Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cleveland, OH

24 firms listed · all 24 in Cleveland · 8 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Edward R. La Rue, Attorney at Law

Edward R. La Rue, Attorney at Law

(44)
“Despite the fact that my particular case was outside of his normal 'comfort zone', Edward decided to take my case as he could plainly see that I absolutely NEEDED sound representation to mitigate an obvious attempt at a 'railroad job'.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2000
323 W Lakeside Ave Suite 210, Cleveland, OH
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Ajlj Law

Ajlj Law

(48)
  • Communication
  • Case
  • Trial
“After calling around and getting no answer, with one day before trial, we called AJLJ and they answered almost immediately, they were very understanding, explained everything I should expect, took on my case, and had my court date rescheduled.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2023
1220 W 6th St Suite 303, Cleveland, OH
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Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., L.p.a.

Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., L.p.a.

(50)
  • Outcome
  • Team
  • Matter
“I was represented by Adam Brown and his firm and had received they are an Excellent team of Lawyers and will fight every step of the way to ensure that there clients are properly represented in the name of justice.”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2002
3912 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH
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The Goldberg Law Firm

The Goldberg Law Firm

(45)
  • Case
  • Charges
  • Job
“I want to say thank to mike & his staff for taking care me & my case… I love mike because he plays no games & he is very direct about everything… he is truly a man of his word…I promise this the guy you want… I will forever keep mike close…thank you ...”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2003
323 W Lakeside Ave #450, Cleveland, OH
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Taubman Law

Taubman Law

(44)
  • Injury
  • Questions
  • License
“Brian and Bruce were great to work with, returned every phone call, and explained the process step by step, If I'm ever hurt again they would be my first call and they should be yours too.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2007
1444 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
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Herman Legal Group

Herman Legal Group

(49)
  • Green Card
  • Law Firm
  • Matter
“Unlike most who merely follow the books, he actually thinks strategy and is willing to plan out various scenarios with you, considering that immigration is not just applications and documents, but planning your next life decisions.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check
In Business Since 1999
408 W St Clair Ave Ste 230, Cleveland, OH
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The 24 firms listed for Cleveland, OH 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: Cleveland, OH

All 24 firms we list here are in Cleveland itself. We have 40 firms in Cleveland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,599 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 8 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), computer crimes (2), personal injury (2) and sex crimes (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 8 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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 Cleveland open on Saturdays or Sundays?

13 of the 24 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 Elkhatib Law Office

The Elkhatib Law Office

(48)
“I am not even from Ohio and new in town, I just pass by here for a short period of time so I am pretty nervous and I am grateful I found him, he is so professional and tremendously great at what he is doing and he save me, also I notice he try to rea...”
In Business Since 2019
2012 W 25th St #502, Cleveland, OH
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Patituce & Associates

Patituce & Associates

(42)
  • Law Firm
  • Team
  • Honest
“Cate Purdum was present, attentive, always returned my calls (I had attorneys before who never call you back), answered my questions and never ignored my calls.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2009
600 Superior Ave #1358, Cleveland, OH
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Watson Kuhlman

Watson Kuhlman

(50)
  • Knowledge
  • Understanding
  • Call
“I would highly recommend attorney Myron Watson he is a highly skilled professional, helped me maintain my sanity during the case and fought for me and was able to ensure my record wasn't impacted got charges reduced and no felony!”
In Business Since 2022
75 Erieview Plz Ste 108, Cleveland, OH
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Bret Jordan Co. LPA

Bret Jordan Co. LPA

(35)
  • Evidence
  • Job
  • Money
“I'll save the details for another time, but the end result is that I was release from prison years early because of Marcus Sidoti and his excellent work.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
50 Public Square # 1900, Cleveland, OH
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Brockler Law

Brockler Law

(46)
  • License
  • Charges
  • Probation
“I'm a lawyer back in my country and when I was looking for a lawyer who can handle my husband's criminal case I was wishing to find somebody who is a real “Lawyer” which means you need to find someone smart, real practitioner, experienced, knows what...”
In Business Since 2019
75 Public Square Ste 920, Cleveland, OH
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Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant L.l.c.

Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant L.l.c.

(43)
  • Result
  • Questions
  • Conversation
“Both times I hired Friedman and Nemecek they saved my life , both times they made me feel like family, and both time they went above and beyond making sure not only was my case going the best it could, that my family and I was also ok during the proc...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2005
1360 E 9th St #650, Cleveland, OH
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Corrigan Law Ohio

Corrigan Law Ohio

(29)
  • System
  • Ticket
  • Happy
“She not only gave me strength to get through my situation but with her knowledge, understanding, and profound empathy I was able to obtain the best results for my situation.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
4403 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH
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Mastandrea Law

Mastandrea Law

(28)
  • Court
  • Call
  • Research
“If you need a real lawyer this is the man, this man moves in your process from day 1, he is a person who always answers your calls or text messages, he doesn't play game with his customers, for me he is one of the best lawyers I have had the experien...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2012
20620 John Carroll Blvd #216, Cleveland, OH
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Christopher G. Thomarios

Christopher G. Thomarios

(12)
  • Compassionate
  • Outcome
“I can say over the past two years with him working with my cases he have became more of a friend instead of just my attorney he stayed checking in with my wife about me and was always quick to respond...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1999
820 W Superior Ave #840, Cleveland, OH
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Berkman, Gordon, Murray & Devan

Berkman, Gordon, Murray & Devan

(2)
“The highest of integrity, efficiency, totally trustworthy.”
Accepts Cash, Check
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1967
55 Public Square # 2200, Cleveland, OH
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Bentoff & Duber Co., L.p.a.

Bentoff & Duber Co., L.p.a.

(20)
  • Team
  • Injuries
  • Questions
“I have been an active client of Bentoff and Duber for ten years and they are the most caring and compassionate attorneys I have and will ever work with.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2002
55 Public Square Suite 1680, Cleveland, OH
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Law Office of Sean A. Boris

Law Office of Sean A. Boris

(15)
  • Probation
  • Case
“Mr Boris is it a great attorney he represented me to the fullest treating me with respect and understanding my position in this case he fought and got what I wanted.”
In Business Since 2010
4403 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH
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The Law Offices of Craig Weintraub

The Law Offices of Craig Weintraub

(6)
  • Communication
  • Knowledge
  • Confidence
“Often times I am in a jury trial and my focus is only on saving my client's life so during a quick break I have very little time to concentrate on anything else.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
30+ Years Experience
55 Public Square Suite 1600, Cleveland, OH
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The Gaulding Law Firm

The Gaulding Law Firm

(23)
  • Questions
  • Felt
  • Contracts
“He was a great lawyer He stays in contact and let you know everything going on with your ,he got Three felony fives drop to Misdemeanors, I would definitely recommend Him.”
In Business Since 2010
3100 E 45th St Suite S4, Cleveland, OH
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Milano Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Milano Attorneys & Counselors at Law

(19)
  • Results
“Kate always keeps you up to date if something arises and in reverse, Kate has also responded back after hours and even on the weekend when I had some unexpected issues arise.”
In Business Since 2003
2639 Wooster Rd suite 1, Cleveland, OH
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Marein & Bradley

Marein & Bradley

(13)
  • Life
“I have the upmost respect for Mark for his honesty and professionalism throughout the entire process , Highly Recommended , I oue Mark more than he will ever realize”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
526 Superior Ave # 222, Cleveland, OH
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Koscianski James P

Koscianski James P

(2)
“He was very professional and courteous by explaining not only my legal options but also my rights.”
Family Business
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
5700 Pearl Rd #302, Cleveland, OH
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Nancy T. Jamieson, Attorney at Law

Nancy T. Jamieson, Attorney at Law

(9)
  • Not Guilty
  • Jury
  • Case
“I like miss Myers here her son is my nephew and things was not looking so good at the start of his trail after meeting NANCY one time I changed my out look on case he didn't do what he was accused of, I'm glad she took his case and I'm glad she had a...”
In Business Since 1966
11510 Buckeye Rd, Cleveland, OH
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Cleveland, OH Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1853
Maximum cost
$22235
National Average
$6794
Avg Per Hour Rates
$433
$4324
$7412
Typical price range is based on 423 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6794
Minimum cost $1853
Maximum cost $22235
Avg Per Hour Rates $433

Typical range $4324 to $7412 is based on 423 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Cleveland

  • “During a difficult time this law firm was very pleasant, prompt to reply, and very easy to talk to and get information when dealing with a difficult situation.” — client of Watson Kuhlman
  • “Rod comforted me and was very supportive. He answered all of my questions in a timely manner, and got the charges reduced.” — client of Mastandrea Law
  • “Every time I've spoken with Christopher he was very pleasant and professional.” — client of Christopher G. Thomarios
  • “I would recommend Zukerman, Lear and Murray to anyone who is looking for a criminal defense team.” — client of Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., L.p.a.
  • “Our experience from the initial consultation to the dismissal of all charges was outstanding.” — client of The Elkhatib Law Office

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

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