Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in SANTA ANA | 83 available

83 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in SANTA ANA, California, including Kenneth Morrison, Larisa Dinsmoor, Lee Stonum, and Leonard Gumlia. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 and 60% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Nicholas Cochran

2021 E 4th St Ste 201 , Santa Ana , California 92705
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt
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“edgeable, conscientious, fair, ALWAYS returned my phone calls/e-mails as well as proactively communi”
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“What professionalism Nicolas Cocharan has. We could not be more pleased with the outcome of our case. Nicholas (if I may) and his firm are most skillful...”
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“I endorse Nicholas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.”

Larisa Dinsmoor

14 Civic Center Plz , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am a tenacious litigator who has conducted hundreds of jury trials, court trials and evidentiary hearings in felony and misdemeanor cases.
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“Ms. Dinsmoor is the trial attorney you want in your corner. She has an incredible talent in the courtroom and has the trial results to prove it. She is truly one of those rare atto…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Moises Aguilar

Firm: Moises Aguilar, Esq.
2090 N. Tustin Avenue , Santa Ana , California 92705
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
When people learn that I am a criminal defense attorney, the question that I usually get is: "How can you defend criminals?" My answer to this question has evolved over time. At first, it used to irritate me. With time, I realized that the problem isn't the question, but rather the misunderstanding that underlies it: That being accused of a crime makes you a criminal, or at minimum, a bad person.. I represent people who make mistakes. My job is to protect those people from making more mistakes and also to protect them against the mistakes that the government will inevitably make when prosecuting them. It is my job to hold the government and prosecuting agencies accountable. The Constitution says we are all presumed innocent until proven guilty and that we all enjoy certain important rights. I make sure those rights are respected.. I have successfully represented individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies, including DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes, domestic violence, and more. Though I practice primarily in Orange County, I have successfully defended individuals in courts all over Southern California. When you come into my law office, what you see is what you get: a young, aggressive attorney who is honest and will work hard to achieve the best possible outcome given your circumstances.. I am usually in court every single day. On days that I am not in court, you will find me in my office – jeans, T-shirt, and Vans – researching and dissecting client cases. I have learned over the years that clients see past the suit and tie; clients look for someone they can relate to on some basic level; someone that can understand and address their issues. That's exactly what I do. Clients like the fact that I am easy to reach. You can reach me 24 hrs a day by cell phone, text, email, fax, facebook, etc.. I am Trojan (yes, I will represent you even if you are a Bruin). I obtained my B.A. from USC and my law degree from Whittier Law School. I passed the bar exam on my first attempt while planning a tour for my rock band and winning a championship with my soccer team. I have two beautiful daughters – Alissa and Melissa. They are natural born musicians – like their father.
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“ora que regresé de nuevo en este año 2020 un amigo en común por el futbol soccer, me recomendó a”
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“When looking for someone to help my husband correct false charges on his background we knew we needed someone who knew what they where doing and not just...”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Moises is well versed in criminal defense and is highly respected by the judges, prosecution and the criminal defense bar. He is an excellent advocate and pr…”

Michael Mooney

Firm: Orange County Public Defender
801 W Civic Center Dr Ste 400 , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Tax Fraud, Criminal Defense, Investment Fraud, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Michael Garey

714 N Spurgeon St , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“He is most definitely by far the best lawyer money can buy to the fullest !!! He don’t mess around”
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“Michael is a highly respected lawyer with excellent experience and skills handling all criminal matters.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Matthew Mullhofer

Firm: Law Office of Mathew C. Mullhofer
2107 N Broadway #103 , Santa Ana , California 92706
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Intellectual Property , Nursing Home Negligence, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trademarks, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Real Estate, Real Estate
Matthew C. Mullhofer is an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California. He has extensive experience in the area of estate planning and asset protection, which includes the formation of trusts, wills, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and domestic corporations. Matthew has been a featured speaker at many estate planning and asset protection seminars.. Matthew C. Mullhofer has extensive experience in business and corporate law, civil litigation, probate, and real estate law. He has negotiated many commercial and residential real estate leases and transactions. He has drafted and negotiated numerous business and sale agreements for business owners. In the area of Intellectual Property, Matthew C. Mullhofer has acquired extensive experience representing corporations in the acquisition, licensing, and registration of their trademarks and copyrights.. Matthew C. Mullhofer has also experienced success in representation of taxpayers regarding collection efforts by the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, and State Board of Equalization. He also handles Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases with an emphasis in discharging taxes in bankruptcy.
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“Resolved nothing. Questionable billing practices without justification. No results on a "simple case”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Matt Mullhofer is an experienced attorney in trusts and business entities involving asset protection. I recommend Matt.”
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“The worst lawyer I've ever had The pleasure to come in contact with...2019 I contracted him too work on my father case ...And to this date3-17-22.I've left several messages emails …”
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Matthew Feron

2090 N. Tustin Ave. Suite 240 , Santa Ana , California 92705
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Feron provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Mathew Higbee

Firm: Higbee & Associates
1504 Brookhollow Ste 112 , Santa Ana , California 92705
Practice Areas: Expungement, Copyright, Litigation, Criminal Defense
Mathew Higbee is the founding attorney of Higbee & Associates, a national law firm with offices in 17 states and a winning tradition that includes more than 20,000 successful cases.    The law firm employees more than 90 dedicated legal professionals who handle a wide-range of legal matters.. Higbee utilizes his unique blend of legal and professional experience to deliver success for his clients. He has handled a wide-range of cases in both criminal and civil courts. He has served as a prosecutor and defense counsel. He is a frequent commentator and guest writer for various media.  He has also provided expert opinion to multiple legislative bodies.. His commitment to pro bono work earned him awards and recognition from the Utah Supreme Court and the City of Los Angeles.   He received an award from the Mayor of Los Angeles for his work on behalf of veterans.. Higbee is a licensed to practice law in 10 states.  He earned his JD from the University of Utah, where he served as president of the student body and was a finalist for the American Bar Association's President of the Year honor. Other honors included being a member of one of the national moot-court teams, receiving numerous scholarships, awards, and fellowships, including an invitation to participate in the prestigious US Presidential Management Fellowship. He has served as prosecutor and defense counsel.. He served as a member of the University of Utah College of Law's Board of Trustees.   The University of Utah named him Young Alumni of The Year in 2013.. He is the founder of , a national law firm that specializes in criminal record expungement.
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“Illegal contact, illegally entered private building, and illegally made false claims that are easily”
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“I have worked with Mathew Higbee on multiple copyright and immigration matters. His knowledge and level of professionalism make him one of the best litigators and advocates I have …”
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“I have received multiple voicemails from your company regarding an alleged infringement; however, attempts to return the calls have been unsuccessful, as it is extremely difficult …”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Martina Vigil

Firm: Vigil Defense Law Firm, PC
1043 Civic Center Drive West , Santa Ana , California 92703
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Family, Criminal Defense
Vigil Defense Law Firm, PC is a premier law firm based in Orange County, California. The foundation of our service is the ability to understand the core needs of our clients, tailor plans for their success, and walk them through each step. We are driven to make our clients feel cared for because going through legal troubles can be the most stressful time for anyone. Our goal is to take away the stress, shoulder the burden, and help you reach justice.. Founder Martina A. Teinert knows her core clients. She grew up in Southern California and is passionate about her community. Martina is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Chapman University’s School of Law.
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“nvested in helping. Most other attorneys I spoke with had a very cavalier attitude. She was very eas”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Martin Fontes

Firm: Fontes Law Group PC
2677 N Main St, Ste 820 , Santa Ana , California 92705
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Mr. Fontes was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona, and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego in 1997. Mr. Fontes played football for the University of San Diego Toreros.. Mr. Fontes graduated from the Arizona State College of Law in May of 2004 and was admitted to the California Bar that year. During law school Mr. Fontes clerked for the Law Office of Gabriel Valdez Jr., which specializes in criminal defense. Mr. Fontes also clerked for the Honorable James A. Soto at the Santa Cruz County Superior Court of Arizona.. Upon completion of law school, Mr. Fontes practiced as an Immigration Attorney for a private law firm in Orange County, CA for approximately two years. Mr. Fontes has represented thousands of immigrants and their families before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service and before the Executive Office of Immigration Review in Immigration Court.. Mr. Fontes is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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“r lives in Houston. I strongly recommend him and if I ever need his service I will rehire him.”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Mark Shafer

Firm: None
2112 E. Fourth Street , Santa Ana , California 92705
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“He was very helpfully and understood my situation. Gave me clear and helpful advice”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lewis Rosenblum

Firm: The Law Office of Lewis R. Rosenblum
1851 East First Street , Santa Ana , California 92705
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am honored to have received many awards throughout my career including having been selected by California Lawyer Magazine as "One of the Top Twenty Lawyers in the State of California," the Outstanding Prosecutor for the State of California in 1998 for having amassed a trial record of 64 wins - 0 losses trying high publicity murder cases during my carrer and most recently in 2014 having been selected as "The Best Lawyer in Orange County" by Orange County Weekly Magazine, who noted that the success I am able to obtain in the courtroom is the result of years of hard work and the practical experience I bring to each and every case I handle in defending my clients.. I understand those retaining my services want someone who will keep in close communication with them, fashion a reasonable fee for high quality legal service, and above all has the skill and determination to fight whatever battles are necessary to insure a successful outcome.. If you are looking for a proven attorney who will be comitted to helping you, I am available any time to answer your questions and will certainly do whatever possible to work out a financial arrangement you can live with.  I would consider it a honor to represent you on any criminal charges you may be facing.
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“l like a criminal, he wasn’t concerned with the money, he wanted to make sure I knew everything wo”
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“Lew is great! He is sincere, and he truly cares about you as a person. He is extremely knowledgeable and very good at what he does. After talking with...”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Levon Kyurkchyan

Firm: Conflict at Law
1851 East First Street , Santa Ana , California 92705
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Currently representing individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties. Established a reputation for negotiating creative and unprecedented resolutions for clients. Successfully negotiated many felony cases and misdemeanors, stipulated continuances with the result of charges lowered from felony to misdemeanor and in many cases for charges to be dropped. Successful negotiation of deferred sentences, and the release of defendants without bail!
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“g me down that he probably well exceeded the fee he charged me which was already much lower than oth”
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“Levon is a great criminal defense attorney, who works hard for his clients and delivers results. I endorse this lawyer.”

Martin Schwarz

Firm: Orange County Pub Def
801 W Civic Center Dr Ste 400 , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Martin is one of the best legal minds in Orange County. His dedication to his craft is legendary.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Manfredo Lespier

Firm: Lespier Law Firm Inc.
600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 910 , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Commercial, Commercial
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Michael Mack

Firm: Law Office of Michael J. Mack
1146 Civic center drive west , Santa Ana , California 92505
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“HE IS KNOWLEDAGABLE, PROFESSIONAL. AND A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH THANK YOU HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”
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“Mike is awesome. One of the best criminal defense attorneys in Southern California. I recommend him highly.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Leonard Gumlia

Firm: Orange County Public Defender
801 W Civic Center Dr Ste 400 , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“anything (legal) to get the money together to hire outside representation. Mr Gumlia won't take the”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lee Stonum

600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 600 , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Mr.Stonum handled a couple of cases that I had. Although we did not complete my cases with him he wa”
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“I had the pleasure of working with Lee while at Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer College. Lee is sharp, dedicated and truly cares for his clients. He is an excellent attorney who I am pro…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Neil Stoliar

Firm: Ferrentino & Associates, Inc.
600 W. Santa Ana Blvd. , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Neil Stoliar provided excellent, efficient, trustworthy, positive service. Our relationship with hi”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kenneth Morrison

Firm: Orange County Public Defender
801 W Civic Center Dr Ste 400 , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“a defense, he is extremely skilled, and he treats everyone involved with respect and kindness. He i”
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