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Shnider Law Firm
- Attention
- Compassionate
- Understanding
“Knowing that we were placing our faith in an Attorney who would not only fight for our sons rights but also provide guidance and support in times of legal turmoil.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near San Carlos, CA
These firms serve San Carlos from nearby bases in San Jose, San Francisco and San Leandro.
24 firms listed · 6 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 15, 2026
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The Law Offices of Richard Wingerden
- Ethic
- Talk
- Strategy
“He made the process easy as possible and also took the extra time to show us that he had concern for us as clients and also as fellow San Jose residents.”
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Morales Law Firm
- Future
- Decisions
- Matter
“Morales is well worth the time and effort it took us to get my father's cases dismissed, we are truly grateful and will definitely work with him again if the need arises.”
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Javier Rios San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney
- Responsive
- Feel
- Empathetic
“I just called him to try to get a quote or some sort of idea on how to proceed in my situation and gave me a bunch of advices over the phone and really seemed to care in general about the well being of other people regardless of one hiring his servic...”
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Law Office of Brendan Barrett
- Legal Matter
- Confidence
- Plan
“So if you are looking for a lawyer Brendan is a top choice as he is extremely knowledgeable about law and will genuinely fight for you every step of the way.”
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Law Office of Stephanie Rickard
- Mind
- Misdemeanor
- Judges
“What distinguishes her is her real care for her customers' well-being; she saw me as more than a case number, but as a person in a terrible circumstance.”
The 24 firms listed for San Carlos, 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 Carlos, CA
The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,486 reviews; 10 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 (97%), quality (82%) and responsiveness (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 6 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), sex crimes (3), criminal defense (2), drug charges (2) and drug crimes (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 6 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for San Carlos offer free consultations?
10 of the 24 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.
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Uthman Law Office
- Driving
- Case
- Efficient
“Very professional team, business scope: criminal case lawyer, DUI lawyer, HIT & RUN lawyer, SHOPLIFTING lawyer, domestic violence lawyer, criminal record expungement lawyer; traffic ticket lawyer, assisting in completing DMV hearing lawyer, obtaining...”
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Holden W. Green
- Expunged
- Money
- Felony
“I remember a fraudulent contract with a bigger company that he disputed on my behalf that was taking advantage of me and he made a $18,000 debt go away legally from that contract.”
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Law Offices of Nan Bucknell
- Traffic
- Pay
- Trust
“I am very grateful for everything she did for me and would recommend her to anyone else experiencing the overwhelming struggles that facing a legal issue brings.”
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Bay Area Criminal Lawyers
- Team
- Know
- Case
“Not only was the professional work outstanding but the human side of David Cohen, Jessica Perez and the entire office was greatly appreciated as going through a federal case is not only overwhelming but emotionally taxing on a family, they understood...”
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Amin Law
- Money
- Outcome
- Matter
“A family member was trying to fight for his son's custody and his ex partner was accusing him of very serious charges to get the kid's custody and a visa u (she thought that it was going to be easier lie and get away with what she wanted) Sam showed ...”
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The Law Offices of Jonah Chew
- Judges
- Charged
- Expertise
“Despite his heavy caseload he made sure to take the time to make sure whatever needs or questions I had at the time were addressed and always feeling re-assured and in good hands.”
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Beahm Law
- Confidence
- Personal Injury
“Jason and his team were always outstanding the way they resolved the problem by either managing to dismiss the case or lowering the fine significantly.”
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Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides
- Money
- Case
- Questions
“Best Attorney you can find to bad I couldn't give him 10 🌟 he really helpd me with my case very difficult case and he was ther thru the whole process until the end had a bunch of speed bumps and he always stuck by my side I don't think I could eve...”
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Magdalena Law Group
- Confidence
- Compassionate
- Strategic
“Not only did they do an excellent job handling and explaining my case, but they were always available to provide objective support in such an emotionally intense time.”
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Gasner Criminal Law
- Knowledge
- Court
- Talk
“Helpful with initial advice, and though they couldn't answer my specific question, passed me on the details of someone else who might be able to help.”
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Stephen Eckdish, Attorney at Law
- Call
- Compassionate
- Interview
“I am extremely satisfied with the work that Stephen Eckdish has done for me so far and I highly recommend him for your complex immigration and criminal cases.”
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Silver Marcia
- Judge
- Understand
- Job
“I know plenty of other professionals in businesses where client service, professionalism and decency are what really makes an impact in people's lives.”
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The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister
- Team
- Questions
- License
“Lucy was able to clear the warrant without me having to fly back to California to appear, was able to reinstate the probation, and even have it entirely terminated with no additional fees, fines, court dates, or the like.”
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Law Office of Daniel Jensen
- Prenup
- Attorney
- Questions
“In my case, the opposing lawyer wrote pages upon pages of fluffy opinion that in the end meant very little in the courtroom (and probably cost quite a bit), while Daniel wrote a crisp statement with the facts that drove home the point.”
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The Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant
- Son
- Sheriff's
- Compassionate
“After working our case for over 3 years, through the arduous delays of Covid and many other obstacles, he advocated for us and provided guidance every step of the way.”
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Vijay Dinakar Law Firm
- Value
- Understand
- Opinion
“With his in-depth knowledge of the law and courtroom experience, they provided a strong defense in my criminal case and expertly navigated the complexities of immigration processes.”
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The Law Office of Valery Nechay
- Book
- Rights
- Felonies
“During this process Valery was always on top of things, letting us know what we needed to do, what to expect, what our odds were, and what the next steps are.”
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Law Office of Allen C. Speare
- Explanation
- Call
“He's been respectful of my time and resources, professional on his knowledge of each situation, and ready to refer to an associate for positions outside his scope of expertise.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in San Carlos, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1500
Maximum cost
$18000
National Average
$5500
Avg Per Hour Rates
$350
$3500
$6000
Fair price range is based on 296 cost profiles
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