Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fayetteville, NC

15 firms listed · all 15 in Fayetteville · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A.

Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A.

4.8 135 reviews
“They took care of my trafic ticket within a short period of time with no problems at all.”
5 attorneysServes Fayetteville, Fort Bragg +350+ yearsFree consultationBBB A+
309 Person St
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Brady Brady Delaney Young

Brady Brady Delaney Young

4.7 74 reviews
“My experience with Attorney Delaney Young and her Assistant Marie has been optimal over the last twelve months.”
Payment plansNorth Carolina Bar since 19963 attorneysServes Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Cumberland CountySince 1996
325 Green St
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Law Offices of Antonio F. Gerald

Law Offices of Antonio F. Gerald

4.9 60 reviews
“Throughout the preparation and trial of my case, he consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and meticulous attention to every detail.”
Free consultationServes Fayetteville, Cumberland CountySince 2014
200 Dick St # C
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Attorney Ashley McDuffie

Attorney Ashley McDuffie

4.7 71 reviews
“I highly recommend Ashley McDuffie to anyone looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, dependable, compassionate, and genuinely committed to helping her clients.”
Se habla españolServes Cumberland County, Robeson County +5Since 2015
223 Person St Suite C
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Carl L Britt Jr, Attorney at Law

Carl L Britt Jr, Attorney at Law

4.8 77 reviews
“If you are seeking legal representation from an attorney who is professional, responsive, and attentive to his clients' needs, I would not hesitate to recommend Zachary McLaurin.”
Free consultationNorth Carolina Bar since 1980Since 2014
224 Dick St
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The Law Office of Rosalind White King

The Law Office of Rosalind White King

4.7 54 reviews
“Custody cases can be extremely stressful and emotional, but she made sure I understood what was going on throughout the process and that my concerns were heard.”
Since 2021
2223 Murchison Rd Suite B
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The 15 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

All 15 firms we list here are in Fayetteville itself. We have 20 firms in Fayetteville on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,778 reviews; 9 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 "price" and "results". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; 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?

4 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.

Cotton Law Firm

Cotton Law Firm

4.9 124 reviews
“They got all of my cases taken care of in less than a week.”
Free phone consultationSe habla españolServes Fayetteville, NC, Lumberton, NC +2Since 2003
219 Dick St
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Gary Britt Law

Gary Britt Law

4.6 32 reviews
“Gary was able to get my speeding ticket (going over 15mph over) dismissed!”
North Carolina Bar since 2010Virtual consultationsServes Fayetteville, Cumberland County +3Open 24 hoursSince 2023
213 Dick St Suite 6
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Gregory M. Byrd, Attorney at Law

Gregory M. Byrd, Attorney at Law

4.6 81 reviews
“I don't make it a habit to get a speeding ticket, but whenever I have one - they are my first call (or email) the customer service is top notch!!”
Since 1999
327 Dick St STE 104
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Burns Law

Burns Law

5.0 29 reviews
“Burns Law helped me during one of the most difficult times in my life.”
Since 2016
Suite A, 2513 Raeford Rd
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BP Condlin Attorney at Law

BP Condlin Attorney at Law

4.7 26 reviews
“Best people ever 100% transparent about everything and help you no matter what!”
Free consultationSince 2020
225 Person St
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The Military Justice Center

The Military Justice Center

4.6 28 reviews
“Mr Dualan was the attorney on my case and he represented me in court without me having to be there.”
Since 2006
120 Westlake Rd # 6
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Law Offices of Sarah E. Thompson

Law Offices of Sarah E. Thompson

4.8 37 reviews
“She is amazing and takes the time to hear your case in details.”
210 Fairway Dr #102
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Yarborough, Winters & Neville

Yarborough, Winters & Neville

4.2 8 reviews
“Winters, Sally, and all the staff were so pleasant to work with.”
3 attorneysSince 2012
310 Dick St Suite A
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Tally & Tally

Tally & Tally

4.4 3 reviews
“I couldn't have taken care of my mom and dad's wishes without Lockett's help.”
North Carolina Bar since 2006Since 1948
2573 Ravenhill Dr
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Fayetteville

  • “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
  • “Attorney Cotton was able to get my case dismissed and I am very pleased with the outcome!” — client of Cotton Law Firm

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

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