Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Evansville, IN

15 firms listed · 12 in Evansville · 1 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Danks & Danks

Danks & Danks

4.7 45 reviews
“He defended me with everything he had, he looked out for me when the law turned their back to me, he was there anytime I had a question or needed him for anything.”
Free phone consultationServes Indiana, Kentucky, IllinoisBBB A+Since 1998
1 SE 9th St Suite 101
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Taylor Law Office

Taylor Law Office

4.3 19 reviews
“The best attorney in town hands down honest down to earth straight shooter”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 2007
401 SE 6th St Suite 200
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Duff Law

Duff Law

4.8 46 reviews
“Patrick Duff and his staff worked very hard and always understood what needed to be accomplished for my daughter's safety and wellbeing.”
Indiana Bar since 2010Serves southern IndianaSince 2012
7525 E Virginia St Ste 450
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Scates Law Firm

Scates Law Firm

5.0 36 reviews
“To none, I would and am referring SCATES LAW to everyone that I know”
Free phone consultationSince 2022
108 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Bob Zoss Law Office

Bob Zoss Law Office

4.3 43 reviews
“He does not play around, he's very thorough, organized and knows exactly what he's doing.”
Since 2007
2405 N Green River Rd
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Robert Canada

Robert Canada

4.8 24 reviews
“If you are needing or considering an attorney for anything, I highly recommend you consider this man!”
BBB A+Since 2009
5111 Lincoln Ave
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The 15 firms listed for Evansville, IN 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: Evansville, IN

12 of the 15 firms we list are based in Evansville; the other 3 serve Evansville from Newburgh (7 mi) and Boonville (15 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 695 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (81%) and responsiveness (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "communication". 1 is open on Saturdays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 103 years. 5 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 7 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 Evansville offer free consultations?

5 of the 15 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.

Hatfield Law

Hatfield Law

4.7 25 reviews
“Ryan is a great attorney and was very professional, honest, and straightforward throughout my case.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winSince 2010
20 NW 3rd St Ste 1200
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Dunlap & Nesmith

Dunlap & Nesmith

4.2 12 reviews
“Always there when you need him, Never using another lawyer going to him from here on out.”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 2005
1035 W Franklin St
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Chris Lenn Law Office

Chris Lenn Law Office

4.5 15 reviews
“He knows what he can do, reassures you that he's got it under control, and makes you aware that he is actually on your side, and truly wants the best for you, not just because you pay him.”
BBB A+Since 2005
401 SE 6th St Suite 200
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Bohleber Steven L

Bohleber Steven L

4.4 3 reviews
“Mr Bohleber is not only extremely knowledgeable and proficient in criminal law matters - he has an ability to make you truly feel heard/ seen, and then utilizes his arsenal in your defense...”
No fee unless you winServes Vanderburgh County, Warrick County +2BBB accreditedSince 1979
123 NW 4th St #503
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Blackard & Brinkmeyer Attorneys

Blackard & Brinkmeyer Attorneys

4.6 16 reviews
“I responded to every question I had, big or small, was readily available, and if he didn't specialize in an area of question he always had a recommendation of who to talk to.”
Free phone consultationNACDL memberServes Evansville, Vanderburgh County +5Since 2013
512 Main St
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Fine & Hatfield

Fine & Hatfield

4.2 2 reviews
“They are very affordable and work to help with Estate planning and all paperwork associated with it.”
Serves Indiana, Kentucky, IllinoisSince 1921
520 NW 2nd St
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Law Office of Jonathan M. Young

Law Office of Jonathan M. Young

4.6 16 reviews
“The Law Office of Jonathan M Young is the most professional attorney I have ever dealt with.”
Since 2009
Newburgh, IN · 7 mi from Evansville
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Mastison Law & Mediation

Mastison Law & Mediation

5.0 2 reviews
Since 2012
Newburgh, IN · 7 mi from Evansville
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Long Law Office

Long Law Office

4.4 12 reviews
“We felt as if we were part of the family from the treatment we recieved at Long Law.”
Since 2010
Boonville, IN · 15 mi from Evansville
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