Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in OAKLAND | 73 available

73 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in OAKLAND, California, including Keith Koller, Kevin Ikuma, Keydon Levy, and Kristina Kliszewski. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 57% provide free consultation.

Keith Koller

Firm: Koller Legal Services
1901 Harrison St #1100 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Martin Caraves

Firm: Caraves Law
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Martin Caraves completed his law degree from the John F. Kennedy College of Law. Prior to becoming an attorney, he has had extensive background in the real estate and construction industries, where he worked as a construction project manager and oversaw activities from development, contracts, to execution of projects. Mr. Caraves started his legal career as a public defender in Oakland, where he provided aggressive defense for the low-income population. He is a dedicated advocate who is knowledgeable in the law and skilled in the courtroom. Mr. Caraves regularly volunteers his time to mentor inner city youth in Oakland, California.
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“ble to drive prompt resolutions and also pivot on matters as necessary to keep our (client) interest”
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“Martín Cavares is definitely someone I trust and he is definitely very good at the practice of law. He made me feel as the situation wasn't as serious as I...”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Rastin Ashtiani

420 3rd Street , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Rastin is a great lawyer. I have him working on my case presently and I trust that he will work out”
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“I worked with Attorney Rastin Ashtiani after a road-rage incident where the other driver's insurance company denied liability and claimed the collision was...”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Negad Zaky

Firm: Silver Law Firm
1211 Embarcadero , Oakland , California 94606
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“'ll be better able to navigate similar situations in the future.”
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“Negad Zaky has quickly earned a reputation as one of the best lawyers in the courtroom all over the Bay Area. Prosecutors should fear his formidable presence. Intelligent, fierce, …”

Nancy O'Malley

Firm: Ofc Alameda County District Attorney
1225 Fallon St Ste 900 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Nabiel Ahmed

Firm: Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed
405 14th St #211 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Giving Your Case the Attention It Deserves. If you have been charged with a crime, a passionate and energetic lawyer can make a huge difference. Criminal charges come with serious consequences, so it is important to hire someone who will take the time to give you personal attention and skilled representation.. I'm Nabiel C. Ahmed, a criminal defense attorney based in Oakland, California. My mission is to provide my clients with the best possible defense against accusations of DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes and all other criminal charges. For a free consultation, contact me today.. Taking the Right Approach to Your Situation. My legal practice is devoted to criminal defense. As a solo practitioner, I provide personal attention to every client who hires me. I respond quickly to clients' questions and concerns, and personally handle every case. I want you to be satisfied with your case results, and won't rest until you are.. I have a real passion for criminal defense. I understand how important it is to have someone who will stand up for your rights and go the distance for you.. I consider myself an attorney my clients can relate to. I believe in being direct and getting to the point. Fostering relationships with my clients allows me to offer them the best possible defense.. My representation is based on careful observation of what the courts— including judges, juries, and prosecutors — are really looking for. I will keep the lines of communication open with you, and follow up on what I say I'm going to do. To discuss your case with a skilled advocate, call me toll free at or send me an e-mail today.
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“were quite insightful. Look, if anyone are reading this and NEED A HIRE GUN, this is your guy.”
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“I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for attorney Nabiel Ahmed the exceptional legal representation I received during my DUI case. At the time, I...”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”

Kevin Ikuma

Firm: Traback & Du Bois
1611 Telegraph Avenue , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I endorse Kevin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Matthew Dalton

Firm: Alameda County Public Defender's Office
1401 Lakeside Dr Ste 400 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Marshall Hammons

Firm: Silver Law Firm
1211 Embarcadero Ste 200 , Oakland , California 94606
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Marshall Hammons has a proven track record of success in misdemeanor and felony cases. He prides himself in working on some of the most difficult cases and projects with a client-centered approach. In addition to the numerous clients he has achieve favorable results in, Marshall has successfully argued a motion to dismiss on a life case resulting in a dismissal of the charges and enhancements making it a life case, suppressed evidence resulting in dismissals, and has been able to argue for release from jail over vehement objection by the prosecution on several occasions. Marshall also has achieved diversion in numerous cases, ranging from domestic violence cases, DUIs, and theft cases, ultimately resulting in dismissals. As the firm’s lead “post-conviction” attorney, he also has been able to get countless probations ended early, reduced felonies to misdemeanors, expunged records, sealed arrests, even vacated pleas due to immigration issues, and has removed clients from their duty to register under Penal Code 290.. He graduated cum laude from U.C. Hastings College of the Law, and holds a B.A. English and a B.S. in Political Science from Santa Clara University.. Before starting at the Silver Law Firm, Marshall was an integral part of Curtis Briggs’ and J. Tony Serra’s pro bono representation of California’s longest serving Death Row inmate. As an unparalleled example of police, prosecutor, and other misconduct, Marshall learned first hand how the system will stop at nothing to win, and how important it is to have a team that will fight your case.. Marshall previously interned at the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability, where he learned the intricacies of police procedure, revamped several community-building and outreach programs, and analyzed the best practices of other civilian oversight agencies.. In his final year of law school, Marshall interned at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office where he aided in the representation of numerous felony and misdemeanor cases and trials. Marshall also helped develop the office’s response to police misconduct by scrutinizing the changes brought by S.B. 1421 and outlining the weaknesses of the officer discipline process. As an intern for the nearly-created “Integrity Unit,” Marshall also assisted in a post-conviction felony murder resentencing that resulted in a Life Sentence reduced to 7 years and subsequent release.. With his proven track record of success, care and dedication to his clients, and passion for fighting the injustices in the criminal legal system, he will stop at nothing to get the best result possible.
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“w Firm, I got an opportunity to work with attorney Marshall Hammons. Attorney Marshall Hammons is an”
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“Marshall Hammons has been working with me on some of my most difficult cases. Don't let his youth fool you. In 26 years of practice, I have never witnessed an attorney go to bat fo…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Marlon Monroe

The Monroe Firm , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“was beyond my expectations and for that I'm grateful. He will tell you the truth no matter what and”
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“My family and I will forever be grateful for your services. Mr. Manroe's dedication and relentless attitude got my husband case resolved after more than 10...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Manjula Martin

Firm: Lamano Law Office
505 14th Street, Suite 900 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
MANJULA MARTIN is a criminal defense attorney at Lamano Law Office.  Prior to her work with LLO, she clerked for the San Francisco District Attorney’s office where she worked on domestic violence cases, sexual assault crimes, and felony preliminary hearings.  She received the Cali Excellence Award for Criminal Litigation in 2008 and helped draft a presentation that was used at an international conference on identifying and combatting Human Trafficking.  It was during this tenure that she realized that her true passion in helping people.. Ms. Martin went on to represent low-income women seeking to leave abusive situations in family law court with the San Francisco Bar Association Legal Services Program. She worked on a Habeas Corpus Petition for a man wrongfully convicted of murder and the case was ultimately heard by the California Supreme Court.  In 2018, she was nominated as a Lawyer of Distinction.. Ms. Martin is an avid traveler and believes that diversity, compassion, and empathy are among our greatest strengths. She applies this attitude when interacting with clients because she believes that they deserve not only the best defense but also the best treatment when going through a difficult and often traumatizing time in their life.
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“and Lamano Law helped me get my life back on track . They are encouraging, honest, professional, pun”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Martin is a great criminal defense attorney. She is client focused and results driven. If you are in need of a criminal defense attorney, look no further…”

Lawren Ward

Firm: Law Offices Of Lawrence S. Ward
490 7th Street , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kristina Kliszewski

Firm: Law Office of Kristina Kliszewski
160 Franklin Street Suite 210 , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Abuse, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Juvenile , Parole and Probation, Sexual Abuse, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“n Yelp and Avvo and was scared to hear the "standard" fee to represent me in a case like this, thank”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”

Keydon Levy

Firm: Lamano Law Office - Jack London Office
420 3rd Street , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Keydon Levy is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with over a decade of courtroom experience. He joined the firm in 2021 after serving for nine years as a Deputy District Attorney with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, where he managed a high-volume caseload involving felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases from intake to resolution. His transition to defense was driven by firsthand experience witnessing prosecutorial overreach and the disproportionate impact of criminal allegations on communities of color.. During his tenure as a Deputy DA, Mr. Levy supervised entry-level attorneys, successfully argued motions, negotiated settlements, and prepared expert witnesses, lay witnesses, investigators, and analysts for trial. He has also shared his legal expertise as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law, teaching courses on mock trial and evidence.. Mr. Levy earned his Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law. While in law school, he founded the Black Law Students Association mock trial team, leading them to victory in both the Western Region and San Diego competitions. He was elected President of the Law Students of African Descent and served on the Board of the Advocates Trial Team. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Pennsylvania State University, where he graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian.. His professional accolades include lifetime membership in the Charles Houston Bar Association, as well as memberships in the American Bar Association, National Bar Association, and the Bar Association of San Francisco. He previously served as Vice President of the Bay Area Black Prosecutors Association and was a member of the Earl Warren Inn of Court. Mr. Levy has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in California.. Licensed to practice in California, New York, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California, as well as the Southern District of New York, Mr. Levy brings extensive litigation experience to the firm. As the first male Of Counsel attorney in our all-women firm, he approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of criminal law. His expertise in case analysis, jury trials, and negotiations makes him an invaluable member of our team.

Ray Ibarra

Firm: California Office of the State Public Defender
1111 Broadway, Suite 1000 , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I work as a Deputy State Public Defender at the California office of the state public defender, responsible for education and training.  If you are in need of a public defender, you should contact your county's local public defender office, or the court clerk in the county in which your case is pending.
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“Ray was a law school classmate. He's an excellent and thoughtful attorney and I recommend him highly.”

Mary Dang

Firm: Law Office Of Mary Dang
849 Clay Street. , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Mrs. Dang has both the intelligence and demeanor to handle a wide variety of criminal matters. I have known her for over seven years and seen her get unbelievable results for her c…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Michael Bluto

Firm: The Law Office of Michael D. Bluto
P.O. Box 70123 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“is exceptionally knowledgeable of city ordinances, code , landlord and tenant rights. I was pleased”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Morgan Janssen

Firm: Alameda County Public Defender
1401 Lakeside Dr Ste 400 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“nd very personable. It was invaluable to have him there as my defender and an advisor during this ro”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Patrick Jensen

Firm: Ofc Public Defender -Alameda County
1401 Lakeside Dr Ste 400 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Mr. Jensen is an excellent lawyer. He stands up for what is right - even if it means questioning /de”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Peter Santina

3400 Macarthur Blvd # 101 , Oakland , California 94602
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“One of San Francisco finest lawyers ding ding ding Peter Santina wins the case knocking out the D.A”
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