Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in los Angeles | 340 available

340 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in los Angeles, California, including Carlos Bido, Carlos Iriarte, Cary Johnson, and Catalina Gracia. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 58% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Daniel Perlman

Firm: Perlman & Cohen
355 S. Grand Avenue , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Daniel R. Perlman is an esteemed criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, renowned for his commitment to upholding the rights of defendants across Southern California. With a practice founded on integrity and expert knowledge, Mr. Perlman provides a welcoming environment for those seeking legal advice by offering risk-free consultations for individuals facing criminal charges.. Educated at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he obtained his bachelor's degree, and at the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor, Mr. Perlman has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and skill. His experience as a prosecutor with the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office informs his adept handling of complex legal challenges.. Mr. Perlman’s ability to understand the prosecution’s tactics allows him to build effective defenses against charges such as DUI and domestic violence. A record of delivering positive outcomes for his clients distinguishes him in the realm of criminal defense. With a reputation for confidence and competence, Mr. Perlman is committed to guiding clients through the intricacies of the criminal justice system and providing strategic, impactful representation.
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“e had hoped for and his expertise is allowing extensive treatment and a second chance.”
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“If you're looking for a lawyer who's honest, hard working, professional, and one who truly has your best interests at heart then Daniel Perlman should be...”
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“Recently, one of my clients had an issue in Los Angeles, California. I referred my client to Mr. Perlman and I absolutely made the right choice. I was constantly and consistently i…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Carlos Iriarte

714 W Olympic Blvd Ste 450 , Los Angeles , California 90015
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“erstood every step of the process. I never could have made it through the worst time of my life wit”
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“I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer has an expertise in DUI defense. By attending DUI seminars throughout the year to keep up on the latest in the law, field sobriety testing, blood …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Daniel Moaddel

Firm: Moaddel Law Firm, APC
3435 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90010
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
At Moaddel Law Firm, we have a uniquely diverse understanding of immigration and criminal cases. Our team includes experienced litigators. We have handled thousands of cases and spend over 3,000 hours in state and federal courtrooms. The demand for the Moaddel Law Firm’s client-focused skills has brought our team to nearly every court across The Unites States. We are ready to take on your case and protect your freedom and future. We use this extensive experience and knowledge to our clients’ benefit as we fight to protect their constitutional rights through every stage of their cases.
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“my case, and constantly checked in with me and provided me updates throughout the case. Claudia is d”
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“Daniel is a tenacious advocate for his clients. I have known him for a long time and his intelligence, passion, and professionalism makes him an excellent criminal defense attorney…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Dana Raz

6404 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1001 , Los Angeles , California 90048
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“fortunate that I did not lose my job as a result of my DUIs, & Dana has always been available & will”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Damon Rogers

Firm: Rogers | Beltran LLP
6700 Fallbrook Avenue, Suite 100 , Los Angeles , California 91307
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am an aggressive lawyer who cares about his clients and works hard on each case.  I give my clients honest advice and I always make myself available to address client questions/concerns.
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“knows where I'd be thank u Mr Damon Rogers ur the greatest”
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“Damon is a detail oriented attorney who thoroughly manages and researches his cases and motions. He is mild mannered and intelligent, both respectable qualities in a lawyer with in…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Dale Pawley

Firm: Law Offices of Dale D Pawley
355 S. Grand Ave. , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Mr. Pawley was incredibly helpful with my legal problems. He was very knowledgeable, affordable, and”
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“Dale is well educated and works hard for his clients. I have had the pleasure of working with him on projects. I am pleased that he is doing immigration and criminal defense. He is…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Craig Sturm

Firm: Artz & Sturm Law Group
1010 Wilshire Blvd , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Designated a 2020-2021 SuperLawyer™ by his attorney peers and judges, partner Craig Sturm brings 20 years of DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense success to Artz & Sturm Law Group. Sturm began his career as an LA County Public Defender, defending individuals in assault, domestic violence, theft, firearms, possession, and DUI drugs and alcohol cases. He later added “big firm” criminal defense experience at Kavinoky Law Firm, one of the largest DUI firms in California, where he became Trial Managing Attorney of the largest DUI firm in California.. Craig Sturm has specialized in drunk/drugged driving defense for almost two decades, and is known throughout Los Angeles and Orange County for his successful motions, reduced PreTrial charges, and for winning difficult DUI and criminal trials, including receiving a not-guilty verdict on a DUI murder trial. He is trained in all breath machines used in LA and Orange County, and is the only DUI attorney who has received extensive training in both the Datamaster DMT and the EC/IR II, the two breath machines used in the City of Los Angeles. Sturm is also trained in the ALS Laboratory and Gas Chromatography blood machines.. Mr. Sturm is a founding member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) and an active member of National College DUI Defense (NCDD), California DUI Lawyers Association (CDLA), and California Public Defender Association (CPDA). He continuously expands his knowledge of BAC forensic science, travelling the country to learn from the nation's best BAC testing experts, and is a Certified Instructor on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. His forensic science expertise enables him to get evidence excluded from trials, dramatically boosting his clients’ trial and pre-trial success rates.. Mr. Sturm is passionate about the outcome of all his cases, offering a comprehensive, intelligently planned defense for each and every client.. Certifications and Trainings:• Certified Instructor by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification.• IACP/NHTSA ARIDE Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Course• Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Defense• Breath Machines used in Los Angeles and Orange County:• Operator/ Instructor- DataMaster DMT• Owner/ Operator- PAS Alco Sensor IV• Trained in ALS Laboratory blood machine• Trained in Gas Chromatography blood machine• Operator- DataMaster CDM• Operator- EC/IR II• Owner of EC/IR breath machine (Artz & Sturm is the only law firm in Southern California that owns this machine). ARTZ & STURM LAW GROUPArtz & Sturm Law Group is one of the most successful and experienced DUI, drugged driving, and criminal defense law firms in California. Partners Jon Artz and Craig Sturm have both been recognized as SuperLawyers™ by their CA attorney and judicial peers—among the top-rated lawyers in the nation—with 70 years of combined DUI criminal defense experience between them.
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“I spent $10,000 with this lawyer and very little was said after two years just going to court and ge”
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“Very professional ! Helped me through a tough time with ease. He represented me years ago and helped me with my expungement. Thank you so much.”
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“Craig Sturm has a national reputation as one of the finest DUI defense practitioners in California. If I had a family member or loved one charged with a crime in southern Californi…”
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“Some years back, I was in need of representation for a case I was involved in. I talked to various attorneys and ended up going with Sturm Law. When discussing my case with Ms. Lin…”
— Neel Katakia
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Darden

Firm: Law Office of Christopher Darden
11500 W. Olympic Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90064
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
After leaving the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1995, Darden immediately started his own firm, Darden & Associates, Inc., specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation. Darden's thorough experience on both sides of criminal prosecution, both as a former prosecutor and now currently as a criminal defense attorney, give him a unique edge in providing his clients with superior results. As a certified State of California Bar attorney, Darden not only defends clients at the state level, but also on the federal level taking on appellate cases of the same criminal nature.
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“tendency to engage with victims of domestic violence in a manner that appears manipulative and harmf”
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“Just thankful that i found him, believed in me and fought all the way thru trial and got me a not guilty plea. Thank you”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Christopher Darden joined The Foxx Firm as of-counsel three years ago. His experience, knowledge and tenacity is second to none. He received not guilty verdi…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Bou Saeed

Firm: CBS Law
633 W. 5th Street , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Results. Not Promises.
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“Mr. Chris was very good and helpful with my case I’m happy to have hired him every penny well wort”
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“Christopher Bou Saeed is a natural trial lawyer. I have seen him win difficult and complicated cases with his intelligence and ability to connect with jurors. He is creative with t…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christine Esser

Firm: Law Office of Christine J. Esser
P.O. Box 761193 , Los Angeles , California 90076
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
My mission is to help people understand the law and use it to improve their lives.
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“er every move. Christine gave me peace of mind and the best outcome to my case. Thank you Christine!”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”

Charles Zweiback

Firm: Zweiback, Fiset & Coleman LLP
523 W 6th St , Los Angeles , California 90014
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Michael Zweiback is a co-founder of the firm and has significant experience in white collar criminal defense, complex commercial litigation and trial practice in state and federal courts across the country. Michael has also litigated complex commercial disputes in international arbitration forums. Michael is a former big law partner and multiple practice group leader across a broad range of practice disciplines including, Cyber Security and Privacy, National Security and Digital Crimes, and Government Investigations and Trial Practice.. Michael formerly served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Central District of California and was Chief of the Cyber & Intellectual Property Crimes Section where he investigated and prosecuted cyber related crimes including computer intrusions, privacy related offenses and the theft of intellectual property and trade secrets. Michael served as a principal advisor to the U.S. Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on Cyber Crime. Michael also served as the Deputy Chief of the Terrorism and Organized Crime Section supervising and prosecuting national security investigations.. Michael is currently listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2016-2022). He has significant experience defending government investigations on behalf of individuals and corporations in health care, financial services, antitrust, and anticorruption, including the FCPA. He also has significant experience defending against enforcement actions brought by agencies such as the SEC, FTC, as well as State Attorneys’ General in a variety of areas including, alleged violations of various provisions of federal and state data security and privacy laws.. Michael is a frequent commentator in print, radio and television on federal and state criminal matters, data security and national security related matters.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Charles Pereyra-Suarez

Firm: Law Offices of Charles Pereyra-Suarez
445 South Figueroa Suite 3200 , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Consumer Fraud, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, Environmental , Health Care & Hospitalization, Mediation, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“le costs. Esp considering the positive results achieved without needing to proceed to court. I was i”
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Charles Kreindler

Firm: Beck, De Corso, Daly, Kreindler & Harris A Professional Law Corporation
Edison Building , Los Angeles , California 90071
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Chad Lewin

Firm: Criminal Defense Incorporated
12711 Ventura Blvd , Los Angeles , California 91604
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Attorney Chad Lewin has spent over 20 years vigorously defending clients in Los Angeles courtrooms. A UCLA Law graduate and lifelong Angeleno, he has built a reputation for navigating the city’s complex legal system with insight gained from decades of experience and deep familiarity with local judges and prosecutors. Known for his aggressive approach, meticulous preparation, and unwavering professionalism, Mr. Lewin has helped countless clients facing serious charges achieve favorable outcomes—including case dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and significant charge reductions. Outside the courtroom, he is a recognized legal commentator for CNN and Fox News, and his high-profile cases have been featured by CBS, NBC, ABC, KCAL9, KTLA, and major print outlets. He’s also represented celebrities on reality shows like Growing Up Hip Hop and Sisterhood of Hip Hop. His accolades include the 2020 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense award, Best Attorneys of America recognition, an AVVO 10.0 rating, and membership in premier legal organizations such as the ABA, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense and, the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
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“me. If you need someone who actually gets the job done, then Chad is who should be handling your cas”
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“One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Catalina Gracia

510 W 6th St Ste 1210 , Los Angeles , California 90014
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Hiring this law firm was the best decision ever. They took care of my car accident. They made the wh”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Cary Johnson

Firm: Law Offices of Cary M. Johnson
5850 West Third Street , Los Angeles , California 90036
Practice Areas: Car Accident, Contracts, Business, Lawsuits & Disputes, Litigation, Corporate, Criminal Defense, Debt Settlement, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
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“nd up straight, I was constantly hunching over and I endured severe pain and throbbing in my lower b”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Cary knows how to get the job done. He represents his clients with a passion for results.”
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“The best lawyer I ever had in my life. I recommend him very much! He helped me in rough times I had and he fixed them quickly! Thank you so much all your help! My life feels less t…”
— Maron Johnson
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Craig Thigpen

644 S Figueroa St , Los Angeles , California 90017
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Craig Thigpen has three aspects that any client wants and needs in an attorney: 1. He knows what he is doing. 2. He works hard and gets the results needed and 3. He truly cares. Th…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Catherine Pattinson

Firm: Ofc Public Defenders
11701 S La Cienega Blvd Ste 530 , Los Angeles , California 90045
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“performing her duties as a bus driver. After about a 10 minute conultation, Catherine came back with”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”

Daniel Lengeman

Firm: Kraut Law Group
6255 Sunset Boulevard , Los Angeles , California 90028
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Daniel is a fantastic lawyer. We both worked together as prosecutors before eventually going into private practice. Daniel has a great demeanor that allows him to get along with ev…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Carlos Bido

Firm: Los Angeles County Public Defender
210 W Temple St , Los Angeles , California 90012
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Carlos is one of the best attorney I have ever met his honest and straight forward and cares for his”
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