Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co LPA
“Did great work, got exactly what i set out to get regarding a custody case!!!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Elyria, OH
15 firms listed · 8 in Elyria · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Michael D. Doyle, Attorney At Law
“I very much respected his probing honesty- it ensured we were on the same page, and I was hiring an attorney that would represent me- not 'blindly', but with understanding.”
Maggie Lieux Attorney at Law
“Ken did everything he could to help and get the outcome we were looking for!”
Zachary B. Simonoff
“Zach was able to assess what has been going on with my issue and quickly suggested a resolution which was the solution to a 4 year problem.”
Douglas W. Merrill
“Doug and his team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly for me.”
Smith Geoffrey R
“He has now represented me in two different cases and I'm glad I chose him.”
The 15 firms listed for Elyria, 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: Elyria, OH
8 of the 15 firms we list are based in Elyria; the other 7 serve Elyria from towns including Sheffield (4 mi), Amherst (6 mi) and Lorain (6 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 579 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "understanding". 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), personal injury (4), business law (2), civil litigation (2) and family law (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. 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 Elyria open on Saturdays or Sundays?
3 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.
Stephen P. Hanudel, Attorney at Law
“He took care of my needs for probate Court in a very timely manner”
Law Offices of Matthew A. Bobrowski
“If you need and want a attorney who actually cares about you as a human and your rights look no further ...”
Ortner Law Group
“Very caring group and definitely on top of what ever you need done.”
William B Norman-Defending Ohio
“Will did a great job of defending my son in a domestic violence cause.”
Vincent Esquire
“The guys are top notch, very laid back, didn't want to be in a situation where I needed a lawyer but they made it very comfortable.”
Edleman Jeffrey G
“He successfully got my speeding ticket reduced to a non-point violation, so it won't affect my insurance at all.”
Camera Michael J
“Willing to work with the court for the client behalf, Mike is respected by various courts throughout the county.”
John P. Hildebrand Co LPA
“Hildebrand i hold in the highest regard He's aWeSoMe!!!”
Vandenbossche A C
“I would highly recommend him and his partners Robert Sidloski to represent you and your family for all your needs from anything for Estates, Divorce, Civil & Criminal Law, etc.”
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