Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Buffalo, NY

24 firms listed · 22 in Buffalo · 6 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Law Offices of Dominic Saraceno

Law Offices of Dominic Saraceno

(50)
  • Outcome
  • Respect
  • Probation
“Is good at his job 👍 👌 👏 hands down no question He's very transparent with you, Honest, and upfront throughout the hole entire process and does exactly what he tells he going to do!!!!!!”
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2004
Free Initial Consultation
534 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
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Trbovich Law Firm

Trbovich Law Firm

(48)
  • Team
  • Morning
  • Speeding Ticket
“I went to Tom for a DWI matter and with him as my attorney my case went much better than I expected, we had good communication even though my primary language is Spanish, he had an interpreter present and everything went perfectly, I am very grateful...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2012
Free Initial Consultation
1967 Wehrle Dr #1, Buffalo, NY
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Dubois Law

Dubois Law

(46)
  • Outcome
  • Words
  • Prison
“After being racially profiled by the Batavia NY sheriffs office after I called them because I was deliberately being blocked in (I'm a truck driver) and the driver absolutely lied 🤥 to get me arrested I called numerous lawyers and none were willing t...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2021
Offers Financing Options
390 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY
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Anthony J Cervi, Attorney at Law

Anthony J Cervi, Attorney at Law

(48)
  • Results
  • Chose
  • Call
“Tony made him feel confident, in control of the case, handled all the negotiating with the other lawyer, law guardian, & judges, supported his case by obtaining documents to build a case against his ex-girlfriend, always answered his panic phone call...”
In Business Since 2013
43 Court St # 822, Buffalo, NY
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Michael Kuzma Attorney at Law

Michael Kuzma Attorney at Law

(49)
  • Lawyer
  • Parking Violation
  • Efficient
“Received a parking ticket on the I-290 for going 75mph in 55mph zone, I called Mike the next day and he was able to quickly get my tickets resolved to 2 parking tickets instead of getting any demerit points and having to go to court (I live in Canada...”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
1893 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY
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Lotempio

Lotempio

(42)
  • Team
  • Tickets
  • Knowledge
“I don't know where to begin let me just say, Frank is a cool dude outside of being just your lawyer he would make sure he does his best ability to make sure his defendant is understanding what everything's going on and he saved me from facing a year/...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1977
181 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY
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The 24 firms listed for Buffalo, NY 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: Buffalo, NY

22 of the 24 firms we list are based in Buffalo; the other 2 serve Buffalo from Cheektowaga (5 mi) and Orchard Park (10 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,149 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 6 are open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), family law (3), personal injury (3), real estate (3) and traffic violations (3). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 6 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 9 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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 Buffalo offer free consultations?

9 of the 24 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.

Anthony J Lana DWI Attorney

Anthony J Lana DWI Attorney

(19)
  • Results
  • Honest
  • Confidence
“If you're looking for a lawyer that will go to bat for you and treat you like you're supposed to be treated while dealing with your case please hire Mr.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2014
484 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
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Louis C. Mussari, Attorney at Law

Louis C. Mussari, Attorney at Law

(33)
  • Case
  • To Reduce
  • Choosing
“Louis Mussari was informative and knowledgeable of the court system and the court process told us trust the process and him and we did and it turned out great I would recommend them for all criminal cases”
In Business Since 2021
42 Delaware Ave Suite 770, Buffalo, NY
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Barry N. Covert

Barry N. Covert

(12)
“Based on my experience as both a client and a member of the Bar, Barry is one of the most fantastic attorneys in the business, and his results speak for themselves.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2006
42 Delaware Ave Suite 120, Buffalo, NY
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Michael J. Stachowski

Michael J. Stachowski

(3)
“He is well known and respected across Erie and Niagara counties, and brings a lifetime of experience to the table.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1989
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
2025 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY
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The Rossi Law Firm

The Rossi Law Firm

(23)
  • Knowledge
  • Understanding
  • Fashion
“I was offered a plea deal by the Erie County DA, but I refused to take it as I was innocent and was preparing to attain a graduate degree in the health sector, which would be all but impossible with the charges I was facing.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
Emergency Services
68 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY
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Law Offices of Richard S. Binko

Law Offices of Richard S. Binko

(15)
  • People
“The law office of Richard binko is bye far the most amazing law firm in the area they treated me like I was family and the staff and the lawyers are so amazing bye far the best law firm in the area”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
2427 William St, Buffalo, NY
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Andrew Hilton Attorneys

Andrew Hilton Attorneys

(20)
  • Phone Calls
  • Emails
  • Home
“He was out of the office when it came time to close on our house but his team jumped in and there were no delays when it came time to wrap everything up.”
In Business Since 2015
Orchard Park, NY · 10 mi from Buffalo
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Friedman & Ranzenhofer

Friedman & Ranzenhofer

(14)
  • Matter
  • Questions
  • Brother
“These two tenants sided against me when all I have done is be a truly amazing landlord, meeting every need that concerned them, even when they decided to not pay me anymore.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1959
Free Initial Consultation
70 Niagara St Suite 101, Buffalo, NY
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Gleichenhaus, Marchese & Weishaar

Gleichenhaus, Marchese & Weishaar

(11)
“He kept in contact with myself and everyone else necessary, he kept me informed, updated and patiently journeyed through all the times I needed with him to answer all of my questions and concerns.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2017
930 Convention Tower, 43 Court St, Buffalo, NY
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The Law Office of Nikole M. Wynn

The Law Office of Nikole M. Wynn

(4)
  • Ticket
“I researched several service review sites to find an appropriate lawyer for this matter hoping to get my ticket reduced to a non-moving violation in order to save money in the long run on insurance.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
50 Fountain Plz #1400, Buffalo, NY
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Law Office of Robert Ross Fogg

Law Office of Robert Ross Fogg

(14)
  • Dollar
  • Word
  • Understanding
“Robert Fault tooth and nail when any other attorney would have tried to talk me into taking a plea just to get the case done and over with but not Robert he fault till the end.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2006
69 Delaware Ave #600, Buffalo, NY
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Personius Melber

Personius Melber

(2)
“Excellent attorney.”
In Business Since 2002
350 Main St #2100, Buffalo, NY
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Dell Paul G

Dell Paul G

(5)
“His track record for providing excellent representation in the criminal courts is well documented and he is held in high esteem by the Buffalo legal community.”
In Business Since 2018
70 Niagara St # 108, Buffalo, NY
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James Quinn Auricchio

James Quinn Auricchio

(4)
“I live in another state and and he went to court for me and I'm am more then happy with the results he did a excellent job and I appreciate the work he did for me”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2011
484 Delaware Ave Suite 201, Buffalo, NY
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James McIver - Criminal Defense Lawyer

James McIver - Criminal Defense Lawyer

(1)
“So far he's been above my expectations”
In Business Since 2022
3099 William St, Buffalo, NY
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Emily Trott, Attorney For the Defense

Emily Trott, Attorney For the Defense

(6)
“When a case is in session, curveballs will likely be thrown and they have to be able to interpret and respond to them appropriately.”
In Business Since 2023
The Mansion at, 415 Franklin St Suite 2, Buffalo, NY
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Godwin Hurley Donoghue

Godwin Hurley Donoghue

(1)
“Great law office”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2016
Free Initial Consultation
1234 Delaware Ave #200, Buffalo, NY
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The Law Firm of Karl Myles DWI Attorney

The Law Firm of Karl Myles DWI Attorney

(50)
  • Results
  • Misdemeanor
  • Fine
“Karl is a phenomenal lawyer, this man truly knows whar he is doing n is not afraid to fight for anyone I speak from experience n he is also affordable great prices great lawyer n GOD FORBID I get another case I will definitely hired him again n will...”
BBB Accredited
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2005
Free Initial Consultation
Cheektowaga, NY · 5 mi from Buffalo
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Buffalo, NY Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1840
Maximum cost
$22073
National Average
$6745
Avg Per Hour Rates
$430
$4292
$7358
Average price range is based on 340 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6745
Minimum cost $1840
Maximum cost $22073
Avg Per Hour Rates $430

Average range $4292 to $7358 is based on 340 cost profiles.

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