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DUI And DWI Lawyers in Costa Mesa, CA: 2026 rankings

21 DUI and DWI lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Costa Mesa: Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Law Office of Wais Azami | OC Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer, 88 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 21 ranked after Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers; ranked #3.

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

21 Costa Mesa DUI and DWI lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated law firms.

Top 10 DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa 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 DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers675.0★ (95)Irvine, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers674.9★ (60)Newport Beach, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Office of Wais Azami | OC Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer665.0★ (88)Garden Grove, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
4Attorney Scott Henry: Criminal & DUI Defense665.0★ (63)Tustin, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Liberty Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers644.9★ (35)Irvine, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6My Rights Law Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyers - Newport Beach635.0★ (16)Newport Beach, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Liberty Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers635.0★ (74)Corona, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Bryan R. Kazarian DUI Lawyers625.0★ (32)Fullerton, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Law Offices of Charles Stoddard - Criminal Law & DUI Attorney624.4★ (15)Huntington Beach, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Duran Law San Juan Capistrano Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm625.0★ (27)San Juan Capistrano, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 21 DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa, 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.

  15. #15 OC DUI Lawyer

    Based in Laguna Hills, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    22982 La Cadena Dr #239, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    View profile for OC DUI Lawyer(949) 235-2250

  18. #18 Long Beach DUI Attorney

    Based in Long Beach, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3633 E Broadway Ste 103, Long Beach, CA 90803
    View profile for Long Beach DUI Attorney(562) 206-2012

  21. #21 Beach Cities DUI

    Based in Torrance, 29 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–9 PM · Sun 7:30 AM–2 PM
    Address
    18402 Hawthorne Blvd C, Torrance, CA 90504
    View profile for Beach Cities DUI(310) 378-3848

Also serving Costa Mesa

20 more DUI and DWI 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 DUI and DWI lawyers serving Costa Mesa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Asset Protection Center5.0★ (91)In Costa Mesa
Beckerman Anderson, APC5.0★ (66)In Costa Mesa
Consumer Defense Law Group3.6★ (32)In Costa Mesa
Cordial Family Lawyers, LLP4.9★ (67)In Costa Mesa
DK Law4.8★ (806)In Costa Mesa
Easton & Easton, LLP4.9★ (247)In Costa Mesa
Gallo Law - Costa Mesa Car Accident Lawyer5.0★ (37)In Costa Mesa
JPLaw, P.C.5.0★ (100)In Costa Mesa
Kazerouni Law Group, APC4.3★ (306)In Costa Mesa
Kenney Legal Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers4.9★ (65)In Costa Mesa
Law Office of Jasminder Gill - Injury Attorney5.0★ (83)In Costa Mesa
Law Offices of Roland Tong, PC4.8★ (35)In Costa Mesa
Lemon Law Champions5.0★ (158)In Costa Mesa
MLG Attorneys at Law4.9★ (279)In Costa Mesa
Oracle Law Firm I Accident & Injury Attorneys4.7★ (796)In Costa Mesa
Pro Attorneys, APC - Lemon Law & Personal Injury5.0★ (155)In Costa Mesa
RPM Law5.0★ (38)In Costa Mesa
Sheth Law, P.C.5.0★ (53)In Costa Mesa
Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC4.9★ (1,315)In Costa Mesa
Zaher Fallahi, Attorney At Law, CPA4.9★ (64)In Costa Mesa

How we ranked Costa Mesa DUI and DWI lawyers

We scored 21 Costa Mesa DUI and DWI 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 Costa Mesa 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 DUI lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many DUI and DWI 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 fee includes the license suspension hearing as well as the criminal case.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a DUI 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?
  • Does your fee include the license hearing?
  • What happens to my license while the case is open?
  • 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.

DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa: frequently asked questions

Which DUI lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Costa Mesa?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked DUI lawyer in Costa Mesa, CA is Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers (#2) and Law Office of Wais Azami | OC Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer (#3) follow. We ranked 21 DUI and DWI lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many DUI and DWI lawyers are there in Costa Mesa?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 21 DUI and DWI lawyers serving Costa Mesa, CA. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa are open 24/7?

18 ranked DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers (#1), Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers (#2) and Law Office of Wais Azami | OC Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa work on weekends?

19 of 21 ranked DUI and DWI lawyers post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers (#1), Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers (#2) and Law Office of Wais Azami | OC Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Costa Mesa DUI and DWI lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa is 5.0★, with a median of 26 reviews. Hart Levin - Orange County DUI Lawyers has the most, 95 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank DUI and DWI lawyers?

Each DUI 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 DUI and DWI lawyers outside Costa Mesa count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Costa Mesa city center, our service radius for DUI and DWI 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 DUI and DWI 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 DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa, CA charge?

DUI lawyers usually charge a flat fee for the criminal case, sometimes with a separate fee for the license hearing or a trial. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline after a DUI or DWI arrest?

Often, yes. Many states suspend your license separately from the criminal case and give you only days to ask for a hearing: 10 days in California and 15 days in Texas, for example. Check the papers you were given. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of DUI and DWI lawyers in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa?

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 Costa Mesa

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 21 DUI and DWI lawyers serving Costa Mesa.

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