Camera Michael J
“He has officially become our family lawyer, and I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of strong legal representation.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Lorain, OH
1 of these firms is based in Lorain; the others serve Lorain from towns including Elyria (6 mi), Amherst (4 mi) and Sheffield (6 mi).
2 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Ortner Law Group
“I am incredibly grateful to Ben & the team at Ortner Law Group for their exceptional help with my traffic case in the Avon Mayor's Court.”
Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co LPA
“Each lawyer here is extremely experienced and very good at what they do.”
Michael D. Doyle, Attorney At Law
“Spent 2 hours at the court with me didn't feel pressured at all and he didn't rush me.”
Maggie Lieux Attorney at Law
“Ken has handled family matters for me that span the gamete from traffic tickets to juvenile matters etc.”
Zachary B. Simonoff
“Very upfront with the information I was looking for really clear and easy to understand”
The 13 firms listed for Lorain, OH 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: Lorain, OH
The 13 firms on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 350 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), personal injury (4), business law (2), civil litigation (2) and family law (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 5 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 12 of the firms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 5 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Lorain offer free consultations?
5 of the 13 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.
Douglas W. Merrill
“This man got me through a Felony case with minimal court cost and fees..”
Vincent Esquire
“Paul and Adam have assisted us with all our real estate investment needs, to include entity creation, placement memorandums, and SEC compliance.”
Edleman Jeffrey G
“I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to handle my traffic ticket.”
Smith Geoffrey R
“Fantastic attorney and an amazing man.”
Stephen P. Hanudel, Attorney at Law
“He took care of my needs for probate Court in a very timely manner”
Law Offices of Matthew A. Bobrowski
“If you need and want a attorney who actually cares about you as a human and your rights look no further ...”
Vandenbossche A C
“I would highly recommend him and his partners Robert Sidloski to represent you and your family for all your needs from anything for Estates, Divorce, Civil & Criminal Law, etc.”
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