Laurence Young Attorney
“Whatever your charges are, He is definitely the lawyer you want on your side when facing an Orange County judge!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Westminster, CA
1 of these firms is based in Westminster; the others serve Westminster from towns including Santa Ana (7 mi), Orange (10 mi) and Irvine (14 mi).
8 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
Attorney Grant Bettencourt - Criminal Defense Lawyer
“Waste your time and money on an old lawyer who will send his minions to do his dirty work then by all means, but if you want professionalism then look no further, he's a true ace.”
The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim
“Ms Kim was amazing she really took the time to make sure I understood the process of everything & was always available when needed.”
William Weinberg, Attorney at Law
“William and his team got a way better result then I could have hoped for, they got all of my charges completely dismissed and they made the whole process very easy.”
ALL Trial Lawyers
“Mo was thorough, very knowledgeable about the law, and a great communicator.”
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Chambers Law Firm
“In an emergency situation, Dan was immediately available and provided extremely sound advice in a very stressful situation for our family.”
The 15 firms listed for Westminster, 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: Westminster, CA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,652 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "expertise". 8 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are white collar crime (3), criminal defense (2), domestic violence (2), personal injury (2) and robbery (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 8 offer urgent consultations and 9 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Westminster open on Saturdays or Sundays?
11 of the 15 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Law Office of John F. Christl
“I particularly appreciate his constant communication and immediate response to any text messages or emails during the process of preparing a strong defense for a member of my family.”
Kevorkian & Madenlian
“First thing Raffi did was give me a big hug when we first met and I knew he was going to represent me to the best of his ability.”
The Law Offices of Violeta Delgado
“I started my case with them in July and super quickly I obtained my work permit.”
Georges Meleka Law Offices
“I've heard bad stories about other friend's and their experience with PI lawyers and I am so thankful I came to Georges.”
Law Office of Scott C. Thomas
“He was extremely understanding, financially, as I am on a fixed income, and I am on the other side of the country.”
Sethi Law Group
“I would recommend this firm to anyone looking for great service.”
Right Choice Law
“Fred handled a complicated case with twenty-one defendants and delivered a fantastic resolution; thank you Fred!”
California Traffic Tickets
“They were able to get my speeding ticket 100% dismissed, well worth it.”
Law Offices of Christian Kim
“No nonsense, VERY THOROUGH, well accustomed to the local court rules and operations.”
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