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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Avocado Heights, CA: 2026 rankings

834 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Avocado Heights: Manshoory Law Group, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 385 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Damas Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 834.

  3. 45

    Most-reviewed: CheapTrafficAttorneys, 369 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 834 ranked after Manshoory Law Group; ranked #45.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

834 Avocado Heights criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 359 are open 24/7, 486 open Saturdays and 429 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 834 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Manshoory Law Group695.0★ (385)Los Angeles, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Damas Law694.9★ (113)El Monte, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Poseidon Defense A.P.C.695.0★ (201)Fullerton, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Office of Daniel Deng 邓洪律师事务所684.9★ (114)Rosemead, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5CBS Law685.0★ (240)Los Angeles, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6The Miller Law Group684.9★ (166)Pasadena, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7MrsDemeanor.com a DBA of the Law Office of Jansi Muradyan Duarte APC675.0★ (235)La Cañada Flintridge, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Perliss Law Firm675.0★ (82)San Gabriel, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Olen Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys674.8★ (153)Pasadena, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10The Rodriguez Law Group674.9★ (187)Los Angeles, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 834 criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Avocado Heights

    Based in Los Angeles, 15 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 385 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 385 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    660 S Figueroa St Ste 1888, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  2. Based in El Monte, 4 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11033 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731
  3. Based in Fullerton, 11 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1440 N Harbor Blvd #260, Fullerton, CA 92835
  4. Based in Los Angeles, 15 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  5. Based in Pasadena, 12 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16 N Marengo Ave Ste 610, Pasadena, CA 91101
  6. 67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1433 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
  7. Based in San Gabriel, 8 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    201 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
  8. Based in Los Angeles, 15 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    626 Wilshire Blvd Suite 460, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  9. Based in West Covina, 5 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1050 Lakes Dr #225, West Covina, CA 91790
  10. Based in Santa Fe Springs, 9 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 121 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12631 Imperial Hwy. Ste F120, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
  11. Based in Los Angeles, 16 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1200 Wilshire Blvd #615, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  12. Based in Los Angeles, 22 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1436 S La Cienega Blvd #111, Los Angeles, CA 90035
  13. Based in Pasadena, 12 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    78 Orange Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105
  14. Based in La Verne, 14 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2220 3rd St, La Verne, CA 91750
  15. Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3460 Wilshire Blvd #410, Los Angeles, CA 90010
  16. Based in Orange, 18 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    333 City Blvd W Ste 1750, Orange, CA 92868
  17. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 25 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10737 Laurel St Ste 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  18. Based in Glendale, 17 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    500 N Central Ave #610, Glendale, CA 91203
  19. Based in Santa Ana, 21 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    404 W 4th St L, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 834 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers664.7★ (311)20 mi
27Grace Legal Group Inc.664.9★ (258)16 mi
28McCready Law Group664.8★ (186)19 mi
29Law Offices of Jeff Voll665.0★ (108)11 mi
30Hurwitz Law Group, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney665.0★ (116)20 mi
31Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys665.0★ (47)12 mi
32Nicholas Rosenberg664.9★ (78)15 mi
33The Criminal And DUI Guys - Criminal Defense Attorneys -665.0★ (166)23 mi
34The Leventhal Firm664.8★ (70)12 mi
35Garcia Law Group665.0★ (105)12 mi
36Law Office of Wais Azami | OC Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer665.0★ (88)18 mi
37Leah Legal | Pasadena Criminal Attorney664.8★ (56)11 mi
38Manuelian Law Firm665.0★ (65)15 mi
39Smart Choice Bail Bonds665.0★ (12)In Avocado Heights
40The Law Offices of Veronica T. Barton664.9★ (85)16 mi
41Law Offices of Louis J.Shapiro655.0★ (170)24 mi
42The Law Offices of Kirk Tarman & Associates654.9★ (191)23 mi
43Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers654.9★ (77)16 mi
44The Law Offices of Matthew Cargal654.9★ (44)11 mi
45CheapTrafficAttorneys654.9★ (369)19 mi
46DCD LAW655.0★ (235)28 mi
47The Law Office Of Damian Siwek655.0★ (88)19 mi
48Weber Law | Criminal Defense Lawyers654.9★ (35)10 mi
49Gold & Witham655.0★ (202)27 mi
50Law Office of Neeraj D. Singh, APC655.0★ (71)18 mi

Also serving Avocado Heights

20 more criminal defense lawyers within 30 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked criminal defense lawyers serving Avocado Heights
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alimouri & Alimouri | Trial Lawyers4.5★ (94)11 mi
Bryan R. Kazarian DUI Lawyers5.0★ (32)11 mi
Earl Carter Criminal Defense4.0★ (2)4 mi
Esfandi Law Group5.0★ (2)11 mi
Garber & Garber, A.P.L.C.3.0★ (2)15 mi
Guerrero & Chan, LLP4.2★ (10)In Avocado Heights
KC Law3.3★ (4)In Avocado Heights
Law Offices of George Kita5.0★ (2)11 mi
Law Offices of Hong Li, A Professional Corporation4.8★ (26)In Avocado Heights
Lingtu Law Office5.0★ (141)In Avocado Heights
My Rights Law Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers - Rancho Cucamonga4.9★ (184)24 mi
Saffari Law4.9★ (127)22 mi
Schonbrun Seplow Harris & Hoffman, LLP5.0★ (2)11 mi
The H Law Group Los Angeles4.8★ (76)16 mi
The Law Office of Danny Saleh5.0★ (2)14 mi
The law office of Kevin Sawkins5.0★ (2)8 mi
The Law Offices Of Jesse N. Robles5.0★ (2)10 mi
Vititoe Law Group4.4★ (34)In Avocado Heights
Wang IP Law Group, P.C.4.4★ (28)In Avocado Heights
Warmuth Law 華明勝律師事務所4.7★ (78)In Avocado Heights

How we ranked Avocado Heights criminal defense lawyers

We scored 834 Avocado Heights criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Avocado Heights data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
  • Who will appear with me at each hearing?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Avocado Heights?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Avocado Heights, CA is Manshoory Law Group with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 385 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Damas Law (#2) and Poseidon Defense A.P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 834 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Avocado Heights?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 834 criminal defense lawyers serving Avocado Heights, CA. 1 of them is based in Avocado Heights; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights are open 24/7?

359 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Manshoory Law Group (#1), Damas Law (#2) and Poseidon Defense A.P.C. (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights work on weekends?

486 of 834 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 429 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Manshoory Law Group (#1), Damas Law (#2) and Poseidon Defense A.P.C. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Avocado Heights criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 834 rated criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Manshoory Law Group has the most, 385 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?

Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do criminal defense lawyers outside Avocado Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Avocado Heights city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights, CA charge?

Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?

If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Avocado Heights, CA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Avocado Heights?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Avocado Heights

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 834 criminal defense lawyers serving Avocado Heights.

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