⚖️ California DefenseDirectory

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Cruz, CA

16 criminal defense firms serving Santa Cruz and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Santa Cruz Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

382 Violent crimes reported ▼ 5.4% vs 2023
1,600 Property crimes reported ▲ 2.6% vs 2023
61% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
61,346 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 Cruz

Law Offices of George J GigarjianLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of George J Gigarjian

5.0(45 reviews)

📍 108 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-429-1440
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DUI Attorney Rick Gazipura Santa CruzDA
Criminal justice attorney

DUI Attorney Rick Gazipura Santa Cruz

5.0(35 reviews)

📍 101 Cooper St #309, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-226-1398
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The Law Office of Leila Vaez-IravaniTL
Law firm

The Law Office of Leila Vaez-Iravani

5.0(25 reviews)

📍 765 Cedar St #202, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 408-656-1919
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Law Office of Cherish Om - Criminal Defense & Family LawyerLO
Family law attorney

Law Office of Cherish Om - Criminal Defense & Family Lawyer

5.0(21 reviews)

📍 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-281-4964
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Santa Cruz DUI Lawyer The Crawford Law Firm, Inc.SC
Criminal justice attorney

Santa Cruz DUI Lawyer The Crawford Law Firm, Inc.

5.0(8 reviews)

📍 1414 Soquel Ave #224, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

☎️ +1 831-204-0773
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Law Office of Jeffrey C. StotterLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Jeffrey C. Stotter

5.0(5 reviews)

📍 55 River St Unit 220, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-435-4384
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Mark A. Garver Attorney at LawMA
Law firm

Mark A. Garver Attorney at Law

5.0(4 reviews)

📍 765 Cedar St #201, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-222-6243
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Jamyrson Law Firm APCJL
Criminal justice attorney

Jamyrson Law Firm APC

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 200 Washington St #211, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-854-7529
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Leila Sayar, DUI-Criminal Defense Lawyer Santa Cruz CALS
Criminal justice attorney

Leila Sayar, DUI-Criminal Defense Lawyer Santa Cruz CA

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 303 Water St Suite 10, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-426-9234
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Law Offices of Andrew C. JaneckiLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Andrew C. Janecki

4.7(25 reviews)

📍 1517 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-459-0427
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John W. Thornton, Attorney at LawJW
Criminal justice attorney

John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law

4.5(8 reviews)

📍 303 Potrero St Ste 30, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-426-5800
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The Law Offices of Bryan J. HackettTL
Legal services

The Law Offices of Bryan J. Hackett

4.0(7 reviews)

📍 289 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-295-3513
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Law office Ben RiceLO
Criminal Defense Attorney

Law office Ben Rice

4.0(0 reviews)

📍 331 Soquel Ave #201, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Law Offices of Geoffrey W. Rawlings, EsqLO
Personal injury attorney

Law Offices of Geoffrey W. Rawlings, Esq

3.7(3 reviews)

📍 765 Cedar St #202, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

☎️ +1 831-423-2300
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