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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Folsom, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Folsom: Walsh Law, LFR Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Tiemann Defense, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 105.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Ticket Crushers | Criminal, Traffic & DUI Lawyer Sacramento, 438 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 105 ranked; ranked #16.

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

105 Folsom criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 105 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Criminal defense lawyers in Sacramento ranking. See Criminal defense lawyers in Sacramento

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Folsom 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 Folsom at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Walsh Law735.0★ (201)FolsomOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Tiemann Defense724.9★ (290)El Dorado Hills, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Nagra Law Firm, P.C.695.0★ (145)Sacramento, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Welch Law Firm, DUI Defense Attorneys695.0★ (68)Roseville, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Goss Law694.9★ (172)Sacramento, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Anguiano Law - Sacramento Criminal Defense685.0★ (123)Sacramento, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Law Offices of Amber Bellante685.0★ (91)Sacramento, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Dbouk Law Office, P.C.675.0★ (80)Sacramento, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Crowell Law Offices674.8★ (225)Sacramento, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Carlos Andres Ramos Attorney at Law664.6★ (80)Sacramento, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 105 criminal defense lawyers in Folsom, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Folsom

    #1 Walsh Law

    Based in Folsom

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2230 E Bidwell St #100, Folsom, CA 95630
    View profile for Walsh Law(916) 443-1111

  2. #2 Tiemann Defense

    Based in El Dorado Hills, 6 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
    View profile for Tiemann Defense(916) 939-3900

  3. #3 Nagra Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Sacramento, 15 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1401 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815
    View profile for Nagra Law Firm, P.C.(916) 913-1378

  5. #5 Goss Law

    Based in Sacramento, 18 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2000 L St #250, Sacramento, CA 95811
    View profile for Goss Law(916) 313-3133

  8. #8 Dbouk Law Office, P.C.

    Based in Sacramento, 18 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    901 H St Unit 303, Sacramento, CA 95814
    View profile for Dbouk Law Office, P.C.(916) 718-7223

  9. #9 Crowell Law Offices

    Based in Sacramento, 18 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 225 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1510 J St Suite 135, Sacramento, CA 95814
    View profile for Crowell Law Offices(916) 303-2800

  11. #11 Cosca Chris

    Based in Sacramento, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    701 University Ave Suite 104, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for Cosca Chris(916) 440-1010

  12. #12 Law Office of David Knoll

    Based in Sacramento, 18 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 171 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    2301 J St #201, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Law Office of David Knoll(916) 447-5297

  15. #15 Holley Defense Law Offices

    Based in Sacramento, 19 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun 10 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2151 River Plaza Dr #250, Sacramento, CA 95833
    View profile for Holley Defense Law Offices(916) 922-2255

  17. #17 Cohen Defense Group

    Based in Roseville, 8 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1101 Creekside Ridge Dr Ste 280, Roseville, CA 95678
    View profile for Cohen Defense Group(916) 596-2700

  19. #19 Capital Gateway Immigration, A Professional Law Corporation

    Based in Sacramento, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1600 Sacramento Inn Wy #228, Sacramento, CA 95815
    View profile for Capital Gateway Immigration, A Professional Law Corporation(916) 447-8975

  20. #20 Allaye Chan Law

    Based in Sacramento, 17 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3001 J St #300, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Allaye Chan Law(916) 313-5370

  21. #21 Shouse Law Group

    Based in Sacramento, 19 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    1383 Garden Hwy #200, Sacramento, CA 95833
    View profile for Shouse Law Group(916) 391-6500

  24. #24 Wise Law Group, PC

    Based in Sacramento, 19 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    455 Capitol Mall #305, Sacramento, CA 95814
    View profile for Wise Law Group, PC(916) 498-9473

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #41

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 41 of 105 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Folsom, ranks 26 to 41
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Crowell Law Offices645.0★ (15)9 mi
28David Grow Attorney644.6★ (25)18 mi
31Law Office of Jeffrey R. Wood635.0★ (6)11 mi
321-800-NoCuffs633.9★ (25)15 mi
35Law Offices of David D. Fischer625.0★ (8)19 mi
37Sacramento Traffic Citation614.3★ (6)17 mi
39Candice Fields Law, PC614.5★ (6)19 mi
40Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - Sacramento Office615.0★ (5)19 mi
41Mark Sollitt, Attorney at Law614.3★ (9)22 mi

How we ranked Folsom criminal defense lawyers

We scored 105 Folsom 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 Folsom 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 Folsom: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Folsom?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Folsom, CA is Walsh Law with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tiemann Defense (#2) and Nagra Law Firm, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 105 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Folsom?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 105 criminal defense lawyers serving Folsom, CA. 1 of them is based in Folsom; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Folsom are open 24/7?

33 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Folsom post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Walsh Law (#1), Tiemann Defense (#2) and Nagra Law Firm, 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 Folsom work on weekends?

43 of 105 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Walsh Law (#1), Tiemann Defense (#2) and Nagra Law Firm, P.C. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Folsom criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 105 rated criminal defense lawyers in Folsom is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Ticket Crushers | Criminal, Traffic & DUI Lawyer Sacramento has the most, 438 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Folsom count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Folsom 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 Folsom, 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 Folsom, 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 Folsom?

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 Folsom

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 105 criminal defense lawyers serving Folsom.

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