The Law Office of Peter Kuykendall
“He's one of the best attorneys help me with my Case he's good at what he does I couldn't ask for the best an very professional I would recommend him.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Rosa, CA
22 firms listed · all 22 in Santa Rosa · 3 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Wilber Law Offices
“At no time were we unaware of what was going on with our case and could not have been more pleased with their services.”
Law Office of Amy Chapman
“They reassured me of things I was confused and concerned about and were excellent about the efficiency of communication.”
Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig
“He provided me with defense at a trial for a very reasonable price, and his service was easily worth more than what he charged.”
Vivian & Agil Law
“He put in a great effort and got me an outcome that I was extremely pleased with.”
Emerick Law Offices
“I feel so lucky that I met him when I was going through an unexpected and unbearable situation.”
The 22 firms listed for Santa Rosa, 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 Rosa, CA
All 22 firms we list here are in Santa Rosa itself. We have 23 firms in Santa Rosa on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. 21 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 486 reviews; 3 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 (90%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "understanding". 3 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), dui attorney (3), domestic violence (2), motor vehicle accidents (2) and premises liability (2). Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer urgent consultations and 9 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Santa Rosa open on Saturdays or Sundays?
5 of the 22 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.
Hansen & Miller Law Firm
“Very friendly staff and tenacious attorneys looking out for your well being.”
Steve H Spiegelman Attorney and Counselor at Law
“Steve Spiegelman is one of the best attorney at law in Sonoma county, more then 30 years of experience.”
Law Office of Walter Rubenstein
“Mr Rubenstein did a very good job of advocating fory friend and getting him a second chance at life.”
Quinnan Law
“Quinnan made me feel very at ease as he help me through this difficult time I would highly recommend Mr.”
DUI Law Firm of Jon Woolsey
“Upon a new county ordinance that upended a diversion program I was entered into, Jon heard my woes and at times frustrations with compassion, loyalty and a desire to inform me of my options and fight for my rights.”
The Law Offices of Kevin McConnell
“His hard work got us the results we were after in my case in a timely manner.”
Law Office of Orchid Vaghti
“I would definitely recommend the Law Office of Orchid Vaghti to any of my friends and family.”
Heather Wise Attorney at Law
“So far in my experience, I've seen her walk in the courtroom and respectfully take command of the whole room and the attention of the judge.”
Jack Montgomery Law Office
“If you run into problems with the law and need to get out of it I put all my money on Diamond Jack he's the best in the west...”
The Law Office of Jake Stebner
“I am extremely pleased with the results he has obtained and would not hesitate to refer him clients in the future.”
Applegate Law Office
“The focus was always on what was best for me in the long term and not simply on a final number.”
Peter Duarte Law Offices
“Very satisfied, Pete is charasmatic, experienced, knowledgeable and got me a deal that was just amazing.”
Andrew Martinez Law Offices
“They are sensitive to Medical issues with clients and have an empathetic understanding.”
Stogner Joseph
“He's ur man and he deserves 5 stars for his beautiful heart and dedication to his clients….”
Balaram Law Office
Robert Bratberg Attorney At Law
“He listened very patiently to my story and then carefully laid out steps for me to take.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Santa Rosa
- “Peter is an incredible criminal defense attorney who not only knows how to navigate complex legal issues but can clearly communicate every step of your court proceeding with passion, patience, and confidence.” — client of The Law Office of Peter Kuykendall
- “They have a pleasant and helpful team and make the experience of having to go through the court system as easy and painless as possible.” — client of Wilber Law Offices
- “I reached out to Amy concerning a severe traffic violation, she was amazing throughout the whole process and had many of the charges dropped.” — client of Law Office of Amy Chapman
- “My situation had some degree of difficulty and Ryan’s experience and knowledge was instrumental in having my charges dropped/reduced to a degree that I am forever grateful for.” — client of Wilber Law Offices
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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