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The David Law Office
- Case
- Mind
- Probation
“He responded quickly to any attempt to contact him, was engaged and attentive to my concerns, and made every effort to make sure I understood the process.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lawrence, KS
24 firms listed · 9 in Lawrence · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Petefish Immel Hird Johnson & Leibold
- Matter
- Property
- Knowledge
“I never imagined I'd be in a situation where I'd need to retain a lawyer, but when you do find yourself in that situation, you're going to want someone who is trustworthy, caring and more than capable of handling anything that arises.”
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John Frydman Law Office
“Frydman for years,very knowledgeable and trustworthy I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer that has your best interests at the for front of your case.”
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The Law Office of Sally G. Kelsey
- Question
“Back in November my son got into a traffic incident and ended up being on the wrong side of a ridiculous law that is designed to be punitive and to generate revenue from college students that are ignorant of the local municipal codes.”
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ABS Legal Advocates
“They follow thru and there is no need to worry about any filings or things being left undone.”
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Frydman Law Office
“Frydman turned a nightmare into a much easier experience, went above and beyond without sucking my bank account dry, was patient and never made me felt rushed or that he was on the clock!”
The 24 firms listed for Lawrence, KS 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: Lawrence, KS
9 of the 24 firms we list are based in Lawrence; the other 15 serve Lawrence from towns including Olathe (24 mi), Topeka (24 mi) and Ottawa (24 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 720 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "knowledge" and "results". 1 is open around the clock and 3 are open on weekends. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers urgent consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Lawrence shown on this page?
9 of the 24 firms are based in Lawrence; 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.
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Thompson-Hall
“Been working with Adam Hall since before he worked with this firm and he is the absolute best attorney I have ever worked with.”
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Fagan Emert
- Contracts
“It didn't end up being a good fit for their firm, but he provided great input on the situation and provided two potential lawyers who could help.”
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Hatem Chahine
“As far as public defenders go, this guy will actually do his job to get you the best deal possible for your problems.”
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Hunter & Associates
- Case
- Knowledge
- Money
“I hired Mr hunter to take care of a DUI i got in KS, Mr hunter was very professional, honest, and worked to the up most respect for what i was looking at, he talked to the prosecution, got me the best deal possible given the situation, i am very hap...”
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Duma Law Offices
- Case
- Jail
- Choice
“John Duma is a real professional and the greatest attorney my family has ever used for yrs,got my brother and I out of some situations that we are always gonna be greatful and I never hesitate to let friends and family know when they have any legal i...”
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Rivera Law
- Call
- Outcome
- Matter
“After being referred to Vincent and our first conversation, I KNEW that he will take my case seriously while educating me on what to expect, putting my mind at ease at a time of great anxiety and fear!”
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The Mozingo Law Firm
- Case
- Results
“Not only was he she able to protect us from an unfair attorney trying to use threats to take advantage of us, his calm and empathetic demeanor helped me put an issue aside so I could focus on my work and the people I care about most.”
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The Law Office of John Harvell
- Questions
- Communication
- Understanding
“I noticed that he use to be a judge so I said to myself he's got to be good if he was a judge so let me give it a try and sure enough my cases just got finished this year walking away with the charges dismissed in Missouri and only a diversion in Wya...”
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Schlagel Long
- Questions
“This short review doesn't come close to matching the praise I want to give them but it's a start and hopefully reassurance for others considering working with them.”
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Garretson & Toth
- Job
- Probation
- The Future
“When you've had no legal experience, your family suddenly finds itself thrust into the scary legal world that's revolving around you, and evaluations and appointments and dates are being thrown at you.”
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Irigonegaray, Turney, & Revenaugh
- Words
- Needs
- Work Ethic
“If he's not well versed in any part of your case, Bo has a VAST professional network of specialized attorneys that will help you in that particular issue; so rest assured he's backed and respected by other legal professionals in the world of law!”
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The Sokoloff Law Firm
- Divorce
- Communication
- Attorney
“I had a great experience with this law firm, they are very knowledgeable have have no problems answering any questions at any time,quick to help with any needs I needed met at that time, definitely recommend this law firm for anyone that needs the ri...”
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Morrison & Dersch
- Emails
“She was very patient with me, ALWAYS responded to my calls and emails immediately and really listened to all of my concerns and took them into consideration.”
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Cook Law Office
- Sound
- Son
- Court
“Mr cook was very honest and never once try to get me to take a plea he said to me if you feel you are not guilty of said crime then we are going to trial and I am not afraid to go to trail...”
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Harris Kelsey, Chtd.
“He took the time out of his day to make some phone calls and during a meeting he brought my concerns to a colleague.”
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Gyllenborg & Brown
“His expertise in the intersection of criminal and family law not only makes him unique, but very capable of handling intricacies other attorneys might overlook or send you elsewhere to manage.”
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The Law Offices of Tel Parrett
“Literally everything you would look for when seeking competent criminal defense.”
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Law Office of Peter R. Glasser
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Lawrence, KS Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1741
Maximum cost
$20883
National Average
$6381
Avg Per Hour Rates
$407
$4061
$6961
Fair price range is based on 448 cost profiles
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