Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers
“We knew the person he was defending was in the best possible hands and there isn't an attorney on the PLANET who can produce the outcomes Peter can.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego, CA
22 firms listed · all 22 in San Diego · 15 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Law Offices of Anna R. Yum
“I was particularly worried about losing my job, but they understood my situation well and handled the process quickly.”
Superior Law Center
“Eric was always kind and answered my questions as soon as he could and that was usually immediately.”
Dod Law
“Was dealing with some legal issues Don was able to help me as soon as possible without having to pay money just to talk to him.”
RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego
“My case seemed quite complicated but Josh assured me they would be able to handle it.”
The Law Offices of Mark Deniz Aplc
“His pricing was more than fair for how proactive and efficient he was at representing me and I know he will do the same for you.”
The 22 firms listed for San Diego, 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 Diego, CA
All 22 firms we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 117 firms in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,326 reviews; 19 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 (100%), responsiveness (91%) and quality (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "communication". 15 are open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 18 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (10), drug crimes (7), dui (7), sex crimes (5) and theft crimes (5). 3 show a license on their websites and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 15 offer urgent consultations; 13 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for San Diego offer free consultations?
13 of the 22 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.
Law Offices of David R. Silldorf
“Don't think this review will do it justice, as I can't express in writing how happy I was with service and results provided by Sydney J.”
Bernal Law Felony Crimes & Criminal Defense Lawyer
“They called you back immediately if they can't at the moment , many times till reach you, I like that👍🏻 …”
Law Offices of David A. Simon
“Do everything in your power to appoint this man as your lawyer if needed, juristically improved my penalty for what it was going to be, i cant thank david enough but this is it right here!”
Elite Criminal Defense APC
“Case was solved quickly with no jail time and the ability for everything to disappear after a year of staying out of trouble.”
Law Office of Ari S. Lieberman
“I am very happy with my results and don't think it twice to hire him for your case.”
Lee Law Group
“They are very timely and hardworking and will make any interactions feel as positive as possible.”
San Diego DUI Attorney
“David is a good man, helped me out a lot, highly recommended his services!”
George H. Ramos, Jr. & Associates
“Mr Ramos was confident, kept me updated throughout the process, answered all and any question I had and delivered on what he said could be achieved.”
Andy van Le & Associates
“A lot of other attorneys would not handle it but Andy's office got me paid.”
Law Offices of David M. Boertje
“Boertje and his team he knowledgeable, informative, and always available when I had a question and always had an answer I definitely would recommend his services to whoever needs it.”
Kersey Law
“Jamahl being bilingual, answered my parents questions in Spanish which made it easier for them to understand items that they were not understanding due to the legal wording.”
Dakanay Law Group
“Ricson truly helped me navigate through a tough situation and made everything easy with minimal stress.”
Rick Mueller DUI Attorney
“While I was initially worried about my situation, I found Rick - he's amazing, caring, realistic, and quick to reply via email.”
David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
“I would definitely recommend your office to anyone that could use your expertise.”
Law Offices of Brian White
“And to God for putting in a great man like Brian, for helping me prove my innocence, it really was a torment for me and my family!”
Kral Military Defense
“If you are willing to fight for your name and career, then look no further Kral Military Defense is who you want on your side.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in San Diego
- “Great team! After hiring this legal team i was pleased with their work and their ability to go above and beyond resulting in a finding of not guilty.” — client of Kral Military Defense
- “David's expertise and dedication resulted in a significant reduction in my charges, effectively reducing them to just one, with the associated penalties akin to a "wet and reckless" offense.” — client of Law Offices of David A. Simon
- “Peter personally took charge of the case, and was able to get all charges dropped citing self defense.” — client of Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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