Criminal Defense Lawyers in Murrieta, CA

17 criminal defense firms serving Murrieta and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Murrieta Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

207 Violent crimes reported ▲ 6.2% vs 2023
1,082 Property crimes reported ▼ 23.6% vs 2023
44% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
112,125 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 Murrieta

Law Office of Nic CocisLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Nic Cocis

5.0(50 reviews)

📍 25026 Las Brisas Rd, Murrieta, CA 92562

☎️ +1 951-400-4357
Lapine LawLL
Criminal justice attorney

Lapine Law

5.0(38 reviews)

📍 29970 Technology Dr Ste 220D, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-240-0030
Gressley & Donaldson LLP - Murrieta DUI Attorney Criminal DefenseGD
Criminal justice attorney

Gressley & Donaldson LLP - Murrieta DUI Attorney Criminal Defense

5.0(21 reviews)

📍 24630 Washington Ave Ste 202, Murrieta, CA 92562

☎️ +1 951-482-8450
Sargis & Associates Law OfficesSA
Family law attorney

Sargis & Associates Law Offices

5.0(14 reviews)

📍 41856 Ivy St Ste 205, Murrieta, CA 92562

☎️ +1 951-554-5466
Armendariz Law FirmAL
Criminal justice attorney

Armendariz Law Firm

5.0(6 reviews)

📍 29970 Technology Dr suite 105, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-566-7734
Law Offices of Stephen R. Brodsky, APLCLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Stephen R. Brodsky, APLC

5.0(3 reviews)

📍 25185 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562

☎️ +1 951-326-8988
Earl Carter Criminal DefenseEC
Criminal justice attorney

Earl Carter Criminal Defense

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 29970 Technology Dr suite 105, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 800-500-5342
Sharon Janine CosgroveSJ
Criminal justice attorney

Sharon Janine Cosgrove

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 39252 Winchester Rd #107-305, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-677-7638
The Law Office of H. Charles GorianTL
Criminal Defense Attorney

The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian

5.0(0 reviews)

📍 29995 Technology Dr Ste 204, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-395-0511
John Pozza Attorney At Law, PLCJP
Criminal justice attorney

John Pozza Attorney At Law, PLC

4.9(74 reviews)

📍 29995 Technology Dr Ste 204, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-749-5598
Khashan LawKL
Personal injury attorney

Khashan Law

4.8(69 reviews)

📍 26636 Margarita Rd STE 101, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-461-2387
Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & AssociatesLO
Personal injury attorney

Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates

4.7(40 reviews)

📍 29995 Technology Dr Ste 300, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-696-0010
Law Office of Christopher J. Whelton, APCLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Christopher J. Whelton, APC

4.7(23 reviews)

📍 30754 Wealth St, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-221-5499
Law Offices of Parwana Anwar, PLCLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Parwana Anwar, PLC

4.5(55 reviews)

📍 38975 Sky Canyon Dr STE 201, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-698-1250
Sevens Legal Murrieta Criminal LawyersSL
Criminal justice attorney

Sevens Legal Murrieta Criminal Lawyers

4.3(6 reviews)

📍 29970 Technology Dr Ste 205f, Murrieta, CA 92563

☎️ +1 951-467-4212
RetiredRE
Criminal justice attorney

Retired

3.7(6 reviews)

📍 38975 Sky Canyon Dr STE, Murrieta, CA 92563

No Website
Heritage Law GroupHL
Bankruptcy attorney

Heritage Law Group

3.7(3 reviews)

📍 41185 Golden Gate Cir, Murrieta, CA 92562

☎️ +1 951-296-5492