The Law Office of R. Douglas Lenhardt
“Douglas and Annie are great folks and I was highly satisfied with them I would recommend Douglas to anyone!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Athens, GA
20 firms listed · all 20 in Athens · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Swingle Levin
“Very helpful and will answer your questions honestly and make sure you know exactly what the process will be and the steps to take.”
Green Paralegal Services
“Thanks to his relentless dedication, legal expertise, and valuable connections even in a different county over two hours away my husband was sentenced to time served and probation”
Palmore & Boenig
“Despite the fact that we live far away and it was difficult for us to go to his office, Markus and Nate always kept us informed of the events and the process of the case”
The Law Office of Kim Stephens
“At every call and check In I felt like we have moved the needle further and further to our intended result.”
Slider Law
“Really recommend mr slider got my case knocked out quick and figured out really nice guy to deal with i appreciate everything you did.”
The 20 firms listed for Athens, GA 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: Athens, GA
All 20 firms we list here are in Athens itself. We have 21 firms in Athens on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The firms on this page are rated from 2.1 to 5.0 across 779 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "communication". 2 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), drug crimes (3), dui (3), personal injury (3) and assault & battery (2). Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 offer urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 19 of the firms on this page; 16 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Athens open on Saturdays or Sundays?
4 of the 20 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Brian Cathey Law
“Brian took the time to explain our rights and options, making sure we felt informed and supported every step of the way.”
Victoria Smith Law
“Very professional and to keep 100 she will make sure you get home!!”
Law Offices of Adam M. Cain
“He paid close attention to what I was asking and responded with intelligent thoughtful answers.”
Daniels & Rothman
“Jeffrey Rothman handled two cases for me and was there to help every step of the way from the initial consultation where he explained everything very clearly and did not over promise anything to fighting for me in the courtroom.”
Law Office of James B. Cronon
“Walked me through my case and gave me very clear instructions on what he would need from me every step of the way.”
Cook & Tolley
“They are both excellent litigators, well versed in the law, and overall just good people.”
Law Offices of J. Lee Webb
“I recommend him to anyone because he very professional and he gives you his phone number and he will keep in touch with your family and keep you updated on the case...”
Cowsert Heath
“Brown I have the best attorney's in ALL of Georgia!!!!”
The Olson Law Office
“Because he a straight up guy and honest its definitely not about the money he knows the system is a crook he will definitely put up a fight thanks for being my lawyer❗”
James C. Warnes
“All of them have been handled in a professional manner with the highest regards for perfection.”
Eberhardt & Hale
“In a very stressful case everhardt was there for us when we needed them the most.”
Thomas A. Camp
“Not to mention the exhausting/detailed work his partner Natalie does behind the scenes to ensure their clients needs are being handled quickly and efficiently”
Dustin K. Kirby
Whitmire Law & Consulting
“Attorney Whitmire really is a legal genius and when he put Parkes white from the northern judicial circuit back in his place during trial I was absolutely amazed and would recommend this lawyer for any of your legal issues”
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