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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Charlotte, NC
24 firms listed · all 24 in Charlotte · 3 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Johnson & Nicholson
“Best immigration lawyer in Charlotte help me from start to finish he won't disappoint you!”
Seiferflatow
“Very attentive attorney Ed Martin, goes above and beyond for his clients.”
Latorre Law Firm
“I am very grateful to Osnahir and Milena for helping me today.”
Browning & Long
“Very responsive, knowledgeable, professional and communicated with me throughout the entire process.”
Randall & Stump, Criminal Defense Attorneys
“They achieved results well worth their fee (trust me, the alternative was quite worse if I had just accepted the charges).”
The 24 firms listed for Charlotte, 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: Charlotte, NC
All 24 firms we list here are in Charlotte itself. We have 51 firms in Charlotte on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 7,820 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (73%) and quality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "efficient". 3 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (6), domestic violence (4), expungements (4), personal injury (4) and probation violations (4). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 3 offer urgent consultations and 10 offer a free initial consultation. 3 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Charlotte offer free consultations?
10 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.
The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy J. Pavone
“Attorney Pavone got my ticket reduced to 9 over the speed limit.”
Tin Fulton Walker & Owen
“Without giving too much details he was able to get a new judge to review my friend's case.”
Steven T. Meier
“Service experience in a criminal case was very short but the results were exceptional.”
Law Offices of Banks Huntley
“Banks handled a traffic ticket in Albemarle for a family member and did a wonderful job.”
Law Office of Todd Gonyer
“Highly recommend, there is no doubt he and his team will get you the best possible deal.”
The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett
“I've needed them a few times and they have always came through and provided accurate guidance every step of the way.”
Dozier Miller Law Group
“From the kindness and warmth of everyone in the practice, to the confidence that they provided me that everything was going to be ok.”
Roseman Law Firm
“Roseman negotiated the best possible outcome for us and the staff at Roseman Law Firm was amazing!”
The Law Office of Jason H. Reece
“I was having sleepless nights thinking about the case but was continually assured by Jason that all will be good at the end and thats what happened eventually.”
Jetton & Meredith
“Mark even though runs the place still provides great customer service and makes sure his customers are taken care of, walked to find me and made sure I was taken care of on the day of court.”
Icard Bradford F
“Brad was amazing and easy to work with - I'd recommend his services 10 times over!”
The Law Offices of Andrew L. Gordon
“Knows the law and words effectively to solve your case as he did mine.”
Jarvis Law
“The whole process was seamless and all of the individuals I encountered via phone or email were so pleasant and informative!”
Arnold & Smith
“They are always their to answer questions or concerns, I highly recommend them 100%.”
Gilles Law
“After court she follows up and goes in detail what happened which was very helpful.”
The Snow Legal Group
“I described to them the concerns that I had and the were extremely attentive to what I started as well as explaining to me how the process works and the timeframe to expect.”
The Emory Law Firm
“This firm is very professional !”
Powers Law Firm PA
“Bill was a bulldog in the courtroom and I highly recommend his services for any legal matters.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Charlotte
- “They are pleasant to work with. Friendly and responsive to your call.” — client of The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy J. Pavone
- “Very pleasant people to work with. Took care of my ticket with ease!” — client of Law Offices of Banks Huntley
- “Michelle was outstanding by getting all 3 of my charges dropped and expunged.” — client of Gilles Law
- “I was so pleased with the support, expertise, and guidance that I have referred dear friends to them for various legal needs and they have all been very pleased as well.” — client of Dozier Miller Law Group
- “I can’t recommend Gael enough. Smart, efficient, and a pleasure to work with.” — client of Gilles Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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