Criminal Defense Lawyers in Costa Mesa, CA

15 criminal defense firms serving Costa Mesa and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Costa Mesa Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

787 Violent crimes reported ▲ 21.6% vs 2022
3,086 Property crimes reported ▼ 21.4% vs 2022
53% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
107,235 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 Costa Mesa

Kevorkian & Madenlian LLPKM
Lawyers association

Kevorkian & Madenlian LLP

5.0(77 reviews)

📍 1503 S Coast Dr #210, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 714-668-1100
Hartmann Law FirmHL
Criminal justice attorney

Hartmann Law Firm

5.0(11 reviews)

📍 650 Town Center Dr #1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 714-543-2266
Cal-defenderCA
Criminal justice attorney

Cal-defender

5.0(3 reviews)

📍 555 Anton Blvd suit 150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 877-422-5297
Criminal Defense NetworkCD
Criminal justice attorney

Criminal Defense Network

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 2900 Bristol Street Ste C204, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 855-505-5588
Law Firm of Higbee & AssociatesLF
Criminal justice attorney

Law Firm of Higbee & Associates

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 2900 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 714-617-8300
Kenney Legal Federal Criminal Defense LawyersKL
Criminal justice attorney

Kenney Legal Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

4.9(65 reviews)

📍 2900 Bristol St Suite C204, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 855-505-5588
Reyes & Schroeder Associates P.C.RS
Legal services

Reyes & Schroeder Associates P.C.

4.8(77 reviews)

📍 555 Anton Blvd Ste 150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 323-553-1541
Paul S. Meyer, APCPS
Criminal justice attorney

Paul S. Meyer, APC

4.2(10 reviews)

📍 695 Town Center Dr #875, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 714-754-6500
Law Office of David P. SchwarzLO
Family law attorney

Law Office of David P. Schwarz

3.9(21 reviews)

📍 555 Anton Blvd suit 150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 949-735-9266
Lespier Manfredo ELM
Criminal justice attorney

Lespier Manfredo E

3.7(6 reviews)

📍 2755 Bristol St Ste. 115, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

☎️ +1 949-474-1638
Law Offices of Justin D. IrishLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Justin D. Irish

2.3(3 reviews)

📍 250 E 17th St #240, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

☎️ +1 949-836-0543