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), Lynn (4 mi) and Woburn (10 mi).

11 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Arvanites Law Group

Arvanites Law Group

5.0 5 reviews
“Provided clear, concise advise on a landlord - tenant matter in a short amount of time.”
Since 2014
7 Essex Green Dr STE 5
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Rossman & Rossman

Rossman & Rossman

4.2 4 reviews
“All of the staff at Rossman and Rossman were a pleasure to work with and I even knew the assistants by voice and vice versa”
Serves Boston, North ShoreSince 1999
8 Essex Center Dr
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Mitchell J Wallman

Mitchell J Wallman

5.0 4 reviews
“I have the final words for him are the best there was, the best there is and the best there will be”
Free consultationServes all of MassachusettsSince 1987
29 Lowell St # 5
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Contant Law

Contant Law

5.0 120 reviews
“They helped make sure I understood my case and worked to make sure I was treated fairly.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2007Financing
Woburn, MA · 10 mi from Peabody
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Law Office of Russell C Sobelman

Law Office of Russell C Sobelman

4.3 26 reviews
“He knows the law, he knows the courts, and he knows the ropes.”
Free consultationBBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 1995Se habla español
Lynn, MA · 4 mi from Peabody
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The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio

The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio

5.0 66 reviews
“You are the best expose proctor we all luv u you are an amazing lawyer”
Massachusetts Bar since 1991BBB A+Since 2018
Boston, MA · 16 mi from Peabody
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The 15 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 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,319 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 11 are open around the clock and 11 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), domestic violence (2), medical malpractice (2) and personal injury (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 11 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 6 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 15 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.

Rakhlin Law

Rakhlin Law

5.0 67 reviews
“He represents his clients extremely well and always keeps them informed and gives honest feedback.”
Free phone consultationNACDL memberServes Acton, Arlington +62Open 24 hoursSince 2011
Boston, MA · 16 mi from Peabody
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Criminal Defense Lawyer Paul R. Moraski

Criminal Defense Lawyer Paul R. Moraski

5.0 98 reviews
“He is not only an incredibly skilled and aggressive litigator in the courtroom, but he is also compassionate and supportive to his clients.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2011
Salem, MA · 4 mi from Peabody
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H. Ernest Stone, Attorney

H. Ernest Stone, Attorney

4.9 94 reviews
“The firm's collaborative approach coupled with their extensive knowledge, diligence & tenacity is laudable.”
Virtual consultationsFree consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2015
Beverly, MA · 5 mi from Peabody
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Brett D. Lovins - Criminal Defense Attorney

Brett D. Lovins - Criminal Defense Attorney

5.0 42 reviews
“Would highly recommend Brett, very through with his work, went above and beyond with my husband case and we were more than satisfied with the outcome.”
Free consultationBest Lawyers 2026Open 24 hoursSince 2018
Woburn, MA · 10 mi from Peabody
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Markey Law Partners - Restraining Order Lawyers

Markey Law Partners - Restraining Order Lawyers

5.0 114 reviews
“She demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and a deep understanding of the legal process while keeping me informed every step of the way.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winOpen 24 hoursSince 2021
Boston, MA · 16 mi from Peabody
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Gorton Law

Gorton Law

4.9 96 reviews
“Thank you Jaime for you hard work now I get to travel freely 🩷🩷🩷”
Open 24 hoursSince 2020
Malden, MA · 8 mi from Peabody
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Scalli Murphy Law

Scalli Murphy Law

4.8 20 reviews
“He really cares about his clients and does not settle until you get the offer you deserve.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winServes Revere, North Shore, Greater BostonSince 1994BBB A+Open 24 hours
Everett, MA · 9 mi from Peabody
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The Law Office of Attorney Donnalee Leonardo

The Law Office of Attorney Donnalee Leonardo

5.0 74 reviews
“She was always there to answer my questions and instantly put my mind at ease whenever I felt concerned.”
Serves Lynn, Peabody +2Open 24 hoursSince 2017
Lynn, MA · 4 mi from Peabody
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Coughlin Law

Coughlin Law

5.0 40 reviews
“Chris made the entire process easy to understand, always had my back, and genuinely cared about my outcome not just my case”
Open 24 hoursSince 2002
Boston, MA · 16 mi from Peabody
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms near Peabody

  • “Donnalee was outstanding, a pleasure to work with even in a difficult time.” — client of The Law Office of Attorney Donnalee Leonardo
  • “Lance was super nice and helpful. He went out of his way to help me, I am greatly pleased with my experience here.” — client of Law Office of Russell C Sobelman
  • “Paul handled everything seamlessly. Thanks to his expertise, my son walked away with no charges and a clean driving record.” — client of Criminal Defense Lawyer Paul R. Moraski
  • “I had the pleasure of working with attorney Ally and I cannot recommend her highly enough.” — client of Contant Law
  • “Very pleasant to work with. I would definitely call her for anything else.” — client of The Law Office of Attorney Donnalee Leonardo

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

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