Law Office of Andy Weinstein
“It was easy to reach Dori and Andy when we had questions and they always had the information for us.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Montclair, NJ
1 of these firms is based in Montclair; the others serve Montclair from towns including Clifton (4 mi), Hackensack (10 mi) and Jersey City (11 mi).
12 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers
“I worked with Casandra Destefano on my case and she was very kind, respectful, quick witted fast worker, responsible and a very clear and articulate communicator.”
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
“People I've shared my experience with and informed them of my final results are even left shocked with what he was able to accomplish !”
Rosenblum Law
“Thank you so much, delighted we contacted Rosenblum Law, they got my sons 8 point speeding ticket down to a parking violation with fine and no points, Highly recommend”
LGR Law
“They handled the matter efficiently and strategically, kept me informed at every step, and ultimately helped bring the case to a successful resolution.”
My NJ Injury Lawyer Howard P. Lesnik
“I highly recommend anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer to look no further than My NJ Injury Lawyer Howard P Lesnik”
The 15 firms listed for Montclair, 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: Montclair, NJ
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,877 reviews; all 15 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 "knowledge", "expertise" and "results". 12 are open around the clock and 12 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), domestic violence (3), dwi (2), expungements (2) and federal crimes (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 12 offer urgent consultations; 12 offer a free initial consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 2 take 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 Montclair offer free consultations?
12 of the 15 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.
Sarofiem & Antoun
“No matter was ever too big or too small, they treated every issue with the same level of attention, respect, and dedication.”
The Law Office of Jeffrey Chabrowe
“If you want an attorney who's successful in outcomes of complex issues look no further, let Jeff Chabrowe represent you”
The Tormey Law Firm
“He quickly connected them with an experienced New Jersey attorney who took the time to speak with them and explain their options.”
The Law Offices of Joel Silberman
“Saved my life with a very excellent work for a very long case.”
Kraminsky Law
“Alan is amazing, worked with me with pricing, and was there for me 100% of the way.”
Cohen & Bernstein
“Handled everything extremely professional while still making sure I understood everything that was happening.”
Fusco & Macaluso Attorneys at Law
“Thank you again for all you help .”
Lustberg Law Offices
“They took time to explain everything and they got the job done.”
Law Offices of Jason A. Steinberger
“Jason is very professional and knowledgeable and knows what to say to keep your spirits up when you might be facing some very serious charges.”
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