The Carolina Law Group
“They are very helpful and very good at responding in a timely manner!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Bern, NC
10 firms listed · 4 in New Bern · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Greene, Wilson, Styron & Thomas
“They will fight for you and get you the best deal they possibly can”
Chesnutt & Clemmons
“The Best Attorney you can hire for ENC never had an issue when being represented by them.”
Attorney - Steven N Long
“The young lady at the front desk was very helpful and assisted me through what I needed to do in just one short phone call.”
Silva, Kiernan & Associates
“I knew that I was in great hands the very first day that I sat down with him at his office”
Corwin & Curtis Attorneys at Law
“He was able to help me navigate all aspects of my case with as little stress as possible, and I'm forever grateful for his assistance.”
The 10 firms listed for New Bern, NC 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 Bern, NC
4 of the 10 firms we list are based in New Bern; the other 6 serve New Bern from Jacksonville (31 mi), Havelock (19 mi) and Morehead City (31 mi). 9 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 4.9 across 2,009 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), family law (3), dwi/dui (2), personal injury (2) and traffic tickets (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 2 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 Bern shown on this page?
4 of the 10 firms are based in New Bern; 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.
The Barber Law Firm
“The lawyers and the entire staff are super knowledgeable, polite, and helpful”
The Wilkie Law Group
“Weeks later when I needed them to clear up some misunderstandings with my future employer, they were immediately responsive and got the paperwork I needed sent in a timely manner.”
McNeil & Jack
Clarke & Newman
Why these companies made our list
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