The Houser Law Firm
“Simple and amazingly fast so glad I found them for my divorce”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jacksonville, NC
12 firms listed · all 12 in Jacksonville · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick
“The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick have truly left a positive impact on my life.”
Silva, Kiernan & Associates
“I would strongly recommend him and his staff for any traffic or criminal matters.”
Bryon M. Smith Attorney at Law
“My first time having a lawyer and they provided me with great service.”
Edward G. Bailey Attorney at Law
“If your freedom is on the line Mr Bailey and Christian are the ones you want fighting for you.”
Lloyd C. Bolton Attorney at Law
“Bolton not only represented me in court but was also able to get the case dismissed and have my record expunged.”
The 12 firms listed for Jacksonville, 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: Jacksonville, NC
All 12 firms we list here are in Jacksonville itself. The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,041 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 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 personal injury (3), criminal defense (2) and family law (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 2 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 11 of the firms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Jacksonville offer free consultations?
2 of the 12 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
Matthew Thomas Law
“Success on the legal front was the primary goal; however, my personal well being and growth as an individual were equally prioritized.”
Lanier Fountain & Ceruzzi
“He always took my calls, always kept me updated, he always answered my questions (no matter how many I had), and most of all, he lessened my worries and anxiousness over court and the outcome.”
The Barber Law Firm
“I contacted and hired the Barber Law firm to represent me and I could not have made a better choice.”
The Wilkie Law Group
“Being that I had to fly in from out of state I felt they took extra care in handling my needs.”
McNeil & Jack
Wright Law Firm
“Wright went above and beyond to ensure my case was handled professionally and was able to resolve my case quickly.”
Why these companies made our list
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