Khashan Law
“They were transparent about the time it would take, and were always clear on what was going on when updating me on the case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Murrieta, CA
15 firms listed · 7 in Murrieta · 2 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
John Pozza Attorney At Law, PLC
“In addition to John and to be very honest, Tammy has been nothing short of excellent in her assistance.”
Attorney Karen E Lockhart
“Not only did I receive the best outcome possible, but she made me feel confident through her clarity in the legal process and self-assuredness.”
The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian
“If you are looking for an honest, hard working, passionate and all around amazing attorney chuck is your man.”
Law Office of Nic Cocis
“You won't be making a mistake be having Nic as your lawyer.”
Lapine Law
“After almost 8 months of working on my case, he was able to not only get my DUI charge dismissed, but he also got my resisting arrest charge dismissed too.”
The 15 firms listed for Murrieta, 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: Murrieta, CA
7 of the 15 firms we list are based in Murrieta; the other 8 serve Murrieta from Temecula (6 mi), Wildomar (5 mi) and Riverside (28 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 391 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "trust". 2 are open around the clock and 5 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). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Murrieta offer free consultations?
7 of the 15 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.
Law Offices of Stephen R. Brodsky
“No BS, no used car salesman nonsense, just an honest attorney taking my problem seriously.”
Najera Law Group
“Najera's (Steve) office we were a pack of nervous, Thank you for being so patient and so caring, you calmed us down and said don't worry, I'll take care of everything.”
Suzanne M. Ferguson, Attorney at Law
“An excellent attorney who is fair and will do all she can to assist you with honest and fair fees....”
The Law Office of David E. Grande
“He always made sure to provide my family and I with all of the details and keep us well informed during the process.”
Law Office of Bradley R Corbett
“I had the confidence that Brad he would be able to successfully advocate for me and he did.”
Law Offices of Benjamin Cates
“Benjamin was very prepared and had a plan and stayed with it.”
Law Office of Neda Aguirre
“Neda was the only one that truly listened to my concerns regarding my case and vowed to fight for us ( my son and I).”
Kirby F. Combs Attorney at Law - Combs Criminal Defense
“I thank them both for what they did for me in my criminal case and will recommend them to everybody that need a excellent attorney!”
Law Group of Andrew Trautman
“He is a very good lawyer, he does an excellent job and his assistants are very friendly.”
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