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“My husband had our family in Jeopardy due to poor decisions But justin saved Our family we highly recommend him”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Atlanta, GA
22 firms listed · all 22 in Atlanta · 11 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Hirsch Criminal Defense
“I am deeply grateful for his service and highly recommend him to anyone facing similar circumstances and need a criminal defense attorney.”
Schnipper Law
“Well worth the money, got me out of my situation and no record.”
Law Offices Of Gilbert Sperling III - Attorney GIL
“Gil was a god send, cleared a matter 29 years old, handled this matter timely and professionally from clear across the country.”
Razavi Law Firm
“Nikoo was always responsive and did a perfect job walking me through the process of PT treatments after my truck was hit.”
Locke Law Firm
“Great service provided me with information that is critical to helping me in my case.”
The 22 firms listed for Atlanta, 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: Atlanta, GA
All 22 firms we list here are in Atlanta itself. We have 130 firms in Atlanta on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,306 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "understanding". 11 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are dui (4), personal injury (4), criminal defense (3), drug crimes (3) and expungement (3). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 11 offer urgent consultations; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Atlanta offer free consultations?
11 of the 22 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.
Karma Injury Law by Deochand & Jayswal Law Group
“Karina was exceptional in handling our case and was able to help us in a very meaningful way.”
Bixon Law
“Bixon made my case a priority and I highly recommend this charming guy to anyone looking for proper representation.”
Moorman Law Firm
“From the initial consultation to the successful resolution of my case, their expertise and unwavering support were evident throughout.”
Weintraub & Alper Legal
“Having ended up in a situation due to a miscarriage of justice, Ben walked us through every detail of a well-informed and sensible plan to gather all we needed so we were represented comprehensively with absolutely no loose ends.”
Arora Law
“He answered back immediately, kept me abreast of each step of the litigation process and was pro active.”
EHG Law Firm
“My insurance could've increased, and I could've received points on my license, but the EHG team, armed with proficiency and professionalism, shielded me from that nightmare.”
Issa and Castro
“Mark and the team were very helpful and informative throughout the entire settlement process.”
Lawson and Berry Attorneys at Law
“The kindness they show, I can't thank you enough for helping me and guiding me through a really difficult situation, thank you for never judging me and helping me see there is a chance.”
Joe S. Habachy
“But, to know that Joe stayed up many nights working this case and got the justice that my husband deserved speaks volumes about Joe as human and even better as an attorney!”
Turner & Bowerman
“Communication was excellent and my case was taken care of in a swiftly manner!”
Robert James Trial Attorneys
“Did a great job with my case definitely would refer anyone to them”
Law Office of Matthew T. McNally
“If you are in need of any Legal Assistance Matthew Mc Nally is definitely the Attorney you want on your Team.”
Tessie D. Edwards & Associates
“Attorney Edwards is very straight forward and pays attention to her clients needs and always puts your best interests first.”
Thomas C. Nagel
“I highly recommend him and should I need his services again, I will be giving him a call.”
Windecher Firm
“His knowledge of the law and attention to detail were instrumental in securing a favorable outcome for my case.”
Farnsworth & Murphy
“Michael is a very stand-up guy and has helped me a lot personally.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Atlanta
- “Professional and passionate. I'm extremely pleased with the work performed by Farnsworth & Murphy and would recommend their services to anyone.” — client of Farnsworth & Murphy
- “I had the pleasure of working with David who not only delivered on his promises but also went above and beyond.” — client of Windecher Firm
- “Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to my case resulted in the successful dismissal of all charges against me.” — client of Law Offices Of Gilbert Sperling III - Attorney GIL
- “David and his firm are very professional and a pleasure to work with.” — client of Windecher Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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