Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fayetteville, NC

24 firms listed · 20 in Fayetteville · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A.

Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A.

(50)
  • Calls
  • Ticket
  • Worry
“Thank you 🙏🏾 I retained representation for my 18byear old Son and not onlybwere they very fast at handling the case but yhe fees did not burn a hole in my pockets.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1982
309 Person St, Fayetteville, NC
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Brady Brady Delaney Young

Brady Brady Delaney Young

(46)
  • Court
  • Price
  • Questions
“From watching his interactions, I could tell he was well known in court with good relationship with the D As to work cooperatively to achieve his goals”
In Business Since 1996
325 Green St, Fayetteville, NC
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Attorney Ashley McDuffie

Attorney Ashley McDuffie

(44)
  • Speeding Ticket
  • Results
  • Price
“What really impressed me, I called to ask a question and Attorney Mc Duffie answered the phone, not only did she answer the question, we ended up laughing and talking.”
In Business Since 2015
223 Person St Suite C, Fayetteville, NC
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Cotton Law Firm

Cotton Law Firm

(48)
  • Results
  • Price
  • Court Fees
“The law firm is awesome, and we need to let the people in the sounding county know the Cotton Lawyer is about and beyond what we need, nonetheless is outstanding.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
219 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC
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Carl L Britt Jr, Attorney at Law

Carl L Britt Jr, Attorney at Law

(44)
  • Personal Injury
  • Ticket
  • Information
“Attorney Britts and his staff handled my case with great expertise, professionalism, courtesy and most of all personalized the communications with much respect and dignity.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
224 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC
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Law Offices of Antonio F. Gerald

Law Offices of Antonio F. Gerald

(39)
  • Compassionate
  • Speeding Ticket
  • Understanding
“I had Atty Vidunas take over a case for a Personal Injury case due to an auto accident that another Atty had been on for almost 2 years and had contacted me 1 time .”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
200 Dick St # C, Fayetteville, NC
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The 24 firms listed for Fayetteville, NC 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: Fayetteville, NC

20 of the 24 firms we list are based in Fayetteville; the other 4 serve Fayetteville from Raeford (15 mi) and Southern Pines (24 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,581 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (82%) and responsiveness (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "price", "results" and "communication". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (5), criminal defense (3), driving while impaired (2) and traffic tickets (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 6 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 23 of the firms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Fayetteville offer free consultations?

6 of the 24 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.

Armstrong & Barrington

Armstrong & Barrington

(44)
  • Conversation
  • Ticket
  • Price
“Attorney Adam Barrington and his office provided outstanding service, demonstrated the utmost professionalism, and displayed unbeatable attention to detail in my personal injury case.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1980
127 S Cool Spring St, Fayetteville, NC
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Gregory M. Byrd, Attorney at Law

Gregory M. Byrd, Attorney at Law

(48)
  • Charges
  • Price
  • Area
“Excellent professional service from the administration to attorney Byrd being sufficient and taking care of my issues in a timely manner I can't thank you and staff enough from Roman Mc Gahee”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1999
327 Dick St STE 104, Fayetteville, NC
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Boose Law Offices

Boose Law Offices

(19)
  • Call
  • Prices
  • Law Firm
“I had a traffic ticket right before PCS'ing and wasn't too sure on how I was going to take care of it, I happened to find there number thanks to a website, and thankfully I did...”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2002
214 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC
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The Law Office of Rosalind White King

The Law Office of Rosalind White King

(29)
  • Case
  • Custody
  • Choice
“After having a mini crying/breakdown on the phone with her she reassured me that my life is not over and that my charge is fairly common and explained any future 'complications' that I might encounter from the charge.”
In Business Since 2021
2223 Murchison Rd Suite B, Fayetteville, NC
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Macrae & Whitley

Macrae & Whitley

(28)
“Mitzie Hennessey were very professional and extremely helpful.”
In Business Since 2023
131 S Cool Spring St, Fayetteville, NC
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Burns Law

Burns Law

(22)
  • Court
  • License
  • Ticket
“Nothing tops results other than the rigors taken to achieve them, with commitment to integrity and an aptitude for justice, their dedication is commendable to say the least.”
In Business Since 2016
2513 Raeford Rd Suite A, Fayetteville, NC
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R. Gregg Edwards, PA

R. Gregg Edwards, PA

(33)
  • Court
  • Questions
  • Information
“The first attorney in this particular field who shall remain nameless (corporation) I went to treated you like a number in line instead of a person like your at the DMV.”
In Business Since 2003
2517 Raeford Rd STE D, Fayetteville, NC
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Blue Law

Blue Law

(23)
  • Fees
  • Communication
  • Payment
“Took my case last minute and gave me peace of mind.”
In Business Since 2021
Raeford, NC · 15 mi from Fayetteville
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Gary Britt Law

Gary Britt Law

(17)
  • Court
  • Compassion
  • Stress
“I had the pleasure of working with Gary Britt Law recently, and I must say that Gene's commitment to providing personalized and compassionate legal services is truly outstanding.”
In Business Since 2023
213 Dick St Suite 6, Fayetteville, NC
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Law Offices of Sarah E. Thompson

Law Offices of Sarah E. Thompson

(33)
  • Wish
  • Job
  • Courtroom
“Typically they make calling her office painless in comparison to the rigmarole I've experienced calling other offices and getting some help without a long drawn out process.”
210 Fairway Dr #102, Fayetteville, NC
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Yarborough, Winters & Neville

Yarborough, Winters & Neville

(8)
“Great firm cover's all litigation”
In Business Since 2012
310 Dick St Suite A, Fayetteville, NC
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The Military Justice Center

The Military Justice Center

(19)
  • Job
  • Plan
  • Stars
“If you are in need of a good lawyer, especially one that also understands the needs of military & veterans, I highly recommend contacting The Military Justice Center.”
In Business Since 2006
120 Westlake Rd # 6, Fayetteville, NC
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BP Condlin Attorney at Law

BP Condlin Attorney at Law

(9)
“My last review was not on his performance it was based on misinformation but after speaking with him personally I am highly satisfied beyond measures and will definitely recommend his firm to anyone in need.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
225 Person St, Fayetteville, NC
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The Henderson Firm

The Henderson Firm

(4)
  • Court
“After speaking with her we took her advice and followed her suggested instructions, and without legal representation in the court we prevailed in our case.”
In Business Since 2015
225 Green St suite 601-g, Fayetteville, NC
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Tally & Tally

Tally & Tally

(3)
“Got a few things done here.”
In Business Since 2006
2573 Ravenhill Dr, Fayetteville, NC
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The Law Office of Serenity P. Hardaway

The Law Office of Serenity P. Hardaway

(13)
  • Matter
  • Respect
  • Communication
“Got recommended to work with Serenity in handling the ticket because I live in Charlotte and wouldn't be able to make it back to Fayettville without taking off of work.”
In Business Since 2021
Raeford, NC · 15 mi from Fayetteville
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Debbie G Baker Attorney at Law

Debbie G Baker Attorney at Law

(18)
  • Law Firm
  • Knowledge
  • Case
“I would recommend Miss Baker to anyone who needed help she was professional very sharp full of knowledge I felt honored and blessed to have had her as a lawyer I will recommend Ms.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2002
Raeford, NC · 15 mi from Fayetteville
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Law Office of Richard J. Costanza

Law Office of Richard J. Costanza

(48)
  • Case
  • Court Room
  • Understanding
“The passion in his voice when he represents you is something you cannot pay for, it just gives you a lasting reassurance that you have chosen the right warrior.”
In Business Since 2013
Southern Pines, NC · 24 mi from Fayetteville
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Fayetteville, NC Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1830
Maximum cost
$21960
National Average
$6710
Avg Per Hour Rates
$427
$4270
$7320
Average price range is based on 463 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6710
Minimum cost $1830
Maximum cost $21960
Avg Per Hour Rates $427

Average range $4270 to $7320 is based on 463 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Fayetteville

  • “I have sought legal counsel on a few occasions, and have had the most positive and pleasant experience with The Henderson Firm every time.” — client of The Henderson Firm
  • “Ashley is a honest and transparent attorney. She handled my issue extremely well and I was pleased with the results.” — client of Attorney Ashley McDuffie
  • “The office staff were polite and communicative. I am very pleased with the legal representation provided by Burns Law.” — client of Burns Law
  • “Great, professional representation in a traffic case. Very pleased and highly recommend!” — client of Gregory M. Byrd, Attorney at Law

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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