Jeanne Marie Beckmann
“She was able to get my 6 point ticket dismissed, when the chances were very slim.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Hempstead, NY
3 of these firms are based in Hempstead; the others serve Hempstead from towns including Mineola (6 mi), Garden City (5 mi) and Kew Gardens (12 mi).
10 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 27, 2026
Law Office of Ben H. Akbulut
“He was able to make me feel very comfortable about the whole thing and explained the whole process to me.”
Garnett H. Sullivan Law Office
“I don't usually leave reviews, I have to say that Mr Sullivan was very professional, punctual and on target with what I needed.”
Law Office of Hal Turkiewicz & Associates
Law Office of Luke Scardigno
“He met with me many times to make sure I was ready for every court appearance and took his time to explain everything and also to answer any questions I had.”
Collins McCloskey Gann
“With Rick's knowledge and experience I was able to overcome departmental allegations made against me, and ultimately was able to get my life and career back.”
The 15 firms listed for Hempstead, NY 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: Hempstead, NY
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 2,557 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 10 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (3), assault (2), criminal defense (2) and domestic violence (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 10 offer urgent consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 7 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 Hempstead shown on this page?
3 of the 15 firms are based in Hempstead; 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.
The Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer
“Limmer is an extraordinary lawyer whose guidance, knowledge and experience secured the best possible outcome.”
Boris R Nektalov, Attorney At Law
“Walking into the courtroom with Boris, i immediately felt more confident as he knew all the people that work there.”
Grauman Law
“I highly recommend Scott to everybody who needs a lawyer that truly cares about his clients !!”
Law Offices of Mark E Alter
“Incredibly pleased with the outcome and the assistance along the way.”
Rizzuto Injury Firm
“He has been very professional and is doing all his due diligence during this case.”
Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & Loturco
“Steve and his associate Victoria's meticulous attention to the details of my case brought me the best result, which was a dismissal of the action in its entirety!”
Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn
“Professional, thorough, considerate, and responsive barely describes the positive experience I had with Robert Schalk.”
Ladis & Baldwin Law Group
“From the second I called their office, our situation was treated with compassion, respect and attentiveness!!”
Traffic Ticket Lawyer James Medows
“I was so stressed about my No Stopping at a Stop Sign ticket, and Mr Medows calmed me down and did even better negotiating on my behalf than I could have imagined.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Hempstead
- “Jeanne Marie was a pleasure to work and took her time to listen and explain everything to me.” — client of Jeanne Marie Beckmann
- “Very knowledgeable attorney. Effective communication and a thorough understanding of the legal system make him a reliable choice for anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney.” — client of Boris R Nektalov, Attorney At Law
- “I am very pleased with the excellent customer service and the care I was given.” — client of Ladis & Baldwin Law Group
- “Thanks to Boris, my case was completely dismissed and all charges dropped.” — client of Boris R Nektalov, Attorney At Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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