Law Offices of James E. Blatt
“I'm truly grateful to him because he is the Best and Most Trusted Person beside a very important man and well respected- No Charges filed against someone that I really care!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA
15 firms listed · 5 in Santa Monica · 8 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 31, 2026
Christopher W. Blaylock - Law Offices of CW Blaylock
“This law firm has lots of experience and are very sensitive to the needs of thier clients.”
Manavi Law Group
“They have a mastery of all real estate legal matters and handle all tenant interactions with integrity and thoughtful care.”
The Law Offices of Sharon Appelbaum
“Sharon took out the time to review my case did not charge me anything for a consultation that I may add lasted almost an hour when there was no movement on my case she refunded almost 75% of my deposit.”
Ahrony Appeals
“I am so grateful to God for sending Attorney Ahrony to help in the resentencing of my son case.”
Cron, Israels & Stark
“They negotiated a fair deal with the prosecutor that was the best-case scenario for an extremely difficult case.”
The 15 firms listed for Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
5 of the 15 firms we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 10 serve Santa Monica from Beverly Hills (6 mi) and Los Angeles (8 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 879 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 (82%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "expertise". 8 are open around the clock and 10 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are assault (4), criminal defense (4), domestic violence (4), restraining orders (4) and homicide (3). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 8 offer urgent consultations and 11 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 Santa Monica open on Saturdays or Sundays?
10 of the 15 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 Alec Rose
“He prepared me for my initial meeting with my professor, guided me through the appeal process, helped me write my appeal letter, and supported me as this allegation was found to be false and overturned.”
Doug Sherrod, Sherrod Defense
“He accepted my case despite it being out-of-county, traveled to court dates, and remained available for consultation after my case was concluded.”
Amber Gordon, Attorney at Law
“From the time she picked up the first phone call to the moment we won the trial, she has been caring, passionate, personable, calm, cool, and just overall an amazing person and lawyer.”
Costen Ruiz Law
“Victoria is really great with making you feel at ease with the way she explains things .”
Malekan Law Group
“I got into a motorcycle accident and with the help of Sam we recovered maximum policy limits.”
The Mines Law Firm
“She has gracefully steered us in the right direction with her knowledgeable and detailed advice.”
Law Offices of Payam Y. Poursalimi
“I am very satisfied with the services.”
The H Law Group
“I must say they were always on time and courteous and I felt they had a good grasp of the facts of my case and evidence available.”
Law Offices of Louis J.shapiro
“Grateful for all he has done for many individuals that I know!”
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