Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Hoover, AL

2 of these firms are based in Hoover; the others serve Hoover from Birmingham (11 mi), Vestavia Hills (3 mi) and Helena (6 mi).

6 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

The Sears Firm

The Sears Firm

4.9 35 reviews
“I would recommend this firm if you are in need of help if you have a disabled child or the school system is giving you a hard time with the child.”
Free consultation2,000+ clients served37+ years
Sears Building, 5809 Feldspar Way
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William E. Swatek, Attorney at Law

William E. Swatek, Attorney at Law

4.2 2 reviews
Since 2009
2 Riverchase Office Plaza Ste 124
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Merrell Law Firm

Merrell Law Firm

4.5 70 reviews
“He is an amazing and knowledgeable lawyer, quick to provide help and guidance, generous and reasonable, and very kind.”
BBB A+Since 2017Se habla españolBelow average prices
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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Law Offices of Johnathan Williams

Law Offices of Johnathan Williams

5.0 136 reviews
“Johnathan is very informative with anything to do with railroad retirement and disabilities.”
Free consultationPayment plansServes all of AlabamaOpen 24 hoursSince 2022
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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Marsh

Marsh

4.8 79 reviews
“First look at Gianna she appears very mild mannered but she is a lioness about revealing the facts.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 1998
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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Jim Parkman Law

Jim Parkman Law

5.0 100 reviews
“Wellborn was recommended by the people closest to me, people that cared about me and really understood that both- I needed help and exactly what kind of help I needed.”
Free phone consultationAlabama Bar since 1979AV Preeminent rated 2026Serves AlabamaOpen 24 hoursSince 2022
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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The 15 firms listed for Hoover, AL 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: Hoover, AL

The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,758 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 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 criminal defense (4), personal injury (4), car accidents (2) and civil litigation (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 6 offer urgent consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 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 Hoover shown on this page?

2 of the 15 firms are based in Hoover; 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.

Elizabeth Hunter & Associates

Elizabeth Hunter & Associates

4.8 117 reviews
“For your legal needs , there's only one firm I'm going with Elizabeth Hunter”
Open 24 hoursSince 2021
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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The Stoves Law Firm

The Stoves Law Firm

4.8 59 reviews
“Great guy he got me thru a difficult situation that could have effected my employment and my household so big ups too Jay stoves I would recommend to anyone.”
Free consultationSince 2010Prices online
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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Scozzaro Law

Scozzaro Law

4.7 34 reviews
“I have engaged members of this team on several occasions and have always been extremely pleased with all of their work and have recommended them to friends.”
Alabama Bar since 2003BBB A+Since 2011
Helena, AL · 6 mi from Hoover
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Maxwell Tillman

Maxwell Tillman

4.6 116 reviews
“I felt like I mattered to her and if I ever need similar assistance, will be sure to reach out to her again.”
Serves Alabama, GeorgiaSince 2015Open 24 hours
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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Joe Ingram Law

Joe Ingram Law

4.7 112 reviews
“Joe is thorough, he ensured I had a deep understanding of all legal documentation and language, he communicated often and effectively.”
Since 2007
Vestavia Hills, AL · 3 mi from Hoover
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The Law Office of Benita Jenkins

The Law Office of Benita Jenkins

4.5 26 reviews
“We have had the privilege of working with Benita Jenkins during a custody case and we couldn't be more satisfied with her representation.”
ABA memberSince 2013
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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Joseph C. Kreps

Joseph C. Kreps

5.0 1 review
BBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 2006
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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The McCormick Firm

The McCormick Firm

4.4 13 reviews
“Travis McCormick is awesome and he is very understanding and smart when it comes to knowing the law he helped me to find a way to get back on my feet and I am so glad I found them on Google.”
Free phone consultationServes Birmingham, Alabama, surrounding areasSince 2019
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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The Stringer Law Firm

The Stringer Law Firm

4.7 8 reviews
“If we had to do this all over again it would be through him and I would refer my very best of friends to him if they needed immigration help”
Alabama Bar since 2005Se habla españolSince 2017Locally owned
Birmingham, AL · 11 mi from Hoover
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