Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon
“If your case needs a miracle to be resolved, then this is the place you should go to after praying at the church.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Riverside, CA
24 firms listed · all 24 in Riverside · 9 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 31, 2026
The Law Office of Gregory H. Comings
“Their tireless efforts, combined with their ability to convey the complexities of the law to a jury, undoubtedly played a pivotal role in securing my freedom.”
The Law Offices of John L. Michels
“If he can't help you, he will be upfront and honest but if he's confident that he can help you, you should put your faith in him and hire him for your case.”
Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates
“Very professional and accurate, thanks Law office of Alejo Lugo & Association”
Kia Law Firm
“They made sure to help me as much as they can and treated me like family.”
Law Offices of Graham D. Donath
“Kristen went above and beyond to make sure all my questions and concerned were addressed.”
The 24 firms listed for Riverside, 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: Riverside, CA
All 24 firms we list here are in Riverside itself. We have 29 firms in Riverside on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,611 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (80%) and responsiveness (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "trust". 9 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (9), dui (5), violent crimes (5), assault and battery (4) and drug crimes (4). 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 9 offer urgent consultations; 2 offer remote or virtual consultations and 15 offer a free initial consultation. 4 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Riverside open on Saturdays or Sundays?
13 of the 24 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.
Empire Law
“All of the 5 star reviews are proof that Alex really is an amazing attorney.”
Delimon Law
“I can't thank Daniel and his team enough for the endless hard work they provided for both the preliminary and trial hearings.”
Law Offices of Schwartz & Godbey
“He made sure I was comfortable and fully understood all decision making before they were presented to the other party or to the judge.”
Law Office of McKernan & Allen
“He managed to keep me out of prison for a silly mistake that was committed on my behalf.”
Najera Law Group
“He gave me the confidence for the right course of action for my problem.”
1 No-Carcel
“From the beginning, Kia showed deep knowledge of the legal system and a solid understanding of my case.”
Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba
“He expeditiously resolved an issue that we could not on our own resolve.”
Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney - Joseph W. Galasso
“I'd recommend Joe to anyone in need of a professional, friendly, & just well rounded attorney/individual overall!”
Arsany Law
“They will treat you like family and they will take care of you and keep you informed on your case.”
Wohl Criminal Defense
“He dealt with all of our emotions, frustration, and our impatience in such a respectful way and kept assuring us that he would get my husband a great deal but that we had to be patient.”
Clark, Clark & Associates
“Clark did his duty to make sure that his client was well taken care of and stayed positive through the whole process.”
Law Offices of Michelanne Hrubic
“Her experience in family law and family court is both personal and professional which allows her to be the empathetic and realistic fighter, mother and lawyer that she is.”
Sharp Criminal Lawyers
“The team at Sharp Criminal deserves 10 stars.”
Cal-Evict
“Cal-Evict helped me get a non performing tenant out during the pandemic without the litigation process .”
Law Office of Richard V. Swanson
“He and his staff have handled my case with the up most courtesy, understanding and professionalism that anyone could ask for.”
Law Offices of Grech & Packer
“I Thank them for everything they did 🙏 if you want a lawyer by your side it's him and his office staff.”
Blumenthal & Moore
“She takes every person's life as if it is a family member.”
Nathan Finfrock Law
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