Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lansing, MI

24 firms listed · 9 in Lansing · 3 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Zeineh Law

Zeineh Law

(48)
  • Legal Representation
  • Misdemeanor
  • Integrity
“Attorney Zenieh is familiar with case law, maintains a professional appearance, has presence in the courtroom, and is not intimidated by the prosecutors.”
In Business Since 2015
2800 E Grand River Ave B, Lansing, MI
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Oakes LAW Group

Oakes LAW Group

(43)
  • Felony
  • Intelligent
  • Divorce
“A Posed , Well Educated Attorney who heard my concerns and got the job done with Professional Grace and Attitude * My Family thanks you for hard work and sincere dedication towards our affairs.”
In Business Since 2011
Free Initial Consultation
2800 E Grand River Ave B, Lansing, MI
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Coontz Law

Coontz Law

(45)
  • Team
  • Call
  • Outcome
“I always felt in the loop, Throughout the case they took all my questions and even had a direct text line for convenience which for a person wuth two busy young boys running around the house worked great for me!”
In Business Since 2018
Transparent Fees & Pricing
500 E Michigan Ave #130, Lansing, MI
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O'Keefe Law

O'Keefe Law

(38)
  • Charges
  • Knowledge
  • Results
“So I thank you Patrick my family thanks you all my ones thank you and I would recommend Patrick to anybody going through a rough patch with the law because this Attorney cares and have the skill set to get results.”
In Business Since 2014
Emergency Services
7804 Francis Ct #110, Lansing, MI
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Debruin Law

Debruin Law

(50)
  • Emails
  • Case
  • Compassionate
“De Bruin, I got a cdl traffic violation in Michigan and thank you for resolving my problem and I am very satisfied with the result, she is very professional and incredibly talented, this is an incredible help for me.”
In Business Since 2002
East Lansing, MI · 5 mi from Lansing
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Nichols Law Firm

Nichols Law Firm

(44)
  • Team
  • Respect
  • Questions
“I will say that this office and the employee Abby is and was very professional in talking listening and helping me with my problem and even tho I'm in another state she was very helpful professional to me.”
In Business Since 2009
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
East Lansing, MI · 5 mi from Lansing
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The 24 firms listed for Lansing, MI 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: Lansing, MI

9 of the 24 firms we list are based in Lansing; the other 15 serve Lansing from towns including Okemos (7 mi), East Lansing (5 mi) and Grand Ledge (2 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,650 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), responsiveness (77%) and quality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 3 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are assault (2), child custody (2), child support (2), civil litigation (2) and contested divorces (2). 2 show a license on their websites. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 45 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 9 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.

Do any criminal law firms listed for Lansing offer free consultations?

9 of the 24 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 Ficklin Law Firm

The Ficklin Law Firm

(27)
  • Questions
  • Empathetic
  • Disability
“Prior to the hearing, Mr Ficklin worked with me to understand the legal process, and guided me through the best way to represent my case, to stay focused and be fully prepared to respond to questions from a judge”
In Business Since 2024
2722 E Michigan Ave Suite 205, Lansing, MI
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Cronkright Law

Cronkright Law

(7)
“Let's just say his reputation preceded him, and our would-be adversaries had a complete change of demeanor when they found out Mike was accompanying my husband and I to an initial meeting, after we had already been secretly investigated.”
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
4601 W Saginaw Hwy Suite J2A, Lansing, MI
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Ben Hall Law

Ben Hall Law

(5)
“Ben Hall Law maintains a great staff with excellent experience!”
In Business Since 2021
Licensed
East Lansing, MI · 5 mi from Lansing
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Steven Howard

Steven Howard

(11)
  • Opinion
  • Social Media
  • Money
“With the invaluable assistance of Steven Howard I was able to obtain a dismissal with prejudice from the prosecutor of a negligent discharge of a firearm case after the first day of trial.”
In Business Since 2003
209 N Walnut St Upper Level, Lansing, MI
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Basiga Law Firm

Basiga Law Firm

(16)
  • Matter
“When our family had a legal issue that needed to be addressed, he answered our calls promptly, listened carefully, guided us through the process so we always felt comfortable with what was happening, and at the end we were very satisfied with the res...”
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
909 N Washington Ave, Lansing, MI
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Lovejoy Law Offices

Lovejoy Law Offices

(1)
“Have used Fred several times whether it was personal or business related, he has always been highly professional and prompt, if there was anything over five stars he would receive it.”
In Business Since 2007
6015 W St Joseph Hwy #100, Lansing, MI
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The Williams Law Firm

The Williams Law Firm

(4)
“All staff at this law firm are extremely knowledgable.”
Accepts Debit, Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1981
Licensed
East Lansing, MI · 5 mi from Lansing
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Cheltenham Law

Cheltenham Law

(8)
  • Court
“I've had her to lean on as the court was a very traumatic experience for me, the one positive thing I had was someone who felt like a friend that I could absolutely trust.”
In Business Since 2021
East Lansing, MI · 5 mi from Lansing
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Michigan Attorney Don E. Burch

Michigan Attorney Don E. Burch

(48)
  • Team
  • Talk
  • Feel
“Scott did not have to have over eight 10 minute conversations with me and over 5 office visits nevertheless before getting paid only to explain, explain and re-explain the pros and cons of my situation.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1996
Free Initial Consultation
Okemos, MI · 7 mi from Lansing
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Toby White Law

Toby White Law

(44)
  • Job
  • Communicator
  • Sentence
“Gidget is also amazing , I'll never forget that day I thought I was going to loose my children , I just started to cry very hard and she stepped in and gave me the kindest hug and told me we'll get your kids back to you.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2002
BBB Accredited
Okemos, MI · 7 mi from Lansing
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Bailey & Terranova

Bailey & Terranova

(45)
  • Results
  • Family Law
  • Communication
“Bailey is always incredibly prompt in his responses, knowledgeable about what steps/action I should be taking, and constantly looks out for my interests and what is best for me and my kids.”
In Business Since 2018
Okemos, MI · 7 mi from Lansing
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The Leydorf Law Firm

The Leydorf Law Firm

(50)
  • Trust
  • Knowledge
  • Job
“I reached out with lots of questions and he was able to schedule meetings (both over the phone and in person) to get our documents and estate planning in order.”
In Business Since 2020
Grand Ledge, MI · 2 mi from Lansing
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Law Offices of Timothy M. Williams J.d.p.c

Law Offices of Timothy M. Williams J.d.p.c

(28)
  • Emails
  • Driving
  • Price
“I had gotten an out of state citation on my CDL December 2022 , they attended to court on my behalf( did all communication thru email) and they were able to help me get the ticket reduced and no points on my license.”
Locally Owned & Operated
In Business Since 2023
Free Initial Consultation
Mason, MI · 11 mi from Lansing
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The Law Offices of Tara R. Parker

The Law Offices of Tara R. Parker

(24)
  • Job
  • Charged
  • Result
“Tera parker Very excellent job On family cases Very calm she explained everything to me If I had to do it all over again I would use her for every case if she practiced every law ..”
In Business Since 2015
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Flint, MI · 49 mi from Lansing
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White Law

White Law

(19)
  • Questions
  • Court
  • Respect
“The Firm was not able to help me However the Receptionist did take the time to research some other Firms that would be more in line with my issues as well as providing contact information.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2006
Emergency Services
Okemos, MI · 7 mi from Lansing
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The Clark Law Office

The Clark Law Office

(23)
  • Results
  • Team
  • Settlement
“I wanted an attorney because I was in pain after a car accident and the insurance was giving me a hard time paying for my medical treatment and prescriptions.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check, Paypal
Okemos, MI · 7 mi from Lansing
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The Harkness Law Firm

The Harkness Law Firm

(25)
  • Estate Planning
  • Team
  • Attorney
“Harkness law, did a great job at being professional and even when we were done with our judgment, they made sure to do all the paperwork and get me releases without having to ask.”
In Business Since 2015
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Okemos, MI · 7 mi from Lansing
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Berry Law Offices, PLC

Berry Law Offices, PLC

(16)
“Ron worked hard to make sure the needs of myself and my children were addressed; so we could transition into our new lives with ease.”
In Business Since 2007
DeWitt, MI · 8 mi from Lansing
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Lansing, MI Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1776
Maximum cost
$21311
National Average
$6512
Avg Per Hour Rates
$415
$4144
$7104
Typical price range is based on 474 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6512
Minimum cost $1776
Maximum cost $21311
Avg Per Hour Rates $415

Typical range $4144 to $7104 is based on 474 cost profiles.

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