Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Lake Forest, CA

These firms serve Lake Forest from nearby bases in towns including Irvine, Newport Beach and Santa Ana.

24 firms listed · 14 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license

Data verified October 15, 2026

Fresh Start Law Center

Fresh Start Law Center

(49)
  • Information
  • Documents
  • Job
“The legal process can be daunting, especially when dealing with felony expungements and rehabilitation certificates, but their team made every effort to ensure I felt supported and informed at every step.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2009
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · 4 mi from Lake Forest
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Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers

Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers

(48)
  • Questions
  • Board of Nursing
  • Knowledge
“Please if your in need of a Lawyer or Firm I highly recommend you take a moment and do yourself a favor and call David Stein at the Chudnovskyv Law firm.”
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 2007
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim

The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim

(50)
  • Expertise
  • Interest
  • Texts
“Not only did Jina get it so the DA wouldn't press criminal charges, she was also able to get my firearms returned to me by getting the restraining order dismissed.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2001
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services
Santa Ana, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers

Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers

(50)
  • Case
  • DMV
  • Future
“The state of California does not make it easy and I'm so glad I had you on my side to answer all my questions and represent me before the court of law.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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William Weinberg, Attorney at Law

William Weinberg, Attorney at Law

(50)
  • Morning
  • Profession
  • Doubt
“Cathy Ciuffetelli Legal Assistant ,  is the best she makes sure you have all the information about your case and she always responds to any questions right away.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2002
Free Initial Consultation
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Attorney Grant Bettencourt - Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney Grant Bettencourt - Criminal Defense Lawyer

(40)
  • Job
  • Case
  • Knowledge
“This is my first time dealing with the law, an man I got to say he let me talk didn't know where to start or say but answered every question I had for 30 min!”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2017
Emergency Services
Orange, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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The 24 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 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,261 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (90%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 14 are open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 16 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), theft crimes (3), white collar crime (3), criminal defense (2) and drug crimes (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 22 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 14 offer urgent consultations; 14 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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?

19 of the 24 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 Cordova, Attorney at Law

(50)
  • Fear
  • System
  • Happy
“Not only does he know all the little nuances of the law, but he and his assistants will go out of their way to work with you and help you get the best possible results.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2004
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Miller & Associates

Miller & Associates

(20)
  • Expertise
  • Questions
  • Communication
“As a fellow lawyer, I have been very impressed by his great knowledge of law and his willingness to help the legal community and peers as well as his clients.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2002
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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ALL Trial Lawyers

ALL Trial Lawyers

(50)
  • Results
  • Kids
  • Child Protective Services
“He was able to explain the charges and potential outcomes clearly and provided me with the information I needed to make informed decisions about my case.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
Free Initial Consultation
Orange, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Chambers Law Firm

Chambers Law Firm

(50)
  • Trial
  • Meeting
  • Case
“We hired Dan Chambers and he was amazing he explained the process to us he told us he was going to get our son out and today is July 1, 2022 and my son received another sentencing which was time served..”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
Remote Consultations Available
Santa Ana, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Law Offices of John D. Rogers

Law Offices of John D. Rogers

(39)
  • Guilty
  • Witness
  • Work
“I have recommended several people to John Rogers who needed a defense attorney and they have always been happy with his legal expertise and his professionalism.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Law Office of John F. Christl

Law Office of John F. Christl

(43)
  • Conversation
  • Felonies
  • Felt
“Kept us informed every step of the way of what we thought was going to be a very difficult situation, he took control and rectified for us in a timely and effective manner.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2016
Free Initial Consultation
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Georges Meleka Law Offices

Georges Meleka Law Offices

(41)
  • Settlement
  • Team
  • Results
“Our case was at first refused by our immigration officer and we were wrongly asked to leave,but because you know our rights you spoke with a supervisor and fought for our case approval.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2007
Se Habla Español
Free Initial Consultation
Fullerton, CA · 21 mi from Lake Forest
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The Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel

The Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel

(49)
  • Jail
  • Hope
  • Life
“Patel is a lawyer that will tell you to your face that he hopes he doesn't have to work with you again - because he wants to see you succeed; you can't ask for anything more in attorney.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check
In Business Since 2016
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Kevorkian & Madenlian

Kevorkian & Madenlian

(49)
  • Well-Being
  • Case
  • Communication
“Raffi's Kevorkian has always been very informative and helpful with all my legal needs and never has let me down I highly recommend him for your legal services”
In Business Since 2013
Costa Mesa, CA · 14 mi from Lake Forest
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The Law Offices of Violeta Delgado

The Law Offices of Violeta Delgado

(49)
  • Daca
  • Certification
  • Asylum
“Laura Nancy, for your professionalism, your dedication, for always keeping me informed of every progress in the case of my children, many successes, blessings.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
Santa Ana, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Sethi Law Group

Sethi Law Group

(48)
  • Happy
  • Patient
  • Residency
“I started my husbands case in July and it was approved December 21st I would recommend their service to anyone staff is very friendly and knowledgeable”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2014
Orange, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Law Office of Scott C. Thomas

Law Office of Scott C. Thomas

(44)
  • Job
  • Weight
  • Hope
“Thomas is an awesome lawyer I felt that my case was in good hands and he communicates with you about your case he also works with you and easy to talk too.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
Santa Ana, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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California Traffic Tickets

California Traffic Tickets

(46)
  • Skeptical
  • Process
  • Fee
“Love this place my number 1 spot to go to in order to fight my tickets they have the absolute best lawyers highly recommend this place n walk you through everything 🙌 …”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Right Choice Law

Right Choice Law

(46)
  • Feel
  • Judge
  • Conversation
“Over the following two months Fred responded quickly when I had questions and I'm extremely pleased with the outcome that Fred let me know about the other day.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2005
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Law Offices of Christian Kim

Law Offices of Christian Kim

(49)
  • Fair
  • Court System
  • District Attorney
“He took the time to extract every painful detail of my recent experience while also talking me down from the emotional cliff that I had become my new home.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2007
Emergency Services
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Law Offices of Randy Collins

Law Offices of Randy Collins

(48)
  • Outcome
  • Legal Assistance
  • Jail
“If you have any legal troubles, Randy is your guy and will definitely be my first choice again if something comes up (not that I want to get in trouble again)!”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2006
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Law Office of Diane C. Bass

Law Office of Diane C. Bass

(48)
“I appreciated she was straightforward and honest about our possible outcomes to our specific situation, but the results were much better than what we expected.”
In Business Since 2004
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Steven A Alexander - Attorney at Law

Steven A Alexander - Attorney at Law

(28)
  • Money
  • Intelligent
  • Knowledge
“Best experience with this firm recently hired them for a civil case, the results were amazing and the service the best the whole staff here is knowledgeable and friendly”
Licensed
In Business Since 2010
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Debit
Santa Ana, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Lake Forest, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1710
Maximum cost
$20510
National Average
$6267
Avg Per Hour Rates
$399
$3988
$6837
Average price range is based on 371 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6267
Minimum cost $1710
Maximum cost $20510
Avg Per Hour Rates $399

Average range $3988 to $6837 is based on 371 cost profiles.

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