Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Mission Viejo, CA

2 of these firms are based in Mission Viejo; the others serve Mission Viejo from towns including Irvine (8 mi), Newport Beach (12 mi) and Santa Ana (16 mi).

15 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 15, 2026

Law Offices of Rudolph E. Loewenstein

Law Offices of Rudolph E. Loewenstein

(25)
  • Confidence
  • Outcome
  • Question
“I hired Mr Loewenstein to help me fight two separate DUI's after researching attorneys and finding out that Mr Loewenstein had previously worked in the DA's office and knows almost everyone in the O”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1991
30767 Gateway Pl #143, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
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Huish Law

Huish Law

(9)
  • Skilled
“Did great with my case it was a very serious case and he did everything he could to help me.”
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2003
26161 Marguerite Pkwy Ste. B, Mission Viejo, CA
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Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry

Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry

(10)
  • Calls
  • DUI
“Between Betty and the law offices administrative assistant Maritza Flores I always received communication about situational statuses and what to expect.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check, Cash
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 1998
120 Vantis Dr Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA
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The Davis Law Firm

The Davis Law Firm

(5)
“Made a complicated case easy.”
In Business Since 2009
27201 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, CA
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Law Group of Andrew Trautman

Law Group of Andrew Trautman

(6)
  • Work
“Excellent services for my divorce proceedings and my taxes.”
In Business Since 2024
Serving Mission Viejo Area
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Elisabeth A. Bowman, Attorney

Elisabeth A. Bowman, Attorney

Emergency Services
In Business Since 2017
3784 Mission Ave ste 148 no 606, Oceanside, CA
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The 24 firms listed for Mission Viejo, 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: Mission Viejo, CA

23 of the 24 firms on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,769 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "expertise". 15 are open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (5), criminal defense (3), dui defense (3), theft crimes (3) and drug crimes (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 15 offer urgent consultations; 14 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are firms outside Mission Viejo shown on this page?

2 of the 24 firms are based in Mission Viejo; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Fresh Start Law Center

Fresh Start Law Center

(49)
  • Team
  • Information
  • Documents
“Freshstart made the process super simple, the price was fair, and honestly, I would have paid more if I knew everything was going to go so well and I'd end up with a clean record.”
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Licensed
In Business Since 2009
Serving Mission Viejo Area
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Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers

Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers

(48)
  • Law Firm
  • Questions
  • Board of Nursing
“I found Fred and everyone at this law firm to be without a doubt the friendliest, most caring, and ultra-professional people you are likely to encounter anywhere, not just in a law firm.”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
Free Initial Consultation
23 Corporate Plaza Dr STE 150, Newport Beach, CA
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Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers

Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers

(50)
  • Law Offices
  • Case
  • DMV
“I have experienced with other lawyers that kept me in the dark and just trying to take money like a fast food establishment having you worried endlessly, confused with counsel and still ask for more compensation.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2014
7700 Irvine Center Dr #800, Irvine, CA
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The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim

The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim

(50)
  • Brought Down
  • Expertise
  • Interest
“Jina's willingness to reach out to various parties involved in this separate case, and her proactive approach in making phone calls and reviewing documents at no extra charge, was nothing short of extraordinary.”
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2001
1851 E 1st St #840, Santa Ana, CA
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William Weinberg, Attorney at Law

William Weinberg, Attorney at Law

(50)
  • Prison
  • Morning
  • Profession
“Weinberg and his team did an excellent job during this time of COVID to settle my case with satisfactory results and they were communicative even while things were in the air due to local and state shutdowns.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2002
19200 Von Karman Ave # 380, Irvine, CA
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Attorney Grant Bettencourt - Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney Grant Bettencourt - Criminal Defense Lawyer

(40)
  • Results
  • Job
  • Case
“I highly recommend him very professional, he will give you his personal number he'll answer any question you may have so you don't have to wait for an appointment that made me feel secure that's awesome.”
Emergency Services
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2017
2230 W Chapman Ave #221, Orange, CA
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Ron Cordova, Attorney at Law

Ron Cordova, Attorney at Law

(50)
  • Charges
  • Fear
  • System
“Very pleasant and friendly in his manner, he immediately knew the issue (having a wealth of experience) and he told me exactly what information and documentation I needed to send him.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2004
16520 Bake Pkwy #280, Irvine, CA
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Chambers Law Firm

Chambers Law Firm

(50)
  • Sentence
  • Trial
  • Meeting
“It is difficult to choose an attorney when all you have is years of experience and client testimony, but let me tell you the best decision that I made was choosing Mr.”
Free Initial Consultation
Remote Consultations Available
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
404 W 4th St L, Santa Ana, CA
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Miller & Associates

Miller & Associates

(20)
  • Communication
  • Expertise
  • Questions
“Mr Miller shared thoughts about my case even before I was technically his "client", and he offered a much-appreciated military discount, so I knew he cared more about people than money.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Emergency Services
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
120 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA
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ALL Trial Lawyers

ALL Trial Lawyers

(50)
  • Understanding
  • Results
  • Kids
“Observing Mo's legal advice and completing my court-ordered services opened the door for Mo and JP to uncover unprecedented gross misconduct by CFS and argued on my behalf successfully.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
333 City Blvd W Suite 1742, Orange, CA
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Law Offices of John D. Rogers

Law Offices of John D. Rogers

(39)
  • Confident
  • Guilty
  • Witness
“From day 1, he wanted to listen to my story and unlike all the other attorneys that wanted to send my case to the judge without me being present he wanted me to be there and give my testimony.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
East Tower, 4000 MacArthur Blvd #615, Newport Beach, CA
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Law Office of John F. Christl

Law Office of John F. Christl

(43)
  • Plan
  • Conversation
  • Felonies
“He is not just a competent, knowledgeable and experienced attorney, but also among the rarest of things, a thoroughly decent and compassionate human being.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2016
5015 Birch St UNIT 121, Newport Beach, CA
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The Law Offices of Violeta Delgado

The Law Offices of Violeta Delgado

(49)
  • Petition
  • Daca
  • Certification
“I had an extremely complicated case and attorney Delgado and her team got my case granted with immigration court and today I received the delightful news of my green card being approved!”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
2112 N Main St #200, Santa Ana, CA
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The Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel

The Law Offices of Kapesh V. Patel

(49)
  • Confidence
  • Jail
  • Hope
“He gave me a piece of mind while I went through the court process, he gave me his direct phone line and would respond to to my calls and texts with in minutes.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check
In Business Since 2016
15615 Alton Pkwy #450, Irvine, CA
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Sethi Law Group

Sethi Law Group

(48)
  • Green Card
  • Happy
  • Patient
“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
625 N Main St, Orange, CA
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Law Office of Scott C. Thomas

Law Office of Scott C. Thomas

(44)
  • Mind
  • Job
  • Weight
“Scott not only delivered a dismissal from a previous DUI case, he outdid himself once again and battled with the DA for nearly 18 months to get a pretty obvious DUI reduced to a wet and reckless.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
1851 E 1st St #840, Santa Ana, CA
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Right Choice Law

Right Choice Law

(46)
  • Police
  • Feel
  • Judge
“I have encountered several criminal cases, I am not an American, so I initially found a Chinese-speaking lawyer, but after the first meeting, I knew I must find a defense lawyer again.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2005
5015 Birch St Unit 107, Newport Beach, CA
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Law Offices of Christian Kim

Law Offices of Christian Kim

(49)
  • Call
  • Fair
  • Court System
“With his former prosecuting attorney back ground and his extensive criminal defense experience , he possessed the necessary tools to effectively negotiate /mediate an out come that I was well pleased with .”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2007
19200 Von Karman Ave Suite 400, Irvine, CA
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Mission Viejo, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1731
Maximum cost
$20771
National Average
$6347
Avg Per Hour Rates
$404
$4039
$6924
Typical price range is based on 344 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6347
Minimum cost $1731
Maximum cost $20771
Avg Per Hour Rates $404

Typical range $4039 to $6924 is based on 344 cost profiles.

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