Criminal Defense Lawyers in Modesto, CA

27 criminal defense firms serving Modesto and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Modesto Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

1,458 Violent crimes reported ▲ 2.7% vs 2023
5,452 Property crimes reported ▲ 10.7% vs 2023
64% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
218,990 City population (2024) FBI agency estimate

Crime Trend (2020–2024)

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 Modesto

Law Office of Harmeet DhillonLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Harmeet Dhillon

5.0(22 reviews)

📍 520 13th St Suite C, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-717-5232
Law Office of Kelli MendezLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Kelli Mendez

5.0(19 reviews)

📍 1111 I St Ste 107, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-554-6100
Law Office of Hans HjertonssonLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Hans Hjertonsson

5.0(8 reviews)

📍 1500 J St Second Floor, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-319-1655
Law Office of Matthew BegounLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Matthew Begoun

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 801 10th St 5th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-200-8655
Law Office of Rebecka A. MonezLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Rebecka A. Monez

4.9(127 reviews)

📍 801 10th St 5th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-554-6446
Law Office of Jared W. JordanLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Jared W. Jordan

4.9(38 reviews)

📍 801 10th St 5th Floor, Suite 100, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-554-2021
Law Office of Vivian A. MejiaLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Vivian A. Mejia

4.8(36 reviews)

📍 520 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-354-3594
The Law Offices of Patrick KolasinskiTL
Immigration attorney

The Law Offices of Patrick Kolasinski

4.7(25 reviews)

📍 1120 14th St #4, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-408-0104
Law Offices of Preciliano MartinezLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Preciliano Martinez

4.6(49 reviews)

📍 520 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-290-9011
Roth Legal, A Professional Law CorporationRL
Criminal justice attorney

Roth Legal, A Professional Law Corporation

4.3(65 reviews)

📍 418 14th St, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-222-4447
Salgado Law OfficeSL
Legal services

Salgado Law Office

4.2(90 reviews)

📍 720 13th St Ste A, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-300-7825
Gradford Law FirmGL
Criminal justice attorney

Gradford Law Firm

4.2(26 reviews)

📍 1300 10th St Ste G, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-408-0342
The Law Office Richard A. MeyerTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office Richard A. Meyer

4.0(50 reviews)

📍 1500 J St First Floor, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-529-1112
John J. Hillenbrand Attorney at LawJJ
Criminal justice attorney

John J. Hillenbrand Attorney at Law

3.9(7 reviews)

📍 520 13th St Suite C, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-577-1190
Law Offices of Robert J. AnayaLO
Real estate attorney

Law Offices of Robert J. Anaya

3.5(11 reviews)

📍 821 13th St E, Modesto, CA 95354

☎️ +1 209-522-7500
Emergency Criminal Law ConsultationEC
Criminal justice attorney

Emergency Criminal Law Consultation

No reviews yet

📍 1400 Carver Rd, Modesto, CA 95350

☎️ +1 209-312-5250
Law Offices of James Bell P.C., Healthcare Fraud GroupLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of James Bell P.C., Healthcare Fraud Group

No reviews yet

📍 1317 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA 95355

☎️ +1 209-222-2732