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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Richmond, CA
1 of these firms is based in Richmond; the others serve Richmond from Oakland (13 mi), San Francisco (14 mi) and San Rafael (10 mi).
11 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 15, 2026
Morales Law Firm
“Great attorney, could use a little work on his communication skills at times .”
The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys
“I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Grace and the entire team for the outstanding support and professional handling of my DVRO case.”
Lamano Law Office
“Givelle Lamano's level of professionalism is very delighting she is helpful and very knowledgeable.”
Vera Law Office
“He is a very reliable and professional person, I really felt very well supported and represented.”
Amin Law
“Your services are worth every penny.”
The 15 firms listed for Richmond, 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: Richmond, CA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,970 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "understanding". 11 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (2), domestic violence (2), drug crimes (2), felonies (2) and misdemeanors (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 11 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 take 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Richmond offer free consultations?
5 of the 15 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.
The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister
“I have already recommended that all of my nursing colleagues keep her number at hand for any of their legal needs.”
Law Offices of Kevin Heaney
“I can say with confidence that Kevin Heaney really is a true Professional and works very hard to resolve your issues and most important answers you calls or gets back very fast to you.”
Law Offices of Beles & Beles
“Thank you, the Law Offices of Beles & Beles, and most importantly, Attorney OCTAVIO SAJUAN, for your exceptional service and for being the steadfast advocate I needed to secure a favourable resolution”
Siegal & Richardson
“Upon explaining the incident to Joel, he immediately demonstrated empathy for my situation and accepted my case.”
Beahm Law
“Beahm provided legal advice to me that was very helpful, accurate, and wise coming from his years of experience.”
Torres & Caraves Law
“The strategies that they plan are unbelievable, you can see that they've spent hours looking into all the details from the case ranging from the smaller detail all the way up to the major detail.”
Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed
“I got the best deal I can get at the present time.”
The Law Offices of Jonah Chew
“Without going into detail I can say that I've recommended him to others for a range of issues and he has a 100% batting average with all of them.”
Demetrius Costy Law
“Recommended by another Lawyer for his expertise and thoroughness Demetrius guided a family member through a lengthy legal issue challenging and ultimately getting charges reduced or eliminated saving possible jail time and fines.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Richmond
- “Had a pleasant experience - they took care of all they said they would take care of.” — client of Siegal & Richardson
- “They were able to get the charges reduced, and I didn't even have to go to court!” — client of Amin Law
- “Chris is a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable and a pro.” — client of Morales Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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