Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Lawrence, MA

3 of these firms are based in Lawrence; the others serve Lawrence from towns including Haverhill (7 mi), Lowell (9 mi) and Andover (2 mi).

3 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 28, 2026

Doherty Law Offices

Doherty Law Offices

4.4 11 reviews
“Philip was very easy to get in contact with, he even met with me on a Saturday morning, he was even willing to come to my house to discuss the matter.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you win3 attorneysVirtual consultationsServes Massachusetts, New HampshireSince 1972
2 Durso Ave
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Attorney Socrates De La Cruz

Attorney Socrates De La Cruz

4.8 9 reviews
“Excellent, I was in a difficult situation and he was able to solve my case.”
Free phone consultationSe habla españolServes MassachusettsSince 2015Prices online
349 Essex St
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Anderson Law

Anderson Law

5.0 2 reviews
“Anderson is an excellent lawyer who gives honest answers and genuinely tries to get the best results for his clients.”
225 Essex St Suite 2B
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Contant Law

Contant Law

5.0 49 reviews
“Their dedication and commitment to my case were evident from the very beginning, and they consistently demonstrated a level of professionalism that is truly commendable.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2007Financing
Woburn, MA · 15 mi from Lawrence
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Forghany Law

Forghany Law

4.9 42 reviews
“Forghany Law provided excellent service and made me feel comfortable from the first call.”
Free phone consultationSe habla españolSince 2008
Haverhill, MA · 7 mi from Lawrence
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Ryan Sullivan Law

Ryan Sullivan Law

5.0 34 reviews
“Thank you Ryan Sullivan for representing my son I call a different lawyer and they recommend me to you I am grateful for your service”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2014
Lowell, MA · 9 mi from Lawrence
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The 15 firms listed for Lawrence, MA 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, MA

The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 368 reviews; 2 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 (100%), quality (95%) and responsiveness (91%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge" and "results". 3 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (3), assault (2), auto accidents (2), bicycle accidents (2) and child support (2). 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 71 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 6 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 8 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?

3 of the 15 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.

Bowser Law

Bowser Law

5.0 15 reviews
“Attorney Micheal Bowser took on my dwi case like no body else could have.”
Free consultationBBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 1997
Chelmsford, MA · 11 mi from Lawrence
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Kazarosian Costello

Kazarosian Costello

4.7 10 reviews
“When I talked to Marsha, I knew I found the right person and she and her staff never disapointed resulting in an outcome better than expected.”
Massachusetts Bar since 2011BBB A+Since 1955
Haverhill, MA · 7 mi from Lawrence
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Panas Law Office

Panas Law Office

4.5 9 reviews
“Attorney Panas is handling multiple small civil matters for me, though I'm not treated like a small fish.”
BBB A+Since 2002
Dracut, MA · 8 mi from Lawrence
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Berid & Schutzbank

Berid & Schutzbank

5.0 9 reviews
“Both my wife and I were very fortunate to have him as our legal counsel.”
Serves Merrimack Valley, Boston North Shore, Southern New HampshireSince 2005BBB accredited
North Andover, MA · 4 mi from Lawrence
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The Law Office Of Kempton P Giggey

The Law Office Of Kempton P Giggey

4.4 8 reviews
“" He is more than capable, efficient, and able to bring parties together despite circumstances being difficult.”
No fee unless you winServes Massachusetts, New HampshireSince 1993BBB A+
Tyngsborough, MA · 14 mi from Lawrence
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Howie Law Office

Howie Law Office

4.3 32 reviews
“I feel confident refering Howie Law firm to anyone I know or meet.”
Since 1995
Salem, NH · 7 mi from Lawrence
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Law Offices of Andrew J Zaroulis

Law Offices of Andrew J Zaroulis

4.4 3 reviews
“I really couldn't recommend any one more than Attorney Zaroulis.”
BBB A+Since 1968
Lowell, MA · 9 mi from Lawrence
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McNally Law Office

McNally Law Office

4.8 23 reviews
“Hard to find a lawyer that will be there no matter what time you call or text.”
Free phone consultationSince 2016
Andover, MA · 2 mi from Lawrence
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Law Office of Stephen M. Forlizzi

Law Office of Stephen M. Forlizzi

5.0 2 reviews
“He was very clear and flexible when we needed to meet and helped me out so much.”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 1998
Danvers, MA · 12 mi from Lawrence
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