Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Bernardino, CA

24 firms listed · 12 in San Bernardino · 9 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Law Office of Vincent S. Hughes

Law Office of Vincent S. Hughes

(45)
  • Citation
  • Custody
  • Traffic
“Not only does Vincent connect to his clients on a professional level, he also make sure to connect to you on a personal level and treat you more like families than just a client.”
Offers Financing Options
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2021
Emergency Services
275 W Hospitality Ln Suite 327, San Bernardino, CA
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Law Offices of Michael A. Scafiddi, INC

Law Offices of Michael A. Scafiddi, INC

(48)
  • Misdemeanor
  • Officer
  • Probation
“To those of you who are reading this I hope that I can give you “HOPE” Christopher Gardner represented my son who was facing 16 years and was able to get him down to six years!”
In Business Since 2009
Emergency Services
432 N Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, CA
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Law Offices of Jessica De Anda

Law Offices of Jessica De Anda

(36)
  • Trust
  • Divorce
  • Money
“Jessica de anda is not just any lawyer she's a very kind and humble human very trust worthy not like others that are in it for the money she will get the job done !!”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2015
BBB Rating: A+
1887 Business Center Dr S #5c, San Bernardino, CA
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Law Offices of Shaffer Cormell

Law Offices of Shaffer Cormell

(30)
  • Peace
  • Happy
  • Plan
“The Law Offices of Shaffer Cormell treated me with great respect and the best services I could receive from an actual attorney throughout the 2 years I have been represented by them”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
255 N D St Suite 401-H, San Bernardino, CA
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Bullard & Powell

Bullard & Powell

(48)
  • Happy
  • Stress
  • Misdemeanor
“I was comforting to know that I had someone who actually cared about my situation and was willing to help not only on a business level but on a personal one as well.”
In Business Since 2014
306 W 2nd St, San Bernardino, CA
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Seyb Law Group

Seyb Law Group

(15)
  • Team
  • License
“When I called Seyb Law, they calmed my fears and anxieties by explaining the legal procedure and sharing all the information I needed and their experiences.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2023
Emergency Services
2130 N Arrowhead Ave suite 101-d, San Bernardino, CA
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The 24 firms listed for San Bernardino, 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: San Bernardino, CA

12 of the 24 firms we list are based in San Bernardino; the other 12 serve San Bernardino from Riverside (15 mi), Redlands (9 mi) and Corona (25 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,054 reviews; 15 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 (88%), quality (79%) and responsiveness (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "communication". 9 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (6), dui (5), assault and battery (3), violent crimes (3) and criminal law (2). 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 56 years. 9 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 17 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.

Why are firms outside San Bernardino shown on this page?

12 of the 24 firms are based in San Bernardino; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Law Office of James McGee

Law Office of James McGee

(16)
  • Life Sentence
  • Judge
“I just watched 2 shallow graves and although I never met you, I'm an excellent judge of character and you really stood out as a good person with insight, morals, and great integrity.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2018
Free Initial Consultation
325 W Hospitality Ln #212, San Bernardino, CA
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Stephen D. Klarich

Stephen D. Klarich

(1)
“I would like to thank Attorney Sheldon Lee, for all his help that he had done for me in my child custody case.”
In Business Since 2009
Free Initial Consultation
334 W 3rd St #207B, San Bernardino, CA
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Robert J. Falkenthal

Robert J. Falkenthal

Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1992
BBB Rating: A
306 W 2nd St #300, San Bernardino, CA
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Law Offices of James R. Dickinson

Law Offices of James R. Dickinson

(8)
  • Understanding
  • Kids
  • Case
“Attorney Dickinson took the time to listen to me so he had a full understanding of my situation, which I believe helped him handle my case properly with intellect.”
In Business Since 2022
330 N D St Ste 542, San Bernardino, CA
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Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Lawrence

Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Lawrence

(3)
“Great lawyee”
In Business Since 2010
Free Initial Consultation
341 W 2nd St Suite 4, San Bernardino, CA
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The Eagle Law Firm

The Eagle Law Firm

(2)
“The advice he gave me was very helpful and reassuring in itself I'd definitely recommend him if you can afford it if not give him a call and speak with him for any questions that you made need farther clarification.”
In Business Since 2018
320 N E St Ste 206, San Bernardino, CA
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Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon

Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon

(49)
  • Misdemeanor
  • Grateful
  • District Attorney
“I even received communication during weekend hours, which I didn't expect, because I left the messages intentionally, so they could enjoy their time off, which went above-and-beyond for me.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
Se Habla Español
3750 University Ave STE 550, Riverside, CA
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The Law Office of Gregory H. Comings

The Law Office of Gregory H. Comings

(45)
  • Strike
  • Jail
  • Court Fees
“In less than 6 months he was able to work his magic with the judge and he was able to plead my felonies down to misdemeanors, no jail time, dismissed court fees.”
Se Habla Español
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2006
3850 Vine St, Riverside, CA
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The Law Offices of John L. Michels

The Law Offices of John L. Michels

(49)
  • Record
  • Domestic Violence
  • Community Service
“If you are thinking of hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney hire John Michels him and his law firm know what they are doing and I never felt in the dark on my case.”
Free Initial Consultation
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2013
Emergency Services
7095 Indiana Ave STE 200, Riverside, CA
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Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates

Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates

(44)
  • Residency
  • Jail
  • Family Law
“It was a pleasure to meet this lawyer who is super professional and very efficient and his mission is to help people like my case with emigration appointments.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2004
BBB Rating: A
1945 Chicago Ave SUITE A, Riverside, CA
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My Socal Lawyers

My Socal Lawyers

(39)
  • Hearings
  • Honest
  • Probation
“I was originally facing 5-10 years of prison time for my crime but because of his help and determination he was able to get the judge to lower my sentence to 3 months in jail and probation.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
BBB Rating: A+
765 N Main St, Corona, CA
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Kia Law Firm

Kia Law Firm

(49)
  • Arrested
  • Felony
  • Research
“During one of the most stressful confusing situations I've experienced, KIA was professional, supportive, kind, and all-knowing of the complexities of my case.”
Emergency Services
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2003
Free Initial Consultation
4275 Main St, Riverside, CA
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Law Offices of Graham D. Donath

Law Offices of Graham D. Donath

(49)
  • Questions
  • Misdemeanor
  • Court Room
“I walked out of that court room with not only Domestic Violence and Vandalism (felony) charges reduced to disturbing the peace ( a misdemeanor) but NO PROBATION as well!”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
Accepts Cash, Check
3801 University Ave STE 260, Riverside, CA
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Empire Law

Empire Law

(48)
  • Daca
  • Green Card
  • Mental Health
“I went for a consultation with the Attorney Jonathan, He made me feel very comfortable, He showed sympathy, and I didn't feel judge, He answered all the questions I had.”
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
4240 Latham St Suite E, Riverside, CA
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Delimon Law

Delimon Law

(49)
  • Result
  • Heart
  • Passion
“I highly recommend De Limon Law we trusted him from the beginning and in the end my case was dismissed and I can move on with my life Normal Thank you Lawyer”
In Business Since 2020
Emergency Services
3390 University Ave #640, Riverside, CA
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Law Offices of Schwartz & Godbey

Law Offices of Schwartz & Godbey

(27)
  • Responsive
  • Knowledge
  • Generosity
“I have been knowing her for years I knew I needed help an I have had other attorneys I got my cash together an finally got who I wanted but ultimately needed no one better period!!!!!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
BBB Rating: A
6877 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA
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Law Office of McKernan & Allen

Law Office of McKernan & Allen

(50)
  • Legal Representation
  • Prison
  • Judge
“Not only did he fight tooth and nail to prove my innocence, he showed the greatest amount of compassion and sincerity I've ever seen out of another human being.”
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
5055 Canyon Crest Dr, Riverside, CA
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Milligan Beswick Levine & Knox

Milligan Beswick Levine & Knox

(22)
  • Matter
  • Phone
“Upon needing some advice in a legal matter I decided to take a risk in calling a few firms and no success aside from them wanting to get payment before.”
Free Initial Consultation
Family Business
In Business Since 1970
Se Habla Español
1447 Ford St #201, Redlands, CA
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in San Bernardino, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1833
Maximum cost
$21987
National Average
$6719
Avg Per Hour Rates
$428
$4276
$7329
Typical price range is based on 337 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6719
Minimum cost $1833
Maximum cost $21987
Avg Per Hour Rates $428

Typical range $4276 to $7329 is based on 337 cost profiles.

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