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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
San Diego, CA
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Showing 20 criminal defense lawyers in San Diego, CA
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Sevens Legal Criminal Lawyers
3555 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 430-2355 sevenslegal.com
Superior Law Center DUI & Criminal Attorney
2667 Camino del Rio S #304-1, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 743-9130 superiorlawcenter.com
Dod Law, APC
303 A St Suite 306, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 814-5110 dodlaw.com
Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys
2878 Camino del Rio S Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 975-2033 sandiegocriminalattorneys.org
Law Offices of Anna R. Yum | Criminal Attorneys
1230 Columbia St #1140, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-4433 annayumlaw.com
Elite Criminal Defense - San Diego
8880 Rio San Diego Dr # 800, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 771-0769 elitecriminaldefense.com
David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
2550 Fifth Ave Suite 1050, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 762-4503 davidpshapirolaw.com
The Law Offices of Mark Deniz APLC
2831 Camino del Rio S Suite 307, San Diego, CA 92108
(858) 429-9982 denizdefense.com
Kersey Law
427 C St Suite 313, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 329-8385 kerseylawoffice.com
Monder Criminal Lawyer Group
424 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 405-0063 monderlaw.com
Blair Defense Criminal Lawyers
225 Broadway Suite 1750, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 383-1914 blairdefense.com
Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC
2150 First Ave. Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7005 bajajdefense.com
The Law Office of Bradley R. Corbett, Criminal Defense Attorney
8880 Rio San Diego Dr # 800, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 800-4449 bradleycorbettlaw.com
Bernal Law
750 B St #1710, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 736-9092 bernal-law.com
Griffin Law Office, APC
1350 Columbia St UNIT 401, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 269-2131 patrickgriffinlaw.com
Law Office of Gregory Garrison
402 W Broadway Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 615-4216 garrisoncriminaldefense.com
Law Offices of David R. Silldorf, APC
402 W Broadway UNIT 1300, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 326-9093 davidsilldorflaw.com
RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego
2820 Camino del Rio S Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 577-0868 sandiegocriminallawyerrt.com
The Law Office of George Gedulin
12636 High Bluff Dr Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 943-6591 gedulinlaw.com
The Law Firm L.C.
16868 Via Del Campo Ct Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92127
(619) 816-1001 familylawlawyersd.com
A criminal defense lawyer in San Diego, California helps clients facing charges from DUIs to felonies. California law has specific rules, such as the three strikes law and Proposition 47 for certain property crimes. San Diego courts include the downtown Central Courthouse and branch courts in Vista and El Cajon.
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in San Diego Cost?
Criminal defense lawyer costs in California vary widely. For a simple DUI, fees typically range from 2,500 to 5,000 dollars. More complex felonies can cost 10,000 to 50,000 dollars or more. Many lawyers offer payment plans. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in a criminal defense lawyer in San Diego?
Look for a lawyer with experience in California criminal courts and knowledge of local San Diego judges and prosecutors. Check their track record with cases similar to yours and ask about their familiarity with California Penal Code sections.
How quickly do I need to hire a lawyer after an arrest in California?
You should hire a lawyer as soon as possible. California law requires a first court appearance within 48 hours of arrest, not counting weekends and holidays. Early legal help can protect your rights and improve your case outcome.
What are common criminal charges in San Diego County?
Common charges include DUI, drug possession, theft, assault, and domestic violence. San Diego also sees many federal cases due to its border location, such as drug trafficking and immigration offenses.
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