Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Middletown, NJ

2 of these firms are based in Middletown; the others serve Middletown from towns including Freehold (16 mi), Red Bank (3 mi) and Eatontown (6 mi).

10 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 20, 2026

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers

5.0 103 reviews
“My attorney, Ryan Farrell, was professional, kind, and exceptionally hardworking from start to finish.”
Free consultationBBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 2009
18 Kings Hwy #104B
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Keith Oliver Criminal Law

Keith Oliver Criminal Law

5.0 132 reviews
“This was extremely important to me, especially because of my immigration situation and my future in the United States”
Free phone consultationServes Monmouth County, Somerset County, Mercer CountyOpen 24 hoursSince 2021
180 Kings Hwy
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The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

4.9 134 reviews
“If you find yourself in a complicated and complex situation that you want resolved favorably and amicably then Abraham Basch is the go to attorney!”
Coupons & offersFree phone consultationServes New JerseyOpen 24 hoursSince 2007
Freehold, NJ · 16 mi from Middletown
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The Law Office of Jason A. Volet

The Law Office of Jason A. Volet

4.8 82 reviews
“You want to find someone who listens to your concerns, will take the time to understand your case and will do everything they can to help you get the best results.”
Free consultationServes New Jersey, Middlesex CountyOpen 24 hoursSince 2013
Freehold, NJ · 16 mi from Middletown
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The Law Office of Tara Breslow-Testa

The Law Office of Tara Breslow-Testa

4.9 97 reviews
“She was very helpful and was very responsive when I had any questions or concerns.”
Serves Monmouth County, Ocean County +4Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2008
Red Bank, NJ · 3 mi from Middletown
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Ellis Law

Ellis Law

4.9 132 reviews
“I truly appreciate the work they did for me and would definitely recommend Ellis Law Center to anyone looking for a reliable and caring legal team.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winSe habla españolServes New Jersey, New York +2635+ yearsOpen 24 hours
Freehold, NJ · 16 mi from Middletown
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The 15 firms listed for Middletown, NJ 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: Middletown, NJ

The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,558 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 10 are open around the clock and 10 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are sex crimes (4), car accidents (3), drug offenses (3), expungements (3) and motorcycle accidents (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 10 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 2 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.

Why are firms outside Middletown shown on this page?

2 of the 15 firms are based in Middletown; 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.

Chamlin, Uliano & Walsh, PA

Chamlin, Uliano & Walsh, PA

4.9 91 reviews
“They had open communication with us the entire process, explained everything to us clearly, went to bat for us when need and professionally advised us when a compromise was needed on our end.”
BBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 1965
West Long Branch, NJ · 8 mi from Middletown
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The Law Office of Mallon & Tranger

The Law Office of Mallon & Tranger

4.6 45 reviews
“Constant communication about what was going on, very personal experience and I appreciate all of his hard work and help during this.”
Free phone consultationNew Jersey Bar since 1984Serves Point Pleasant, Toms River, Brick TownshipSince 1985
Freehold, NJ · 16 mi from Middletown
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Evan F. Nappen Attorney At Law

Evan F. Nappen Attorney At Law

4.8 96 reviews
“After a year and a half uphill battle with Essex County, Robert Bell has helped me restore my 2nd amendment rights!”
Open 24 hoursSince 2000
Eatontown, NJ · 6 mi from Middletown
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Rispoli & Borneo

Rispoli & Borneo

4.9 88 reviews
“Michael was able to get several points removed from my driver's license due to a speeding violation, which was a huge relief for me”
Free consultationSe habla españolServes Union County, Essex County +2Open 24 hoursSince 2002
Long Branch, NJ · 8 mi from Middletown
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Richard G. Huizenga Attorney at Law

Richard G. Huizenga Attorney at Law

4.9 58 reviews
“Their retainer fee is the same as for the Public Defender if you aren't charged with an accident.........”
Open 24 hoursSince 2013
Ocean Grove, NJ · 13 mi from Middletown
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Law Offices of Marc B. Schram

Law Offices of Marc B. Schram

4.6 38 reviews
“He knows what he is doing, marc is on top of all the emails and notifications from the court.”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 1997
Hazlet, NJ · 6 mi from Middletown
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Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone

Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone

4.8 57 reviews
“Best, brightest and hardest working lawyer; earned the “he's my lawyer” moniker.”
Since 1988
Freehold, NJ · 16 mi from Middletown
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Shapiro & Sternlieb

Shapiro & Sternlieb

4.9 58 reviews
“I'm so thankful for his help and highly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney who genuinely cares about his clients”
Free consultationNew Jersey Bar since 1988Serves Englishtown, Newark +3Since 1995
Englishtown, NJ · 12 mi from Middletown
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Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson, Covelli & McPherson

Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson, Covelli & McPherson

4.3 32 reviews
“He was extremely helpful and attentive with my case, available if I had questions and explained every step of the process, I clearly understood what was going on at all times.”
BBB A+Since 1995
Allenhurst, NJ · 11 mi from Middletown
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms near Middletown

  • “Highly recommend! Made my experience pleasant and stress free from start to finish.” — client of Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers
  • “I had the pleasure of working with Keith Oliver, and I can honestly say he did an outstanding job handling my case.” — client of Keith Oliver Criminal Law
  • “Robert has been very responsive, transparent, and an overall pleasure to work with.” — client of Evan F. Nappen Attorney At Law
  • “I was truly pleased by how attentive and diligent they were to assist us during this process and we truly received such prompt communication from Janice.” — client of Chamlin, Uliano & Walsh, PA
  • “Very professional, knowledgeable and pleasure to work with in such an uncomfortable setting.” — client of The Law Office of Jason A. Volet

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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