The Law Offices Of Sotta and Briggs
“I would highly recommend reaching out for any issues you may have now or in the future!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Joplin, MO
10 firms listed · all 10 in Joplin · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Stilley Law Joplin, MO
“Today, when my attorney Jay walked in, not only was he the best dressed attorney (yes, that matters) but he was the only one with a smile on his face when talking to all his clients.”
Austin Bradley Law Office
“Mr Bradley has been very easy to work with, quick to respond and beyond understanding.”
Knoblock Law
“They will go above and beyond to you and respond to you almost immediately”
Buchanan, Williams & O' Brien
“They're all motivated to do the best job possible for you from the secretaries to the attorneys!”
The Law Office of Michael L. Roberts
“Very nice and down to earth ,he explains your case with you and gives the truth about it , and the possible outcome which is reassuring for people who are court stupid like myself!”
The 10 firms listed for Joplin, MO 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: Joplin, MO
All 10 firms we list here are in Joplin itself. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 760 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (86%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "price", "communication" and "results". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), criminal defense (3) and wrongful death (2). 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 9 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 Joplin offer free consultations?
3 of the 10 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.
The McPherson Law Firm
“I got to witness a hearing that showed the overwhelming compassion Brenlee and Judd had for all parties involved.”
Law Office of Cobb Young
“Will always do the best he can and is always there to fight the way.”
Sarah Luce Reeder & Associates
“Sarah and her staff was wonderful, she helped my dad with his needs, and explained every step to him, and her receptionist was outstanding, polite, I recommend her for your needs, we also got to meet Sarah husband too.”
Fleischaker & Williams
“He has been so kind to our family we appreciate all he has done.”
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