69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 602 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Wildomar, CA: 2026 rankings
140 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Wildomar: Kia Law Firm, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 602 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 140.
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Most-reviewed: jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney, 580 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 140 ranked after Kia Law Firm; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
140 Wildomar criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 65 are open 24/7, 84 open Saturdays and 75 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 140 rated law firms.
Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Wildomar 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Law Firm | 69 | 5.0★ (602) | Riverside, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney | 69 | 5.0★ (580) | Vista, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Law Office of Bradley R Corbett | 69 | 5.0★ (70) | Temecula, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Lapine Law | 68 | 5.0★ (42) | Murrieta, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian | 67 | 5.0★ (41) | Murrieta, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Greenberg & Greenberg | 67 | 4.9★ (290) | Riverside, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Gressley & Donaldson LLP - Murrieta DUI Attorney Criminal Defense | 67 | 5.0★ (21) | Murrieta, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | The Law Offices of John L. Michels | 67 | 5.0★ (145) | Riverside, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Christoph Law Offices | 67 | 5.0★ (201) | Vista, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Dod Law | 66 | 5.0★ (108) | Vista, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 140 criminal defense lawyers in Wildomar, 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.
Based in Vista, 28 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 580 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Temecula, 9 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#4 Lapine Law
Based in Murrieta, 9 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Murrieta, 9 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Riverside, 27 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Murrieta, 5 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Riverside, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Vista, 28 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#10 Dod Law
Based in Vista, 24 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Corona, 20 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#12 1-800-NoCuffs
Based in Riverside, 24 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#13 DeLimon Law
Based in Riverside, 27 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#14 Braden & Tucci
Based in Irvine, 28 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Temecula, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Vista, 28 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Temecula, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Oceanside, 28 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Lake Elsinore, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Irvine, 27 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Irvine, 27 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Riverside, 25 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Vista, 28 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Irvine, 27 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#25 Costen Ruiz Law
Based in Riverside, 27 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
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 140 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Wildomar
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (855) NO-CARCEL | 5.0★ (13) | 27 mi |
| Hart J. Levin - Riverside DUI Lawyers | 5.0★ (15) | 25 mi |
| Harvey Decker Law Office | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers | 4.0★ (25) | 28 mi |
| HJP Legal | 5.0★ (19) | 27 mi |
| Joseph W. Galasso | 5.0★ (13) | 27 mi |
| King Law Firm | 4.4★ (85) | In Wildomar |
| Law Office of Erin L. Kirkpatrick | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Law Office of Melissa Raskey | 5.0★ (1) | In Wildomar |
| Law Offices of David Chesley | 5.0★ (13) | 27 mi |
| Law Offices of Manuel J. Barba | 4.7★ (12) | 27 mi |
| Law Offices of Roger H. Chien, APC | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| My Rights Law Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers - Riverside | 5.0★ (17) | 27 mi |
| Natalie Reich Law | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| OC Criminal Defense Attorney | 5.0★ (11) | 26 mi |
| Patrick Snow | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Sharon Janine Cosgrove | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| The Rodriguez Law Group | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Vista Criminal Attorney Law Firm | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
How we ranked Wildomar criminal defense lawyers
We scored 140 Wildomar 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Wildomar data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a criminal defense lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
- 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 Wildomar: frequently asked questions
Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Wildomar?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Wildomar, CA is Kia Law Firm with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 602 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney (#2) and Law Office of Bradley R Corbett (#3) follow. We ranked 140 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Wildomar?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 140 criminal defense lawyers serving Wildomar, CA. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Wildomar are open 24/7?
65 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Wildomar post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kia Law Firm (#1), jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney (#2) and Law Office of Bradley R Corbett (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Wildomar work on weekends?
84 of 140 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 75 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kia Law Firm (#1), jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney (#2) and Law Office of Bradley R Corbett (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Wildomar criminal defense lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 140 rated criminal defense lawyers in Wildomar is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. Kia Law Firm has the most, 602 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 Wildomar count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Wildomar 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 Wildomar, 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 Wildomar, 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 Wildomar?
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 Wildomar
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 140 criminal defense lawyers serving Wildomar.
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