Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Redwood City, CA

15 firms listed · 8 in Redwood City · 2 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Law Offices of Thomas Greenberg

Law Offices of Thomas Greenberg

4.6 10 reviews
“  I cannot thank him enough for his professionalism and ability to fight for his client.”
Free phone consultationServes Redwood City, San Mateo CountySince 2013
605 Middlefield Rd
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Law Offices of M. Gabriela Guraiib

Law Offices of M. Gabriela Guraiib

4.6 9 reviews
“I can assure you this law firm prides itself in customer service, treats you humbly and not pass judgement of pass mistakes you have commited.”
Free phone consultationSe habla españolSince 2019
600 Allerton St UNIT 201
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Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law

Chuck Smith, Attorney at Law

5.0 12 reviews
“Smith I hope would be a huge part of any defense, that's how much I believe in him.”
Free consultationSince 1998
777 Marshall St
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Rief Legal

Rief Legal

4.7 12 reviews
“Ari is smart, dependable and articulate, which leads me to believe he would represent his client well in trial.”
Since 2015Prices online
620 Jefferson Ave
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Law Offices of Peter F. Goldscheider

Law Offices of Peter F. Goldscheider

5.0 1 review
“Cook was very helpful his knowledge in law is outstanding thank you Walter.”
Free consultationSince 1975
600 Allerton St UNIT 201
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Dean Johnson, Attorney at Law

Dean Johnson, Attorney at Law

4.8 3 reviews
Since 2009
600 Allerton St UNIT 202
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The 15 firms listed for Redwood 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: Redwood City, CA

8 of the 15 firms we list are based in Redwood City; the other 7 serve Redwood City from towns including Palo Alto (9 mi), San Mateo (6 mi) and Burlingame (10 mi). 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 177 reviews; 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. 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 Redwood City open on Saturdays or Sundays?

5 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.

Law Office of Jessica Agnich

Law Office of Jessica Agnich

Since 2013
605 Middlefield Rd
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Jeffrey B. Hayden, Attorney at Law

Jeffrey B. Hayden, Attorney at Law

3.8 4 reviews
Free phone consultationCalifornia Bar since 1990Super Lawyers 2024Serves Bay Area in California, San Francisco +5Since 1997
333 Bradford St # 190
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Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides

Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides

4.3 30 reviews
“He knows how important your circumstances and even be in a difficult situation but Sergio always kept positive in hopes for a better tomorrow.”
Virtual consultationsSe habla españolSince 2013
San Leandro, CA · 15 mi from Redwood City
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Edwin E. Samuels Attorney at Law

Edwin E. Samuels Attorney at Law

5.0 3 reviews
“His communication was great - he never kept me in the dark or waiting for too long.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2008
Palo Alto, CA · 9 mi from Redwood City
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Philip A. Schnayerson, Criminal Defense Attorney

Philip A. Schnayerson, Criminal Defense Attorney

4.5 21 reviews
“He always kept it real with me and never just told me what he thought I wanted to hear like many attorneys tend to do.”
Free consultationSince 1990
Hayward, CA · 12 mi from Redwood City
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Sam Lasser Law

Sam Lasser Law

4.9 4 reviews
“Highly recommend working with him if you need help.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winServes California, MichiganOpen 24 hoursSince 2010
Burlingame, CA · 10 mi from Redwood City
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Ziff & Cohn

Ziff & Cohn

5.0 17 reviews
“We have been working together for about half year, and he always gave me clear instructions on what to do and what to collect for my case.”
Free consultationSince 2000
Los Altos, CA · 10 mi from Redwood City
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Barton Daniel

Barton Daniel

4.0 2 reviews
Since 2016
Palo Alto, CA · 9 mi from Redwood City
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Philip S Barnett Law Offices

Philip S Barnett Law Offices

5.0 3 reviews
“Your legal expertise and professionalism went above and beyond my expectations through the course of my case”
Since 1976
San Mateo, CA · 6 mi from Redwood City
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