The David Law Office
“I live out of state and was skeptical if I was making the right decision, but those doubts were quickly dispelled after speaking with him.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lawrence, KS
10 firms listed · 7 in Lawrence · 6 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Petefish Immel Hird Johnson & Leibold
“He carefully listened to my situation and provided a thorough document that not only met my initial concerns, but also provided language for those unexpected situations that I would never have considered.”
The Law Office of Sally G. Kelsey
“So if you have any questions about anything about the law Sally got this.”
ABS Legal Advocates
“They are extremely helpful and truly care about the veterans they serve.”
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!”
Fagan & Emert
“Fagan & Emert have been instrumental to my company's performance!”
The 10 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
7 of the 10 firms we list are based in Lawrence; the other 3 serve Lawrence from Topeka (24 mi) and Ottawa (24 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 266 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 6 are rated 4.5 or higher. Domain records put 5 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; all 10 publish a contact page and 5 list a public email. 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?
7 of the 10 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.
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.”
Irigonegaray & Revenaugh
“He provided the best outcome in my situation and went above request in providing information during discovery.”
Cook Law Office
“Kevin Cook was very intelligent,patien,wasn't about getting a large check he was very fair to me and very good at what he does .”
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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