Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Parma, OH

These firms serve Parma from nearby bases in towns including Cleveland, Mayfield Heights and Independence.

24 firms listed · 11 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 21, 2026

Edward R. La Rue, Attorney at Law

Edward R. La Rue, Attorney at Law

(44)
“Despite the fact that my particular case was outside of his normal 'comfort zone', Edward decided to take my case as he could plainly see that I absolutely NEEDED sound representation to mitigate an obvious attempt at a 'railroad job'.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2000
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Ajlj Law

Ajlj Law

(48)
  • Communication
  • Prosecutor
  • Case
“After calling around and getting no answer, with one day before trial, we called AJLJ and they answered almost immediately, they were very understanding, explained everything I should expect, took on my case, and had my court date rescheduled.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2023
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., L.p.a.

Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., L.p.a.

(50)
  • Outcome
  • Confident
  • Team
“I went to them with an employment problem and they took the case, persevering for two years to make sure that justice was served and the wrongs righted.”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2002
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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The Goldberg Law Firm

The Goldberg Law Firm

(45)
  • Case
  • Doubt
  • Charges
“Dowell is an excellent lawyer with calm mannerism, great experience, expertise, patience and care who achieved a great result in our juvenile court case.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2003
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Taubman Law

Taubman Law

(44)
  • Injury
  • Questions
  • Case
“Brian and Bruce were great to work with, returned every phone call, and explained the process step by step, If I'm ever hurt again they would be my first call and they should be yours too.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2007
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Herman Legal Group

Herman Legal Group

(49)
  • Green Card
  • Fee
  • Law Firm
“Unlike most who merely follow the books, he actually thinks strategy and is willing to plan out various scenarios with you, considering that immigration is not just applications and documents, but planning your next life decisions.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check
In Business Since 1999
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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The 24 firms listed for Parma, OH 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: Parma, OH

The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,415 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 11 are open around the clock; 16 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (2), expungement (2) and sex crimes (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 11 offer urgent consultations; 9 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. 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.

Are criminal law firms listed for Parma open on Saturdays or Sundays?

16 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.

Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, Ltd.

Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, Ltd.

(49)
  • Hearing
  • Matter
  • Appeal
“I would recommend Brian and John to anyone I know who may be dealing with similar unemployment legal issues, they provided me a great deal of relief through the entire legal process.”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Rocky River, OH · 8 mi from Parma
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The Elkhatib Law Office

The Elkhatib Law Office

(48)
“I had the unfortunate experience of being a victim of bank fraud recently, and after my bank denied my dispute, I turned to The Elkhatib Law Office for assistance.”
In Business Since 2019
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Brad Wolfe Law

Brad Wolfe Law

(50)
  • Understanding
  • Hands
  • Case
“Brad is a very stand up guy I would recommend to anyone who is having legal issues he talked me through a lot helped me through the difficult time I was having with understanding my husband's situation.”
In Business Since 2021
Mayfield Heights, OH · 18 mi from Parma
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William B Norman-Defending Ohio

William B Norman-Defending Ohio

(48)
  • Results
  • Respect
  • Case
“William Norman was a pleasure to work with and prepared me well in advance on what to expect and how to best help myself so that he he could do his work to the best of his ability and he really did come through for me and my situation in more ways th...”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2021
Berea, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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The Botnick Law Firm - Dui/Ovi & Criminal Defense Attorney

The Botnick Law Firm - Dui/Ovi & Criminal Defense Attorney

(48)
  • Communication
  • Job
  • Team
“Great communication, caring staff, and they worked very hard in providing excellent service even when dealing with the extremely inefficient and alarmingly unprofessional court (Canton Municipal Court).”
Emergency Services
Licensed
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Shaker Heights, OH · 11 mi from Parma
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Patituce & Associates

Patituce & Associates

(42)
  • Law Firm
  • Choice
  • Team
“Cate Purdum was present, attentive, always returned my calls (I had attorneys before who never call you back), answered my questions and never ignored my calls.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2009
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Mishak Law

Mishak Law

(43)
  • Understand
  • Respect
  • Feel
“Take it from a father who hired 4 attorneys before him only to lose with all 4 of them and to get custody with Eric was not easy but he knows what hes doing by far.”
In Business Since 2016
North Ridgeville, OH · 15 mi from Parma
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Watson Kuhlman

Watson Kuhlman

(50)
  • Knowledge
  • Felt
  • Understanding
“Myron Watson WON my Federal case in 2007 OUTSTANDING FRIEND AND ATTORNEY Myron is always available and takes his personal time to update us with leagal advice daily on IG”
In Business Since 2022
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Bret Jordan Co. LPA

Bret Jordan Co. LPA

(35)
  • Evidence
  • Job
  • Price
“I'll save the details for another time, but the end result is that I was release from prison years early because of Marcus Sidoti and his excellent work.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Sharlene Ann Ramsey Criminal Defense Attorney

Sharlene Ann Ramsey Criminal Defense Attorney

(34)
  • Compassionate
  • Mind
  • Truth
“She managed the interview with the police respectfully, but with a firm grasp of the limits of the law to intrude on my privacy, disemboweled the flimsy case against me, managed my volatile emotions in the midst of this new and frightening experience...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2024
Strongsville, OH · 8 mi from Parma
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Brockler Law

Brockler Law

(46)
  • License
  • Trust
  • Charges
“I'm a lawyer back in my country and when I was looking for a lawyer who can handle my husband's criminal case I was wishing to find somebody who is a real “Lawyer” which means you need to find someone smart, real practitioner, experienced, knows what...”
In Business Since 2019
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA

Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA

(17)
  • Will
“Joe helped navigate my wife & I through the process on what are the options available to us which greatly helped with our decision making process in finalizing a Trust and Living Will...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Family Business
Mayfield Heights, OH · 18 mi from Parma
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Law Office of Mark Gardner

Law Office of Mark Gardner

(45)
  • Ticket
  • Citation
  • Results
“I got a speeding ticket in Newburgh Heights which I did not need cause I didn't want the points and my insurance go up so I called Mark Gardner he was straight forward with me about the situation.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2004
Mayfield Heights, OH · 18 mi from Parma
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Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant L.l.c.

Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant L.l.c.

(43)
  • Result
  • Hearing
  • Questions
“Watching him both in and out of the court room proves his devotion and determinination in making sure his clients are given the best possible opportunity for defense.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2005
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Law Offices of Sheronda D. Dobson

Law Offices of Sheronda D. Dobson

(48)
  • Team
  • Information
  • Bankruptcy
“My initial conversation with Attorney Dobson's office I was confident it was the firm that would best represent my family in establishing a fresh start.”
In Business Since 2014
Euclid, OH · 17 mi from Parma
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Corrigan Law Ohio

Corrigan Law Ohio

(29)
  • System
  • Law Firm
  • Ticket
“She not only gave me strength to get through my situation but with her knowledge, understanding, and profound empathy I was able to obtain the best results for my situation.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Mastandrea Law

Mastandrea Law

(28)
  • Court
  • Patient
  • Call
“If you need a real lawyer this is the man, this man moves in your process from day 1, he is a person who always answers your calls or text messages, he doesn't play game with his customers, for me he is one of the best lawyers I have had the experien...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2012
Cleveland, OH · 7 mi from Parma
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Bartell, Georgalas & Juarez, L.p.a. Co.

Bartell, Georgalas & Juarez, L.p.a. Co.

(41)
  • Communication
  • Court
  • Green Card
“His demanding mannerisms can be misconstrued as arrogant and insensitive, however, from my legal experiences, these are not negative traits but characteristics of a successful attorney working hard on your case.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2020
Independence, OH · 4 mi from Parma
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Parma, OH Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1686
Maximum cost
$20230
National Average
$6182
Avg Per Hour Rates
$394
$3934
$6744
Typical price range is based on 548 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6182
Minimum cost $1686
Maximum cost $20230
Avg Per Hour Rates $394

Typical range $3934 to $6744 is based on 548 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms near Parma

  • “During a difficult time this law firm was very pleasant, prompt to reply, and very easy to talk to and get information when dealing with a difficult situation.” — client of Watson Kuhlman
  • “Rod comforted me and was very supportive. He answered all of my questions in a timely manner, and got the charges reduced.” — client of Mastandrea Law
  • “Working with Brad was an absolute pleasure. He was responsive and knowledgeable about the legal system, which led to a favorable outcome.” — client of Brad Wolfe Law
  • “Very pleased with the service provided. All of my questions were answered promptly and communication was consistent.” — client of Law Offices of Sheronda D. Dobson
  • “I was always so pleased with their professionalism and how prepared they were during depositions and meetings.” — client of Zukerman, Lear & Murray Co., L.p.a.

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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