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24 firms listed · 15 in Columbia · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The 24 firms listed for Columbia, MO 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.
15 of the 24 firms we list are based in Columbia; the other 9 serve Columbia from towns including Ashland (13 mi), Jefferson City (27 mi) and Centralia (21 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,646 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (87%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 2 are open around the clock; 4 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 (4), auto accidents (3), family law (3), personal injury (3) and business law (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 99 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 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.
4 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.
