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24 firms listed · 23 in Oakland · 8 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 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.
23 of the 24 firms we list are based in Oakland; the other one serves Oakland from Walnut Creek (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,365 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "expertise". 8 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), domestic violence (4), expungements (3), gang crimes (3) and theft (3). 2 show a license on their websites and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 8 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 9 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have 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.
9 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.
- “Had a pleasant experience - they took care of all they said they would take care of.” — client of Siegal & Richardson
- “Martin is a true professional and knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense law.” — client of Torres & Caraves Law
- “I was very pleased with his honesty and transparency throughout every step of the process, as well as his ability to relate on a personal level.” — client of The Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian
- “Very knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent grasp of the law and a pleasure to work with.” — client of Silver Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
