Suzanne M. Ferguson, Attorney at Law
“Best Attorney most knowledgeable, most understanding to what I needed and what was at stake for me.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Temecula, CA
15 firms listed · 6 in Temecula · 2 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The Law Office of David E. Grande
“The level of communication, compassion and professionalism made a difficult situation easier and more comfortable than it should have been.”
Law Office of Bradley R Corbett
“He was always the first attorney (early) I saw walking into the hall to greet me and go over the game plan.”
Law Offices of Benjamin Cates
“He was extremely professional, upfront, honest & had open communication w us at all times.”
Law Office of Neda Aguirre
“Everything was accepted by court the first time and I feel like, despite the expenses and stress, that my children now stand a much better chance of having their needs met when they are 10 states away from me.”
Kirby F. Combs Attorney at Law - Combs Criminal Defense
“Combs told me something no other lawyer told me, he said he will show up to court on my behalf, knowing I was out of the state.”
The 15 firms listed for Temecula, 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: Temecula, CA
6 of the 15 firms we list are based in Temecula; the other 9 serve Temecula from Murrieta (6 mi), Pala (9 mi) and Wildomar (11 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 354 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "understanding". 2 are open around the clock and 6 are open on weekends. 2 have 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 2001. 2 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 13 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Temecula 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.
Khashan Law
“I was pretty stressed when I got into the car accident but she was so good throughout the entire process and that is the type of professionalism I look for in legal help.”
John Pozza Attorney At Law, PLC
“This legal firm has the up most business ethics, repsentation is a must in legal defense.”
Attorney Karen E Lockhart
“I most admired her straight forward quality of service by being very responsive and answering my inquiries, whether it be by a phone call or email.”
The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian
“This man, without a doubt Rockstar, in and out of the courtroom.”
Law Office of Nic Cocis
“Nic helped us professionally with a vested and compassionate approach that is much appreciated during what can be emotional times.”
Lapine Law
“Throughout our time working together Andre kept me informed before and after each court appearance, returned all of my calls, expressed empathy, and encouragment.”
Law Group of Andrew Trautman
“He is a very good lawyer, he does an excellent job and his assistants are very friendly.”
Law Offices of Stephen R. Brodsky
“No BS, no used car salesman nonsense, just an honest attorney taking my problem seriously.”
Patrick Snow
“The have helped with our son's legal issues professionally help our son with legal issues and compassionately took stress and pressure off of us.”
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