Shnider Law Firm
“He was very professional and knowledgeable about California legal system and clearly explain what we need to do.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Jose, CA
22 firms listed · all 22 in San Jose · 9 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The Law Offices of Richard Wingerden
“Richard is not only easy to talk with ,he explains things in plain language not legalize.”
Javier Rios San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney
“We were blessed when we met him, we never lost communication with him, he always responded to us without leaving us with doubts.”
Law Office of Brendan Barrett
“His demeanor was kind and patient when answering my questions and replied to emails in a timely manner.”
Law Office of Stephanie Rickard
“She guided you everything from the beginnings, and you know what to be prepared and what to expect, you can count on her.”
Holden W. Green
“If you are looking for fast, positive results, quick responses and a wealth of knowledge, this is the man to talk to.”
The 22 firms listed for San Jose, 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 Jose, CA
All 22 firms we list here are in San Jose itself. We have 43 firms in San Jose on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,133 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "patient". 9 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (5), criminal defense (3), drug crimes (3), drug charges (2) and dui (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 9 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has 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 San Jose open on Saturdays or Sundays?
10 of the 22 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.
Law Offices of Nan Bucknell
“I was really impressed by Nan Bucknell's professionalism and knowledge of the law pertaining to his case, she was able to explain complex facets of the law in a layman's terms which put both of our minds at ease.”
Magdalena Law Group
“Everyone here is very professional, helped me with all my questions and the receptionist Jasmine was really nice, thank yall!”
Law Office of Daniel Jensen
“Having first hand knowledge of their work ethic and tenacity, I can confidently say they will represent you thoroughly and diligently.”
The Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant
“He was very accommodating, trustworthy, and went out of his way to help me!”
Vijay Dinakar Law Firm
“Vijay is not only an expert attorney in California but also a person who understand the clients situation with empathy and emotional intelligence while guiding them with best remedies with law of land.”
Law Office of Allen C. Speare
“Even now, after my case closed, when I have a question regarding the case, Allen responses very quickly and able to talk to me on the phone.”
Steven H Nakano, Attorney at Law
“Steven Nakano is an amazing attorney who really cares deeply about his clients.”
Law Office of Diego F. Macwilliam
“For my last visit at his office for a free consultation, I have to believe that he is one of greatest defense attorneys in Bay Area , due to his tremendous knowledges on subjects, professional service and great attitude to serving his clients.”
The Law Office of Leila Vaez-Iravani
“Leila explained the process clearly, reviewed every detail, answered all my questions, and crafted a strong defense strategy that led to a favorable outcome.”
Jachimowicz Law Group
“He was upfront with everything, communication was excellent and most of all I got the feeling that him and his staff really actually cared about the outcome of our case.”
Fuller Law Office
“Very professional, but yet personal and engaging with his full attention to detail.”
Law Offices of Bernard P. Bray
“I had a couple questions about a jail term and he helped me the best way he could and gave me really good advice and he didn't have to talk to me or answer my questions but he did , really good lawyer”
Abogado Criminalista
“Very professional and patient and they are always available to their clients, we are blessed to have found them and we confidently hope that everything turns out well.”
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Avery & Associates Investigations
“Avery & Associates conducted an internal investigation for us and were very thorough and professional!”
Lopez Cruz Law
“I had a consultation with attorney Sandra and she walked me through all the questions I had for my case.”
Edward N. Ajlouny, Attorney at Law
“Ajlouny has very efficiently represented my legal case recently and helped arrive at an acceptable resolution.”
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