Cohen & Donahue, Attorneys at Law
“Robert made this process easy and such a piece of mind when he represented my son in his traffic case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Elgin, IL
15 firms listed · 5 in Elgin · 3 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 10, 2026
Law Office of Rudy J Rios
“Rudy is a very honest and great lawyer I would really recommend him for your legal needs”
Casement Law Group
“Answer questions that I don't understand And worked closely with me until job done”
Canning Law Offices
“He helped mend my broken heart and restore my right to be an active father in my son's life.”
Carone Law Offices
“They were thorough in every detail, handled my case with real skill and care, and kept communication clear and consistent the whole way through.”
Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel
“Lisa was fair, seek first to understand before judgement, and ultimately created a win-win situation.”
The 15 firms listed for Elgin, 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: Elgin, IL
5 of the 15 firms we list are based in Elgin; the other 10 serve Elgin from towns including Schaumburg (12 mi), St. Charles (8 mi) and South Elgin (4 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,070 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 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; 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (3), criminal defense (2) and real estate (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 4 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Elgin open on Saturdays or Sundays?
9 of the 15 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.
Law Offices of Konstantinos K. Markakos
“Thank you so much for getting this case dismissed and warrant lifted all in one day!”
Nold & Walsh
“Emilio handled everything efficiently, taking care of the situation in very little time.”
Gardi, Haught, Fischer, & Bhosale
“We have worked with this firm in the past, working with Hiten Gardi and Thomas Haught and they are the best!”
Marder and Seidler
“Seidler was fantastic in getting my class A misdemeanor dropped to a petty offense and off of my record.”
Metcalf & Associates
“Great service and professional team, thanks Alma Gonzalez for all your help!!”
Law Offices of Justin J. Sather
“Justin is very professional and one of the best lawyers I've ever came across 10/10 best lawyer in Kane County.”
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Lopez & Sanchez
“Straigh forward, as you should expect from not just a good lawyer but a great one and I loved the clarity Lopez has.”
Martucci Law
“I would highly recommend Greg Martucci to anyone in need of a skilled and trustworthy accident lawyer.”
VF Law
“They not only made sure all the disclosures and facts were meet in the contract but ensure we have our closing done by the date we need it.”
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