Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in San Diego, CA

24 firms listed · all 24 in San Diego · 4 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Eugene Bruno & Associates

Eugene Bruno & Associates

5.0 48 reviews
“I was especially impressed by their commitment to go the extra mile.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winServes San Diego, Southern CaliforniaBBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 2010
3111 Camino Del Rio N Suite 350
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Law Offices of Hasbini

Law Offices of Hasbini

5.0 50 reviews
“They are with you every step of the way, informative, strategic, and are the real deal when it comes to fighting for their clients' rights!!”
Free consultationSince 2013
501 W Broadway Suite 800
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Haffner & Morgan

Haffner & Morgan

5.0 50 reviews
“Their deep knowledge of the law, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication ensured a successful resolution to my case.”
Free consultationVirtual consultationsOpen 24 hours20+ years
2333 First Ave. Suite 200
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Nakase Law Firm

Nakase Law Firm

5.0 35 reviews
“Brad is definitely one of the most professional and hard working lawyers out there.”
Free phone consultationBBB A+Since 2008Se habla españolPrices online
2221 Camino del Rio S Suite 300
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Gomez Trial Attorneys, Accident & Injury Lawyers

Gomez Trial Attorneys, Accident & Injury Lawyers

4.9 44 reviews
“From start to finish was informed of everything,easy process everything done via email photos convenient.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winOpen 24 hoursSince 2005
755 Front St
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Webb Law Group

Webb Law Group

4.7 36 reviews
“Best Law firm in San Diego, with the most helpful knowledgeable staff I have ever worked with.”
Free consultationSince 2019
10509 Vista Sorrento Pkwy Suite 430
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The 24 firms listed for San Diego, CA take on defamation, libel and slander matters for people and businesses. What each states about claimant work, media defense and reputation cases comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: San Diego, CA

All 24 firms we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 53 firms in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,285 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "knowledge" and "results". 4 are open around the clock and 7 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (6), wrongful termination (4), business litigation (3), employee misclassification (3) and truck accidents (3). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 4 offer urgent consultations and 17 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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.

Which defamation firms listed for San Diego describe their media work online?

All 24 firms on this page have a website on file, and most say whether they act for claimants, for publishers, or for both. That one fact tells you more than the size of the firm does. Reputation claims and speech defense sit on opposite sides of the same practice area.

The McClellan Law Firm

The McClellan Law Firm

4.8 32 reviews
“I would recommend The Mc Clellan Law firm highly to anyone who is looking for lawyers that really care and that are there for you when you need help.”
BBB A+Since 2006
1144 State St
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Law Office of Brett Peterson

Law Office of Brett Peterson

5.0 37 reviews
“Again, he responded promptly, answered all my questions and even provided more helpful information then I thought I needed AND offered further follow-up assistance later down the road.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winServes San Diego CountySince 2008
605 C St Floor 3
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Walker Law

Walker Law

4.2 30 reviews
“They took the time to explain everything to me in detail, ensuring I understood everything fully.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winOpen 24 hoursSince 2018
2247 San Diego Ave #136
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Buck Law

Buck Law

5.0 30 reviews
“Tyler Buck helped me with two situations: Negotiating a separation agreement with an employer under claims of wrongful termination, and creating a Consulting Agreement fit for my exact needs, and protecting me in very specific cases for my industry.”
Flat feesResponds within 24 hoursServes California, San Diego CountySince 2019Prices online
845 15th St Suite 103
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The Law Office of Michael S. Diamond

The Law Office of Michael S. Diamond

5.0 24 reviews
“A lawyer that cares and does the right thing 🤯 This guy didn't represent me or take any money from me but spoke to me on 4 different occasions to help me with a workers compensation situation.”
Free phone consultationSe habla españolSince 2013
7801 Mission Center Ct STE 405
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For Purpose Law Group

For Purpose Law Group

4.7 27 reviews
“She answered all my questions, gave me some additional information, and helped me feel confident in my direction.”
Super Lawyers 2026Since 2012
408 Nutmeg St
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Garcia Hong Law

Garcia Hong Law

5.0 22 reviews
“Atty Valerie Hong and Atty Derek Wilson are very professional and very knowledgeable in their expertise.”
Free consultationServes San Diego County, Riverside County, Orange CountySince 2018
10680 Treena St #160
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Harlan Law

Harlan Law

4.9 31 reviews
“They were very communicative throughout the entire process and always made sure I was on board with what was going on with the situation.”
Free consultationSince 2015
1245 Island Ave
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The Gould Firm

The Gould Firm

4.7 30 reviews
“Every aspect of my case was scrutinized with precision, and their ability to dissect complex legal matters and distill them into clear, actionable strategies was truly impressive.”
Free consultationServes CaliforniaSince 2014
9988 Hibert St #301
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Mackaness & Ideta

Mackaness & Ideta

5.0 18 reviews
“I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, they are the first ones I will call.”
Free phone consultationSuper Lawyers Rising Star 2017Since 2018
2760 Fifth Ave #200
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Gruenberg Law

Gruenberg Law

4.4 14 reviews
“Norma and the team here are the best Lawyers you could find in San Diego.”
BBB A+Since 1995
2155 First Ave.
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Law Offices of Jason A. Rodenbo

Law Offices of Jason A. Rodenbo

4.7 4 reviews
“Jason did a great job and regularly updated me on the case!”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winServes San Diego County, Imperial County +4BBB A+Since 2003
1916 Third Ave
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Kased Law Group

Kased Law Group

4.8 28 reviews
“They were so responsive, helpful, respectful with me, I would recommend anyone looking for an employment attorney to contact them.”
Serves San Diego, Coronado +3Since 2020
2535 Kettner Blvd Suite 2A2
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Watkins Firm

Watkins Firm

4.8 24 reviews
“He was able to quickly get up to speed and continue the process that had been started.”
Serves San Diego, Southern CaliforniaFree consultationSince 2002
9915 Mira Mesa Blvd #130
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Hiden, Rott & Oertle

Hiden, Rott & Oertle

4.4 24 reviews
“He helped me through the travesty of a broken system that is Worker's Compensation.”
Free consultationSe habla españolServes California, other statesSince 2005
2635 Camino del Rio S suite 110
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Laguardia Law

Laguardia Law

5.0 13 reviews
“I appreciative how quickly he helped me resolve my issue and would recommend anyone in need of representation reach out to him.”
Free consultationSince 2011
402 W Broadway UNIT 2200
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Schmidt National Law Group

Schmidt National Law Group

4.7 31 reviews
“I was having trouble with the signing so she sent very clear instructions.”
Since 2017
3033 Fifth Ave STE 335
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Larabee Law Firm

Larabee Law Firm

4.6 17 reviews
“Joel as well as his assistant Anna was patient and took the time to explain anything and everything I had a question about.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winSuper Lawyers 2018Serves CaliforniaSince 2009
9655 Granite Ridge Dr #200
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