Silver Law Firm
“Marshall got my felony possession with intent to sell dropped to a misdemeanor possession with only 1 year unsupervised probation.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Oakland, CA
23 firms listed · all 23 in Oakland · 11 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 3, 2026
Morris Law
“Their team communicated with the District Attorney's office weekly to monitor the status of my case, keeping me informed every step of the way”
The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys
“I've never experienced such a gracious warm conversation as I did with Keydon as he conducted my intake.”
Lamano Law Office
“When I was looking for the best law firm near me, I wanted a team that was reliable, communicative, and professional, and Lamano Law Firm exceeded my expectations”
Vera Law Office
“He was able to work out my case and get all felonies dropped to misdemeanors and even some charges dismissed.”
Law Offices of Beles & Beles
“Thank you all at Beles & Beles, for helping me and my family.”
The 23 firms listed for Oakland, 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: Oakland, CA
All 23 firms we list here are in Oakland itself. We have 32 firms in Oakland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,011 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding", "results" and "expertise". 11 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 16 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), domestic violence (4), white collar crimes (4), expungements (3) and gang crimes (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 11 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 23 of the firms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Oakland offer free consultations?
8 of the 23 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.
Siegal & Richardson
“After my son was injured, we were up against a massive organization, and no other attorney was willing to take on our case.”
Torres & Caraves Law
“Everything was smooth and they answered all my questions i had for them.”
Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed
“Dealing with a criminal case can be extremely stressful, especially when you are unfamiliar with the court system, but he helped explain what was happening and what steps needed to be taken.”
Joseph Jung & Associates
“(they delay no fault of theirs but all in OPD traffic for delaying the report) Yvonne remained in contact with us throughout the entire time to make sure we knew we had not been forgotten about.”
Demetrius Costy Law
“Demetrius was knowledgeable, responsive, and took the time to explain my case clearly.”
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The Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian
“He was very supportive threw my process and with hard work on both our parts I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome.”
Law Office of Randy Sue Pollock
“She expertly handled a very important matter for me, which no other attorney could even begin to try to solve.”
Law Offices of Jennifer R. Solomon
“I am deeply grateful for her patience, steady guidance, and strong advocacy skills, as well as the emotional intelligence she demonstrated during what was a very challenging time.”
The Monroe Firm
“Marlon helped me to see my true value and made sure others saw it as well, specifically those who were treating me like I was garbage and thought I would just walk away allowing my civil rights to be violated”
Diego E. Ortiz
“He is very diligent, reliable, knowledgeable, the list goes on and on.”
Law Office of Alanna D. Coopersmith
“I would recommend her to anyone needing serious help my cousin was facing 33 years behind bars then was offered 7 and Alanna got him 3 years home confinement instead.”
Law Offices of Vivian N. Szawarc
“Thanks to them, I was able to win my case, and I personally recommend them.”
Law Office of Robbi Abrams Cook
“ So glad I found Robbi, she's the best there is, when it comes to putting the client's best interest first.”
Ivan W. Golde Attorney at Law
“Very, very pleased with the outcome of my case.”
Laura Robinson Law Office
“Laura took the time to understand the facts and was able to get the DMV to drop their charges against me, and was able to get the courts to lower their determination.”
Burglin Law Offices
“I cannot thank and praise Paul Burglin/Oakland DUI lawyer enough for his level of expertise and knowledge of the law.”
Law Offices of Curtis L. Briggs
“He uses his extensive knowledge of the law, and his ability to operate within the system to gain powerful leverage for his clients even in really tough cases.”
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