The Law Office of Kevin M. Kennedy
“They were super friendly, very affordable and they did a good job…”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chapel Hill, NC
15 firms listed · 7 in Chapel Hill · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Howard, Attorney at Law
“Jeffrey Howard is by far the best attorney if anybody should need an attorney he is definitely the one to go to.”
Law Office of Matthew Charles Suczynski
“I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of skilled attorneys who are committed to achieving the best possible results for their clients.”
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“I hope I never have to, but I would definitely use them again.”
Edwards & Trenkle
“If E&T can't help you with your case they always have another firm to send you to that can help!”
The Hastings Law Firm
“The whole process was very transparent and professional, with an emphasis placed on clear communication.”
The 15 firms listed for Chapel Hill, NC 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: Chapel Hill, NC
7 of the 15 firms we list are based in Chapel Hill; the other 8 serve Chapel Hill from Durham (8 mi) and Carrboro (2 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 19,945 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 8 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 2001. 1 offers urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 6 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Chapel Hill open on Saturdays or Sundays?
2 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.
The Law Offices of Lynn Norton-Ramirez
Owens & Kurz
“The team at O&K are absolute professionals, personable, and proven leaders in law.”
Constantinou & Burkert Accident Injury Lawyers
“We've always had a good relationship with C&B and our needs have always been met!”
Frasier & Griffin
“If you're in need of legal services this is ABSOLUTELY the firm you should be contacting.”
Cabrejas Law Firm P.A.
“They went to the end and did not give up until they achieved the goal that I had been pursuing for years and that other firms had not been able to help me achieve.”
Roberti Wicker Lauffer & Cinski PA
“His office was very courteous, helpful and prompt , although it took 3 years to get approved; I would highly recommend their services to anyone.”
The Law Offices of Patrick Morgan
“Excellent lawyer, I recommend him, super professional, he speaks Spanish and he assists very friendly.”
J. Wilson Law
“His communication was professional and speedy, better than most attorneys I have worked with in the past”
Cole Williams Law
“Awesome guy, very smart and responsive.”
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