The McDaniel Law Firm
“The McDaniel Law Firm exceeded my expectations by delivering quality and professional representation and services during my legal issues.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Memphis, TN
23 firms listed · all 23 in Memphis · 4 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Harvey Criminal Defense Lawyers
“Perry was able to get my case dismissed on our very first visit — a result that speaks volumes about his knowledge of the law and his command of the courtroom”
Campbell Law Firm
“He got my case dismissed really fast and he didn't charge me much he easy to contact and gets the job done”
Hackett, Maldonado, & Moore
“ His professionalism and caring demeanor helped us through a trying time, and his counsel and expert handling resolved the matter.”
Wells & Associates
“Workers were very nice, answered any questions I had, every call answered, was also very professional and well mannered.”
Law Office of Joshua N. Corman
“I truly appreciate everything he did for me and highly recommend him to anyone who needs a great attorney”
The 23 firms listed for Memphis, TN 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: Memphis, TN
All 23 firms we list here are in Memphis itself. We have 36 firms in Memphis on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 2,376 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication" and "results". 4 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are drug crimes (4), sex crimes (4), criminal defense (3), family law (3) and traffic violations (3). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 4 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 23 of the firms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Memphis open on Saturdays or Sundays?
4 of the 23 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Law Office of Kenneth W. Brashier
“Very friendly and helpful took care of our situation right away and saved us from a lot of headaches!”
The Working Law Firm
“He took on my case, calmly laid out a game plan ( more importantly, he believed me when I said I was wronged) - and EXECUTED!”
Stephen A. Sauer, Attorney at Law
“He didn't just get my medical bills fully covered; he held the insurance company accountable and recovered my lost wages and additional compensation for my time and loss”
Ballin, Ballin & Fishman
“Their service is truly unbeatable, and I highly recommend them to anyone who needs strong, reliable legal support”
Stegall Law Firm
“10/10 will use again, and will recommend to anyone needing a good attorney.”
Francavilla Law Firm
“Also, the fee I has charged was very competitive so I was not charged an arm and leg for this excellent service.”
Billy Gilchrist, Attorney
“I highly recommend him, he is the best in all of Memphis, just call him, he does the best for everyone.”
CLF Abogados
“My brother recommended that I come to CLF Abogados, PLLC, they are very friendly and kind, which is why I recommend them.”
Ferguson McNeil Law Firm
“Together, they have successfully helped beat two cases for me that i was innocent in just had the wrong people around me, and I couldn't be more grateful.”
The Law Office of Massey McClusky & Fuchs
“We really appreciate you Jason for bringing out the truth and giving my husband the justice that he deserves!”
The Law Office of Joseph S. Ozment
“I heard He was a very very strong defense Attorney,,, It's 100 percent TRUE,,,”
McAfee & McAfee
“Marty is an awesome lawyer and very knowledgeable.”
Eskins King & Marney
“The staff is friendly and very helpful when dealing with difficult situations.”
Lenagar & Barnes
“I almost thought I was getting pranked court went so well and they actually make u feel like family”
Pehanick Law
“The absolutely best lawyer I can always count on him he never let me down got all my charges dismissed everytime he's excellent at what he do.”
Stengel Law Firm
“I had this lawyer before in the early 2000's fr he stayed on point communicated with me strongly Mr Stengel took time &'came out to the penalfarm to keep me up dated with everything that was goin on with my federal case so I do not have nothing bad to say bout this lawyer Michael Stengel but alot of good things I could say...”
Blount Law Firm
“He is very kind and Considerate about his clients .”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Memphis
- “Mike knows the law and we were very pleased with the service, communication, and his compassion for my son's legal needs.” — client of The Working Law Firm
- “I would recommend Patrick Stegall to anyone who needs help getting charges dismissed & expunged.” — client of Stegall Law Firm
- “Knowledgeable lawyers with attentive support staff. Very pleased with this firm’s representation!” — client of Wells & Associates
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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