Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chico, CA

20 criminal defense firms serving Chico and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Chico Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

Understanding local crime trends adds context if you or a loved one is facing charges in Chico. Figures are reported offenses for 2024 from the FBI's national database — not convictions.

719 Violent crimes reported ▲ 14.9% vs 2023
1,973 Property crimes reported ▲ 4.0% vs 2023
40% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
100,831 City population (2024) FBI agency estimate

Crime Trend (2019–2024)

Annual reported offenses.

2024 Crime Breakdown

Share of reported offenses by type.

Violent Crime Rate vs. California & U.S.

Reported violent offenses per 100,000 residents.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS Summarized Data). Reported offenses do not represent convictions or guilt. Data availability varies by agency and year.

Criminal Defense Firms in Chico

Law Office of Michael W. FaheyLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Michael W. Fahey

5.0(7 reviews)

📍 2535 Forest Ave Ste. 140, Chico, CA 95928

☎️ +1 530-345-9792
Nor Cal Criminal Law, Attorney Susan Hearne & Brenden BlakeNC
Criminal justice attorney

Nor Cal Criminal Law, Attorney Susan Hearne & Brenden Blake

4.9(30 reviews)

📍 2068 Talbert Dr #300, Chico, CA 95928

☎️ +1 530-580-8529
Davis W. Hewitt Law OfficeDW
Criminal justice attorney

Davis W. Hewitt Law Office

4.8(48 reviews)

📍 116 W 2nd St #7, Chico, CA 95928

☎️ +1 530-342-1005
Chico DUI Lawyer Michael ErpinoCD
Trial attorney

Chico DUI Lawyer Michael Erpino

4.8(10 reviews)

📍 313 Walnut St Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928

☎️ +1 530-898-1111
CHOPRA LAW FIRMCL
Criminal justice attorney

CHOPRA LAW FIRM

4.5(30 reviews)

📍 1530 Humboldt Rd Ste 1A, Chico, CA 95928

☎️ +1 530-809-9030
Williams & Javellana, LLPWJ
Lawyer

Williams & Javellana, LLP

4.4(16 reviews)

📍 140 Amber Grove Dr #157, Chico, CA 95973

☎️ +1 530-592-4305
Maria Amaya, APLC | Criminal Defense & Personal Injury LawyerMA
Criminal justice attorney

Maria Amaya, APLC | Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer

4.3(76 reviews)

📍 196 Cohasset Rd Ste 205, Chico, CA 95926

☎️ +1 530-897-3700
Criminal Defense Attorney Chris CarawayCD
Criminal justice attorney

Criminal Defense Attorney Chris Caraway

4.3(6 reviews)

📍 2619 Forest Ave Suite 130, Chico, CA 95928

☎️ +1 530-591-4304
The Law Office of Denver LatimerTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of Denver Latimer

4.0(11 reviews)

📍 330 Wall St, Chico, CA 95928

☎️ +1 530-345-1396
The Law Office of Joe VanDervoort, The DUI KingTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of Joe VanDervoort, The DUI King

3.7(9 reviews)

📍 1339 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

☎️ +1 530-342-2858
Law Office of Stephana L.M. FeminoLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Stephana L.M. Femino

3.5(25 reviews)

📍 341 Flume St #5428, Chico, CA 95928

☎️ +1 530-893-0676
Eric Alan Berg and AssociatesEA
Criminal justice attorney

Eric Alan Berg and Associates

3.4(18 reviews)

📍 1361 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

☎️ +1 530-223-5100
Fawne Crabtree Attorney at LawFC
Criminal justice attorney

Fawne Crabtree Attorney at Law

3.0(8 reviews)

📍 942 W 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926

☎️ +1 916-586-1144
Chico DUI Attorney, Maria J. AmayaCD
Criminal justice attorney

Chico DUI Attorney, Maria J. Amaya

2.9(7 reviews)

📍 383 Connors Ave, Chico, CA 95926

☎️ +1 530-413-5492