Curtis Sluder Law Firm
“Friendly staff, and you get the confidence that your matters will be handled with care.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Asheville, NC
16 firms listed · all 16 in Asheville · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Scott K. Dillin, Attorney At Law
“Excellent and very good results at a wonderful cost 👏 very grateful!”
The Law Office of James H Mills
“Helped my friend and I numerous times and not in small ways.”
Messer Law Firm
“Both he and Sarah were not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, taking the time to explain every step of the process and ensuring I felt comfortable and informed.”
The Pritchard Firm
“He got the best outcome for me that we could've gotten and I was really happy with his service.”
Asheville Attorney Barbara J. Bowers
“Barbara gave me some legal advice and I absolutely can't thank her enough for her help!”
The 16 firms listed for Asheville, NC 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: Asheville, NC
All 16 firms we list here are in Asheville itself. We have 17 firms in Asheville on file; this page shows the highest-rated 16. The firms on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 1,478 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "price". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 16 of the firms on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Asheville offer free consultations?
7 of the 16 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
Jason Wilson Law
“Super grateful with the outcome of my case being dismissed, I couldn't be more impressed with the professionalism and dedication displayed by Mr.”
Dow Law, PA
“Hopefully we will not ever need him again, however he would be our number one option every time for criminal defense.”
McLendon Law
“I would recommend Maria to any and everyone who needs a great lawyer who cares about your case.”
Bull, Reinhardt, and Bowkett
“Will definitely be going back to take care of other issues, we may need such as our will's or power of attorney's.”
Law Office of Joel Schechet
“When you need someone you can trust, who will work with you and defend your rights, contact Joel.”
Asheville DUI Guy
“Getting a DWI is never a fun experience, but having a lawyer that you can trust and count on made that experience a lot less painful.”
Daren Gum, Asheville Attorney at Daren Gum Law
“A lawyer who takes time to truly listen.”
Brazil & Burke
“Corey's previous experience as an Assistant District Attorney provides him with unique knowledge and relationships enabling him to resolve issues quickly and collaboratively.”
Devereux & Banzhoff
“He helped my son with some traffic tickets - nothing big but it would have made a huge difference in the price of our insurance.”
Lindsay Law
“I called Stephen Lindsay, Lindsay Law, during an education law crisis involving my son and received something I did not expect from a legal consultation, genuine, practical, patient advice, free of charge, and the straightforward counsel that I could handle this appeal myself as a parent without retaining an attorney.”
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