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4 Best DUI Lawyers in Hayward (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 16 DUI lawyers in Hayward on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A DUI arrest starts two clocks at once: the court case and the license. The DUI lawyers in Hayward on this page hold more than 1,100 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.9 or better, and the top name alone has more than 420. None lists a Hayward address: the firms are based in Oakland and Pleasanton, a short drive away.

Short answer: Silver Law Firm (Oakland) leads on volume with a 4.9 rating from more than 420 Google reviews. The Nieves Law Firm (Oakland), Lamano Law Office (Oakland) and The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif (Pleasanton) are each rated 5.0. Only Lamano's and G Law's reviews name DUI outcomes directly, and no fee figures appear in any of them, so ask each firm for its terms.
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DUI Defense Firms Near Hayward

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Silver Law Firm 4.9 ★ 421 Largest review base, criminal defense team View ›
2 The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys 5.0 ★ 308 Large team, Spanish spoken View ›
3 Lamano Law Office 5.0 ★ 264 Reduced DUI, commercial license View ›
4 The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif 5.0 ★ 164 DUI defense focus View ›
4 Best DUI Lawyers in Hayward (2026)

Each firm, and how its DUI work shows up

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Silver Law Firm

4.9421 Google reviews

Silver Law Firm is an Oakland criminal defense firm at 2100 Embarcadero. Its site presents attorney Elliot Silver and a team that includes Keenan Webb, who the site says defends DUIs, misdemeanors and felonies, and it says the firm is available 24/7. Its reviews are about criminal matters in general rather than DUI specifically.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the attorneys for explaining the court process step by step
  • One client says an attorney was knowledgeable about working with Deaf clients and interpreters
  • Clients describe honest, compassionate advice
  • A reviewer says the team helped with bail and followed the case to its resolution

Worth knowing

  • DUI is named on the firm's site but not in the reviews we read
  • The office is in Oakland, not Hayward
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume421 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks first on the sheer size of its review base, and its 4.9 is the lowest rating here by a hair. For DUI, the site is the evidence, so ask who would handle your case.

Website+1510-683-5769 Directions

2100 Embarcadero #204, Oakland, CA 94606

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#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys

5.0308 Google reviews

The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys is an Oakland defense firm at 160 Franklin St. Its site lists first-offense, second-offense, felony and drug-related DUI defense alongside domestic violence, drug, theft and violent crime cases, and says Spanish is spoken. Google shows long daily hours.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the attorneys communicated clearly at every step
  • A client says a case was dismissed at the trial readiness hearing
  • Clients describe honest, realistic expectations
  • Two reviewers mention a webinar and a clear explanation of court procedure

Worth knowing

  • Reviews rarely mention DUI, so its DUI record rests mainly on the firm's own site
  • The office is in Oakland
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume308 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 across a big review base, with a wide DUI practice list on its site. It ranks second because Silver has more reviews behind it.

Website+1510-892-3215 Directions

160 Franklin St #210, Oakland, CA 94607

Lamano Law Office logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lamano Law Office

5.0264 Google reviews

Lamano Law Office is an Oakland criminal defense practice at 1901 Harrison St. Its site calls it a woman-owned firm that works to have charges reduced or dropped. Reviews name attorney Givelle Lamano and describe consultations, a mitigation packet and a DUI case.

What people praise

  • A client with a commercial driver's license says a DUI was reduced to a wet reckless and later expunged
  • The same reviewer says the firm helped protect their commercial license
  • Another reviewer says the attorney gave honest advice and even named other attorneys they could consider
  • Clients describe thorough explanations and prompt follow-up

Worth knowing

  • Only some reviews are about DUI, so ask about experience with your exact charge
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume264 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 with a clearly described DUI result in its reviews, plus a candid, advice-first consultation style. It ranks third on volume.

Website+1510-842-0750 Directions

1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612

The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif

5.0164 Google reviews

The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif is a Pleasanton firm at 6701 Koll Center Pkwy with a DUI-focused website (duiondemand.com). The site says it defends people accused of drunk driving across the Bay Area, including Pleasanton and San Jose, and aims to help clients keep their ability to drive and get cases dismissed or reduced.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe DUI cases lowered to wet and reckless
  • A client says their driver's license was reinstated and the outcome was favorable despite immigration worries
  • One reviewer says she offered a payment plan
  • Clients mention reminders, quick answers and a digital portal for case documents

Worth knowing

  • The office is in Pleasanton, farther from Hayward than the Oakland firms
  • Fewer reviews than the firms above
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume164 · 72nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 and the most DUI-specific practice on the page, which makes it a strong pick if license and DMV questions are your main worry. It ranks fourth on review volume only.

Website+1925-768-7718 Directions

6701 Koll Center Pkwy Ste 250, Pleasanton, CA 94566

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What the scores mean

Every number comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated the firm, compared with other DUI lawyers around Hayward. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from fewer. Recency reflects how recently clients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives DUI defense costs

We found no fee schedules on these firms’ sites and no dollar amounts in their reviews, so we are not printing any. Cost typically depends on whether it is a first offense, whether the case goes to trial, and whether license hearings add work. One G Law reviewer says the firm offered a payment plan, so ask every firm about installments and get the terms in writing.

Reaching these firms from Hayward

These firms have offices in Oakland and Pleasanton. The G Law Firm’s site says it defends clients across the Bay Area including Pleasanton and San Jose, and Silver Law Firm’s site says it is available 24/7. If you are looking for a DUI lawyer near me in Hayward, call first and ask whether a consultation can happen by phone or video.

What to ask a DUI lawyer before you hire

  • How many DUI cases do you handle compared with other criminal matters?
  • Will you also represent me at the DMV hearing about my license?
  • What are my realistic options, such as a reduced charge, and what would each mean?
  • How do you bill, and do you offer payment plans?
  • If I hold a commercial license, how does that change the plan?

Frequently asked questions

Does any DUI lawyer on this page have a Hayward office?

None of the firms on this page lists a Hayward address. Silver Law Firm, The Nieves Law Firm and Lamano Law Office are in Oakland, and The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif is in Pleasanton.

Which firm here focuses only on DUI?

The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif. Its website, duiondemand.com, is about DUI defense, and its reviews are from DUI clients. The others are broader criminal defense firms whose sites list DUI among other charges.

Do any reviewers mention keeping a driver’s license?

A Lamano Law Office reviewer says the firm helped protect their commercial driver’s license after a DUI charge, and a G Law Firm reviewer says their driver’s license was reinstated. Outcomes vary, so ask about your own case.

Do any firms here offer a payment plan?

One reviewer of The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif says the attorney provided a payment plan for her services. We found no similar statement for the other firms, so ask each one.

Picking a firm

Silver Law Firm is the safest default on review volume, while G Law is the most DUI-specific and Lamano has the clearest DUI result in its reviews. Call two, ask about the DMV hearing and fees, and choose the one that answers plainly.

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