Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Poway, CA

1 of these firms is based in Poway; the others serve Poway from towns including San Diego (12 mi), San Marcos (14 mi) and La Mesa (15 mi).

4 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

Jessicca Gray

Jessicca Gray

5.0 3 reviews
“They gave my case quite well and I would prescribe their administrations to whomever needs their assistance.”
13747 Poway Rd
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Law Offices of David A. Simon

Law Offices of David A. Simon

4.9 50 reviews
“Trustworthy, communicative, effective, and insanely helpful with regard to making sure I understood all the finer legal details of my case.”
Free phone consultationCalifornia Bar since 2012Open 24 hoursSince 2018
San Diego, CA · 12 mi from Poway
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Kern Law

Kern Law

5.0 35 reviews
“I appreciated everything they did for me because they weren't about the money they were about results and still made it easy for me to operate in my everyday life.”
BBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 2008
La Mesa, CA · 15 mi from Poway
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Ncsd Immigration Law Offices

Ncsd Immigration Law Offices

4.9 21 reviews
“During the time we waited for my citizenship appointment he helped us file for my husbands green card.”
Payment plansVirtual consultationsSe habla españolSince 2008BBB A+
San Marcos, CA · 14 mi from Poway
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The Cruz Law Office

The Cruz Law Office

4.5 39 reviews
“Every time I have a question they solve it immediately and with great kindness.”
5 attorneysFree consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2014
San Marcos, CA · 14 mi from Poway
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Garmo & Garmo

Garmo & Garmo

4.9 47 reviews
“The cost was not excessive and well below the estimated cost.”
Free consultation5 attorneysServes La Mesa, San DiegoLicensedSince 1997
La Mesa, CA · 15 mi from Poway
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The 12 firms listed for Poway, 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: Poway, CA

The 12 firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 847 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (70%) and quality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "understanding". 4 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 11 of the firms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.

Are criminal law firms listed for Poway open on Saturdays or Sundays?

8 of the 12 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.

Rick Mueller DUI Attorney

Rick Mueller DUI Attorney

5.0 50 reviews
“Rick saved me an incredible amount of stress and money by resolving my case quickly and efficiently.”
Free consultationServes San Diego CountySince 1999
San Diego, CA · 12 mi from Poway
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Law Office of George Gedulin

Law Office of George Gedulin

4.5 43 reviews
“George is an awesome individual who knows his stuff I'm very pleased how he helped me and my dad on our case he's very smart person ,sharp money well spent and I would recommend him to help anybody else.”
Free consultationServes San Diego CountySince 2015
San Diego, CA · 12 mi from Poway
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The Law Offices of Andrea Schneider

The Law Offices of Andrea Schneider

5.0 50 reviews
“Andrea was not able to take our case personally, but I was very impressed with how quickly and efficiently she communicated.”
Since 1995
San Diego, CA · 12 mi from Poway
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Salmu Law Firm

Salmu Law Firm

4.4 9 reviews
“Scott helped us with all our need”
Free consultationServes El Cajon, Greater San Diego areaBBB A+Since 2012
El Cajon, CA · 13 mi from Poway
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Sterger Law Group

Sterger Law Group

4.8 25 reviews
“For my process they were efficient and fast”
Free phone consultationServes California, United StatesOpen 24 hoursSince 2022
Escondido, CA · 11 mi from Poway
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The Law Office of Michael C. Macneil

The Law Office of Michael C. Macneil

4.6 23 reviews
“Explained in full detail my situation and he gave very honest and professional advice.”
Serves San DiegoSince 2016Virtual consultations
San Diego, CA · 12 mi from Poway
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