Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near South Whittier, CA

These firms serve South Whittier from nearby bases in towns including Whittier, South Pasadena and Los Angeles.

15 firms listed · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Law Offices of Anthony A. Arzili

Law Offices of Anthony A. Arzili

4.8 48 reviews
“Arzili to help me with expunging my record, in which he did a great job and handled it promptly.”
Since 2001Prices online
Whittier, CA · 2 mi from South Whittier
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Law Offices of Omar Gastelum & Associates

Law Offices of Omar Gastelum & Associates

4.2 39 reviews
“I am very much appreciated with him & his office associates, very friendly & professional.”
Since 2014Virtual consultationsPrices online
Whittier, CA · 2 mi from South Whittier
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Law Office of Francis R. Henriquez

Law Office of Francis R. Henriquez

4.6 42 reviews
“Thanks to the professionalism and help of Attorney Francis I was finally able to regularize my immigration situation after 26 years in this wonderful country.”
California Bar since 2012Se habla españolSince 2014
Whittier, CA · 2 mi from South Whittier
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Law Office of J. David Munoz

Law Office of J. David Munoz

4.7 36 reviews
“He was able to get me through a rough custody battle and I couldn't be happier with my results!”
Since 2004
Whittier, CA · 2 mi from South Whittier
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Reyna Law, A Professional Corporation

Reyna Law, A Professional Corporation

4.2 33 reviews
“Was very through and honest as what to expect during a divorce”
Free consultationServes Los Angeles CountySince 2018
Whittier, CA · 2 mi from South Whittier
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Law Office of Jesse A. Arana

Law Office of Jesse A. Arana

4.6 28 reviews
“He is efficient in communicating, thoroughly explains questions or concerns regarding your case and has also been a genuine support system.”
Since 2018
Whittier, CA · 2 mi from South Whittier
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The 15 firms listed for South Whittier, 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: South Whittier, CA

13 of the 15 firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 686 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are dui (4), immigration (3), child support (2), criminal defense (2) and divorce (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 South Whittier offer free consultations?

2 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.

The Buelna Law Firm

The Buelna Law Firm

5.0 23 reviews
“Gabriel Buelna and his team make you feel like family”
Since 2021Se habla español
South Pasadena, CA · 14 mi from South Whittier
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Tomas Requejo Law Firm

Tomas Requejo Law Firm

4.6 6 reviews
“If you are searching online and scrolling (to find good reviews) for legal counsel, you need to scratch out the other 3-4 names you have written down and call Tomas and this firm.”
California Bar since 1994Since 2012
Whittier, CA · 2 mi from South Whittier
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Law Office of Diego J. Weinsetel

Law Office of Diego J. Weinsetel

5.0 12 reviews
“He was with me through everything, he always answered my questions, and also advised me.”
Free phone consultationServes Los Angeles CountySince 2010
Los Angeles, CA · 25 mi from South Whittier
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Bradley Hochberg Law Offices

Bradley Hochberg Law Offices

4.4 11 reviews
“I could not have expected any better results.”
Free phone consultationServes Southern California30+ years
Los Angeles, CA · 25 mi from South Whittier
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Law Offices of Forrest R. Miller

Law Offices of Forrest R. Miller

Free consultationSince 2020
Whittier, CA · 2 mi from South Whittier
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Summa

Summa

Since 2018
South Pasadena, CA · 14 mi from South Whittier
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Law Offices Of Chris Noriega

Law Offices Of Chris Noriega

5.0 50 reviews
“I was looking at 13 years behind bars but, Chris Noriega got me 6 months!”
Coupons & offersSince 2008
La Puente, CA · 8 mi from South Whittier
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The Kent Law Firm

The Kent Law Firm

5.0 50 reviews
“Kent was on top of the information and was contacting and asking the appropriate people on where my case stood, and kept me informed at each step of the way.”
Serves Southern California, United StatesFree consultationBBB A+Since 2016
Fullerton, CA · 7 mi from South Whittier
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Attorney Grant Bettencourt - Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney Grant Bettencourt - Criminal Defense Lawyer

5.0 40 reviews
“He's a straight shooter, aggressive, fearless, realistic, knowledgeable and should be on anyone's (very) short list of attorneys to call in a crisis!”
Se habla españolBBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 2017
Orange, CA · 15 mi from South Whittier
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