Criminal Defense Heroes
“Don Hammond for representing me in my time of need I couldn't ask for a better attorney.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Torrance, CA
15 firms listed · all 15 in Torrance · 4 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ernenwein & Mathes
“Jose, the paralegal, is also a consummate professional working not only just as hard to achieve the right outcome but takes a genteel approach calmly guiding the clients through the process.”
Steven D. Harowitz Law Offices
“Harowitz was always very straight forward with us and gave us very practical advice when it came to his case.”
Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey
“I could not more highly recommend Pat Carey to anyone in need of an amazing lawyer, but more importantly, a caring advocate!”
Matthew J Ruff, Attorney at Law
“His encyclopedic knowledge and experience in this area has provided the peace of mind that everything that can be done is being done - and it resulted in dropping of the criminal charges.”
Houle Law APC
“Lisa and her team are thorough, professional, prepared and presented all “pros and cons" the "if's and buts" to what would, could and may take place during the hearing.”
The 15 firms listed for Torrance, 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: Torrance, CA
All 15 firms we list here are in Torrance itself. The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 306 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "communication". 4 are open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 6 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 Torrance offer free consultations?
5 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 Brown & Brown
“It is always recommended to have all types of professionals in your corner, however, there is none like the Law Offices of Brown & Brown.”
Law Office of Stuart E. Bruers
“Very knowledgable about family law and put a game plan that easy to understand and goes over the pros and cons of my case and what the challenges are.”
Law Offices of Jim Kahng
“His staff is excellent, and helpful, and they reply my email every time as soon as they got my email.”
Dreiling Law APC
“He is very knowledgeable and experienced, responsive to calls and messages, and willing to help out even on the smallest of matters.”
Beach Cities DUI
“My situation was looking really bad but thanks to him, I got an outcome that I am more than satisfied with compared to what I was looking at.”
Law Office of Mark A. Velez
“He was reasonably priced, accepted credit cards and offered me a payment plan.”
Law Offices of Anthony J. Pullara
Errol Cook
“Pre-trial prep was meticulous, paperwork flawless, and his legal maneuvers during the trial were masterful.”
Law Offices of Brian A. Newman
“Brian is the first person I refer family and friends to when they are in need of a criminal defense attorney.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Torrance
- “Our first consultation with Robert was pleasant, he was so empathetic and kind, non-judgmental at all and made us feel at ease and confident we could trust him and his firm with my son’s case.” — client of Ernenwein & Mathes
- “I am extremely pleased with Pat! Pat is a great communicator, skilled negotiator, truly cares about his clients and gets results.” — client of Law Offices of J. Patrick Carey
- “Mark was able to get the charges dropped and successfully handled the family services investigation.” — client of Law Office of Mark A. Velez
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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