Nold & Walsh
“He made zero promises about the outcome but ended up having the charge reduced to non moving offense.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Crystal Lake, IL
14 firms listed · 6 in Crystal Lake · 2 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Wilbrandt Legal
“If you are looking for someone to fight for you day/night, stay in communication with you and your family and get the best resolution possible Dan is your man!”
Magee Hartman
“In these litigious times and the complexity of my personal and business issues, it is wonderful to have the Magee Hartman have my back.”
Ramsell & Kunowski
“I had Craig Goza as an attorney, Amazing Attorny, very happy with results”
Benison Law
“Benison provided superior knowledge in the legal field that help me with my case.”
Gottemoller & Associates
“One of the finest civil lawyers in McHenry County.”
The 14 firms listed for Crystal Lake, IL 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: Crystal Lake, IL
6 of the 14 firms we list are based in Crystal Lake; the other 8 serve Crystal Lake from towns including Lake in the Hills (4 mi), Elgin (13 mi) and McHenry (8 mi). 13 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 827 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), estate planning (2) and personal injury (2). 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 66 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 13 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Crystal Lake offer free consultations?
5 of the 14 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.
Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone
“She exemplifies kindness, honesty, and expertise in matters of child support and parenting time.”
William A. Hellyer
“Bill and Natalie are nothing but the best.”
Law Office of Patrick J. McAndrews
“You can always feel at ease knowing John and Pat are looking out for you.”
James F. Bishop & Associates
McHenry County Criminal Lawyer
Cohen & Donahue, Attorneys at Law
“The outcome of my case was better than even Todd had expected and beyond my wildest expectations, my life can finally go back to normal.”
Law Office of Rudy J Rios
“I would very much highly recommend to anyone reading the reviews, we've been always very highly satisfied with his performance and his sheer level of skill in the courtrooms”
Law Office of Vogel and Mourelatos
“The attorney was very patient with us throughout the process, and Vicki was very responsive and great to work with!”
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