Law Office of Derek R. Ewin
“Fantastic Attorney and a great guy, handled everything, explained in detail, from the DMV hearing (which we won), to dealing with the court, secured a great outcome.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Walnut Creek, CA
15 firms listed · all 15 in Walnut Creek · 2 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley
“He has extensive knowledge in all legal and court proceedings and has a efficient and knowledgeable support staff that will assist you in your process.”
Law Office of Thomas F. McKenna
“If you want an attorney who will stand in your corner, give you the truth, and go the extra mile when it matters most, look no further than Tom”
Thomas Daly Law, A Professional Corporation
“Great attorney, probably the best in Northern California - very available, very knowledgeable, doesn't nickel and dime.”
Law Offices of Thomas M. Fleming
“His thorough preparation, persistence, and exceptional negotiation skills resulted in my case being reduced to a much lesser wet reckless charge with no punishment—an outcome that far exceeded my expectations”
The Blalock Law Firm
“His staff was super attentive and organized with all my court dates and paperwork, together they always had my back”
The 15 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
All 15 firms we list here are in Walnut Creek itself. The firms on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 465 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "expertise". 2 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 3 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 Walnut Creek offer free consultations?
4 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 Law Offices of Johnson & Johnson
“After months of preparation and back and forth we were successful in our case due to Brett's perseverance.”
Guichard Teng Portillo & Garrett
“Attorney Erika Portillo and her team are great professionals at the disposal of their clients, studying each case with great focus and dedication.”
The Law Office of Gabrielle Bass
“Bass and her team were highly professional and fought on my behalf during a very rough time in my life.”
Law Offices Of Donald R. Nobles
“Don is the best he really knows the law and he isn't typical he is kind and togther and really looks out for the best interest of his clients ,I couldn't have picked a better man .”
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”
The Law Office Of Blackie Burak
“I loved my lawyer he was wonderful he did everything perfect !”
Adibzadeh Law Firm
“He won the case and i was able to recover my losses quite rapidly”
Law Office of Jason A. Cueva
Valient Law Firm
“Had the pleasure of meeting Qiana Washington, the criminal defense attorney I would definitely use should the opportunity arise.”
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