Diamant Gerstein
“The very moment I told her about the protective order served to me she did not hesitate to let me know that she will be at the court house to respond on my behalf.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bethesda, MD
15 firms listed · 4 in Bethesda · 9 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Pels Law
“He handled my case with great professionalism and dedication, made the process easy for me and my settlement was a lot more than I expected.”
Morgan E. Leigh, Markham Law Firm
“With unwavering honesty and transparency, she prioritizes clients' needs, fostering trust through attentive listening and tailored solutions.”
Rowe, Weinstein & Sohn
“Rob and Patrick worked hard for a favorable plea agreement that would allow my son to redeem himself and have a future.”
Cohen & Hertz
“I highly recommend Cohen & Hertz for anyone in need of an excellent divorce, custody or general family law specialist in DC or Maryland.”
Kush Arora Criminal Defense Attorney
“He listened to me, studied the officer video footage and drilled deep into the facts, formulating a defense that was comprehensive in detail and presented flawlessly securing my acquittal.”
The 15 firms listed for Bethesda, MD 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: Bethesda, MD
4 of the 15 firms we list are based in Bethesda; the other 11 serve Bethesda from towns including Washington, DC (8 mi), McLean, VA (5 mi) and Rockville (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,855 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "expertise". 9 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), assault (2), auto accidents (2), domestic violence (2) and dui (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. 9 offer urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Bethesda open on Saturdays or Sundays?
11 of the 15 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.
Tucker, Nong & Associates
“So come and leave your case in the hands of this firm, they are responsible people and work hard hand in hand with their client.”
Medvin LAW Firm
“She is also an excellent communicator who cares about her clients and is quick to respond to any question or concern.”
David Benowitz Criminal Defense Attorney
“He doesn't make you feel rushed and truly hears you out before giving step by step instructions on what he needs from you, to fight your case.”
Rudolphi Law
“One of my family had a serious traffic ticket & Andrew was able to get it reduced to a minor traffic infraction so less points & greatly reduced fine.”
Noorishad Law
“He was charged possession with the intent to distribute at the airport with some legit weight and Kavey got all the charges dismissed!”
Koehler Law
“He has been nothing but a caring and understanding lawyer, nothing more can be asked for in a situation like this.”
The Law Offices of Krum, Gergely, & Oates
“Kimberly is very good at her job and helpful, she does the best for her clients, I would recommend her.”
Christopher J. Mutimer
“Provided everything that I needed to ensure I got the outcome I wanted.”
McCollum Legal
“Jessica is top notch, her and her team will go above and beyond from communicating everything from the start and getting the best results possible.”
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