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Rossman & Rossman
“He explained my case to me very clearly and kept me well informed as to what was happening with my case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Peabody, MA
3 of these firms are based in Peabody; the others serve Peabody from towns including Boston (16 mi), Malden (8 mi) and Lynn (4 mi).
12 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Arvanites Law Group
- Matter
“Extremely professional and my first call for any estate legal help.”
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Mitchell J Wallman
“I especially liked him asking about some of my background as a person and it felt like he really cares about his clients.”
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Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
- Arraignment
- Knows
- Job
“Though he's not the 'hand-holding' type he is clear about setting expectations and was very honest and helpful about the situation I was dealing with, and I found that comforting.”
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Simons Law Office
- Understanding
- Phone Call
- Law Firm
“Simons, Doug, Natalie and rest of his team helped me tremendously very attentive to me throughout the whole process, I couldn't thank everyone at the office enough, More than grateful for everything!”
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Brett Levy
- Outcome
- Speeding Ticket
- License
“A super character, someone who has not forgotten that he is a human being and is always there to help , I'm glad we met and I hope the next time we meet it won't be in court.”
The 24 firms listed for Peabody, 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: Peabody, MA
The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,031 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (74%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 12 are open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), domestic violence (3), skip to footer (3), skip to main content (3) and skip to primary navigation (3). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 12 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 11 offer a free initial consultation. 5 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; all 24 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Peabody shown on this page?
3 of the 24 firms are based in Peabody; 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.
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Contant Law
- Call
- Case
- Empathy
“I have great experience with this office, they are available everyday to talk and explain about my process, I feel comfortable to ask and optimistic about the future of my life.”
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Rakhlin Law
- Courtroom
- Knowledge
- Matter
“I know mine was no capital case, but to us it was very important and he appreciated that and gave 100% in the courtroom, thank you for your professionalism and getting an outcome I didn't even know was possible starting out.”
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The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio
- Series
- Intelligent
- Hope
“I've seen alot of evil on this planet, you literally have been given invisible angel wings to protect the people done wrong in the justice system 💯 …”
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H. Ernest Stone, Attorney
- Questions
- Team
- Gratitude
“I would highly recommend Ernie, as I am certain he would do his absolute best to achieve a best-case-scenario outcome for every single one of his clients.”
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Law Offices of Matthew M. Foti
- Call
- Knowledge
- Legal Advice
“Not only did he take care of every part of my case he kept me informed every step of the way and he was able to get exactly what we needed for our settlement 10/10 would definitely recommend!!!”
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Criminal Defense Lawyer Paul R. Moraski
- Confident
- Questions
- Job
“As an attorney myself, I have had an opportunity to see the quality of Attorney Moraski's work and I highly recommend him and refer him to clients of mine who are in need of a criminal defense attorney.”
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Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
- Intelligent
- Results
- Career
“We spoke and he was able to ease my nerves by explaining how minor and easy my situation was and told me exactly what to do in court to resolve my situation rather than gouge me for money like most lawyers.”
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Dakota Martin Law
- Job
- Settlement
- Conversation
“Oh my God he's the best thank you Martin you are I very truthful lawyer and very smart thank you for saving my husband i Willy recommend him to anyone he's very manly and strong lawyer in court .”
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Scalli Murphy Law
- Outcome
- Happy
“I retained attorney Joanthan Contrada and the law offices of Scalli & Murphy to assist me in a legal battle with my former employer who was claiming false accusations.”
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Forghany Law
- Financial
- Matter
“I, without reservation, recommend Forghany Law and especially paralegal Cindy Hewlett to anyone seeking guidance, support and follow through with financial matters.”
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The Law Office of Attorney Donnalee Leonardo
- Heart
- Matter
- Period
“Donnalee helped my mother Inlaw with her case against the commonwealth of Massachusetts and she was very professional and helped full, she made them dismiss the case and everything was dropped Thank you Donnalle!!”
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Da Silva Law Group
- Questions
- Knowledge
- Service
“It was a breeze working with Michele - she's very knowledgeable in immigration matters; was super effective in gathering information and did everything 'first time right.”
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Dhar Law
- Understanding
- Questions
- Case
“Great service very professional friendly best experience I've ever tried I am amazed by his work he's the best awesome lawyer I thank you for your service sincerely 😊😎 …”
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Markey Law Partners
- Engagement
- Review
- Judge
“Joe's legal expertise and unwavering dedication to achieving optimal outcomes make him a great partner for anyone seeking top-notch legal representation.”
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Gioia Law
- Knows
- Chose
- Documents
“I wanna say thanks so much he got me off when I knew I lost he beat it like he's a beast fire 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 I'll recommend yall to tap in thanks again bro Donte …”
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Moris & O'Shea
- Calls
- Office
- Interviews
“Excellent , Lawyer Morris walked us trough the process of adjustment of status for my wife , very knowledgeable customer service better impossible , he always answered our questions even if he wasn't at office, He would call”
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Law Offices of Steven J. Topazio
- Patient
- Court
- System
“As you will find with any Law office , they never seem to return your calls as fast as you would like -however, Steven always planned plenty of time to discuss or change things in my defense and as a result the correct verdict was returned.”
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Samper Law
- Honest
- Gratitude
- Labor
“Without a doubt, the best lawyer I have had the pleasure of interacting with, she is super professional, she does her job very well, honest, dedicated, thank you Lidice, my family and I are extremely grateful, thanks to her we have made progress in t...”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Peabody, MA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1558
Maximum cost
$18685
National Average
$5710
Avg Per Hour Rates
$364
$3634
$6229
Typical price range is based on 345 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Peabody
- “All charges dismissed. He kept me informed about what was happening and what he needed from me.” — client of Rakhlin Law
- “Donnalee was outstanding, a pleasure to work with even in a difficult time.” — client of The Law Office of Attorney Donnalee Leonardo
- “I was very pleased with his work, as well as the results he was able to achieve with the received settlement.” — client of Dakota Martin Law
- “Attorney Paul demonstrated an unmatched level of knowledge and expertise in criminal defense law.” — client of Criminal Defense Lawyer Paul R. Moraski
- “Most importantly, he went above and beyond to ultimately get all charges dismissed.” — client of Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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