Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Carrollton, TX

2 of these firms are based in Carrollton; the others serve Carrollton from Dallas (16 mi), Plano (10 mi) and Frisco (12 mi).

6 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 15, 2026

Le Brocq & Horner Law Firm

Le Brocq & Horner Law Firm

4.8 114 reviews
“Mr Stephen will get the job done regardless of the situation ✅👍🏽”
BBB A+Since 2019Se habla español
2828 E Trinity Mls Rd # 221
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Law Offices of Gilbert De La Garza

Law Offices of Gilbert De La Garza

4.6 13 reviews
“I would definitely recommend hiring them to represent you if you get in a bind with any family law, marital or child custody issues!”
Since 2014
2340 E Trinity Mls Rd STE # 300
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Roger E. Haynes Attorney at Law

Roger E. Haynes Attorney at Law

4.7 49 reviews
“I appreciate how he kept contact with me, answered any questions or concerns I may have had in a timely manner, either by calling, text, or email.”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 2003
Dallas, TX · 16 mi from Carrollton
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Pelley Law Office

Pelley Law Office

4.6 71 reviews
“It's an intimidating process, yet she held our hands through the arduous process of understanding the paperwork, answering every question (we had many), always getting back with us promptly the entire way”
Free consultationBBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 1977Family-owned
Plano, TX · 10 mi from Carrollton
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Wyde & Associates

Wyde & Associates

4.7 34 reviews
“Dan was able to take the time to help lead me into a better understanding of what this could mean and provided answers to my questions in a way that I could understand.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winServes Texas, North Texas35+ yearsBBB A+Open 24 hours
10 mi from Carrollton
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Wilder Law Firm

Wilder Law Firm

4.9 100 reviews
“She shed light on the EXTRA bits in my case that lead to total dismissal.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2005
Plano, TX · 10 mi from Carrollton
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The 15 firms listed for Carrollton, TX 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: Carrollton, TX

The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,723 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "patient" and "trust". 6 are open around the clock and 7 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), drug crimes (4), sex crimes (3), domestic violence (2) and federal criminal defense (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 6 offer urgent consultations; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 4 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page and 8 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.

Why are firms outside Carrollton shown on this page?

2 of the 15 firms are based in Carrollton; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

The Lugo Law Firm

The Lugo Law Firm

4.9 93 reviews
“These guys are definitely worth every penny, I would highly recommend this team.”
Free phone consultationSe habla español30+ yearsOpen 24 hoursVirtual consultations
Dallas, TX · 16 mi from Carrollton
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Law Offices of Thomas R. Cox III

Law Offices of Thomas R. Cox III

4.8 120 reviews
“He shared a wealth of information without any fees; he was kind and generous and you don't find that very often from lawyers.”
Free phone consultationServes Dallas CountySince 1999Se habla español
Dallas, TX · 16 mi from Carrollton
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The Sears Law Firm

The Sears Law Firm

5.0 69 reviews
“Great attorney my first and hopefully my last but if by any chance god forbidden I needed another one he would be the first to keep in mind!”
Open 24 hoursSince 2023
Frisco, TX · 12 mi from Carrollton
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Aleman Law Firm

Aleman Law Firm

4.6 46 reviews
“Aleman and legal assistant Beatrice were so helpful with my case for personal injury.”
Se habla españolSince 2006Free consultation
Dallas, TX · 16 mi from Carrollton
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Zen Law Firm

Zen Law Firm

4.7 126 reviews
“I had the unfortunate luck of getting into a serious accident and The Zendeh Del Law Firm, PLLC, specifically Jason and Karla were very helpful and prompt.”
BBB accreditedSince 2003
Plano, TX · 10 mi from Carrollton
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The Law Office of Mike Howard

The Law Office of Mike Howard

4.7 120 reviews
“Communication was on point throughout the whole process And all, and all of my questions were answered.”
Replies within 1 business dayServes Dallas County, Collin County +2Open 24 hoursSince 2008
Dallas, TX · 16 mi from Carrollton
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The Crowder Law Firm

The Crowder Law Firm

4.8 124 reviews
“From the first phone call with reception, through the intake process, and when working with the attorneys, you will feel heard and that you are working with the best criminal attorney in Plano.”
Free consultationSince 2016
Plano, TX · 10 mi from Carrollton
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Law Office of Clayton Smith

Law Office of Clayton Smith

4.9 71 reviews
“Excellent and Professional Lawyer, worked with me diligently to get my case dismissed.”
Free phone consultationPayment plansServes Dallas County, Collin County +2Since 2014Prices online
Dallas, TX · 16 mi from Carrollton
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Hernandez, Medina & Baggett

Hernandez, Medina & Baggett

4.9 90 reviews
“He didn't simply go through the motions to close my case, he gave me all necessary information and advice I needed to make decisions that worked best for me and my situation.”
Since 2023Se habla español
Dallas, TX · 16 mi from Carrollton
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms near Carrollton

  • “I had a very pleasant experience! Sarah was very helpful and answered my questions with no problems, and very responsive.” — client of Pelley Law Office
  • “I was so anxious and panicked about my charges and they helped me feel calm and let me know they would use all the resources they had to help me.” — client of The Law Office of Mike Howard
  • “Resolved my situation resulting in charges dismissed! I highly recommend working with this law firm!” — client of Zen Law Firm
  • “I am very pleased with the professionalism. I highly recommend Pelley Law Office for your legal needs.” — client of Pelley Law Office

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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