The Stellute Law Firm
“He was on top of the entire case, Mario, is like a star in court you can't knock him down, his knowledge is above and beyond.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Hampton, VA
15 firms listed · 10 in Hampton · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
John W Lee
“Lipp took the time to speak loud and go over everything with him, It was quick and easy”
Norfolk DUI Lawyer John Naumovski
“He worked feverishly to get my DUI charge downgraded to a reckless driving charge when I had little to no hope.”
Law Office of Shawn M. Cline
“Shawn Cline is one of the very best criminal and traffic attorneys in Hampton Roads.”
Attorney Monte E. Kuligowski
“He was responsive when contacting him and updated me the whole way through the process and the results were amazing!”
Harmonie Law
“The attorney assigned to my case was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and prompt.”
The 15 firms listed for Hampton, 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: Hampton, VA
10 of the 15 firms we list are based in Hampton; the other 5 serve Hampton from Newport News (9 mi) and Norfolk (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,572 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "price". 2 are open around the clock and 3 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bankruptcy (2), criminal law (2), estate planning (2) and wrongful death (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 offer urgent consultations; 3 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 4 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.
Why are firms outside Hampton shown on this page?
10 of the 15 firms are based in Hampton; 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.
Clancy Timothy G
“He is by far the best and has helped my family and me out in so many ways.”
Smith Law Firm
“Matt Ballard represented me and he is nothing less than amazing!”
Curtis M. Rogers, Attorney & Counselor at Law
“He gave me valuable service at a time when other attorneys turned me away or said that they don't do appeals.”
Forbes Law Firm
“They are kind, understanding and ready to make right what was wrong.”
Terry N Grinnalds
Holcomb Law
“The bottom line is if you want a hard-working, knowledgeable, empathetic, and supportive lawyer then look no further than Carter Allen.”
Larry King Law
“I highly recommend this to friends and anyone needing a personal injury attorney as they will go above and beyond for their clients.”
Hobbs & Harrison Law Offices
“Hobbs & Harrison did a fantastic job getting my traffic ticket case dismissed.”
Riddle & Hanna, PLC
“Thank you Anderson for the responsibility and for the good work of helping to solve everything, and to Sandra for the responsible translation and good treatment, they are the best, 100% recommended, I am grateful”
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