Cimasi Law Office
“After a few google research, I reached out to Cimasi Law and their response was quick and professional.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Amherst, NY
3 of these firms are based in Amherst; the others serve Amherst from towns including Buffalo (9 mi), Williamsville (3 mi) and Cheektowaga (7 mi).
8 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Frank S Ieraci, Attorney at Law
“He is highly experienced, has a very strong, clearly respected reputation with every court official and judge we've dealt with, and has handled sensitive and auxillary issues for my family, including a dispute with my son's school district, with tact and ease.”
Patrick M. Noe, Jr., Attorney at Law
“Thank you Patrick for helping me in one of the toughest times in my life.”
Law Offices of Dominic Saraceno
“He helped with my traffics tickets and maintained thorough communication throughout the process.”
The Law Firm of Karl Myles DWI Attorney
“As having a first duwi conviction he was able to get it reduced down and other charges completely dropped.”
Trbovich Law Firm
“My case was handled quickly and I was happy with the result.”
The 15 firms listed for Amherst, NY defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Amherst, NY
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 886 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "price". 8 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 8 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside Amherst shown on this page?
3 of the 15 firms are based in Amherst; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
Dubois Law
“Dan was able to get charges knocked down to small fines and no jail time.”
The Tabashneck Law Firm
“If you're looking for an attentive, empathetic & organized lawyer- Andrew Tabasneck will go above and beyond those standards to take care of your worries.”
Eviction Lawyers Buffalo | the Law Office of Michael T. Dwan
“With tenacity and professionalism in all of his work, Michael & his team are my first choice for any legal situation.”
Michael Kuzma Attorney at Law
“Michael Kuzma as my lawyer and I can 100% say he is the Best defense attorney there is , mr.”
Anthony J Lana DWI Attorney
“I HIGHLY recommend him if you find yourself charged with a DUI.”
Michael J. Stachowski
“He is well known and respected across Erie and Niagara counties, and brings a lifetime of experience to the table.”
Law Offices of Richard S. Binko
“Richard Binko is there for you if you have an accident.”
Pope Law Firm
“They have been extremely attentive to detail with my legal needs over several years now.”
Berzer & Wolf, Attorneys at Law
“I can't say enough about her, she was wonderful to work with kept me informed via email, text and phone calls.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Amherst
- “I was very pleased with the professionalism displayed by Cimasi Law Office.” — client of Cimasi Law Office
- “Easy to work with, had my criminal charges reduced to fines and no jail time.” — client of The Law Firm of Karl Myles DWI Attorney
- “Well prepared and greatly experienced. My family and I were extremely pleased.” — client of Law Offices of Dominic Saraceno
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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