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
Ajlj Law
- Communication
- Case
- Trial
Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., L.p.a.
- Outcome
- Team
- Matter
The Goldberg Law Firm
- Case
- Charges
- Job
Taubman Law
- Injury
- Questions
- License
Herman Legal Group
- Green Card
- Law Firm
- Matter
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
Patituce & Associates
- Law Firm
- Team
- Honest
Watson Kuhlman
- Knowledge
- Understanding
- Call
Bret Jordan Co. LPA
- Evidence
- Job
- Money
Brockler Law
- License
- Charges
- Probation
Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant L.l.c.
- Result
- Questions
- Conversation
Corrigan Law Ohio
- System
- Ticket
- Happy
Mastandrea Law
- Court
- Call
- Research
Christopher G. Thomarios
- Compassionate
- Outcome
Berkman, Gordon, Murray & Devan
Bentoff & Duber Co., L.p.a.
- Team
- Injuries
- Questions
Law Office of Sean A. Boris
- Probation
- Case
The Law Offices of Craig Weintraub
- Communication
- Knowledge
- Confidence
The Gaulding Law Firm
- Questions
- Felt
- Contracts
Milano Attorneys & Counselors at Law
- Results
Marein & Bradley
- Life
Koscianski James P
Nancy T. Jamieson, Attorney at Law
- Not Guilty
- Jury
- Case
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Cleveland, OH Cost Estimates
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.


