Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Rafael, CA

24 firms listed · 4 in San Rafael · 9 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Morales Law Firm

Morales Law Firm

(34)
  • Matter
  • Respect
  • Results
“Mr Morales and his team went above and beyond to answer my questions during the consultation and more importantly, made me feel comfortable and my concerns heard.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1994
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Accredited
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Uthman Law Office

Uthman Law Office

(45)
  • Efficient
  • Understand
  • Team
“Incredible what this office does for all traffic/criminal/law cases, I have no idea how they can possibly do what they do at the prices they charge to get tickets dismissed!”
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Bay Area Criminal Lawyers

Bay Area Criminal Lawyers

(15)
  • Government
  • Team
  • Know
“I was a 2 striker with a bad background , Clint Christophersen from there firm walk me threw over a 2 year long process and showed dedication and determination to get me the best possible outcome , and with the knowledge and thorough homework on his...”
Accepts Debit, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2006
Transparent Fees & Pricing
BBB Rating: A+
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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The Law Offices of Jonah Chew

The Law Offices of Jonah Chew

(38)
  • Expertise
  • Understanding
  • Feel
“While I did not eventually require legal representation, if I had I would have retained Mr Chew with every confidence that he would have represented me fairly and with full compentence.”
In Business Since 2010
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Amin Law

Amin Law

(48)
  • Matter
  • Compassionate
  • Case
“Sam and Ali went to battle for me to make sure I did not get taken advantage of by the other parties attorney without the help of these two I fear what the outcome could have been.”
In Business Since 2009
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Beahm Law

Beahm Law

(46)
  • Personal Injury
  • Matter
  • Ticket
“Sometimes you get an extension of 3 months so you won't hear anything for a while; this is normal and actually gives you a better chance of beating the case.”
In Business Since 2010
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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The 24 firms listed for San Rafael, 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 Rafael, CA

4 of the 24 firms we list are based in San Rafael; the other 20 serve San Rafael from San Francisco (17 mi), San Leandro (28 mi) and San Ramon (36 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 679 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (86%) and responsiveness (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 9 are open around the clock; 16 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 9 offer urgent consultations and 14 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.

Are criminal law firms listed for San Rafael open on Saturdays or Sundays?

16 of the 24 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 Office of Sergio H. Benavides

Law Office of Sergio H. Benavides

(30)
  • Questions
  • Money
  • Case
“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...”
In Business Since 2013
Se Habla Español
San Leandro, CA · 28 mi from San Rafael
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Gasner Criminal Law

Gasner Criminal Law

(23)
  • Charges
  • Court
  • Talk
“He represented my husband really well (I don't think anyone could have done it better), he put forward all points of the case with our benefit in mind.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2003
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Law Offices of Kevin Heaney

Law Offices of Kevin Heaney

(21)
  • Number
  • System
  • Confidence
“His professionalism & work and the way he handled things straight say it all and not to mention his kindness and support to keep us calm and positive not matter what, given you more options.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1996
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
24 Professional Center Pkwy #240, San Rafael, CA
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Stephen Eckdish, Attorney at Law

Stephen Eckdish, Attorney at Law

(14)
  • Interview
  • Confidence
  • Green Card
“After consulting with numerous immigration attorneys, my husbands future was to accept that he had no choice but to be deported to a country he does not know.”
In Business Since 1983
BBB Rating: A+
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Silver Marcia

Silver Marcia

(22)
  • Job
  • Outcome
  • Research
“She was personally vested to work with him every step of the way, including prep before court, coaching him on the different scenarios that might happen and even recommending what he should wear in court.”
Accepts Check, Debit, Cash, All Major Credit Cards, Paypal
In Business Since 1991
BBB Accredited
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister

The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister

(21)
  • Result
  • Team
  • Questions
“I hope that I am never in the situation to need to use her services again, but in the event that I do, I would not hesitate to have her and her team represent me again!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1998
Licensed
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Chambers Defense

Chambers Defense

(12)
  • Interest
“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...”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2018
Emergency Services
1020 B St, San Rafael, CA
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The Law Office of Valery Nechay

The Law Office of Valery Nechay

(28)
  • Felonies
  • Skilled
  • Understanding
“Thank you so much, Valery for your genuine kindness in answering my call by listening to my concern, and directing me to the next steps with my stressful situation.”
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Hallinan Law Firm

Hallinan Law Firm

(20)
  • Police
  • Witness
  • District Attorney
“He was thorough, kept me up to speed on every development, and he was aggressive: he prepared my case from the outset as though he was preparing to win at trial, and that probably caught the DA off guard.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2018
Emergency Services
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Eloy I. Trujillo, DUI Lawyer

Eloy I. Trujillo, DUI Lawyer

(6)
“She kept me up to date on dates and what was going on, and I never had to make an appearance in court or fill out any more paperwork than the writing an initial email and attaching some photos.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2006
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Law Offices of John M. Runfola

Law Offices of John M. Runfola

(15)
  • Team
  • Outcome
  • Confidence
“Sentencing came and John was able to get the judge to see my husband for the good person he is and how remorseful he is of his mistakes and gave my husband a 24 months sentence.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
Emergency Services
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Law Office of Rebecca Feigelson

Law Office of Rebecca Feigelson

(17)
  • Results
  • Court
  • Compassionate
“Ultimately, she was able to get my case dismissed completely, proving to me that her honesty to her clients and intelligence for the law can only best be described as admirable.”
In Business Since 2019
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Clarence & Dyer

Clarence & Dyer

Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1999
BBB Rating: A+
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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The Pakneshan Firm

The Pakneshan Firm

(24)
  • The Future
  • Arrested
  • Criminal
“Long story short is the he managed my case in a timely manner, I finished my probation , and then worked with him to get my record expunged so that I could go back to normal and put this behind me”
In Business Since 2007
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Jayne Law Group

Jayne Law Group

(17)
  • Attorney
  • Case
“Not only does she understand and know the law, she is articulate, intelligent and is completely committed to your case and helping you to a winning solution.”
In Business Since 2009
San Francisco, CA · 17 mi from San Rafael
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Peter Tuann

Peter Tuann

(13)
  • Case
  • Tenant
  • Judgement
“I was skeptical when I read that he specialized in such a broad range of legal work, but it has been great to have a "go-to" for anything we are faced with.”
In Business Since 2011
San Ramon, CA · 36 mi from San Rafael
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Fiumara & Milligan Law

Fiumara & Milligan Law

(6)
  • Sue
  • Team
  • Law Offices
“As a colleague, I have seen firsthand the firm's zealous advocacy on behalf of its clients, be they personal injury clients or persons facing criminal charges.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1999
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
4040 Civic Center Dr # 200, San Rafael, CA
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Okabe & Haushalter

Okabe & Haushalter

(4)
“Getting implicated in a criminal matter is one of the toughest hardships out there, thus, you really need to best representation to help you navigate through these matters.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
Emergency Services
4040 Civic Center Dr # 200, San Rafael, CA
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in San Rafael, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1595
Maximum cost
$19131
National Average
$5846
Avg Per Hour Rates
$372
$3720
$6377
Typical price range is based on 538 cost profiles
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Average Cost $5846
Minimum cost $1595
Maximum cost $19131
Avg Per Hour Rates $372

Typical range $3720 to $6377 is based on 538 cost profiles.

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