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Law Office of Derek R. Ewin
- Human Being
- Understanding
- Court
“Being one of my first time needing someone in his profession, he guided me from start to finish and I have to say I know more than I did at the start of it all.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Walnut Creek, CA
24 firms listed · 15 in Walnut Creek · 7 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Cardoza Law Offices
- Jail
- Outcome
“At first I was in fear of going to jail, losing my job, and not being able to drive my kids to school, but Jason got me a temporary license, talked to my employer, and kept me out of jail.”
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Law Office of Thomas F. McKenna
- Felony
- Feel
- Judges
“I was actually skeptical about this, given the stigma associated with lawyers - but instead of trying to charge me for unnecessary legal fees - he plainly told me that I didn't need an attorney for my situation.”
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Thomas Daly Law, A Professional Corporation
- Plan
- Case
- Trust
“The DA's know that he is not afraid to take his cases to trial and because of that he has earned a positive reputation by the DA's and the judges such that he will get you the best deal short of trial.”
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The Blalock Law Firm
- Call
- Team
- Court
“I have witnessed Anthony's ability to create miraculous outcomes for his clients , which creates opportunity for people to make positive changes and have a second chance at their lives.”
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O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley
- Matter
“Dan didn't just call me to talk, he came to visit me personally and was on my doorstep Saturday morning to introduce himself and to assure me that his team would do everything possible to help me from a legal standpoint!”
The 24 firms listed for Walnut Creek, 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: Walnut Creek, CA
15 of the 24 firms we list are based in Walnut Creek; the other 9 serve Walnut Creek from towns including Oakland (12 mi), Concord (5 mi) and Martinez (10 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,291 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "expertise". 7 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 domestic violence (4), gang crimes (3), drug charges (2), drug crimes (2) and dui (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 7 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 9 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Walnut Creek offer free consultations?
9 of the 24 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.
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Guichard Teng Portillo & Garrett
“Awesome people that work hard for youi”
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Law Offices of Johnson & Johnson
- Expertise
- Court
- Knowledge
“If you are ever receive a DUI, justly or otherwise, or you need criminal defense or have a civil rights claim, you need to call Peter Johnson and it will be the only phone call you need to make”
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The Law Office of Gabrielle Bass
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Valient Law Firm
“I've had the experience of watching Qiana Washington fight for ME through a high profile trial.”
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Law Offices Of Donald R. Nobles
“It's extraordinary how his mind works and the fight in him that added to my defense that helped to get me out of a legal matter than seemed insurmountable.”
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Leoni Law Firm
“After losing employment Leoni Law was also realistic in the financial expectations and again, very clearly presented options to make pursuing the case a win win.”
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The Law Office Of Blackie Burak
“It's been a whole lot of years since I've needed a lawyer but when I needed one Mister Burak and his office, they were there for me, supporting me and representing me 100%!”
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Adibzadeh Law Firm
“Very thorough i research and presentation in front of jury.”
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Law Office of Jason A. Cueva
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Silver Law Firm
- Fears
- Call
“I visited a couple of attorney offices before, but they were with a lack of Experience, so I kept searching until I finally found attorney Marshall Hammond at Silver Law Firm.”
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Moyal & Moyal, A Professional Law Corporation
- Questions
- Worry
- Confident
“Ken's energy and willingness to fight for his clients is the reason I will always recommend him to anyone in need of any legal representation and the reason I will continue to use him.”
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The Nieves Law Firm
- Feel
- Confident
- Outcome
“I worked with this firm and it was the best decision that I made… the whole team is so professional, I had excellent communication from the entire staff and they even negotiated a good price for me so definitely top tier!”
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Law Offices of Beles & Beles
- Happy
- File
- Results
“On the other hand, I would never work with Greg Humphreville as he was a complete joke, wouldn't take my calls for weeks, refused to work on my case for 4+ months, refused to give my monthly statement and much more.”
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Tully & Weiss Attorneys at Law
- Case
- Questions
- Travel
“Extremely helpful and knowledgeable without a doubt I would recommend Tully and Weiss to anyone in need of a good no make that excellent criminal law attorney.”
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Morris Law
- Compassionate
- Robbery
- Team
“Just know, if you want or need someone to represent you that you know will approach every avenue and do everything they can possibly do to help you and push their hardest for best possible outcome, this law firm is the truth!”
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Vera Law Office
- Honest
- Work
- Money
“Francisco Vera as my defense attorney, after consulting other lawyer offices, because from the moment I explained my legal problem, he gave me concrete and exact answers and Without hesitation he said, he had no doubt in resolving my case very quickl...”
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Mirador Law
- Compassion
- Attention
- Outcome
“My case was settled in less than a year and Mahsa Gholami was there every step of the way to explain the process in great detail, all the while remaining focused on our best interest.”
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Demetrius Costy Law
- Felony
- Charges
- Outcome
“Recommended by another Lawyer for his expertise and thoroughness Demetrius guided a family member through a lengthy legal issue challenging and ultimately getting charges reduced or eliminated saving possible jail time and fines.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Walnut Creek, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1657
Maximum cost
$19883
National Average
$6076
Avg Per Hour Rates
$387
$3867
$6628
Average price range is based on 263 cost profiles
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