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Top 20 Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego, California

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jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney

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5.0 (579 reviews)

Oceanside, California

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jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney

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jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney

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5.0 (578 reviews)

Oceanside, California

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jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney

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jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney

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5.0 (578 reviews)

San Marcos, California

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jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney

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jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney

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5.0 (578 reviews)

Vista, California

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Dod Law, APC

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Dod Law, APC

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5.0 (393 reviews)

National City, California

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Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys

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Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys

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5.0 (277 reviews)

San Diego, California

Criminal DefenseDUI / DWI

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Arroyo Law Center

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Arroyo Law Center

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5.0 (154 reviews)

Chula Vista, California

Criminal DefenseDUI / DWI+7 more

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San Diego Defenders

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San Diego Defenders

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5.0 (97 reviews)

Chula Vista, California

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David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys

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David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys

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5.0 (28 reviews)

El Cajon, California

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David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys

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David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys

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5.0 (28 reviews)

El Cajon, California

Criminal Defense

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Rubin Law Office, PC | Carlsbad Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer

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Rubin Law Office, PC | Carlsbad Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer

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5.0 (24 reviews)

Carlsbad, California

Personal InjuryCriminal Defense

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Rubin Law Office, PC | Carlsbad Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer

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Rubin Law Office, PC | Carlsbad Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer

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5.0 (24 reviews)

Carlsbad, California

Personal InjuryCriminal Defense

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Sevens Legal Criminal Lawyers

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Sevens Legal Criminal Lawyers

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4.9 (889 reviews)

San Marcos, California

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Sevens Legal Criminal Lawyers

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Sevens Legal Criminal Lawyers

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4.9 (889 reviews)

San Diego, California

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Sevens Legal Criminal Lawyers

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Sevens Legal Criminal Lawyers

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4.9 (889 reviews)

San Diego, California

Criminal Defense

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Law Offices of Anna R. Yum | Criminal Attorneys

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Law Offices of Anna R. Yum | Criminal Attorneys

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4.9 (262 reviews)

San Diego, California

Criminal Defense

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Elite Criminal Defense - San Diego

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Elite Criminal Defense - San Diego

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4.9 (224 reviews)

San Diego, California

Criminal Defense

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Monder Criminal Lawyer Group

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Monder Criminal Lawyer Group

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4.9 (169 reviews)

National City, California

Criminal Defense

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RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego

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RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego

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4.9 (86 reviews)

San Diego, California

Criminal Defense

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RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego

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RJT Criminal Lawyer San Diego

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4.9 (86 reviews)

San Diego, California

Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorneys in San Diego

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses. They protect clients' constitutional rights throughout the legal process — from arrest and investigation through trial and sentencing. A skilled criminal defense lawyer investigates the facts, challenges the prosecution's evidence, negotiates plea agreements, and advocates vigorously at trial to achieve the best possible outcome.