Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Buford, GA

These firms serve Buford from nearby bases in towns including Lawrenceville, Cumming and Duluth.

15 firms listed · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Andrew Merritt Reilly & Smith

Andrew Merritt Reilly & Smith

4.6 65 reviews
“He was really on target, very timely with communications, took care of everything, and had some great ideas on how to handle it.”
BBB A+Since 2002
Lawrenceville, GA · 11 mi from Buford
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Crosby Law

Crosby Law

5.0 89 reviews
“I am extremely thankful that I chose him to represent me, and I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone in need of excellent legal representation”
Since 2009
Lawrenceville, GA · 11 mi from Buford
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Hall LAW Office

Hall LAW Office

5.0 75 reviews
“Was very professional and responsive throughout our client relationship, made sure to assure me of what to expect and undoubtedly secured a better outcome for my specific case.”
Georgia Bar since 2017Since 2019
Duluth, GA · 12 mi from Buford
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The Kent Law Group

The Kent Law Group

4.8 94 reviews
“Kent won our lawsuit for encroachment plus damages to repair and replace some of our property and to have a fence moved that was built illegally onto our property.”
No fee unless you winVirtual consultationsServes Georgia13+ years
Lawrenceville, GA · 11 mi from Buford
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Elena Quinde

Elena Quinde

4.5 62 reviews
“She's very kind and attentive, and is committed to providing you with security and peace of mind throughout the entire process.”
Free consultationSince 2020
Suwanee, GA · 6 mi from Buford
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JK Law Firm

JK Law Firm

5.0 66 reviews
“Although it took a long time, I'm very satisfied with the outcome.”
No fee unless you winVirtual consultationsFree consultationSince 2021
Duluth, GA · 12 mi from Buford
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The 15 firms listed for Buford, 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: Buford, GA

The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,994 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 2 are open around the clock and 3 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (4), criminal defense (3), divorce (3), domestic violence (3) and dui (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 2 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Buford open on Saturdays or Sundays?

3 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.

Zeliff | Watson

Zeliff | Watson

4.9 111 reviews
“I highly recommend these guys for any traffic tickets, They are the best Forsyth County”
Open 24 hoursSince 2011
Cumming, GA · 10 mi from Buford
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Banks, Stubbs & McFarland

Banks, Stubbs & McFarland

4.8 94 reviews
“Had the pleasure of working with Phil during a pretty trying time and he made the process as smooth as possible and fought for my interests.”
Since 1991
Cumming, GA · 10 mi from Buford
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Lankford & Moore Law

Lankford & Moore Law

4.4 39 reviews
“Tyler and his team did exceptionally well with my case, giving me the best outcome I could ask for (twice).”
Free consultationVirtual consultationsServes Barrow County, Gwinnett County +2Since 2017
Lawrenceville, GA · 11 mi from Buford
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The Law Office of Susan M. Zereini.

The Law Office of Susan M. Zereini.

5.0 95 reviews
“She is laser focused on her cross examinations and her opening/closing statements are spoken with precision and direct lawful arguments”
Free consultationSince 2021
Cumming, GA · 10 mi from Buford
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Richman Law Firm

Richman Law Firm

4.9 75 reviews
“We were very happy with the case results and now I will recommend him to any of my friends or clients looking for legal services.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2013
Cumming, GA · 10 mi from Buford
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Philip Kim Law

Philip Kim Law

4.8 114 reviews
“He went above and beyond to obtain the video evidence needed to prove my innocence and got the entire case dismissed.”
Free consultationSince 2014
Lawrenceville, GA · 11 mi from Buford
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Matthew S. Halley, Attorney at Law

Matthew S. Halley, Attorney at Law

5.0 55 reviews
“Matt did a wonderful job with my case very highly recommended and trusting attorney”
Since 2018
Duluth, GA · 12 mi from Buford
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Pratt & Wall

Pratt & Wall

4.8 66 reviews
“He's extremely professional, always on top of everything, and made me feel supported throughout the entire process.”
Free consultationPayment plansVirtual consultationsServes Lawrenceville, Suwanee, GeorgiaSince 2007
Suwanee, GA · 6 mi from Buford
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Law Office of Samad K. Mubeen

Law Office of Samad K. Mubeen

5.0 91 reviews
“He is a really nice person to talk to and he always answers the messages.”
Since 2019
Duluth, GA · 12 mi from Buford
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