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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lake Los Angeles, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Lake Los Angeles: Law Offices of David Chesley, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): My Rights Law Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers - Victorville, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.

  3. 15

    Most-reviewed: Law Offices of David M. Wallin, 114 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #15.

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

18 Lake Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 18 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Lake Los Angeles 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 Lake Los Angeles at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of David Chesley664.9★ (33)Lancaster, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Bullard & Powell, APC.655.0★ (77)Victorville, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3My Rights Law Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers - Victorville654.9★ (38)Victorville, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Law Offices of David Chesley645.0★ (16)Lancaster, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Wallin & Klarich644.8★ (39)Victorville, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6R Fenn Law645.0★ (13)Palmdale, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Leib Law645.0★ (10)Palmdale, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8DCD LAW635.0★ (8)Palmdale, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Law Office of Jesse P. Duran624.6★ (67)Lancaster, 18 mi away——
10Law Offices of David Chesley624.9★ (14)Victorville, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 18 criminal defense lawyers in Lake Los Angeles, 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.

  2. #2 Bullard & Powell, APC.

    Based in Victorville, 30 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    15437 Anacapa Rd Ste 2, Victorville, CA 92392
    View profile for Bullard & Powell, APC.(909) 531-5511

  5. #5 Wallin & Klarich

    Based in Victorville, 30 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    15437 Anacapa Rd Unit 12, Victorville, CA 92392
    View profile for Wallin & Klarich(760) 474-3710

  6. #6 R Fenn Law

    Based in Palmdale, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    190 Sierra Ct Suite A321 Inside, 190 Sierra Ct Suite A6, Palmdale, CA 93550
    View profile for R Fenn Law(661) 488-7864

  7. #7 Leib Law

    Based in Palmdale, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1543 E Palmdale Blvd Ste n, Palmdale, CA 93550
    View profile for Leib Law(661) 576-1101

  8. #8 DCD LAW

    Based in Palmdale, 18 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1008 W Ave M-14 Ste A, Palmdale, CA 93551
    View profile for DCD LAW(818) 740-5582

  11. #11 Earl Carter

    Based in Victorville, 30 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14420 Civic Dr #8, Victorville, CA 92392
    View profile for Earl Carter(760) 825-2999

  17. #17 Shouse Law Group

    Based in Victorville, 30 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    15437 Anacapa Rd, Victorville, CA 92392
    View profile for Shouse Law Group(760) 953-0163

Also serving Lake Los Angeles

6 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 Lake Los Angeles
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
B Gene Bristoll Law Offices30 mi
Caldefender1.0★ (2)18 mi
Christopher Koch and Associates5.0★ (1)30 mi
Jimenez Law APC5.0★ (1)25 mi
Law Offices of David M. Wallin5.0★ (2)30 mi
Stephen D. Klarich, Esq.30 mi

How we ranked Lake Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers

We scored 18 Lake Los Angeles 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 Lake Los Angeles 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 Lake Los Angeles: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lake Los Angeles?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Lake Los Angeles, CA is Law Offices of David Chesley with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bullard & Powell, APC. (#2) and My Rights Law Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers - Victorville (#3) follow. We ranked 18 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Lake Los Angeles?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 18 criminal defense lawyers serving Lake Los Angeles, CA. Another 6 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Lake Los Angeles are open 24/7?

10 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Lake Los Angeles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of David Chesley (#1), My Rights Law Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers - Victorville (#3) and Law Offices of David Chesley (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Lake Los Angeles work on weekends?

14 of 18 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of David Chesley (#1), Bullard & Powell, APC. (#2) and My Rights Law Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers - Victorville (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lake Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated criminal defense lawyers in Lake Los Angeles is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Law Offices of David M. Wallin has the most, 114 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Lake Los Angeles count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Lake Los Angeles 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 Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles?

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 Lake Los Angeles

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 18 criminal defense lawyers serving Lake Los Angeles.

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