Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Charleston, WV

24 firms listed · 8 in Charleston · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Zerbe & Pence

Zerbe & Pence

(48)
  • Ticket
  • Work Ethic
  • License
“If you need a awesome lawyer who will take the time and talk to you explain in detail and really prepared look no farther zerbe and pence are your guys they are excellent and there staff I give them a million stars they will work hard to win your cas...”
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
205 Capitol St #300, Charleston, WV
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Pritt & Spano

Pritt & Spano

(50)
  • Call
  • Job
  • Law Firm
“Very very very good law firm Joseph spano is an amazing lawyer definitely can not go wrong with this firm criminal as well as family court they really work for you so if your thinking of retaining a lawyer look no further you will not regret it”
In Business Since 2015
1204 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV
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Walters Law Firm

Walters Law Firm

(26)
  • Case
  • Happy
  • Jail
“Walters is a really great guy first time I have ever been in trouble he is down to earth and as good as they come in fact i would recommend him too anybody for any case you may have always picked up the phone the whole time I was incarcerated even on...”
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
16 Capitol St, Charleston, WV
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Kevin P. Davis Attorney at Law

Kevin P. Davis Attorney at Law

(17)
  • Past
  • Words
“Whatever your legal matter may be, he and his office staff are always friendly, helpful, prompt at returning correspondence, and making sure the clients needs are being met, as well as making you feel at ease.”
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
South Charleston, WV · 3 mi from Charleston
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Forbes Law Offices

Forbes Law Offices

(5)
“A wonderful law firm offering services from criminal defense to domestic and civil representation.”
In Business Since 2009
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
1118 Kanawha Blvd E #1, Charleston, WV
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Stroebel & Stroebel

Stroebel & Stroebel

(4)
“Seems to be a great law firm they called me back and they also got ahold of my brother very speedy I spoke to the son he was on point and my brother seems to be pleased thank you”
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
405 Capitol St Ste 102, Charleston, WV
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The 24 firms listed for Charleston, WV 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: Charleston, WV

8 of the 24 firms we list are based in Charleston; the other 16 serve Charleston from towns including Hurricane (20 mi), Huntington (44 mi) and Winfield (19 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 665 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (85%) and responsiveness (79%). 1 is open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (9), criminal defense (6), criminal law (4), family law (4) and employment law (3). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers urgent consultations and 9 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 20 of the firms on this page; 18 publish a contact page and 10 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 Charleston shown on this page?

8 of the 24 firms are based in Charleston; 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.

Ciccarello Del Giudice & Lafon

Ciccarello Del Giudice & Lafon

(11)
  • Money
“They are very clean, nice, friendly, and professional lawyers that respect people and listen to them, and if you have a case they will try to help you.”
In Business Since 2010
Free Initial Consultation
1219 Virginia St E # 100, Charleston, WV
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Carrico Law Offices

Carrico Law Offices

(5)
  • Divorce
  • Custody
“Would recommend anyone give Tim Carrico a call for a divorce, custody or adoption matter!”
In Business Since 2003
1554 Kanawha Blvd E Suite 100, Charleston, WV
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Law Office of John R. Mitchell, Jr.

Law Office of John R. Mitchell, Jr.

(7)
“Just call and his office and the staff is very caring and compassionate no matter what the circumstances are ..”
In Business Since 1994
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
28 Ohio Ave, Charleston, WV
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Moye Law Office

Moye Law Office

(17)
  • Stars
“My family needed legal assistance with a Real Estate issue and the Moye Law Office made it easy.”
In Business Since 2018
Winfield, WV · 19 mi from Charleston
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Peyton Law Firm

Peyton Law Firm

(8)
“Even though my case wasn't in his practicing area he still reviewed my case material and gave me legal advice.”
In Business Since 2001
Free Initial Consultation
Nitro, WV · 12 mi from Charleston
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Law Office of Robby N. Long

Law Office of Robby N. Long

(48)
  • Calls
  • Probation
  • Assertive
“And then again Mr lo g fought for the court to let me go to rehab so I went to hawc and transition to sober living and then I graduated sober living today if it wasn't for Mr long represent me in my case and the care he had about my alcohol addictio...”
In Business Since 2008
Free Initial Consultation
Winfield, WV · 19 mi from Charleston
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Barney Law

Barney Law

(18)
  • Questions
  • Communication
  • Legal Representation
“They showed me a nice clean apartment and to make a long story short, the unit that they put me in was dirtier than a pig-pin and not livable by any means.”
In Business Since 2015
Hurricane, WV · 20 mi from Charleston
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Bayliss Law Offices

Bayliss Law Offices

(17)
“Though I know we probably have a long while before things are fixed entirely, his help at this juncture, when things seemed dark and insurmountable, proved INVALUABLE.”
In Business Since 2014
Hurricane, WV · 20 mi from Charleston
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Freeman Law Offices

Freeman Law Offices

(2)
“What impresses me the most is how knowledgeable and honest he is.”
In Business Since 2016
Hurricane, WV · 20 mi from Charleston
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David L Hill Attorney at Law

David L Hill Attorney at Law

(12)
“He has been my attorney for different reasons since 1997 and he has never been a disappointment”
Hurricane, WV · 20 mi from Charleston
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Jenny M Evans Attorney At Law

Jenny M Evans Attorney At Law

(13)
  • Job
  • Questions
  • Lie
“Jenny and her staff did a fantastic job , highly recommended , no complaints at all , will definitely her services in the future.”
In Business Since 2016
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check
Gallipolis, OH · 44 mi from Charleston
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Finley & Eachus

Finley & Eachus

(11)
“For the first time ever having to be involved in a court matter, we were recommended by many to use Eachus and I am so glad we did.”
In Business Since 2018
Gallipolis, OH · 44 mi from Charleston
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Joel Baker Law

Joel Baker Law

(6)
  • Estate
“Joel and Taylor were great to work with, taking much of the worry I had in administering my dad's estate after it was contested by his greedy wife.”
In Business Since 2022
Spencer, WV · 35 mi from Charleston
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Shaw & Shaw, L.C. Attorneys at Law

Shaw & Shaw, L.C. Attorneys at Law

(4)
“He explained every question I had and was easy-going and very kind.”
Point Pleasant, WV · 44 mi from Charleston
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Craig A Courtenay

Craig A Courtenay

(50)
  • Knows
  • Choice
  • Son
“As such, he mounted a tremendous defense strategy for our son that culminated in his receiving not a total release of culpability for which he is not entitled but justice metered out in fair measure in large part due to his representation by Mr.”
In Business Since 2003
Huntington, WV · 44 mi from Charleston
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Frazier & Oxley, L.C.

Frazier & Oxley, L.C.

(4)
“Proctor and Melissa were able to help with with the issue and walk me through the process; step by step and hold my hand the entire way through.”
In Business Since 1992
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Huntington, WV · 44 mi from Charleston
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Donald R Jarrell Law Offices

Donald R Jarrell Law Offices

(3)
“They've had answers for every question that I've had.”
In Business Since 2010
Wayne, WV · 45 mi from Charleston
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Tyson & Tyson

Tyson & Tyson

(5)
“He doesn't beat around the bush leaving you with unanswered questions.”
Huntington, WV · 44 mi from Charleston
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Charleston, WV Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1505
Maximum cost
$18055
National Average
$5517
Avg Per Hour Rates
$352
$3511
$6019
Fair price range is based on 524 cost profiles
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Average Cost $5517
Minimum cost $1505
Maximum cost $18055
Avg Per Hour Rates $352

Fair range $3511 to $6019 is based on 524 cost profiles.

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