Shnider Law Firm
“No one hopes, plans or wants to have to contact a criminal defense attorney however when obstacles and challenges occur in life, you want an attorney such as Aaron by your side.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
24 firms listed · 11 in San Francisco · 8 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The Law Offices of Richard Wingerden
“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.”
Morales Law Firm
“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.”
Javier Rios San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney
“Javier's responsiveness was unparalleled – he promptly replied to our text late on a Friday night and even took the time to hop on a call with us over the weekend.”
Law Office of Brendan Barrett
“I was very impressed with the communication and how easy it was to ask questions and express concerns and how Brenden was always available and quick to respond was great.”
Uthman Law Office
“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...”
The 24 firms listed for San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA
11 of the 24 firms we list are based in San Francisco; the other 13 serve San Francisco from San Jose (45 mi), San Rafael (17 mi) and San Leandro (16 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,436 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 (97%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (79%). 8 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (5), criminal defense (3), dui (3), sex crimes (3) and drug charges (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 22 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 8 offer urgent consultations; 12 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for San Francisco offer free consultations?
12 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.
Law Office of Stephanie Rickard
“Stephany is an amazing attorney she took care of me No words can explain how thankful and blessed I am for her services to any LGBTQ plus member out there struggling to find a good lawyer, I recommend Stephany Ricard hands-down she is the best in the...”
Holden W. Green
“Whether I had a simple question or needed clarification on a complex legal issue, he was always just a phone call or email away, providing clear and concise explanations that helped alleviate any concerns I had.”
Law Offices of Nan Bucknell
“She is extremely attentive, leaves no stone left unturned, and is open and honest about the entire process and what to expect as you, her client, navigate the quite complicated fabric of the justice system.”
Bay Area Criminal Lawyers
“They were very smart, professional, kind, compassionate and without them I do not believe we would have had such a great team with an even greater outcome.”
The Law Offices of Jonah Chew
“In lieu of jail time and a hefty fine, the sentence included: 8 days of community service, a reasonable fine, completion of an 18-month OHS program, and license suspension (unavoidable) for just 1 year.”
Amin Law
“It was a pleasure working with Sam, I was able to get the case dismissed on a civil harassment restraining order that was brought with false accusations.”
Beahm Law
“Jason and his team are truly knowledgeable, courteous, and understanding and will do the very best you could imagine 5 stars all the way would highly recommend!”
Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides
“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...”
Gasner Criminal Law
“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.”
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.”
Stephen Eckdish, Attorney at Law
“I had an Order of Removal against me and an overall complicated case but he got things sorted out and I was finally able to adjust for status and am now a Permanent Resident in the U.”
Silver Marcia
“I know plenty of other professionals in businesses where client service, professionalism and decency are what really makes an impact in people's lives.”
The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister
“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.”
Chambers Defense
“He also goes above and beyond his job to ensure that you understand that your okay and aware of everything that's going on and in the situation that you're in He's more than helpful I wouldn't have been able to ask for anyone better to take care of m...”
Law Office of Daniel Jensen
“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.”
The Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant
“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.”
Vijay Dinakar Law Firm
“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.”
The Law Office of Valery Nechay
“Because of your hard work and dedication, my brother was able to walk away a free man with a clean slate and able to return to his everyday life without any further stress or anxiety.”
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