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
Central Coast Criminal Defense
The Law Office of Peter Depew
Taylor Defense Firm
Ortiz Ginger T
Casciola & Galambos
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.



