Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Santa Clara, CA

These firms serve Santa Clara from nearby bases in towns including San Jose, Santa Cruz and Campbell.

24 firms listed · 7 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Law Offices of George J Gigarjian

Law Offices of George J Gigarjian

(42)
  • Case
  • System
  • Legal Process
“Not only was he extremely knowledgeable on how to properly go about handling the situation, he was always available to make us feel comfortable and secure with what was happening every step of the way, especially as the case dragged on due to COVID.”
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1998
108 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Santa Cruz DUI Lawyer the Crawford Law Firm

Santa Cruz DUI Lawyer the Crawford Law Firm

(6)
“Philip Crawford is a top criminal justice attorney in Santa Cruz, They also are experts in juvenile criminal defense!”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
1414 Soquel Ave #224, Santa Cruz, CA
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Law Offices of Andrew C. Janecki

Law Offices of Andrew C. Janecki

(17)
  • Matter
  • Legal Advice
  • Compassionate
“Andrew is a very skilled attorney who did the impossible at times and always fights for his clients' best interests, and things could have turned out quite differently without his help and professionalism.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
1517 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Charlie Stevens Law Office

Charlie Stevens Law Office

“If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime of violence or a gang crime, the Law Office of Charlie Stevens can help you. The Firm handles everything from simple assaults to complex homicides.”
In Business Since 2010
740 Front St #360, Santa Cruz, CA
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Mark A. Garver Attorney at Law

Mark A. Garver Attorney at Law

(2)
“He's personable, intelligent, caring, and knows his practice!”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
765 Cedar St # 201, Santa Cruz, CA
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Law Office of Jamyrson L. Pittori

Law Office of Jamyrson L. Pittori

(2)
“Don't let her laid back approach fool you - she is so confident and knowledgeable in what she does and knows all the ins and outs of the overwhelming number of protocols/deadlines.”
200 Washington St #211, Santa Cruz, CA
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The 24 firms listed for Santa Clara, 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 Clara, CA

The 24 firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,167 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "patient" and "results". 7 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 domestic violence (4), drug charges (2), drug crimes (2), sex crimes (2) and theft charges (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 7 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 23 of the firms on this page; 19 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Do any criminal law firms listed for Santa Clara offer free consultations?

10 of the 24 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.

The Law Offices of Bryan J. Hackett

The Law Offices of Bryan J. Hackett

(3)
“Bryan is very knowledgeable and helpful too”
In Business Since 2009
289 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Shnider Law Firm

Shnider Law Firm

(50)
  • Case
  • Rights
  • Information
“When I needed help with my case I called Shnider Law Firm and immediately received help from a very helpful staff member named Jennifer who was able to answer all of my questions and get me the help I needed ASAP.”
Emergency Services
Se Habla Español
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
181 Devine St Suite 4, San Jose, CA
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The Law Offices of Richard Wingerden

The Law Offices of Richard Wingerden

(39)
  • Questions
  • Communication
  • Intimidating
“Although his practice now focuses exclusively on estate planning, Richard still provided me with competent, thorough, and practical legal advice on a broad spectrum of issues beyond the scope of his retainer.”
BBB Rating: A
Family Business
In Business Since 2015
777 N First St UNIT 333, San Jose, CA
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Javier Rios San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney

Javier Rios San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney

(46)
  • Advice
  • Honest
  • Mind
“It was a blessing to speak with the lawyer Javier Rios, he advised me with great honesty, a great person, he does not put monetary interest first, very humane and a good person, God bless him for his help.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1991
1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA
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Law Office of Brendan Barrett

Law Office of Brendan Barrett

(50)
  • Result
  • Court
  • Patient
“He told me everything in clear detail what type of outcome I could potentially be looking at (per CA law) and never promised me anything absurd (although after watching him defend me in a case like mine, I'm pretty sure he could start promising posit...”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
1939 The Alameda, San Jose, CA
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Law Office of Stephanie Rickard

Law Office of Stephanie Rickard

(49)
  • Feel
  • Courtroom
  • Hope
“One such occasion, the second she walked into the court room on my behalf electricity was struck, her heart ablaze, and a very serious false, dishonest, allegations against me, that could have robbed me of what is most precious in life, freedom, was...”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
1625 The Alameda #801, San Jose, CA
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Holden W. Green

Holden W. Green

(48)
  • Call
  • Outcome
  • Misdemeanor
“This attorney was just straight up honest with me which is great in a bumming way but he answer all my questions with out even hiring him it sound to me that he is an honest person that is willing to fight for peoples rights and if anyone is in need ...”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2006
99 S Almaden Blvd #602, San Jose, CA
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Law Offices of Nan Bucknell

Law Offices of Nan Bucknell

(47)
  • Outcome
  • Domestic Violence
  • Hearing
“I spoke with about 10 other lawyers that knew Nan and advised me to stay with her as she is one of the best in the area and if she takes your case she feels she has a strong potential to achieve excellent results, which she has done for me.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1998
1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA
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Magdalena Law Group

Magdalena Law Group

(47)
  • Divorce
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
“I am very blessed & appreciative to have the entire team (Magdalena, Moksha, Rutika, Pam, Claire, Jasmine and Julie) provided me guidance/counseling, worked carefully and answered every question/ concern I had which relieved my extreme distress, anxi...”
In Business Since 2014
300 S 1st St # 228, San Jose, CA
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Law Office of Daniel Jensen

Law Office of Daniel Jensen

(20)
  • Knowledge
  • Questions
  • Competent
“I can say that when they mopped the court room floor with the opposing counsel and my lying, cheating, greedy ex wife, not once, twice, three times but all four times we went to court.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1986
2021 The Alameda STE 275, San Jose, CA
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The Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant

The Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant

(39)
  • Calls
  • Walked
  • To Reduce
“When every other lawyer was quoting me $10,000+ Adam charged me less than half of that, not because his services lack in quality, but because he quotes you genuinely and honorably based on what he deems reasonable for your unique situation.”
In Business Since 2012
181 Devine St, San Jose, CA
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Gardner Law

Gardner Law

(34)
  • Efficient
  • Writing
  • Harassed
“First of all, I thank you infinitely, my respectable Lawyer Renee, for all the sacrifice of so much struggle and that in the end there was incredible success, for which I am very grateful.”
In Business Since 2019
1999 S Bascom Ave Suite 700, Campbell, CA
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Vijay Dinakar Law Firm

Vijay Dinakar Law Firm

(18)
  • Knowledge
  • Matter
  • Outcome
“Vijay is very honest and amazing lawyer , His legal advise for me was exactly correct and he is very kind and loyal person, in my opinion he cares about humanity and honestly more than money and this is very valuable🙏🏻 …”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
255 N Market St Suite 280, San Jose, CA
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Law Office of Allen C. Speare

Law Office of Allen C. Speare

(5)
  • Call
  • Explanation
“He's been respectful of my time and resources, professional on his knowledge of each situation, and ready to refer to an associate for positions outside his scope of expertise.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2000
111 W St John St #524, San Jose, CA
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Steven H Nakano, Attorney at Law

Steven H Nakano, Attorney at Law

(12)
  • Sentence
  • Job
  • Prison
“Going through this kind event in one's life is very stressful but having a trustworthy lawyer like Steven Nakano to help and support us with all our needs made everything so much easier.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts Debit, Check, Paypal, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1989
161 Jackson St UNIT 200, San Jose, CA
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Edwin E. Samuels Attorney at Law

Edwin E. Samuels Attorney at Law

(3)
“Remember: the two most important people to be completely honest with: your doctor and your lawyer!”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2008
Serving Santa Clara Area
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Law Office of Diego F. Macwilliam

Law Office of Diego F. Macwilliam

(2)
“For my last visit at his office for a free consultation, I have to believe that he is one of greatest defense attorneys in Bay Area , due to his tremendous knowledges on subjects, professional service and great attitude to serving his clients.”
BBB Rating: A
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2001
1625 The Alameda STE 800, San Jose, CA
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The Law Office of Leila Vaez-Iravani

The Law Office of Leila Vaez-Iravani

(15)
  • Contempt
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
“In my own interactions with her and from what our mutual clients have indicated to me, I can say without hesitation that she is highly knowledgeable about the law and a zealous advocate for those whom she represents.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2020
1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Santa Clara, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1788
Maximum cost
$21451
National Average
$6555
Avg Per Hour Rates
$418
$4171
$7151
Average price range is based on 455 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6555
Minimum cost $1788
Maximum cost $21451
Avg Per Hour Rates $418

Average range $4171 to $7151 is based on 455 cost profiles.

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