Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Dover, DE
3 of these firms are based in Dover; the others serve Dover from towns including Centreville, MD (30 mi), Bridgeton, NJ (24 mi) and Chestertown, MD (29 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Hopkins & Windett
Liguori & Morris Attorneys at Law
Jose Silva Jr.
Kavanagh & Kavanagh Law Office
Eastern Shore Legal / Law Offices of John Leo Walter
The 10 firms listed for Dover, DE 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: Dover, DE
The 10 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 612 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bankruptcy (2), criminal defense (2), estate planning (2) and family law (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 9 of the firms on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 5 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.
Why are firms outside Dover shown on this page?
3 of the 10 firms are based in Dover; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.



