Criminal Defense Lawyers in Salinas, CA

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

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Salinas Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

842 Violent crimes reported ▲ 3.3% vs 2023
2,745 Property crimes reported ▲ 15.2% vs 2023
44% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
158,233 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 Salinas

Law Offices of William V. PernikLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of William V. Pernik

5.0(141 reviews)

📍 40 Central Ave #4, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-480-9165
Charles H. Shivers, Attorney at LawCH
Criminal justice attorney

Charles H. Shivers, Attorney at Law

5.0(50 reviews)

📍 Austin house, 40 Central Ave #2, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-751-1667
Law Office of Maribel PenalozaLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Maribel Penaloza

5.0(34 reviews)

📍 307 S Main St Suite 140-B, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-800-6395
Soltesz Law Group Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers - Salinas OfficeSL
Criminal justice attorney

Soltesz Law Group Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers - Salinas Office

5.0(13 reviews)

📍 137 Central Ave Ste 3, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-346-0505
The Crawford Law Firm, Inc. SalinasTC
Criminal justice attorney

The Crawford Law Firm, Inc. Salinas

5.0(10 reviews)

📍 150 W Gabilan St #4, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-783-0222
Dice Frank WDF
Criminal justice attorney

Dice Frank W

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 150 W Gabilan St # 2, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-757-6163
Taylor & Dolowich, A Professional Law CorporationTD
Criminal justice attorney

Taylor & Dolowich, A Professional Law Corporation

4.9(79 reviews)

📍 241 Salinas St, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-998-9187
Chris Cain LawCC
Criminal justice attorney

Chris Cain Law

4.8(209 reviews)

📍 6 W Gabilan St Ste 17, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-296-0060
Law Office of Miguel A. HernandezLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Miguel A. Hernandez

4.8(63 reviews)

📍 40 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-757-3925
The Worthington Law CentreTW
Criminal justice attorney

The Worthington Law Centre

4.8(57 reviews)

📍 215 W Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-704-1852
James H. Dozier Jr. Attorney at LawJH
Criminal justice attorney

James H. Dozier Jr. Attorney at Law

4.6(30 reviews)

📍 325 Cayuga St, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-758-1031
Law Office of John KlopfensteinLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of John Klopfenstein

4.4(48 reviews)

📍 9 W Gabilan St Ste 6, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-610-5921
THOMAS S. WORTHINGTONTS
Criminal justice attorney

THOMAS S. WORTHINGTON

4.0(14 reviews)

📍 215 W Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-421-0800
Lavorato & ScottLS
Personal injury attorney

Lavorato & Scott

3.8(23 reviews)

📍 310 Capitol St Suite A, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-758-3000
Jose Angel Velasquez, Sr., Attorney at LawJA
Criminal justice attorney

Jose Angel Velasquez, Sr., Attorney at Law

3.8(14 reviews)

📍 137 Central Ave #7, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-794-0686
Allan, Arlene E AtyAA
Criminal Defense Attorney

Allan, Arlene E Aty

3.7(0 reviews)

📍 119 Cayuga St, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-754-4340
Pamela Brown, Attorney at LawPB
Criminal justice attorney

Pamela Brown, Attorney at Law

3.0(1 reviews)

📍 132 W Gabilan St #207, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-210-1747
Law Office of Susan ChapmanLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Susan Chapman

No reviews yet

📍 21 W Alisal St Ste 100B, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-601-8730
Eloise Kelsey, Criminal Defense AttorneyEK
Criminal justice attorney

Eloise Kelsey, Criminal Defense Attorney

No reviews yet

📍 307 S Main St Suite 130, Salinas, CA 93901

☎️ +1 831-272-3536