Airington Law
“The response rate from their office for questions was also quick and with thorough clear information.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Glen Allen, VA
2 of these firms are based in Glen Allen; the others serve Glen Allen from Richmond (9 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Anthony L White
“He's good at making you feel comfortable throughout the entire process, explains things very well and always responds in a reasonable amount of time when you need to call the office to ask a question.”
Virginia Defense Group
“Braswell did an incredible job at helping me with a VERY complicated misdemeanor.”
Cody Villalon Defense and DUI Lawyer, PLC
“Cody was very helpful and kept my nerves calm throughout my court process.”
Jurach, Tacey & Quitiquit, PLC
“Brian Tacey worked with me and my son from day one from money to answering calls texts promptly.”
David A.C. Long Attorney at Law
“David, was great, he was able to help me dismiss a traffic citation in the Henrico county in VA.”
The 15 firms listed for Glen Allen, VA 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: Glen Allen, VA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,317 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), responsiveness (80%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), family law (4), reckless driving (3), criminal law (2) and drug offenses (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 3 take 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.
Why are firms outside Glen Allen shown on this page?
2 of the 15 firms are based in Glen Allen; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
La Fratta Law
“Him and his firm did an outstanding job helping me with a speeding ticket.”
Riley & Wells Attorneys-at-Law
“In and out of my case so quickly, I didn't get the chance to introduce myself to the judge, a fantastic attorney.”
Dominion Law
“I had a very positive experience with Dominion Law and received prompt and professional service from everyone I engaged with.”
Bernstein Hough
“Everyone at interacted with at the firm--and every interaction at that--was straightforward, professional, and reassuring.”
Bowen Ten Long & Bal
“Situations like this are tough and trying and I was scared I wasn't going to pick the right attorney… After almost 3 years I got the results I wanted and he was with me every step of the way.”
James A. Bullard, JR. P.C
“We took it to trail and got a NOT GUILTY verdict and that was because Bullard worked/fought for me!”
Bounds & Bounds
“Daniel was very knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to answer my questions about tenant law in Virginia.”
The Law Office of Cosby & Calhoun
“Attorney Kevin Calhoun with the law firm Cosby and Calhoun represented me today for a reckless driving (speed 87 mph in a 70 mph zone) charge in Emporia, Virginia and successfully had the charges dismissed.”
Jacqueline M. Reiner
“Never rushed, very thorough in getting to know her client and deciding how to best win a very difficult case, I would definitely recommend her if you need a criminal law attorney.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Glen Allen
- “I was very pleased. I felt comfortable and confident he would provide the service I needed.” — client of Anthony L White
- “Mitch was able to get the charges dropped to a lesser offense and it was all handled in a very professional manner.” — client of Riley & Wells Attorneys-at-Law
- “Mr. Cody also went above and beyond to get the most fair and good outcome with the charges that I faced.” — client of Cody Villalon Defense and DUI Lawyer, PLC
- “Mr. Cosby is an accomplished and very knowledgeable attorney, and huge asset for anyone seeking criminal defense.” — client of The Law Office of Cosby & Calhoun
- “Mr. La Fratta was not only pleasant to work with, he got the job done.” — client of La Fratta Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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