Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Oceanside, CA

24 firms listed · 4 in Oceanside · 9 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Law Office of Joni K. Eisenstein

Law Office of Joni K. Eisenstein

(50)
  • Case
  • Feel
  • License
“Joni and her team were outstanding in helping me understand the charges I had, making me feel at ease about possibly going to jail, and were very understanding about the situation I was in regardless of the charges I had.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
Emergency Services
711 Pier View Wy, Oceanside, CA
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Sanchez & Baltazar Attorneys

Sanchez & Baltazar Attorneys

(48)
  • Understand
  • Court
  • Bankruptcy
“Hi they help me with my problems and make it very easy for me and my family to understand what do I have to do thanks to them we were able to save our house.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2021
Free Initial Consultation
1140 S Tremont St Suite 105, Oceanside, CA
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Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette

Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette

(33)
  • Cyclists
  • Education
  • Charges
“Before my friend had even had the chance to get me to the hospital, Richard was able to communicate clearly what information to gather and what pictures to take in order to document the incident.”
In Business Since 1996
Free Initial Consultation
Carlsbad, CA · 7 mi from Oceanside
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Meeks Military Law

Meeks Military Law

(2)
“From start to finish he was always available no matter the time of day, which was greatly appreciated due to conflicting time zones.”
In Business Since 2001
503 Vista Bella Suite 208, Oceanside, CA
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Elisabeth A. Bowman, Attorney

Elisabeth A. Bowman, Attorney

In Business Since 2017
Emergency Services
3784 Mission Ave ste 148 no 606, Oceanside, CA
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Attorney Peter M. Liss

Attorney Peter M. Liss

(50)
  • Job
  • Jail
  • Feel
“He took necessary steps to guide us, gave us information on a timely matter and was not motivated by the income, but by a desire to take care of us and our case.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1986
Accepts Debit, Check, All Major Credit Cards
Vista, CA · 5 mi from Oceanside
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The 24 firms listed for Oceanside, 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: Oceanside, CA

4 of the 24 firms we list are based in Oceanside; the other 20 serve Oceanside from towns including Vista (5 mi), Carlsbad (7 mi) and San Marcos (10 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,170 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (77%) and quality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "expertise". 9 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), domestic violence (2) and dui (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 9 offer urgent consultations; 13 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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 Oceanside offer free consultations?

13 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.

JD Law

JD Law

(47)
  • Questions
  • Confidence
  • Service
“Attorney James is a very great attorney, he always reassures me when I feel worried about my case but he knows what he's doing, his team is always kind and helpful to me.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2003
BBB Rating: A+
Vista, CA · 5 mi from Oceanside
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Christoph Law Offices

Christoph Law Offices

(50)
  • Job
  • Work
  • Understanding
“Not only did he manage to get all court terms completely terminated he did so at a quarter of the price these larger first search result offices/firms were trying to charge me.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1984
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Vista, CA · 5 mi from Oceanside
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Ncsd Immigration Law Offices

Ncsd Immigration Law Offices

(21)
  • Email
  • Green Card
  • Questions
“Though I live in the Clairemont area, it was worth a 30 minute drive to San Marcos to have Attorney Dang handle my special case as it relates to my wife et al.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Remote Consultations Available
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2016
San Marcos, CA · 10 mi from Oceanside
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The Cruz Law Office

The Cruz Law Office

(39)
  • Attention
  • Patience
  • Communications
“On the first call, young Joe Morales answered me, they gave me the closest possible appointment, they treated me with kindness, education and with great respect, they listened to my situation and gave me a lot of hope.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
Emergency Services
San Marcos, CA · 10 mi from Oceanside
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Leslie Legal Group

Leslie Legal Group

(15)
“Sean and his staff were very friendly and professional, and took care of my speeding ticket (22 over) in a timely matter on short notice (my fault for not reaching out earlier).”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1996
BBB Rating: A+
Carlsbad, CA · 7 mi from Oceanside
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JB Law Apc

JB Law Apc

(28)
“As a personal injury attorney, I send all my criminal matters to Joel Bailey, since he has been practicing criminal law in San Diego County and the Vista Court house for over 22 years.”
25+ Years Experience
Free Initial Consultation
Carlsbad, CA · 7 mi from Oceanside
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Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers

Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers

(10)
“These people didn't, they either represented an innocent man and saved his life or represented a guilty man, in which the detectives did a flawed investigation, and/or the prosecutor was unable to convince the jurors beyond a reasonable doubt that th...”
Free Initial Consultation
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2007
Emergency Services
Vista, CA · 5 mi from Oceanside
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Law Office of William R Fuhrman

Law Office of William R Fuhrman

(24)
  • Team
  • Job
  • Divorce
“The way she writes court documents in such a clear and concise manner focusing on what the judge would like to see is brilliant and she was always willing to put in the extra work for my case.”
In Business Since 2010
Family Business
Encinitas, CA · 12 mi from Oceanside
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Sterger Law Group

Sterger Law Group

(25)
  • Service
  • Team
  • Work
“I recommend them to you, a very good person, the lawyer personally assisted us, I recommend them to you and I am very grateful for the answers you gave me, God bless 🙏.”
In Business Since 2022
Emergency Services
Escondido, CA · 15 mi from Oceanside
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Gregory S. Hood, Attorney at Law

Gregory S. Hood, Attorney at Law

(16)
  • Expertise
  • Understanding
  • Patient
“No one likes to be in a position of needing a lawyer for something stupid, however, Greg prepared me for what was going to happen, he was thoroughly professional, and handled everything from start to finish.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1992
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Carlsbad, CA · 7 mi from Oceanside
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Law Office of Sean M. Hobson

Law Office of Sean M. Hobson

(12)
“Hard to find an honest attorney these days.”
In Business Since 2018
Emergency Services
Escondido, CA · 15 mi from Oceanside
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Law Office of Eve Maestre

Law Office of Eve Maestre

(23)
  • System
  • Up to Date
  • Felt
“Having had the privilege of working with Eve, I can confidently attest to her status as an excellent criminal defense attorney with extensive legal expertise and unwavering dedication to her clients.”
In Business Since 2022
13 mi from Oceanside
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Rubin Law Office

Rubin Law Office

(9)
“Even though, he was tied up preparing for a mediation, David took time to text back and forth with me and direct me through the proper channels to report failure to appear reason and even took time to follow up with me after I thanked him.”
In Business Since 2018
Free Initial Consultation
Carlsbad, CA · 7 mi from Oceanside
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Wicker Law Group

Wicker Law Group

(1)
“They had great customer service and were very professional all the way through.”
In Business Since 2017
San Diego, CA · 29 mi from Oceanside
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Rafael Acosta Jr Law Office

Rafael Acosta Jr Law Office

(7)
“Rafael was able to guide us in how we can assist our family better that is in jail and aide in that person having a better chance in lowering the charges or being set free.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Vista, CA · 5 mi from Oceanside
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Mortlock Law Group

Mortlock Law Group

(4)
  • Settlement
  • Patient
“I'm a fighter, and in these types of circumstances, you want an attorney who is willing to go the distance and be more concerned with your well being than a quick fix.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Carlsbad, CA · 7 mi from Oceanside
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Law Offices of Ty Carss

Law Offices of Ty Carss

(1)
“Ty Carss blends professionalism with a feeling that he really cares about your well being.”
In Business Since 1951
San Marcos, CA · 10 mi from Oceanside
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Law Offices of Richard H. Layon

Law Offices of Richard H. Layon

(1)
“I recommend Rick highly for any criminal case you might have need of a defense attorney.”
In Business Since 2013
Vista, CA · 5 mi from Oceanside
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Oceanside, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1814
Maximum cost
$21762
National Average
$6650
Avg Per Hour Rates
$424
$4232
$7254
Typical price range is based on 461 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6650
Minimum cost $1814
Maximum cost $21762
Avg Per Hour Rates $424

Typical range $4232 to $7254 is based on 461 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near Oceanside

  • “I recently had the pleasure of working with Joni and was thoroughly impressed with her expertise and professionalism.” — client of Law Office of Joni K. Eisenstein
  • “I had the pleasure of working with Nick and was struck by his friendly personality, availability to hop on a call, and timely responses to my requests.” — client of Christoph Law Offices
  • “My final court date, Peter got the court to dismiss all charges against me and the record sealed, he took time to sit with my wife and I to explain everything.” — client of Attorney Peter M. Liss
  • “Joni went above and beyond, getting all the career ending charges dismissed.” — client of Law Office of Joni K. Eisenstein

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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