Joslyn Law Firm
“Used Justin Mc Mullen with Joslyn Law firm for legal representation and had an ideal outcome.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dayton, OH
19 firms listed · all 19 in Dayton · 3 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Frank A Malocu Attorney At Law
“Mr Frank ,represented me in a very professional manner, he showed up and showed out and case dismissed!!!!”
Gounaris Abboud, LPA
“Nick's deep understanding of the law, coupled with his strategic thinking, ensured that the case was handled with the utmost care and attention.”
The Law Offices of Emily E. Sluk
“She is very knowledgeable with the system and was an absolute asset while my legal situation was in limbo.”
Michael A. Sheets
“With his low prices and hard work, it's clear he cares about his community and not just trying to stick a dollar in his pocket.”
Law Offices of Isabel A Suarez
“The truth is that I was very nervous about my 4 positions but you achieved a great result.”
The 19 firms listed for Dayton, 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: Dayton, OH
All 19 firms we list here are in Dayton itself. We have 20 firms in Dayton on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,499 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (77%) and responsiveness (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 3 are open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (3), civil litigation (2), criminal defense (2), domestic violence (2) and drug charges (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Dayton offer free consultations?
7 of the 19 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.
Bradley & Associates
“Bradley &Associates is a place to be for all immigration matters, they will guide you from the start to finish and always there whenever you need assistance.”
Ferguson Law Office
“She is very responsive, genuinely cares about her clients, and has an aggressive approach in court.”
Brock Schoenlein Defense Firm
“He was extremely nice and honest with everything helping me with my case, he was great about keeping in touch with me and breaking everything about the case down for me to understand so we could make the best plan.”
Bieser Greer
“Attorney Tricia Duff is very prompt and efficient in handling child custody/child support/visitation issue for me.”
The Vannoy Firm
“Handled my boyfriends case like it was nothing in and out very quickly!!”
Attorney Kate Bowling
“Her wisdom, trial experience, and record are evident, and her negotiation skills secured me an excellent plea deal.”
Kane Law
“Travis was very professional and was able to reduce my son case down from a domestic violence to dis orderly.”
Comunale Law Office
“Comunale was truly concerned about my children's safety and did everything he could to ensure the best thing happened for them.”
Cavinder Law Office
“He was a tremendous advocate, answering my questions and challenging the disputed evidence and representing me and my interests with the utmost respect.”
Getty Law Office
Law Office Of K.M. Melchor
“She researched topics that had us all stumped, giving the magistrate the information they needed to make decisions.”
Stamps & Stamps
“Great attorney, no complaints, he delivers and is reasonably priced.”
Law Office of Jason Nye
“I was super surprised when instead of a public defender, I got Jason pro-bono and he handed my case like the pro he is!!”
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