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RBX Law
- Expectations
- Empathetic
- Speaking
“Russel is always available for your questions or concerns you have and will have you feeling better in no time without any doubt ensuring you are in the best hands.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Barbara, CA
24 firms listed · 19 in Santa Barbara · 9 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Aron Law Firm - Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers
- Understanding
- Agreement
- Case
“I might have felt a little unsure of how things were progressing in the beginning but soon realized that his friendly staff was always just a quick phone call or email away if I ever had any questions or concerns.”
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Sanford Horowitz Criminal Defense
- Conversation
- Felony
- Expertise
“Through his expertise and negotiation skills, he was able to secure a favorable outcome, significantly reducing the fines and penalties originally faced by our family member.”
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Law Offices of William C. Makler
- Bill
- Public Defender
- Reputation
“As like most Mothers when your child is in trouble you panic a bit but William on a Saturday returned my call in five minutes and stepped into our lives and really cared.”
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Law Office of Hogan Ganschow
“He literally has fought a case with me for almost 3 years start to finish an has went above an beyond to make sure that I understood everything that was going on an always kept me in the loop constantly!!!”
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The Law Offices of Tristan Verburgt
- Respected
- Court
“I have had the pleasure of co-counseling with Tristan on a plaintiff's employment case and I appreciated his expertise, diligence, and kindness towards our mutual client.”
The 24 firms listed for Santa Barbara, 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 Barbara, CA
19 of the 24 firms we list are based in Santa Barbara; the other 5 serve Santa Barbara from Ventura (26 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 611 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 9 are open around the clock and 9 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), drug crimes (2), duis (2), resisting arrest (2) and sex crimes (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 9 offer urgent consultations and 5 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.
Why are firms outside Santa Barbara shown on this page?
19 of the 24 firms are based in Santa Barbara; 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.
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Andrade Law Offices
- Team
- Compassionate
- Case
“He FOUGHT for my boyfriend, kept me, my guy and his mother updated every step of the trial and got the result we were looking for in the face of many obstacles.”
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Law Office of Michael Hanley
“He was consistently available, attentive, and he helped me both logistically and emotionally with his reassuring demeanor.”
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The 805 Legal Team
- Confidence
- Respect
- Questions
“I would highly recommend 805 Legal Team if you are looking for the personal touch, expertise, and results that are matched by very few in their profession.”
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Appel & Morse
“I posted this review so those who need help can get real help with someone professional and caring because I can tell you this now most attorneys that I talked to didn't seem to care about my case the way Ian did.”
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Law Offices of Gregory I. McMurray
- Results
- Respect
“Amazing plans of action from start to finish and an attorney I am grateful for and would recommend to anyone who needs a custody attorney or anything else he specializes in!”
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Daniel K. Simon APC
“Carolyn was easy to reach, communicated clearly, every step of the way, if I had a question she had an answer, and if she did not know she reached back within the day with the answer and any other pertinent information.”
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Lytel & Lytel
- Results
- Review
- Team
“Five Stars - These are great attorneys that spent a lot of time with me, worked hard with many appearances and in the end, I was very happy with the final results.”
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Hayes Law Offices
“Annie Hayes has helped me so much with my cases, working hard and actually caring for my well being and remaining in touch with me though out the process.”
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Chambliss Legal
“Simple and to the point”
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Tri-Counties Criminal Defense
“I have total Respect for their professionalism and advocacy as their client, and as a person stressed by the unknown, in need of help they have been the ones to be there for me giving me confidence, trust, and the wonderful ability to exhale.”
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Lynn & O'Brien
“Josh is a great negotiator and saved me 1000's expect raw cut the bs to the point representations”
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Ferreira Law Group
- Compassionate
“Their office is a bit hard to find on the first visit but if you park across the street in the Fiesta 5 Parking Lot (behind the Apple Store) you can cross the street and use the side entrance on the right hand side if you're facing the building.”
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Lessem, Newstat & Tooson
“Newstat was able to give thoughtful, thorough, and, most importantly, useful practical legal advice regarding a wide variety of criminal legal issues.”
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Michael A. Carty, Attorney At Law
“Carty is master jedi in court and the office team is outstanding.”
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Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC
- Judicial System
- Attention
- County
“Within a short span, their relentless efforts bore fruit; all charges against my son were dropped, and he was released without a bail requirement, bringing immense relief to our family.”
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Robert M Helfend
“If I ever need help again I'll call Robert.”
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The Law Offices of Christopher M. Keller
“I felt so comfert sitting with him , he was listening to me all the way great man highly recomend him.”
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Kann California Law Group
- Expertise
- Courtroom
- Price
“I will certainly be returning to him for any related needs in the future, and would highly recommend him to anyone needing help with this arena of law.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Santa Barbara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1723
Maximum cost
$20676
National Average
$6318
Avg Per Hour Rates
$403
$4021
$6892
Average price range is based on 522 cost profiles
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