The Rodriguez Law Group
“He spent a lot of time with me on the phone to answer questions about my case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA
24 firms listed · all 24 in Los Angeles · 17 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Hart J. Levin - Los Angeles DUI Lawyers
“King had my back throughout the entire process never sugar coated anything and literally came out with the best outcome I could have asked for.”
Costen Ruiz Law
“Attorney Angie has been an amazing help to me through my experience with Costen Ruiz Law.”
Perlman & Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers
“Not only did they provide sound legal counsel but they also offered unwavering support during what was undoubtedly a challenging time for me.”
Manuelian Law Firm
“Helped dismiss my case promptly very communicative would definitely recommend RJ to anyone !”
Law Offices of Louis J.shapiro
“Lou Shapiro is a wonderful attorney, very knowledgable and an out of the box thinker.”
The 24 firms listed for Los Angeles, 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: Los Angeles, CA
All 24 firms we list here are in Los Angeles itself. We have 118 firms in Los Angeles on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,279 reviews; 22 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 (95%), quality (79%) and responsiveness (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 17 are open around the clock; 21 are open on Saturdays and 19 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), drug crimes (3), dui (3), assault (2) and restraining orders (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 17 offer urgent consultations; 14 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 5 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Los Angeles offer free consultations?
14 of the 24 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.
The H Law Group
“Got me a favorable deal on my case… attorneys are extremely smart and savvy….”
Grace Legal Group
“Best lawyers in Los Angeles strongly recommend that everyone uses grace legal group they the Ones ☝🏾 …”
The Law Offices of Nicholas Rosenberg Esq.
“I was facing jail time and felony chargers and rosenberg reduced it all to a basic misdameanor.”
Eisner Gorin
“Their skills and experience both in negotiations and in the courtroom make the client feel comfortable and result in successful outcomes.”
The Law Offices of Arash Hashemi
“Also was upfront and straightforward with any questions i had, willing be using again for any future issues.”
California Legal Counsel
“Not only did she secure a favorable outcome for me, but her and the others at California Legal Counsel's dedication to my case also brought me peace of mind during a difficult time.”
Law Offices of James E. Blatt
“She was charged with five felonies and he got the DA to reject all charges in writing.”
Progresso Legal Group
“Marvin and his team are excellent people 👏 very attentive and concerned at all times to help you in everything.”
DUI Attorney Los Angeles
“They did an outstanding job with a family member who got in some trouble there in LA on vacation.”
El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers
“I was literally about to give up when I made the call to El Dabe Ritter and right away I was told they would take my case.”
The Attorney Group, Professional Law Corp
“👍👍👍They have a great staff amazing communication and are friendly.”
Record Expungement Attorney
“He is also very accessible and easy to work with so I would recommend you give him a shout before anyone else.”
Hurwitz Law Group
“Great lawyer and friend can't express how happy I'm with the results in my case, he's such a great lawyer!”
The Law Office of Aaron McAllister
“Mc Allister's passion for the law sets him apart as a strong and compassionate advocate who always prioritizes his clients' best interests.”
Gold & Witham
“First call in for consultation, plans and objectives were honestly and clearly outlined making us understand his strategic way of reaching a realistic goal based on our situation.”
Hoffman and Associates
“Thanks to them, I was able to get a pretty serious case dismissed and taken care of!”
Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners
“Kenneth Khan exhibited genuine compassion, providing thorough explanations of potential outcomes and patiently addressing my questions.”
Law Office of Andy Miri
“He took my late night calls, he the spent the time to fight my legal battle while listening to what mattered to me and addressed my concerns at all times.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Los Angeles
- “Aaron helped me immensely with my situation. He is knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with.” — client of The Law Office of Aaron McAllister
- “This firm and its staff are very professional and pleasant to work with.” — client of California Legal Counsel
- “Outstanding criminal defense team that provided critical legal advice and representation which resulted in a reduced charge from felony to misdemeanor.” — client of Eisner Gorin
- “They handled my domestic violence case and were able to get the charges dropped and prove my innocence.” — client of The H Law Group
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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