott C. Thomas
“Scott has been able to get my troublesome case dismissed and I highly recommend him for anyone looking for legal assistance.”
Seyb Law Group
“We were up against very strong opposition and the Mr Seyb saw it through while keeping my best interest in mind.”
Frances Prizzia Criminal Defense Lawyers
“If you're looking for an attorney and team who genuinely care about their clients and will fight for you, I highly recommend them”
Wallin & Klarich
“I really appreciate the time, attention, and professionalism they've shown in making sure I'm taken care of.”
Right Choice Law
“Throughout the entire process he stayed patient, clear, and supportive, especially during moments where I thought my life was going to be ruined.”
The Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel
“He handled everything from the start and he is very knowledgeable professional, and always had excellent communication with us, he was always available when ever we had any questions or needed an update.”
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