Heartland Law Office
“I would definitely recommend Heartland Law Office for any of your legal needs throughout North Dakota.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bismarck, ND
12 firms listed · 11 in Bismarck · 5 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Bismarck and several other cities.
Sand Law
“Great communication , my case process was explained, and satisfied with my end results.”
Walker Law Firm
“From the moment I met this man, he not only handled my case with haste, I for the first time EVER with a attorney felt confident with literally my life in his hands.”
Suhr Law P.l.l.c.
“When you give your trust to Suhr / Merkens Law, they return it with unwavering dedication and thoroughness to making sure you get the best possible outcome, which it was for me”
Rose Law Firm
“Scott will work extremely hard on your case and isn't afraid to fight”
Steven J. Fischer, Attorney at Law
“An attorney that represents you and your case not just the best deal out there.”
The 12 firms listed for Bismarck, ND 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: Bismarck, ND
11 of the 12 firms we list are based in Bismarck; the other one serves Bismarck from Mandan (6 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 2.6 to 5.0 across 480 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication" and "understanding". 5 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), family law (3) and estate planning (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 5 offer urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 12 of the firms on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 3 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Bismarck offer free consultations?
3 of the 12 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.
Vinje Law Firm
“Even when his obligations are complete, he'll reach out if he see's a concern to offer his advice without any real incentive other than that of being helpful and compassionate.”
Pagel Hager Law Firm
“He truly has his clients best interests at heart and goes above and beyond to ensure that they are treated fairly throughout the legal process.”
McCabe Law Firm
“I recommend him 100%, very trustworthy and answered all of my questions.”
Dickson Law Office
“Mr Dixon is willing to spend time talking with me and explaining my options”
Goetz Law
“She is absolutely diligent about details and the one time we had a hearing before a judge she was flawlessly to the point.”
Revive Law Group
“Heather assisted me with remaining the legal guardian for my intellectually challenged daughter.”
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