Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA

14 criminal defense firms serving Santa Monica and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Santa Monica Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

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

671 Violent crimes reported ▼ 13.3% vs 2023
4,320 Property crimes reported ▲ 1.1% vs 2023
48% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
88,948 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 Santa Monica

Chris W. Blaylock - Law Offices of CW BlaylockCW
Criminal justice attorney

Chris W. Blaylock - Law Offices of CW Blaylock

5.0(55 reviews)

📍 401 Wilshire Blvd Fl 12, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 310-496-4245
Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI LawyersCL
Criminal justice attorney

Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers

5.0(23 reviews)

📍 3110 Main St Bldg C, Suite 250, Santa Monica, CA 90405

☎️ +1 424-340-7220
Cron, Israels & StarkCI
Criminal justice attorney

Cron, Israels & Stark

5.0(12 reviews)

📍 401 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1200, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 424-372-3112
Helfend Law GroupHL
Criminal justice attorney

Helfend Law Group

5.0(10 reviews)

📍 312 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 800-834-6434
Matthew Ruff, DUI Defense LawyerMR
Criminal justice attorney

Matthew Ruff, DUI Defense Lawyer

5.0(9 reviews)

📍 100 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 877-213-4453
California Criminal Defense Center / 800 D.U.I. KINGCC
Criminal justice attorney

California Criminal Defense Center / 800 D.U.I. KING

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 1207 4th St #300, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 310-737-2284
Hart J. Levin - Santa Monica DUI LawyersHJ
Lawyer

Hart J. Levin - Santa Monica DUI Lawyers

4.9(41 reviews)

📍 401 Wilshire Blvd 12th Fl, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 310-935-3100
Ahrony AppealsAA
Criminal justice attorney

Ahrony Appeals

4.9(24 reviews)

📍 401 Wilshire Blvd 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 310-743-7830
Law Office of Alec Rose PCLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Alec Rose PC

4.7(32 reviews)

📍 2708 Wilshire Blvd #187, Santa Monica, CA 90403

☎️ +1 310-905-5538
Imhoff & AssociatesIA
Criminal justice attorney

Imhoff & Associates

4.4(143 reviews)

📍 808 Wilshire Blvd #200, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 855-933-3367
Kravis, Graham, & Zucker LLPKG
Criminal justice attorney

Kravis, Graham, & Zucker LLP

3.9(7 reviews)

📍 401 Wilshire Blvd 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 310-975-7040
Gregory Humphries Attorney at LawGH
Criminal justice attorney

Gregory Humphries Attorney at Law

1.0(1 reviews)

📍 1424 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 310-394-1688
Jeffrey J Douglas Law OfficeJJ
Criminal justice attorney

Jeffrey J Douglas Law Office

No reviews yet

📍 401 Wilshire Blvd Fl 12, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 310-576-3411
Law Offices of Edith Nazarian, APC - Criminal & Immigration Law Office in Los AngelesLO
Immigration attorney

Law Offices of Edith Nazarian, APC - Criminal & Immigration Law Office in Los Angeles

No reviews yet

📍 808 Wilshire Blvd #200, Santa Monica, CA 90401

☎️ +1 818-748-8808