Allaben & Bandeen Attorneys at Law
“He is hard working, thorough, a skilled litigator with a commanding courtroom presence, and a tireless advocate.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Grand Rapids, MI
23 firms listed · all 23 in Grand Rapids · 6 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Van den Heuvel Law Office
“When I called Van Den Heuval's office, he took the time himself to hear my story, give me the legal advice i needed, and truly cared about my situation.”
Barrix Law Firm
“I highly recommend his services to anyone that is looking to hire an attorney.”
Mark Caldwell Attorney
“If you need someone with experience and calm to assist you through you legal matters, Mark Caldwell is the attorney you need.”
Verspoor Waalkes
“When the opposing lawyer came into the picture, Nathaniel quickly established a respectful communication process which helped move along the steps in the divorce”
Gordon & Hess PLC
“Helped me get everything I needed and was very thorough throughout the whole process.”
The 23 firms listed for Grand Rapids, MI 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: Grand Rapids, MI
All 23 firms we list here are in Grand Rapids itself. We have 40 firms in Grand Rapids on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 2,206 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (96%) and quality (92%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 6 are open around the clock and 7 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (5), child custody (4), divorce (4), personal injury (4) and white collar crimes (4). 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 6 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Grand Rapids open on Saturdays or Sundays?
7 of the 23 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.
Krupp Law Offices
“Throughout my experience, he consistently showed a dedication to acting in my best interest, offering guidance on the most strategic paths to take.”
Willey & Chamberlain
“Throughout our collaboration, Britt demonstrated exceptional communication skills, responding promptly to all queries and concerns.”
Beurkens Law
“I currently live out of state and they got me approved for a full license up against the toughest hearing officer.”
The Nunzio Law Firm
“Excellent Attorney, he will fight for you and he will win, if you need legal help call Damian, he's the best”
Law Office of James K. Champion
“He cared like I was family, made sure everything was properly taken care of, and pretty much gave me a second chance at my life.”
Sbbl Law
“When Michael Bartish met with us we were in a desperately emotional situation between family members where being able to trust a lawyer's character and experience was crucial.”
John Engman & Associates
“He is a great listener, and an even better attorney.”
Brookhills Legal Services
“I was in huge pickle and their team told me not to worry they fought hard for what I need and wanted!”
Kuiper Kraemer
“Extremely helpful with our legal needs!”
Tanis Schultz
“I went through a divorce and worked with Jonathan Hecksel, and he was terrific!!!”
Ryan Maesen Attorney at Law
“When no other attorney could get my license back, Ryan Maesen got the job done!!!”
Peterson Paletta Balice
“They walked me through the process and it was done very quickly.”
Rodenhouse Law
“Results may vary and the results may not always end up with the desired outcome but Andrew Rodenhouse works aggressively on his cases and I highly recommend him.”
Judith A Baxter P.l.c.
“Judy Baxter made a very difficult situation go smoothly and was very knowledgeable.”
David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
“He met with me on a short notice heard my case and followed through with the decision we made in his office.”
WN Law
“I switched Law Firms with a referral to him and was very satisfied with my decision.”
Core Legal
“If you're reading this and wondering if Christopher is the "right fit" to be your attorney, I urge you to reflect on the values that matter.”
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