Sargent Law
“Best crinal lawyer I ever had not only me also like more then 15 people, betting family and close friends, case close!!!!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Bedford, MA
15 firms listed · 10 in New Bedford · 1 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Attorney John B. Seed
“John handled my case professionally, treated me with respect, kept me informed of my options and ultimately created the best outcome possible.”
Fogarty Law
“Due to her amazing work and believing in me I am now completely out of the legal system, getting my record sealed and moving forward.”
Law Office of Stephen S. Brown
“You can always expect a quick respond to any question you may have and be confident he will go above and beyond to help you in any matter his able to.”
Craig W Fries Law Office
Attorney Daniel J. McColgan
“He was my court appointed Lawyer for a case and did a fantastic job in getting my case dismissed.”
The 15 firms listed for New Bedford, MA 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: New Bedford, MA
10 of the 15 firms we list are based in New Bedford; the other 5 serve New Bedford from Fall River (9 mi) and Somerset (11 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 401 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (86%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "understanding". 1 is open on weekends. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 12 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 5 list a public email. 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 New Bedford shown on this page?
10 of the 15 firms are based in New Bedford; 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.
Law Office of Lewis A. Armistead, Jr.
Larock Guy Attorney
“Im a little late for a review, but he represented my boyfriend 3 years ago, and I cannot describe how caring, professional, and detail oriented this lawyer was.”
Tinsworth Law, Greg Tinsworth Esq
“I have to honestly say that attorney Greg Tinsworth returned my faith in the law and justice system ⚖.”
Joseph P. Harrington, Jr.
Law Offices of Marc D Roberts
“If your looking for an attorney who will listen to your concerns and work with you vigorously then Attorney Marc Roberts is your guy!”
Botelho LAW Group
“I called Joseph Botelho's law group and I explain to Joseph my situation and we went to court and we got the problem solved very quick, He's an excellent attorney and he's good at what he does.”
Law Office of Donald A. Brisson
“Don's calming and confident presence during a very difficult court proceeding ensured that the truth and facts were presented perfectly.”
The Law Office Of Burke, Espinola, & van Colen
“Saved me big money off my mortgage and pay off years earlier!!”
Coastal Legal Affiliates
“Matthews has Represented me a COUPLE TIMES AND I COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER RESULT!!!!”
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