Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Gainesville, GA

14 firms listed · 12 in Gainesville · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

William S Hardman, Jr.

William S Hardman, Jr.

5.0 48 reviews
“Bill's help was invaluable in getting my fine reduced and points removed on a traffic violation.”
Since 2015
417 Green St
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The Law Offices of Blake A. Poole

The Law Offices of Blake A. Poole

4.9 47 reviews
“With a few phone calls, he was able to reduce the violations and eliminate the points that would have gone on my driving record.”
Free consultationSince 2017Se habla español
505 Green St
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Law Offices of Jeffery C. Talley

Law Offices of Jeffery C. Talley

5.0 50 reviews
“Talley has represented two of my family members and done exceptionally well on both cases !”
Since 1994
112 W Academy St Suite #102
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Brett Willis Law

Brett Willis Law

5.0 50 reviews
“He really goes the extra mile to work on the case and to represent his client extremely well.”
Since 2022
118 Main St SW M-3
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Summer Law Firm

Summer Law Firm

4.6 43 reviews
“Sara and Kelly are also very hard workers and are great at what they do.”
Since 1988
101 Bradford St NW
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The Carter Firm

The Carter Firm

4.6 42 reviews
“To know the priceless feeling of being called mom again would not have EVER been possible if it weren't for Jed and Colleen at The Carter Law Firm.”
Since 2008
621 Spring St SE
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The 14 firms listed for Gainesville, GA 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: Gainesville, GA

12 of the 14 firms we list are based in Gainesville; the other 2 serve Gainesville from Hoschton (15 mi) and Cumming (18 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,059 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (80%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 12 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 3 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.

Are criminal law firms listed for Gainesville open on Saturdays or Sundays?

5 of the 14 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.

David Kennedy & Associates, Attorneys at Law

David Kennedy & Associates, Attorneys at Law

4.7 41 reviews
“I highly recommend David Kennedy and Associates to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate immigration legal services.”
Since 2017
675 E E Butler Pkwy
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Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks & McKinnon

Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks & McKinnon

4.5 38 reviews
“From keeping me out of prison during my sentencing to finally, as I type this today, using his deep connections in the Hall county courts to get me off of probation and my full record expunged.”
Georgia Bar since 19853 attorneysServes Gainesville, GA, Dahlonega, GA +5Since 1988
125 Maple St # NW
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Abogada Giovanna Andrea Holden

Abogada Giovanna Andrea Holden

4.5 29 reviews
“I recommend that she is a good lawyer, my experience has been very good and she is always attentive to the cases.”
Payment plansSince 2018
311 Green St Suite 402
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McLeod Law Firm

McLeod Law Firm

4.8 17 reviews
“He is kind, compassionate, caring and has been very effective in helping to finally resolve custody disputes with my daughter's mother.”
Since 1998
200 W Academy St
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Barbara Cole Attorney at Law

Barbara Cole Attorney at Law

4.0 3 reviews
“Cole does quite a bit of work for us.”
539 Green St NW
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Tom Csider Law

Tom Csider Law

4.0 1 review
“I highly suggest you give this guy a call.”
108 Washington St SE
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Richman Law Firm

Richman Law Firm

4.9 47 reviews
“Regardless of months in “interim” and “waiting”, he always made sure to see if myself and my family were doing well.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2013
Cumming, GA · 18 mi from Gainesville
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Kolbo Criminal Defense

Kolbo Criminal Defense

5.0 2 reviews
“If you have been involved with something that you know was not your fault he will represent you at his best with the best results too come!”
Since 2022
Hoschton, GA · 15 mi from Gainesville
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