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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Santa Paula, CA (2026)

Top 50 of 78 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

25 of the 50 criminal defense lawyers on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 law firms come first, then same-day, each ranked by LFR Score with availability weighted higher.

If you or someone you know is arrested: you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer before answering questions. Calls from jail are usually recorded, so do not discuss the facts of the case on them.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency criminal defense in Santa Paula: Ridley Defense, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Santa Paula 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 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Santa Paula at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Ridley Defense724.9★ (184)Ventura, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Kann California Law Group704.9★ (76)Ventura, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Strongest Defense704.7★ (88)Ventura, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Welch Law, APLC704.9★ (60)Ventura, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Ridley Defense674.7★ (25)Moorpark, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
61-800-NoCuffs674.8★ (21)Oxnard, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Schwartz & Weinrieb675.0★ (79)Santa Clarita, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8SLM Law, APC665.0★ (66)Woodland Hills, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Law Offices of David Chesley665.0★ (14)Oxnard, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Law Offices of David Chesley665.0★ (14)Ventura, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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24-hour hours mean the firm lists itself as open around the clock on Google; that does not show its phone is answered. A lawyer may not be able to visit a jail or appear in court the same day: ask what they can do now and what it costs before you agree.

The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Santa Paula, ranked

24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in LFR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 78 is on the criminal defense lawyers page.

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 Santa Paula

    #1 Ridley Defense

    Based in Ventura, 14 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    701 E Santa Clara St Ste a, Ventura, CA 93001
    View profile for Ridley Defense(805) 208-1866

  3. #3 Strongest Defense

    Based in Ventura, 11 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    770 County Square Dr #215, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Strongest Defense(888) 788-7589

  4. #4 Welch Law, APLC

    Based in Ventura, 11 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    674 County Square Dr #210, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Welch Law, APLC(805) 650-7900

  5. #5 Ridley Defense

    Based in Moorpark, 11 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    165 E High St Ste 200, Moorpark, CA 93021
    View profile for Ridley Defense(805) 208-1866

  6. #6 1-800-NoCuffs

    Based in Oxnard, 10 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1000 Town Center Dr #300, Oxnard, CA 93036
    View profile for 1-800-NoCuffs(805) 600-2518

  7. #7 Schwartz & Weinrieb

    Based in Santa Clarita, 28 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    25101 The Old Rd Ste 100, Santa Clarita, CA 91381
    View profile for Schwartz & Weinrieb(818) 888-2711

  8. #8 SLM Law, APC

    Based in Woodland Hills, 29 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6303 Owensmouth Ave 10th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    View profile for SLM Law, APC(310) 878-9131

  12. #12 Jaffrey Law Group

    Based in Ventura, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    877 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Jaffrey Law Group(818) 818-6300

  13. #13 Costen Ruiz Law

    Based in Oxnard, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 E Esplanade Dr 9th floor, Oxnard, CA 93036
    View profile for Costen Ruiz Law(844) 426-7836

  14. #14 Ridley Defense

    Based in Simi Valley, 17 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2655 First St #250a, Simi Valley, CA 93065
    View profile for Ridley Defense(805) 208-1866

  15. #15 101 Bail Bonds

    Based in Ventura, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2686 Johnson Dr #101, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for 101 Bail Bonds(805) 330-6222

  16. #16 EZ Law Firm

    Based in Canoga Park, 28 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    22048 Sherman Way Ste 201, Canoga Park, CA 91303
    View profile for EZ Law Firm(818) 625-0161

  18. #18 Jay Leiderman Law

    Based in Ventura, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    770 County Square Dr #101, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Jay Leiderman Law(805) 654-0200

  21. #21 Ridley Defense

    Based in Oak Park, 19 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 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
    2629 Townsgate Rd Ste 235D, Westlake Village, CA 91361
    View profile for Ridley Defense(805) 208-1866

  22. #22 Robert M Helfend

    Based in Ventura, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    45 S California St #9, Ventura, CA 93001
    View profile for Robert M Helfend(805) 273-5611

Top 50 of 78 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Santa Paula, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Alex Andryuschenko Esq.625.0★ (10)28 mi
27Law Offices of David Chesley625.0★ (10)29 mi
28Keith Criminal Law | Criminal Defense Attorney614.9★ (43)19 mi
29Ridley Defense615.0★ (8)28 mi
30Karagozian & Rudolph, PC615.0★ (7)29 mi
31Law Offices of David Chesley615.0★ (5)25 mi
32DCD LAW615.0★ (4)24 mi
33Law Offices of David Chesley605.0★ (4)27 mi
34Ridley Defense605.0★ (4)27 mi
35Hakim George Law | Criminal Defense Attorney in Santa Clarita594.9★ (38)28 mi
36The Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman584.9★ (26)11 mi
37Law Office of Jennifer Zide545.0★ (3)11 mi
38Kann California Law Group545.0★ (18)26 mi
39Ariano Law Corporation535.0★ (15)28 mi
40Compass Law Center, LLP534.6★ (10)25 mi
41Bentley Law525.0★ (104)11 mi
42Law Offices of Kenneth R. Warner523.5★ (4)19 mi
43Wilfert Law P.C.514.8★ (80)11 mi
44DUI Defense Group514.9★ (145)21 mi
45Sua Law Group504.6★ (107)17 mi
46The 805 Legal Team504.8★ (64)14 mi
47Law Offices of Adam L. Pearlman504.7★ (43)11 mi
48Law Office of Paul B. Tyler505.0★ (34)11 mi
49Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP484.6★ (19)11 mi
50Lias Law Firm485.0★ (62)28 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Santa Paula

Emergency lists move 10 points of the LFR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 criminal defense lawyers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

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 from
Reputation15%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability15%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are

Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Santa Paula: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Santa Paula are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Ridley Defense, Kann California Law Group, Strongest Defense, Welch Law, APLC and Ridley Defense.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Santa Paula, CA?

Ridley Defense is #1, with an LFR Score of 72 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Santa Paula ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the LFR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 criminal defense lawyers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

What should I do before the criminal defense lawyer arrives?

If you or someone you know is arrested: you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer before answering questions. Calls from jail are usually recorded, so do not discuss the facts of the case on them.

How many emergency criminal defense lawyers here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Santa Paula

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 78 criminal defense lawyers serving Santa Paula.

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