Law Offices of Tedone and Morton
“My case lasted almost two years, and throughout the process I was kept informed by her and her staff throughout the process.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Joliet, IL
15 firms listed · all 15 in Joliet · 2 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Law Offices of Neil Patel
“Got rid of my suspension and dismissed $1k+ in missed court tickets and got another ticket dismissed.”
Leiter Law Offices
“If you are looking for a phenomenal lawyer, they are the right people for you.”
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Eugene Fimbianti
“From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings.”
Joel Murphy Law
“Katie is the best she handled any and all questions I had with professionalism and expertise.”
Law Office of Juan C. Martinez
“Very professional, he helped me with my case in a short time, made me feel safe with his representation and was committed.”
The 15 firms listed for Joliet, IL 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: Joliet, IL
All 15 firms we list here are in Joliet itself. The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,011 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (86%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "knowledge" and "results". 2 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (6), traffic violations (5), assault & battery (4), criminal defense (4) and expungement (4). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 5 list a public email. 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 Joliet offer free consultations?
4 of the 15 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.
Kearney Law Office
“Honesty, in this type of work is rare, as a previous client, I would highly recommend Jennifer Kearney.”
Hirsch Law Group
“Thank you to Christine, Torrance, Svetlana, and everyone at Hirsch Law Group for the outstanding work you guys do.”
McNamara Phelan McSteen
“Communication was prompt and speaking with everyone at the office was always a pleasure.”
Law Office of Douglas G. Deboer
“The best lawyer helped me a lot with a lot of experience and the best results.”
Honiotes Law Office
“Kristine gets the job done, she is very kind and professional and knowledgeable in her area of profession, 100% recommend.”
O'Dekirk, Allred and Rhodes
“From the time of my referral to Tom, through the end of my closing, he was there every step of the way to ensure all went well and the transaction was as smooth as possible (during an extremely busy time for the real estate market).”
Johnson & Johnson
“Marilyn is doing a great job on my ongoing case I definitely recommend her services very professional and an understanding person.”
Sabuco Beck
“Great attorney's office for house closings”
Law Office of Thomas P. Naughton
“I think god for all you done for my daughter”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Joliet
- “Joel was an amazing attorney. He did a great job representing me in my case and got my charges dropped.” — client of Joel Murphy Law
- “Greg Leiter is one of the most professional, trusted attorneys with which I have had the pleasure to work.” — client of Leiter Law Offices
- “Neil completed the work I hired him to do and adhered to the quote with no extra charges.” — client of The Law Offices of Neil Patel
- “Very pleasant and helpful. Got right down to things quickly and in a very cooperative manner.” — client of Hirsch Law Group
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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