Shnider Law Firm
“He was incredibly thorough in his assessment and went above and beyond to give a detailed advice, which was incredibly insightful and helpful.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Santa Clara, CA
These firms serve Santa Clara from nearby bases in San Jose.
15 firms listed · 5 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The Law Offices of Richard Wingerden
“Highly recommended for any of your legal needs.”
Javier Rios San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney
“Rios was excellent advice, and was prepared for any questions I had throughout our phone call.”
Law Office of Brendan Barrett
“He handled my case like an ultimate professional and got me the best possible outcome.”
Law Office of Stephanie Rickard
“She helped with getting the desired resolution of my case and was very responsive throughout the process.”
Holden W. Green
“Through this difficult process he has always remained in constant communication and after more than a year he was able to get 4 charges dismissed and worked to approve a plea deal and finally end this 3 year ordeal.”
The 15 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 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,032 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "patient" and "results". 5 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 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+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 5 offer urgent consultations; 6 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 4 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?
6 of the 15 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.
Law Offices of Nan Bucknell
“My case had a lot of moving parts and as I lightly stated earlier, we both got through some very high stress situations with dignity and grace and I could not have been more grateful for the outcome.”
Magdalena Law Group
“It's very draining emotionally and just to know someone cares, listens and has your back, really has made the difference.”
Law Office of Daniel Jensen
“Not only did he do a superior job in defending me, he also helped me avoid a prolonged jail sentence I would recommend him as number one.”
The Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant
“He is very communicative, helpful and his confidence, in times of need, can be very assuring and liberating.”
Vijay Dinakar Law Firm
“We worked with Vijay, he was on point and very thoughtful on planning and execution.”
Law Office of Allen C. Speare
“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.”
Steven H Nakano, Attorney at Law
“You can trust his advice .”
Law Office of Diego F. Macwilliam
“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.”
The Law Office of Leila Vaez-Iravani
“From the beginning she put all of my worries at ease and was able to tell me exactly what needed to be done.”
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