Judnich & Sherwood
“When I was receiving calls from two insurance companies, I was extremely concerned, but I never had to worry because Reed and Marty handled everything with remarkable skill and dedication.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Missoula, MT
14 firms listed · all 14 in Missoula · 3 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Missoula and several other cities.
Schulte Law Firm
“Would highly recommend working with Dwight on any legal issue requiring counsel.”
Holloway & Hulling
“He has helped us navigate this process every step of the way and has treated us with patience, understanding, and kindness!”
Ryan, Miller & Coburn
“This law firm is a Family environment, I recently had the pleasure of working with this attorney's office, and I can confidently say their service exceeded all expectations.”
Stephanie Deboer, Attorney At Law Missoula
“Other attorneys wouldn't even listen to our case without a consultation fee, but Stephanie was straightforward on whether she would be able to help us or not.”
Stevenson Law Office
“He is a thoughtful, calming and very effective and aggressive legal resource if you ever find yourself living an unthinkable nightmare.”
The 14 firms listed for Missoula, MT 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: Missoula, MT
All 14 firms we list here are in Missoula itself. We have 17 firms in Missoula on file; this page shows the highest-rated 14. The firms on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 787 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "communication". 3 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 3 offer urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 14 of the firms on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 4 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 Missoula offer free consultations?
4 of the 14 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.
Maldonado Law
“His knowledge and advice have led to great outcomes for us and we will be using him going forward for our various legal needs.”
Post & Lebsock;
“Know their stuff and so friendly”
Robin Ammons Attorney At Law
“I personally have had a great experience using Robin as my attorney.”
Reep, Bell & Jasper
“They explained everything clearly, handled my case with professionalism and care, and made a stressful situation much easier to navigate.”
Faure Holden Henkel Terrazas
“She absorbed a lot of information quickly and was able to deal with details as well as the "big picture".”
Stephens Brooke
“She is honest, fair and kind and if ever there were a need for representation again I would absolutely choose Jordan- with every hope that she would take the case.”
Peter F. Lacny, Attorney at McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk
“Hopefully I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, there is no question I'll be giving Peter a call.”
Paoli Law Firm
“Professional, kind, and compassionate people work here.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Missoula
- “Nathan Hulling represented me for 2 misdemeanor charges I had received, and while working with him, he is very professional, knowledgeable, responsive, dedicated, reliable, and diligent.” — client of Holloway & Hulling
- “Abigail effectively communicated potential outcomes and their respective likelihoods, managed all negotiations and plea discussions on my behalf, and handled every aspect of communication with professionalism and precision.” — client of Ryan, Miller & Coburn
- “The staff was pleasant to work with, and they communicated well and politely.” — client of Judnich & Sherwood
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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