Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near San Marcos, CA

2 of these firms are based in San Marcos; the others serve San Marcos from San Diego (21 mi).

5 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 17, 2026

Superior Law Center

Superior Law Center

4.9 50 reviews
“I definitely recommend Mr Erik Friis and his team at superior law if you want a burden lifted off your shoulders!”
Free consultation2,000+ cases wonBBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 2009
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego

RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego

4.9 48 reviews
“From the very beginning, they demonstrated professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for my case.”
Free phone consultationServes San DiegoSince 2009Open 24 hours
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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The Law Offices of Mark Deniz Aplc

The Law Offices of Mark Deniz Aplc

4.9 47 reviews
“He responded quickly and was very informative, caring and acted quickly to get ahead of the situation to persuade the District Attorney from not pressing charges.”
Free consultationSince 2013
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Law Offices of David A. Simon

Law Offices of David A. Simon

4.9 50 reviews
“The man will fight for you, he can guide you in the right direction and have you look forward at all of your options for a stronger future.”
Free phone consultationCalifornia Bar since 2012Open 24 hoursSince 2018
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Elite Criminal Defense APC

Elite Criminal Defense APC

4.9 46 reviews
“In a stressful situation it's great to have lawyers you can trust and value their knowledge and leave feeling confident and ready to handle any legal issues.”
Free phone consultation5 attorneysServes San Diego CountyLicensedOpen 24 hoursSince 2021
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Lee Law Group

Lee Law Group

5.0 49 reviews
“Lee law group did a good job on my case and very helpful”
Free consultationSince 2019
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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The 10 firms listed for San Marcos, 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 Marcos, CA

The 10 firms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,224 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. 5 are open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are felony defense (3), assault with a deadly weapon (2), attempted murder (2), criminal defense (2) and domestic violence (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 5 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 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; 4 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.

Why are firms outside San Marcos shown on this page?

2 of the 10 firms are based in San Marcos; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Ncsd Immigration Law Offices

Ncsd Immigration Law Offices

4.9 21 reviews
“2020 is the definition of hardships for a lot of us, but him and his associates strive to provide us with the necessary comfort and resources to get my particular individual processed by immigration the best way possible.”
Payment plansVirtual consultationsSe habla españolSince 2008BBB A+
500 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd STE 104
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The Cruz Law Office

The Cruz Law Office

4.5 39 reviews
“Very kind and if they answer all your questions, thank you for considering our case.”
5 attorneysFree consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2014
960 W San Marcos Blvd STE 200
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Rick Mueller DUI Attorney

Rick Mueller DUI Attorney

5.0 50 reviews
“Although this was a very difficult circumstance he managed to make me feel some sense of control and peace through the process.”
Free consultationServes San Diego CountySince 1999
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Kral Military Defense

Kral Military Defense

4.9 49 reviews
“As she worked with me over the course of 18 months, she was compassionate and was able to assure me that I would have a future.”
Free consultationSince 2020
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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