Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Hickory, NC

24 firms listed · 5 in Hickory · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton

Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton

(48)
  • Feel
  • Law Firm
  • Speeding Ticket
“If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of requiring a Workers' Compensation attorney, you could not find a more capable and reliable individual.”
In Business Since 2000
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
827 Highland Ave NE, Hickory, NC
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Matthews Law Firm

Matthews Law Firm

(24)
“Whether you're dealing with a personal injury case or a family law matter, Scott has the knowledge and expertise to help you navigate the legal system.”
In Business Since 2013
321 4th St SW, Hickory, NC
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Cody Law Firm

Cody Law Firm

(26)
  • Defense Attorney
  • Knowledge
“I hired Mis Heather Higgins and from the first phone call she was amazing a quick thinker and extraordinary strategists after undersatanding my case she simply took control and maged everything for me with a very positive outcome for me.”
In Business Since 2006
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
282 1st Ave SE, Hickory, NC
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Sigmon, Clark, Mackie, Hanvey & Ferrell

Sigmon, Clark, Mackie, Hanvey & Ferrell

(16)
  • Communication
  • Phone
“I can't be more satisfied with the service they provided , they were very accommodating and informative as they helped navigate me through a process I knew nothing about , Thanks so much Michelle and Jason.”
In Business Since 1967
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
250 2nd Ave SW, Hickory, NC
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Law Office Of Cynthia Phillips-Goelling

Law Office Of Cynthia Phillips-Goelling

(26)
  • Pricing
  • Custody
  • Jail
“Cynthia handled an assault and injury to personal property charge (all charges were an accident), as well as got a no contact order dropped for myself and my boyfriend within 2 months.”
620 4th St SW STE 3, Hickory, NC
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Wilson, Lackey, Rohr & Hall

Wilson, Lackey, Rohr & Hall

(46)
  • Questions
  • Outcome
  • Court
“We all know that there are many good attorneys in NC, the team that Destin Hall work with are just fantastic, spot on with good advice, they made me feel no matter how big the matter, or so small as traffic ticket, they will give it their full atte...”
In Business Since 1980
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Lenoir, NC · 17 mi from Hickory
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The 24 firms listed for Hickory, NC 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: Hickory, NC

5 of the 24 firms we list are based in Hickory; the other 19 serve Hickory from towns including Statesville (25 mi), Morganton (20 mi) and Newton (8 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,916 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "price". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child custody (8), domestic violence (6), civil litigation (5), drug crime (5) and divorce (4). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 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 Hickory shown on this page?

5 of the 24 firms are based in Hickory; 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.

Cayll Law

Cayll Law

(50)
  • Pay
  • Ticket
  • Driving
“I love robert cause he does what hes says and he fights for you and really cares… such an amazing attorney … also he helped me get my license back after 26 years of not having them and he made it possible… i highly recommend him always…”
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
Newton, NC · 8 mi from Hickory
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Hannah E. Miller

Hannah E. Miller

(38)
  • Divorce
  • Attorney
  • Knowing
“She truly cared about my family and worked diligently to ensure we understood all possibilities and consequences before making any decisions to make sure we could do what was best for us.”
In Business Since 2020
Newton, NC · 8 mi from Hickory
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Burts Law

Burts Law

(32)
  • Team
  • Law Firm
  • Legal Assistance
“They are more than a 5 star law firm I'm glad we chose this firm to handle our business and our needs Burt law firm will continue handling The Forneys business”
In Business Since 2015
Emergency Services
Remote Consultations Available
Newton, NC · 8 mi from Hickory
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Robert E. Campbell, Attorney at Law

Robert E. Campbell, Attorney at Law

(19)
  • Custody
“He is hands down the most respected, intelligent, experienced, professional & dependable lawyer in the state of North Carolina, in my personal opinion- there are many others who would also agree.”
In Business Since 2016
Free Initial Consultation
Taylorsville, NC · 15 mi from Hickory
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Griffin Law

Griffin Law

(47)
  • Matter
  • Custody
  • Law Firm
“Their fee was very reasonable and I was very pleased with their communication with me by email and phone to keep me informed of the progress of the case.”
In Business Since 2011
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Statesville, NC · 25 mi from Hickory
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Law Offices of John W. Alexander

Law Offices of John W. Alexander

(41)
  • Court
  • Traffic Ticket
  • Call
“After one continued case due to an overwhelming amount of cases for Catawba County my case was resolved after a 4 hour online and reasonably priced defensive driving course.”
In Business Since 2015
Free Initial Consultation
Morganton, NC · 20 mi from Hickory
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Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore

Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore

(44)
  • Phone Call
  • Matter
  • Confidence
“Catherine is a super star in my book because she explained the worker's compensation process in a way that gave proper context to all the issues I was dealing with which gave me confidence on the best way to handle the claim.”
In Business Since 2021
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Statesville, NC · 25 mi from Hickory
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Bryan A. Corbett, Attorney at Law

Bryan A. Corbett, Attorney at Law

(43)
  • Price
  • Ticket
  • License
“Well it was my very 1st ticket in iredell county in I was receiving all sorts of letters from I assume well qualified lawyers but Harbinson, Brzykcy & Corbett, LLP when I spoke with Alexandria Corbett she took all the Nervous Thoughts in fears in won...”
In Business Since 2022
Statesville, NC · 25 mi from Hickory
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Law Office of Jared T. Amos

Law Office of Jared T. Amos

(42)
  • Speeding Ticket
  • Custody
  • Divorce
“Went through this team for my absolute divorce, the process was simple & to the point sense me & my spouse were on agreement with everything was able to sign papers and the team handled the rest and the cost of it was pretty good compared to other di...”
In Business Since 2008
Morganton, NC · 20 mi from Hickory
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Webster & Back Law

Webster & Back Law

(50)
  • Job
  • Case
  • Price
“Chris Back took care of a problem I had in less than 24 hours after I spent WEEKS working with others trying to solve the same problem who told me it was not possible.”
In Business Since 2017
Morganton, NC · 20 mi from Hickory
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Lassiter & Lassiter, Attorneys at Law

Lassiter & Lassiter, Attorneys at Law

(44)
  • Phone
  • Real Estate
  • Knowledge
“Was referred by a friend and the office visit it was Pleasant and he asked me what did I want out of this consultation and I told him man to man and he understood”
In Business Since 2010
Statesville, NC · 25 mi from Hickory
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W. Sloan Goforth, Attorney at Law

W. Sloan Goforth, Attorney at Law

(32)
  • Receptionist
  • Phone
  • Court
“I went there for a friend and he's done a good job for him so far and he's on call me with some information on some questions I have and the receptionist is very very nice”
In Business Since 2014
Statesville, NC · 25 mi from Hickory
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Harbinson Parker, Statesville Office

Harbinson Parker, Statesville Office

(32)
  • Questions
  • Clay
  • Paralegal
“He took the time to listen with genuine interest and concern and offered excellent advice with the reassurance that he will help navigate us through the legal process.”
In Business Since 2022
Statesville, NC · 25 mi from Hickory
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Calhoun Law

Calhoun Law

(39)
  • Paralegal
  • Communication
  • Traffic Ticket
“* If you want an attorney who will secure the best possible outcome when facing any domestic, personal injury, *traffic* (which is where this office has helped me the most), or minor criminal matter in Lincoln County, I cannot recommend Calhoun Law m...”
In Business Since 2020
Lincolnton, NC · 19 mi from Hickory
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Law Office of Victor N Yamouti

Law Office of Victor N Yamouti

(33)
  • Money
  • Price
  • Choice
“If you choose to retain him and you are loyal with paying your attorney fees then he will advise you every step of the process and explain what will take place and what he can or can't do, he never lied nor hid any aspect of my case from me, he was u...”
In Business Since 2002
Morganton, NC · 20 mi from Hickory
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The Jonas Law Firm

The Jonas Law Firm

(18)
  • Real Estate
  • Communication
  • Job
“Ellen's expertise was evident throughout the process and her ability to address our questions during the final document review put us completely at ease in making every decision that required our acknowledgement.”
In Business Since 2000
Denver, NC · 26 mi from Hickory
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The Law Office Of Michael D. Cleaves

The Law Office Of Michael D. Cleaves

(23)
“I was a direct witness during the time I worked as a legal interpreter for the legal system in Iredell County, I was able to observe first-hand his professionalism, dedication, understanding and treatment of our Hispanic community.”
In Business Since 2010
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Statesville, NC · 25 mi from Hickory
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Table Rock Law

Table Rock Law

(19)
  • Ticket
  • Communication
  • Case
“I would highly recommend him for your case he done a great job with mine!”
In Business Since 2019
Morganton, NC · 20 mi from Hickory
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Hickory, NC Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1500
Maximum cost
$18000
National Average
$5500
Avg Per Hour Rates
$350
$3500
$6000
Fair price range is based on 455 cost profiles
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Average Cost $5500
Minimum cost $1500
Maximum cost $18000
Avg Per Hour Rates $350

Fair range $3500 to $6000 is based on 455 cost profiles.

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