Shepard Law
“We made a deal that I was happy with got it done way before I thought was possible.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Panama City, FL
12 firms listed · 11 in Panama City · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Stanley E. Peacock
“The customer service and attention to detail that Mr Peacock and his firm exhibited was extraordinary.”
Albert J. Sauline, III Attorney at Law
“Al was the most informative, understanding, and professional attorney I've ever had the pleasure of working with.”
Maria Dykes
“She did a fabulous job on hearing and was in and out in about half an hour with said outcome she gave me over the phone when I retained her.”
Seaton Law Offices
“Very professional team that takes care of you and stays on top of your case start to finish.”
Jones Gaglio & Dennis
“He has represented me on many different occasions and is always there when I need him.”
The 12 firms listed for Panama City, FL 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: Panama City, FL
11 of the 12 firms we list are based in Panama City; the other one serves Panama City from Panama City Beach (17 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 518 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (74%). 2 are open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (2), divorce (2), family law (2) and personal injury (2). 3 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 2005. 2 offer urgent consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 11 of the firms on this page; 4 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 Panama City shown on this page?
11 of the 12 firms are based in Panama City; 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.
Hinson Law Offices Criminal Defense Lawyers
“Hinson law firm is the greatest one in Panama City I highly recommend them”
McCauley Law Offices
“He stuck with me through a 2+ year case and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome!”
Lisa Anderson Law
“Jillian is an amazing compassionate attorney who will work hard and fight for her clients for a fair and just outcome.”
Steve Meadows
“If you are looking for the best attorney in the Panama City area I highly suggest you look no further.”
Waylon Graham Atty
“He is the best in bay county ,you will pay for him but you can rest easy when you hire him he will handle it”
The Law Office of Ben Bollinger
“ Looking at a very bleak time in my life with odds which were totally against me , Ben got the job done !”
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