Criminal Defense Lawyers in Oakland, CA

54 criminal defense firms serving Oakland and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Oakland Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

8,376 Violent crimes reported ▼ 45.9% vs 2023
31,569 Property crimes reported ▼ 26.9% vs 2023
10% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
435,042 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 Oakland

Torres & Caraves LawTC
Criminal justice attorney

Torres & Caraves Law

5.0(257 reviews)

📍 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Ste 203, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-953-5551
Lamano Law Office - Oakland Criminal Justice AttorneyLL
Criminal justice attorney

Lamano Law Office - Oakland Criminal Justice Attorney

5.0(236 reviews)

📍 1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-842-0750
Demetrius Costy LawDC
Criminal justice attorney

Demetrius Costy Law

5.0(95 reviews)

📍 528 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

☎️ +1 510-254-3945
Vera Law OfficeVL
Criminal justice attorney

Vera Law Office

5.0(67 reviews)

📍 460 Boulevard Way #3, Oakland, CA 94610

☎️ +1 510-434-2700
Lamano Law Office - Oakland Criminal Justice AttorneyLL
Criminal justice attorney

Lamano Law Office - Oakland Criminal Justice Attorney

5.0(33 reviews)

📍 420 3rd St Ste 250A, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 510-842-0750
The Law Office of Jeffrey KaloustianTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian

5.0(26 reviews)

📍 2831 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

☎️ +1 510-421-6495
Oakland DUI AttorneysOD
Criminal justice attorney

Oakland DUI Attorneys

5.0(13 reviews)

📍 220 4th St #200, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 510-488-3000
Mirador LawML
Personal injury attorney

Mirador Law

5.0(10 reviews)

📍 1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-785-8400
Diego E. OrtizDE
Criminal justice attorney

Diego E. Ortiz

5.0(8 reviews)

📍 1300 Clay St Ste 600, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-654-4470
Law Offices of Curtis L. BriggsLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Curtis L. Briggs

5.0(8 reviews)

📍 1211 Embarcadero #200, Oakland, CA 94606

☎️ +1 415-205-7854
Law Offices of David ChesleyLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of David Chesley

5.0(8 reviews)

📍 344 Thomas L Berkley Way, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-519-9200
Law Office of Alanna D. CoopersmithLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Alanna D. Coopersmith

5.0(7 reviews)

📍 420 3rd St #250, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 510-628-0596
Hallinan Law FirmHL
Criminal justice attorney

Hallinan Law Firm

5.0(5 reviews)

📍 1432 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 415-236-3654
Virtuoso Criminal and DUI LawyersVC
Criminal justice attorney

Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers

5.0(4 reviews)

📍 420 3rd St #250, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 833-666-5245
Law Office of Robbi Abrams CookLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Robbi Abrams Cook

5.0(3 reviews)

📍 420 3rd St #200, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 510-208-5051
The Sadler Law FirmTS
Criminal justice attorney

The Sadler Law Firm

5.0(3 reviews)

📍 1300 Clay St Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-350-7751
The Law Office of Nors DavidsonTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of Nors Davidson

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 1300 Clay St Ste 600, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 415-601-4140
Harmon legalHL
Criminal justice attorney

Harmon legal

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 BALI │ Bay Area Legal Incubator, 12th And OAK Building, 125 12th St Ste 100, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 510-326-4993
Burglin Law Offices, P.C.BL
Criminal justice attorney

Burglin Law Offices, P.C.

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 6232 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, CA 94618

☎️ +1 510-250-5629
Law Office of Mario AndrewsLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Mario Andrews

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 4400 Keller Ave 140 Suite 313, Oakland, CA 94605

☎️ +1 510-686-1142
Law office of Randy Sue PollockLO
Criminal Defense Attorney

Law office of Randy Sue Pollock

5.0(0 reviews)

📍 286 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

☎️ +1 510-763-9967
Silver Law FirmSL
Criminal justice attorney

Silver Law Firm

4.9(415 reviews)

📍 2100 Embarcadero #204, Oakland, CA 94606

☎️ +1 510-683-5769
Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - Oakland OfficeSD
Criminal justice attorney

Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - Oakland Office

4.9(149 reviews)

📍 1970 Broadway #1145, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-343-7211
Morris Law PC, A Criminal Defense FirmML
Criminal justice attorney

Morris Law PC, A Criminal Defense Firm

4.9(55 reviews)

📍 2744 E 11th St, Oakland, CA 94601

☎️ +1 510-824-8831
The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense AttorneysTN
Criminal justice attorney

The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys

4.8(209 reviews)

📍 160 Franklin St #210, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 510-892-3215
Huff Legal, PCHL
Criminal justice attorney

Huff Legal, PC

4.7(122 reviews)

📍 1423 Broadway #1025, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-296-8343
Law Offices of Vivian N. SzawarcLO
Legal services

Law Offices of Vivian N. Szawarc

4.6(33 reviews)

📍 1624 Franklin St #402, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 888-666-8820
Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed OaklandLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed Oakland

4.5(134 reviews)

📍 1305 Franklin St #411, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-271-0010
Law Offices of Beles & BelesLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Beles & Beles

4.5(131 reviews)

📍 1 Kaiser Plaza #2300, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-836-0100
The Law Office of Darryl StallworthTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of Darryl Stallworth

4.5(8 reviews)

📍 2355 Broadway UNIT 303, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-721-3851
Katsuranis & Rodriguez, Attorneys at LawKR
Law firm

Katsuranis & Rodriguez, Attorneys at Law

4.4(8 reviews)

📍 524 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 510-504-2030
Law Office of Anne ManiaLO
Mediation service

Law Office of Anne Mania

4.4(7 reviews)

📍 2100 Embarcadero E #105, Oakland, CA 94606

☎️ +1 510-239-1598
Doctor Alex Abogado PenalistaDA
Criminal justice attorney

Doctor Alex Abogado Penalista

4.3(82 reviews)

📍 1300 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-738-0211
The Law Offices of Robert ByersTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Offices of Robert Byers

4.0(29 reviews)

📍 420 3rd St #250, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 510-465-4000
The Castillo Law OfficeTC
Criminal justice attorney

The Castillo Law Office

4.0(8 reviews)

📍 1939 Harrison St #710, Oakland, CA 94612

☎️ +1 510-686-1555
Nino & Mastro, LLPNM
Criminal justice attorney

Nino & Mastro, LLP

4.0(1 reviews)

📍 317 Washington St #131, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 855-529-4020
Earl Carter Criminal DefenseEC
Criminal justice attorney

Earl Carter Criminal Defense

3.0(2 reviews)

📍 333 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621

☎️ +1 800-500-5342
Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy - BNCL Law OfficesBN
Law firm

Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy - BNCL Law Offices

2.7(91 reviews)

📍 7677 Oakport St #1120, Oakland, CA 94621

☎️ +1 510-839-5200
Francisco Rodriguez, Attorney At LawFR
Criminal justice attorney

Francisco Rodriguez, Attorney At Law

2.6(10 reviews)

📍 524 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607

☎️ +1 415-378-4133