Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Louisville, KY

24 firms listed · all 24 in Louisville · 6 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Forman & Associates, the DUI Guy

Forman & Associates, the DUI Guy

(49)
  • Guilty
  • Courtroom
  • Charges
“This Guys are very very good he help me with a lots saving my drivers license from been suspended thank you Jesus Christ and more blessings to you and your company.”
Emergency Services
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2016
The Forman Building, 1139 S 4th St, Louisville, KY
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Justin C. Brown, Attorney at Law

Justin C. Brown, Attorney at Law

(29)
  • Court
“He has never let me down and although I hope to never need his services again, if I do find myself having issues with the Justice system in the Commonwealth, Justin Brown, will always be the first person I call.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
436 S 7th St #100, Louisville, KY
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Tibbs Law Office

Tibbs Law Office

(37)
  • Judge
  • Outcome
  • Custody
“Because of the work that Tibbs put into my case, my children and myself gets to live in absolute peace with zero contact and harassment for the rest of our lives.”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
401 W Main St #1710, Louisville, KY
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Mike Burns Law

Mike Burns Law

(50)
  • Construction
  • License
  • Court
“I got a speeding ticket, I have a CDL license and I was told I won't qualify to take a traffic school or #Louisvilledrivesafetrainng in order to dismiss my ticket because I have a CDL license.”
In Business Since 2017
9850 Von Allmen Ct #201, Louisville, KY
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Leland Hulbert Law

Leland Hulbert Law

(49)
  • Divorce
  • Law Firm
  • Speeding Ticket
“When I got myself into some trouble, and I called him for advice, he explained clearly - what to expect, and made me feel a little easier about what was to come.”
In Business Since 2015
600 W Main St #100, Louisville, KY
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Chad Graham - Attorney At Law

Chad Graham - Attorney At Law

(49)
“Every step of the way Chad responded and listened when I was nervous and worried and he reassured me that everything would be fine because the law was on my side.”
In Business Since 2018
539 W Market St #300, Louisville, KY
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The 24 firms listed for Louisville, KY 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: Louisville, KY

All 24 firms we list here are in Louisville itself. We have 37 firms in Louisville on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,352 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 (98%), quality (82%) and responsiveness (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "knowledge". 6 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), child custody (2), criminal law (2), divorce (2) and domestic violence (2). 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 6 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 21 publish a contact page and 10 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

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

7 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.

John Olash

John Olash

(48)
  • System
  • Compassionate
  • Results
“My brother in law Nick Mkinney referred me to Mr Olash for help with a situation I had he was very professional and new exactly what he was doing with the law pertaining to my case I was very satisfied with his service”
Emergency Services
25+ Years Experience
150 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY
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Durrett & Kersting Law

Durrett & Kersting Law

(17)
  • Court
  • Understanding
  • Team
“If you want a team of attorneys you can contact with any legal issue, who will handle it personally and minimize your stress while addressing important issues, this the office to call.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2015
7508 New La Grange Rd #3, Louisville, KY
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Attum Law Office

Attum Law Office

(43)
  • Expertise
  • Immigration Lawyer
  • Knew
“She always made herself available either in person, text, or telephone, which was a great comfort as it seemed there were a fair amount of questions and issues to be addressed.”
In Business Since 2018
500 W Jefferson St #1515, Louisville, KY
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Farra Law Firm

Farra Law Firm

(43)
  • Patient
  • Respect
  • Call
“I would say he's above and beyond his words are true he will never sell you short he will always bring to the table the best chance of any lawyer has to offer .”
Accepts Cash, Check, Debit, All Major Credit Cards
19+ Years Experience
PNC Plaza, W Jefferson St # 1100, Louisville, KY
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Pittenger Law Office

Pittenger Law Office

(45)
  • Money
  • Right
  • Question
“Ben´s prompt and compassionate response along with his highly professional service gave me the reassurance that I needed and that i found the right firm to handle my case.”
In Business Since 2018
600 W Main St 5th floor, Louisville, KY
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William M. Butler

William M. Butler

(48)
  • Team
  • Probation
  • Jail
“I have a friend that was caught with 10lbs of marijuana and it was negotiated down to a mister meaner disorderly conduct which can be exsponged and served no time.”
In Business Since 2000
500 W Jefferson St Suite 1520, Louisville, KY
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Cox & Mazzoli

Cox & Mazzoli

(44)
  • Felony
  • Federal
  • Sentence
“Coleman Cox provided me with the best possible service, taking what I thought was a straightforward case, and getting me a result I didn't think possible.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Cash
In Business Since 2006
600 W Main St Ste 300, Louisville, KY
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Ricketts Law Offices

Ricketts Law Offices

(18)
  • Probate
  • Message
  • Questions
“Right off I could tell that he was more concerned with my son and having a working relationship with his father versus spending lots of time and money in court.”
Accepts Cash, Check, All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1988
4055 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY
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Roby Scott T

Roby Scott T

(18)
  • Job
“Prompt response and I was exceedly satisfied..”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2009
600 W Main St #100, Louisville, KY
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Law Office of John H. Harralson, III

Law Office of John H. Harralson, III

(28)
  • Efficient
  • Legal Advice
  • Traffic
“He's professional and caring and has always been willing to redirect me to others if a particular legal matter can be better service by one of his colleagues.”
Accepts Check, All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 2005
600 W Main St #100, Louisville, KY
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Aleksander Law Office, Pllc

Aleksander Law Office, Pllc

(16)
  • Divorce
  • Case
“Very well pleased with Anna and her professionalism in getting me the best possible scenario for my case very knowledgeable of the law, and expert in getting her clients the best possible outcome I recommend her for all traffic citations”
Emergency Services
BBB Accredited
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2009
436 S 7th St #202, Louisville, KY
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David S. Mejia

David S. Mejia

(9)
  • Hope
  • Future
  • Knowledge
“You may have read the statistics about how difficult it is to win in Federal court and how mandatory minimums make Federal sentencing way tougher than state courts.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1984
310 E Broadway Suite 201, Louisville, KY
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Alan S. Rubin Attorney at Law

Alan S. Rubin Attorney at Law

(16)
  • Job
  • Workman's Comp
“Rubin is very professional and always very transparent with his clients, he always returns my calls, you actually speak to him and not an assistant and I feel as if he is very trustworthy and honest, he definitely has the clients best interest at min...”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
231 S 5th St, Louisville, KY
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Law Office of Mac Adams

Law Office of Mac Adams

(18)
  • System
  • Court
  • Outcome
“He has represented me and my sister and done remarkable job he saved both of our lives and was very patient with us thank you so much mac you are a life changer”
In Business Since 2012
500 W Jefferson St # 1100, Louisville, KY
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Simon Law Office

Simon Law Office

(1)
“We had called some other attorneys and they tried to make it sound like dooms day and quoted high service fees for their service.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 1988
510 W Broadway, Louisville, KY
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The Kemper Law Office

The Kemper Law Office

(15)
  • Knowledge
  • Fair
  • Justice
“His ability to see and treat you as a human first, and a situation second; makes him a true ally in the world of law by seeking the best aligned, and most competent levels of justice pertaining to your unique circumstances.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
1009 S 4th St, Louisville, KY
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Furman & Nilsen

Furman & Nilsen

(1)
“The Best!!!!!”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2010
2527 Nelson Miller Pkwy STE 101, Louisville, KY
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Gibson Law Offices

Gibson Law Offices

(27)
  • Texts
  • Custody
  • Felt
“I used them for my divorce they treated me like family the staff is very professional and will u know whats going on with your case yes i would highly recommend them”
In Business Since 2009
3339 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY
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