Arnold Terrill
“Bart will go above and beyond to secure the best outcome possible and while everyone wants something, as he mentioned to me, that may not always be the case but he will get you what you need.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Wayne, IN
13 firms listed · 12 in Fort Wayne · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Nicholas A. Adams Law Office
“Only had 2 court dates everything went exactly how he said it would no complications what so ever got my case dismissed in 2 weeks!”
The Law Offices of Ryan E. Lackey
“Their deep knowledge of misdemeanor law, coupled with their strategic approach to my case, led to a successful resolution.”
Matthew W. Chapel
“I really do appreciate everything and what you accomplished in the court room for me sir' is a blessing in it's self honestly.”
Joshua Michael Attorney at Law
“Jason is a fantastic criminal lawyer and gets the job done and looks out in his clients best intrest and is straight forward about everything!!”
Kutsenok Law Office
“They answered all my questions sincerely and I felt taken care of throughout the whole process.”
The 13 firms listed for Fort Wayne, 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: Fort Wayne, IN
12 of the 13 firms we list are based in Fort Wayne; the other one serves Fort Wayne from Auburn (1 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 574 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 professionalism (96%), responsiveness (70%) and quality (56%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 2 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 9 of the firms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 4 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 Fort Wayne offer free consultations?
2 of the 13 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.
Vegeler Law Office
The Law Office of Aaron J. Stoll
“Aaron told me not what I wanted to hear, but what I needed to, and he explained in great detail why taking a plea would be a much better solution for me than going to a trial.”
Quinton L. Ellis
“Had another court date, Mr Ellis truly cares about my case and has fought for me several times in court.”
Williams Matthew S. Attorney At Law
“He works very hard for his clients and always is there when you need him”
Summit City Law Group | Fort Wayne Criminal Defense Lawyers
Thonert Richard J
“Thonert for his hard work, and for always making me feel like everything was going to be ok.”
Watkins Law Firm
“I'd recommend John, and his firm, any day from this side of the Mississippi.”
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