Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Luis Obispo, CA

16 criminal defense firms serving San Luis Obispo and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

San Luis Obispo Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

212 Violent crimes reported ▼ 16.5% vs 2023
1,335 Property crimes reported ▲ 3.5% vs 2023
49% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
49,948 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 San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo DUI AttorneysSL
Criminal justice attorney

San Luis Obispo DUI Attorneys

5.0(530 reviews)

📍 864 Osos St c, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-321-1000
Stein-Conaway Law Firm, P.C.SL
Criminal justice attorney

Stein-Conaway Law Firm, P.C.

5.0(286 reviews)

📍 1119 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-568-7528
Central Coast Criminal DefenseCC
Criminal justice attorney

Central Coast Criminal Defense

5.0(59 reviews)

📍 1301 Chorro St Ste a, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-621-7181
Law Offices of John C. Carlson, P.C.LO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of John C. Carlson, P.C.

5.0(29 reviews)

📍 890 Osos St Ste H, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-294-7980
Frederick Law FirmFL
Personal injury attorney

Frederick Law Firm

5.0(14 reviews)

📍 1104 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-929-1120
Law Offices of David ChesleyLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of David Chesley

5.0(5 reviews)

📍 1540 Marsh St #250, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-250-7500
Aron Law FirmAL
Criminal justice attorney

Aron Law Firm

4.9(56 reviews)

📍 505 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-618-1768
The Law Office of Peter DepewTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of Peter Depew

4.7(31 reviews)

📍 1119 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-270-3031
Casciola & Galambos, LLPCG
Criminal justice attorney

Casciola & Galambos, LLP

4.7(13 reviews)

📍 1042 Palm St Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-541-4135
Jeffrey D. Stulberg Law OfficeJD
Personal injury attorney

Jeffrey D. Stulberg Law Office

4.3(24 reviews)

📍 1305 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-544-7693
Wilson & Wilson Attorneys at LawWW
Criminal justice attorney

Wilson & Wilson Attorneys at Law

4.2(5 reviews)

📍 960 Toro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-546-8098
805 Law Group8L
Family law attorney

805 Law Group

4.0(34 reviews)

📍 940 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-365-6221
Jeffry C Radding Attorney at LawJC
Criminal justice attorney

Jeffry C Radding Attorney at Law

3.2(5 reviews)

📍 1035 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

☎️ +1 805-546-8541