Higgs Fletcher & Mack
“Attorney Derek Paradis recently more than impressed me with his brilliant elucidation on what is becoming a complex legal issue.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near National City, CA
These firms serve National City from nearby bases in San Diego and Chula Vista.
15 firms listed · 11 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 15, 2026
Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers
“Peter Blair is an outstanding attorney he helped me through my entire case he is repibicible and has compassion for people...”
Law Offices of Anna R. Yum
“Very professional and made the whole process so smooth and easy to understand, especially with it being a very stressful situation.”
San Diego Defenders
“Itzel even helped provide a note of authorization so i was able to pick up the vehicle on my grandmothers behalf, I definitely will recommend them to ANYONE, thank you Attorney Smith, Layla and Itzel!”
Dod Law
“My son could have received 3 to 6 years of prison time and thanks to Dod he is not doing anytime behind bars.”
Law Offices of David R. Silldorf
“Sydney contacted me before the day was over and started working right away, she told me exactly what to do and whenever I had a question she got me the answer as soon as possible.”
The 15 firms listed for National City, 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: National City, CA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,360 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (91%) and quality (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 11 are open around the clock and 11 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (7), drug crimes (5), dui (4), sex crimes (4) and theft crimes (4). 1 shows a license on its website and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 11 offer urgent consultations; 7 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 National City open on Saturdays or Sundays?
11 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.
Bernal Law Felony Crimes & Criminal Defense Lawyer
“I don't wish for anyone I know to go through any legal issues, but it's good to know I can trust Pedro and will definitely recommend him to anyone!”
Law Office of Ari S. Lieberman
“Ari's been tremendously helpful to me and my family; always available for questions, friendly and approachable without being unrealistic, and highly knowledgeable in the field”
San Diego DUI Attorney
“David managed to attend my court hearings while I moved across the country and gave me the best possible outcome in court as a first time offender.”
George H. Ramos, Jr. & Associates
“Exactly what I needed and asked for with helping me expunge my record , handled in a very timely manner as well at a fair price !”
Law Offices of David M. Boertje
“He was transparent throughout the whole process, keeping me updated with progress and clearly communicating what was needed on my end.”
Andy van Le & Associates
“Andy Van Le is my firm because I know I can always trust them to look out for my best interests and aggressively fight to achieve it.”
Kersey Law
“They ensured I felt comfortable, listened to every detail, made a thorough effort in all areas and were very responsive.”
Dakanay Law Group
“His attention to detail and ability to help us navigate the legal system makes him an excellent defense attorney for any matter.”
David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
“I have interacted with most of the attorneys in the law office, and each of them is extremely knowledgable and professional.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near National City
- “Ari is punctual, very knowledgeable, and willing to fight extremely hard for you rather then take the easy way out and push a plea deal.” — client of Law Office of Ari S. Lieberman
- “Working with her is pleasant and she takes her time to explain everything.” — client of Law Offices of Anna R. Yum
- “I was more than pleased with the final outcome and would recommend David and his team to anyone facing a legal challenge.” — client of David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
- “Made it so I didn’t have to appear in court and managed to get the charges dropped.” — client of Dakanay Law Group
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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