The Yerman Group
“They worked with us for years, kept up with due dates and court dates diligently without us having to.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York, NY
21 firms listed · all 21 in New York · 17 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · all 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Michael Block, Attorney At Law
“It was for phone using ticket, but Michael Block was able to dismiss this.”
The Law Office of Jeffrey Chabrowe
“God bless you and your wonderful team and i hope people who are in the position i found myself in get your help as they will be getting the best possible help in my opinion 🏆 🥇”
Saland Law
“If not for Jeremy believing in me, if not for Jeremy fighting for me, if not for Jeremy being a great lawyer, I would likely be in a jail cell for a crime I did not commit.”
D'Emilia Law
“Considering the stressful legal battles that my brother faced I would've never imagined the positive outcome.”
Sullivan Brill Personal Injury Attorneys
“Joe Sullivan was so helpful to me not only for the accident that I was in but other concerns that I had that didn't have anything to do with the accident.”
The 21 firms listed for New York, NY 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 York, NY
All 21 firms we list here are in New York itself. We have 163 firms in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 21. The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 5,628 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 17 are open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 18 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are hate crimes (3), robbery (3), assault (2), burglary (2) and criminal defense (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 17 offer urgent consultations; 2 offer payment plans and 14 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 21 of the firms on this page; 20 publish a contact page and 8 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 New York offer free consultations?
14 of the 21 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.
Law Offices of Jason A. Steinberger
“I pray I will never need Jason again, but it is reassuring to know that he is there.”
Law Offices of Robert Tsigler
“I very appreciate the work you guys do , they help me out, very nice lawyer.”
The Law Offices of Mehdi Essmidi P.l.l.c.
“Mehdi helped calm my fears called me just about every hour to give me updates.”
The Law Office of Yifei He
“I expected to wait up to 1/2 year for my information Yifei got it to me in a couple of months”
Norman Spencer Law Group
“He got case resolved to the lowest possible charges and I am now able to continue to practice as a registered nurse with no criminal background.”
The Law Office of Paul D. Petrus, Jr.
“I had a legal question and he made all the effort to give me a straight answer.”
Ebanks Law Firm
“He was very professional never left me waiting for a long period of time for a response to a question or concern.”
Lebedin Kofman
“Russ Kaufman responded to my online request for a criminal lawyer for my son the minute I spoke to him I felt hopeful, He had Gotten my son's criminal case dismissed and gave him his life back.”
Tacopina Seigel & Deoreo - Criminal Lawyers in NYC
“Professional and caring about every case they get.”
Callahan & Robinson
“I hired this law firm to represent on my case and they did a phenomenal job and got me the best results that would keep my license in good standing”
Koch Law
“The lawyer was very nice and really tried to help like a friend, he answered all questions, which i had, even after our consultation.”
Mark I. Cohen, ESQ
“While very compassionate and kind, he doesn't shy away from having the tough conversations and telling you exactly what you have to know and do.”
Law Offices of Julie Rendelman
“I have worked with several lawyers on both sides of the law (unfortunately) and Julie was by far the BEST lawyer I have ever had the privilege of working with.”
Pardalis and Nohavicka Lawyers
“The team was quick in responding, and Taso Pardalis was extremely kind, and very accommodating.”
The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi
“Lisa Pelosi is an excellent attorney who goes above and beyond for her client.”
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