Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Ana, CA

24 firms listed · 21 in Santa Ana · 7 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Fresh Start Law Center

Fresh Start Law Center

(49)
  • Felony
  • Documents
  • Expungement
“After payment, they started working on the case immediately and provided frequent updates and a step-by-step process, responding to every email within 24 hours or less, FRESH START LAW CENTER !!”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2009
Free Initial Consultation
Licensed
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · 17 mi from Santa Ana
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The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim

The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim

(50)
  • Charges
  • Interest
  • Case
“She was there for me every step of the way and went above and beyond to not only make me feel comfortable as this was my first time dealing with court matters but made sure to dot every “I” and cross every “t”.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2001
Se Habla Español
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1851 E 1st St #840, Santa Ana, CA
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Chambers Law Firm

Chambers Law Firm

(50)
  • Felony
  • Meeting
  • Team
“Finding yourself in a situation where you require the services of an defense attorney can be scary and intimidating but after working with the team over at Chambers Law Firm I found myself not only feeling calm and reassured of my situation but then ...”
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
404 W 4th St L, Santa Ana, CA
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The Law Offices of Violeta Delgado

The Law Offices of Violeta Delgado

(49)
  • Forgive
  • Certification
  • Work Permit
“She helped me in my case, which was very complicated and now I have everything resolved thanks to her help and professionalism, now she is helping me with my family case and everything is going very well.”
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
2112 N Main St #200, Santa Ana, CA
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Law Office of Scott C. Thomas

Law Office of Scott C. Thomas

(44)
  • Call
  • Weight
  • Outcome
“The peace of mind having Scott answer all my questions and answering my calls and text whenever I felt insecure left me feeling with an overwhelming sense of confidence that everything would be ok.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2013
Emergency Services
1851 E 1st St #840, Santa Ana, CA
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Steven A Alexander - Attorney at Law

Steven A Alexander - Attorney at Law

(28)
  • Prices
  • Intelligent
  • Knowledge
“Alexander does not seek the quickest way to finish the case, n cash your hard earned money, in contrary he seeks the most permanent and beneficial way to handle, resolve and deliver a case for his clients.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Debit
In Business Since 2010
Licensed
1717 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
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The 24 firms listed for Santa Ana, 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: Santa Ana, CA

21 of the 24 firms we list are based in Santa Ana; the other 3 serve Santa Ana from Rancho Santa Margarita (17 mi), Santa Fe Springs (17 mi) and Beverly Hills (38 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,402 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (74%) and responsiveness (74%). 7 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 criminal defense (4), white collar crimes (3), domestic violence (2), dui defense (2) and naturalization and citizenship (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 3 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 2002. 7 offer urgent consultations and 13 offer a free initial consultation. 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 Santa Ana shown on this page?

21 of the 24 firms are based in Santa Ana; 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.

Law Offices of Christopher J. McCann

Law Offices of Christopher J. McCann

(38)
  • Money
  • Research
  • Outcome
“Thank you Christopher for helping me thru this stressful time in my life, I truly appreciated, you delivered exactly what you promised since day one, a dismissal, and for that I will be forever grateful to you and your firm.”
In Business Since 2007
Free Initial Consultation
1633 E 4th St Ste 248, Santa Ana, CA
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MCM Law Group

MCM Law Group

(37)
  • Kids
  • Diligence
  • Case
“Excellent service they offer, I love the kindness they have towards the staff who seeks help and they are well dedicated to each person's process, I highly recommend them”
In Business Since 2023
Free Initial Consultation
206 W 4th St Suite: 437, Santa Ana, CA
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Serrato Law Firm APC

Serrato Law Firm APC

(44)
“Excellent service, highly recommended, I am grateful to all the staff, especially Lily Gonzalez for her great effort and dedication in always making sure that each document is in order, thank you very much lawyers, keep up the good work 💪 …”
In Business Since 2004
Free Initial Consultation
217 N Main St 3rd Floor, Santa Ana, CA
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Law Offices of Louis M. Piscopo

Law Offices of Louis M. Piscopo

(12)
“2023 I became a citizen of the US, all paperwork was handle by Law Offices of Louis M.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1995
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
6 Hutton Centre Dr #1170, Santa Ana, CA
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Ayala Law Group

Ayala Law Group

(30)
  • Service
  • Team
  • Polite
“Most importantly, it was HE who kept me updated, HE who gave me the final judgement from the courts, HE who answered his personal phone when I called, and it was HE who changed the lives of my family and I.”
In Business Since 2017
2009 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
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Manavi Law Group

Manavi Law Group

(19)
  • Legal Representation
  • Case
  • Understanding
“Whenever we have a problem, we call Saman first to see what our best options are and from there he will let us know if he can handle it or he will recommend someone else that specializes in it.”
In Business Since 2007
Beverly Hills, CA · 38 mi from Santa Ana
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Shafer, Grossman & Rupp

Shafer, Grossman & Rupp

(10)
  • Team
  • Car
“I had my doubts at first, but just how things are going with COVID, I needed this case to go away, so I took a chance and called Mark and immediately he sent out an email, he made calls and less than a week later, my warrant was gone.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2018
Free Initial Consultation
2112 E 4th St Suite 235D, Santa Ana, CA
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Law Office of Anthony J. Nunes

Law Office of Anthony J. Nunes

(10)
  • Court
“He is an excellent lawyer very professional, he explained things very patiently plus he makes you feel like you're talking with a friend, I highly recommend Mr Anthony.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2010
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
611 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA
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McCready Law Group

McCready Law Group

(10)
  • Felt
  • Case
  • Confidence
“Mc Cready Law Group's team is genuinely friendly, humble, and honest—I recommend them to anyone in need of criminal law services as they won't mislead you to take your money.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Accepts Debit, Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
2030 E 4th St Ste C-233, Santa Ana, CA
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Law Offices of Paul C Supple

Law Offices of Paul C Supple

(18)
“Great experience with them both Paul and hazel are great professionals I really recommend their services they will go to all lengths to resolve your case and are extremely honest when it comes to the risks involved in a case as well as honest with th...”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2012
Free Initial Consultation
1815 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
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Thomas Tears, Attorney at Law

Thomas Tears, Attorney at Law

(11)
“There are hundreds of DUI lawyers out there, and I'm sure there's are a few that know how to win, but I don't think all attorneys have the legal experience and relentless compassion, followed up by the genuine care that Attorney Tom Tears has proven ...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
250 N Golden Cir Dr # 207, Santa Ana, CA
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Fontes Law Group Santa Ana

Fontes Law Group Santa Ana

(20)
  • Service
  • Team
  • Pay
“His assistant Veronica has been very helpful, in multiple of my processes, every single petition they have worked on - on my behalf has been successful, I have never had any issues at all.”
In Business Since 2019
2677 N Main St STE 820, Santa Ana, CA
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Ciulla Salvatore Criminal Defense Attorney

Ciulla Salvatore Criminal Defense Attorney

(3)
“Best lawyer in California”
In Business Since 2009
Emergency Services
1043 W Civic Center Dr STE 200, Santa Ana, CA
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Daryl D. Anthony, Attorney at Law

Daryl D. Anthony, Attorney at Law

(8)
  • Lawyer
“He did a completely great job on representing me in court, if your looking for a great and strong lawyer to handle your case definitely talk to Darl D Anthony, you will be very satisfied and I definitely give him A 5 star”
In Business Since 2014
1810 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
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The Law Offices of Jerry Schaffer, Jr.

The Law Offices of Jerry Schaffer, Jr.

(11)
  • Court
  • Outcome
  • Feel
“His experience of nearly 20 years as a former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney gives him a great knowledge base of criminal law and successful courtroom experience.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
901 W Civic Center Dr Suite F, Santa Ana, CA
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Kevin E. Gallagher

Kevin E. Gallagher

(3)
“Sorry, but that is so much better & less stressful than the last Attorney that I had that took 2 weeks to get back to me because he forgot to have his secretary let me know he was on vacation in Australia.”
In Business Since 2009
Free Initial Consultation
3 Hutton Centre Drive Ninth floor, Santa Ana, CA
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Robert F Jacobs Law Office

Robert F Jacobs Law Office

(13)
“He's honestly the one of the best lawyers out there that cares for his clients and immigration status he has help my most of my mom side of the family get their residency and citizenship.”
In Business Since 2015
Se Habla Español
Santa Fe Springs, CA · 17 mi from Santa Ana
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Matt Feron Attorney at Law

Matt Feron Attorney at Law

(5)
“Matt Feron is a real attorney in my opinion and the kind that not only has the knowledge to get the job done, but also the passion for his work and the compassion for his clients.”
In Business Since 2013
2090 N Tustin Ave #240, Santa Ana, CA
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Santa Ana, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1852
Maximum cost
$22217
National Average
$6789
Avg Per Hour Rates
$432
$4320
$7406
Typical price range is based on 326 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6789
Minimum cost $1852
Maximum cost $22217
Avg Per Hour Rates $432

Typical range $4320 to $7406 is based on 326 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Santa Ana

  • “Everyone was very knowledgeable and helpful. I’m very pleased with the outcome and would definitely recommend them.” — client of Fontes Law Group Santa Ana
  • “Scott is very pleasant to work with. He was straightforward and to the point with my case.” — client of Law Office of Scott C. Thomas
  • “Jerry got my case dismissed, and I am more than pleased with those results!” — client of The Law Offices of Jerry Schaffer, Jr.

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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