Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Barbara, CA

30 criminal defense firms serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Santa Barbara Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

552 Violent crimes reported ▲ 4.5% vs 2023
1,579 Property crimes reported ▼ 2.2% vs 2023
61% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
85,758 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 Santa Barbara

RBX Law, PCRL
Criminal justice attorney

RBX Law, PC

5.0(71 reviews)

📍 924 Anacapa St # 1T, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-635-7766
Bamieh & De Smeth, PLCBD
Personal injury attorney

Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC

5.0(53 reviews)

📍 15 W Carrillo St STE 104, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-643-5555
Law Office of Hogan GanschowLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Hogan Ganschow

5.0(15 reviews)

📍 1032 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-664-1222
Law Offices of David ChesleyLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of David Chesley

5.0(14 reviews)

📍 7 W Figueroa St #200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-791-2162
The H Law GroupTH
Criminal justice attorney

The H Law Group

5.0(7 reviews)

📍 1117 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-356-3777
Tri-Counties Criminal DefenseTC
Criminal justice attorney

Tri-Counties Criminal Defense

5.0(4 reviews)

📍 5276 Hollister Ave #455, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

☎️ +1 805-202-5177
Law Office of Michael HanleyLO
Lawyer

Law Office of Michael Hanley

5.0(3 reviews)

📍 222 E Carrillo St #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-350-4139
Law Office of Jordan D. HankeyLO
Personal injury attorney

Law Office of Jordan D. Hankey

5.0(3 reviews)

📍 903 State St Ste #205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-682-3352
Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLPLN
Criminal justice attorney

Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 7 W Figueroa St #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-742-8869
Ridley DefenseRD
Criminal justice attorney

Ridley Defense

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 7 W Figueroa St Ste 350, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-208-1866
Dennis G Merenbach Attorney at LawDG
Divorce lawyer

Dennis G Merenbach Attorney at Law

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 225 E Carrillo St #203, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-963-4484
Sanford Horowitz Criminal DefenseSH
Criminal justice attorney

Sanford Horowitz Criminal Defense

4.9(139 reviews)

📍 1334 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-749-5670
Aron Law Firm - Criminal Defense & DUI LawyersAL
Criminal justice attorney

Aron Law Firm - Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers

4.9(108 reviews)

📍 15 W Carrillo St Ste 217, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-618-1768
Law Offices of William C. Makler, P.C.LO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of William C. Makler, P.C.

4.9(59 reviews)

📍 140 E Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-892-4922
Law Office of J'Aimèe L. Oxton, APLCLO
Lawyer

Law Office of J'Aimèe L. Oxton, APLC

4.9(25 reviews)

📍 1220.5 State Street 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-966-6880
The Law Offices of Tristan Verburgt, PCTL
Employment attorney

The Law Offices of Tristan Verburgt, PC

4.9(19 reviews)

📍 629 State St #248, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-220-3923
Law Offices of Gregory I. McMurray, P.C.LO
Family law attorney

Law Offices of Gregory I. McMurray, P.C.

4.8(17 reviews)

📍 1035 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-965-3703
Lytel & Lytel, LLP joined Klein DeNatale Goldner (KDG)LL
Civil defense

Lytel & Lytel, LLP joined Klein DeNatale Goldner (KDG)

4.7(28 reviews)

📍 225 E Carrillo St #203, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-963-8100
Appel & MorseAM
Criminal justice attorney

Appel & Morse

4.7(26 reviews)

📍 1129 State St Ste 25, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-966-0874
Hayes Law OfficesHL
Criminal justice attorney

Hayes Law Offices

4.7(13 reviews)

📍 1035 Santa Barbara St Suite 8, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-966-4171
Steele & Voss AttorneysSV
Criminal justice attorney

Steele & Voss Attorneys

4.7(12 reviews)

📍 1226 1/2 State St Ste #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-245-5078
Andrade Law OfficesAL
Personal injury attorney

Andrade Law Offices

4.6(29 reviews)

📍 211 Equestrian Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-962-4944
Michael A. Carty, Attorney At LawMA
Lawyer

Michael A. Carty, Attorney At Law

4.4(7 reviews)

📍 228 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-963-7716
Lynn & O'Brien, LLPLO
Criminal justice attorney

Lynn & O'Brien, LLP

4.4(7 reviews)

📍 311 E Carrillo St Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-845-5966
Chambliss LegalCL
Criminal justice attorney

Chambliss Legal

4.2(5 reviews)

📍 140 E Figueroa St #2113, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-895-6782
Douglas Hayes, LawyerDH
Criminal justice attorney

Douglas Hayes, Lawyer

4.1(9 reviews)

📍 1035 Santa Barbara St Suite 8, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-966-4171
Exclusive DUI Defense, Inc.ED
Criminal justice attorney

Exclusive DUI Defense, Inc.

4.0(9 reviews)

📍 3 W Carrillo St #203, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-966-0812
Law Offices of Adam L. PearlmanLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Adam L. Pearlman

3.3(7 reviews)

📍 1020 State St Ste 213, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

☎️ +1 805-619-0282
Law Offices of Joakim I. TanLO
Abogado penalista

Law Offices of Joakim I. Tan

No reviews yet

📍 222 E Carrillo St #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

☎️ +1 805-452-9630