Hoffman Law
“Jordan jumped on the case quickly, with short notice and provided the resolution I was looking for!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbus, OH
24 firms listed · all 24 in Columbus · 10 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 22, 2026
Luftman, Heck & Associates
“Best lawyer charged me half of what everyone else wanted to charge me and dismissed the case within two days and I didn't even have to turn myself in this was an out-of-state case, and it was resolved so professionally”
Riddell Law
“The attorneys, at Riddel, managed, to get my charges reduced, to an equipment violation, and no points.”
Barr, Jones and Associates
“Attorney Miller was amazing, very personable and I 10 out of 10 recommend her to represent or help with any legal matters!”
The Maher Law Firm
“We will definitely use him again if need be in the future!”
Rutan Law
“He was available for me at all times and answered any questions about my son's case.”
The 24 firms listed for Columbus, 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: Columbus, OH
All 24 firms we list here are in Columbus itself. We have 67 firms in Columbus on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,980 reviews; 17 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 (98%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 10 are open around the clock and 15 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are sex crimes (7), domestic violence (5), drug crimes (5), assault (3) and criminal defense (3). 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 10 offer urgent consultations; 16 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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 Columbus open on Saturdays or Sundays?
15 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.
Sabol Mallory
“Returned my calls always went over everything w me would HIGHLY recommend them”
Brandon Shroy, Criminal Defense Attorney
“He helped me out with a legal matter, and I'm really grateful to him for that.”
Doyaga Law
“Not only is this experience tough on you but your family as well Matthew also took time out to speak with my mother on several accounts so that she could rest easy.”
Law Office of C. F. Cowan
“Mr Chris cowan was able to handle my speeding ticket in no time ,he's professional knowledgeable and very fromt, I could not believed how quickly my issue was resolved ,I highly recommended him”
The Baker Law Group
“Not only did they keep me updated and go through the nuance details to make the path ahead understandable, they work with amazing specialists to reduce the burden and costs one may face.”
Blake Law Firm
“Blake assured me from the beginning that he would take care of him and that's what he delivered on.”
Attorney Adam Burke
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Mellissia (Mel)Fuhrmann with Adam Burk Law Offices, and I cannot speak highly enough of their professional services.”
Koffel
“They are also quite knowledgeable and will definitely set you straight on any bind you've gotten in!”
Johnson Legal
“His communication was excellent and he always made sure we were understanding every step of the process.”
W.joseph Edwards Attorney At Law
“I highly recommend his services and would look to him for any further matters.”
SRD Law Office
“Furthermore, Sallynda's deep understanding of my personal and professional situation and demonstration of empathy throughout the legal process was simply amazing and helped me a great deal to get through this difficult time.”
The Meade Law Group
“Jacob Becker actually represented me personally at the Pretrial and did an amazing job of getting my charge reduced to physical control which is way more lenient than a reckless op or an OVI.”
Blosser Law Office
“Jeffery is one of the best lawyers around, very respectful, polite, & gets the work done!”
Wolfe Legal Services
“I would trust any issue that they would take on in the hands of Wolfe Legal Services.”
Law Office of Joshua Hall
“Shows up on time & professional and never had to question his direction!!”
Funkhouser Law
“Despite the initial threat of a 6-month license suspension and 6 points, he successfully reduced the charges to a minor offense with a small fine and no points.”
Law Office of James D. Owen
“He kept me in the loop from start to finish and I could reach him any time I needed to.”
Reckard Law
“Thank you so much collin finn and the team for all that you did for us .”
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