Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Luis Obispo, CA

10 firms listed · 8 in San Luis Obispo · 2 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Stein-Conaway Law Firm

Stein-Conaway Law Firm

5.0 50 reviews
“She got me really amazing results for my case and made sure everything was handled promptly I would highly recommend Stein-Conaway Law Firm.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2016Se habla español
1045 Mill St
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Central Coast Criminal Defense

Central Coast Criminal Defense

5.0 43 reviews
“From the moment we first spoke on the phone to when I got the call that they got my case dismissed I truly felt the dedication and support from Kit and Adrienne.”
Free consultationBBB AOpen 24 hoursSince 2014
1301 Chorro St suite a
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The Law Office of Peter Depew

The Law Office of Peter Depew

4.7 28 reviews
“Hope this helps someone else in need searching for a really good Lawyer.”
Free consultationSince 2013Se habla español
1119 Palm St
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Taylor Defense Firm

Taylor Defense Firm

5.0 8 reviews
“Scott helped my husband during this pandemic, he took care of everything and my husband did not had to go to court.”
Free consultationSince 2017
890 Osos St Suite G
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Ortiz Ginger T

Ortiz Ginger T

5.0 3 reviews
“She's one of the very few left that stands by What's right is right and whats WRONG is wrong,and has no problem telling you if you are right or wrong.”
Free consultationSince 2015
1042 Palm St #202
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Casciola & Galambos

Casciola & Galambos

4.6 5 reviews
“Not only was he helpful to us regarding outcome, but he was pleasant to speak with, and we left each interaction feeling calmer than we entered it.”
Free consultationSince 1983
1042 Palm St Suite 201
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The 10 firms listed for San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo, CA

8 of the 10 firms we list are based in San Luis Obispo; the other 2 serve San Luis Obispo from Grover Beach (10 mi) and Paso Robles (25 mi). 9 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 245 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 8 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 10 of the firms on this page; all 10 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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 Luis Obispo offer free consultations?

8 of the 10 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.

Fisher Law Office

Fisher Law Office

4.3 12 reviews
“My name is Ulises and I had a wonderful experience with this Lawyer, Patrick Fisher.”
Since 2017
1320 Osos St
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Law Office Of Steven L. Crawford

Law Office Of Steven L. Crawford

5.0 2 reviews
“Any questions we had he was able to explain in a way we understood which really helps when dealing with the law.”
California Bar since 1993Serves Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo +2Free consultationSince 2010
Grover Beach, CA · 10 mi from San Luis Obispo
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The Law Office of Trace Milan

The Law Office of Trace Milan

4.7 10 reviews
“His knowledge of the law is impressive and I would highly suggest Trace to anyone in need of .”
Since 2008
3940 Broad St
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Law Office of Frank M. Kocs

Law Office of Frank M. Kocs

Free consultationSince 2009Family-owned
Paso Robles, CA · 25 mi from San Luis Obispo
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