Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Pensacola, FL

22 firms listed · all 22 in Pensacola · 6 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Jason Cromey

Jason Cromey

4.9 48 reviews
“It's just good to know that there still good attorneys out here that believe in fighting for the client!”
BBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 2015
221 E Government St
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Mitkevicius Law

Mitkevicius Law

5.0 48 reviews
“Kept me informed throughout the process and always responded quickly to my text.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2021
322 E Romana St
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Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon

Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon

4.8 46 reviews
“I really like the way ya'll explain everything to my clients and take the time at our closings to help them understand what is going on.”
Serves Pensacola, Miramar Beach +2Since 1913Open 24 hoursSe habla español
30 S Spring St
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Cardoso Law

Cardoso Law

4.9 48 reviews
“Atty Cardoso was helpful and gave free legal advice he did not have to give, as he did not handle my type of claim.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winServes Escambia County, Florida PanhandleOpen 24 hoursSince 2015
917 N 12th Ave
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Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner

Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner

4.7 47 reviews
“Whibbs Stone Barnett exceeded expectations with their exceptional legal expertise, providing thorough and effective counsel.”
Free consultationSince 2002
801 W Romana St
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Robert A. Dees

Robert A. Dees

4.9 49 reviews
“Mr Dee's represented a close friend of mine in a DUI case and during the whole process he was available not only in person but via text as well to answer any questions she had.”
Free consultationFlorida Bar since 2002Serves Escambia County, Santa Rosa County +2Open 24 hoursSince 2011
1620 W Garden St
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The 22 firms listed for Pensacola, 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: Pensacola, FL

All 22 firms we list here are in Pensacola itself. We have 23 firms in Pensacola on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,693 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (71%) and responsiveness (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "trust". 6 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bicycle accidents (2), criminal defense (2), domestic violence (2), drug crimes (2) and drug trafficking (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 6 offer urgent consultations and 11 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Pensacola open on Saturdays or Sundays?

8 of the 22 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.

The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge

The Law Office of Randall J. Etheridge

4.6 45 reviews
“Saved my love from a bogus deadly assault on law enforcement charge.”
Since 2009
3 W Garden St Suite 516
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Crawford Law

Crawford Law

5.0 47 reviews
“He really knows what he is doing and very amazing person to work with!”
Since 2012
15 W La Rua St
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The Morris Firm

The Morris Firm

5.0 39 reviews
“Great at communication 100% and would answer all the questions i had about my trial.”
Since 2017Se habla español
816 E La Rua St 2nd Floor
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Terrezza Law

Terrezza Law

4.7 22 reviews
“He will help you like he helped me and you will not regret picking him to come to your defense.”
Free consultationBBB accreditedSince 2018
1010 W Garden St
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Christopher L. Rabby

Christopher L. Rabby

4.8 14 reviews
“So concerned about how you feel about the case or person that's being helped.”
BBB A+Since 2003Prices online
445 E Government St
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Couch Clinton A

Couch Clinton A

4.3 10 reviews
“I appreciate him very much and would recommend him to anyone looking for a good lawyer,”
BBB A+Since 1996
317 N Spring St
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The Law Office of Jon B. Gann P.A.

The Law Office of Jon B. Gann P.A.

4.6 21 reviews
“Very professional and there is no better lawer you can get that will fight for you .”
Virtual consultationsServes FloridaFree consultationBBB accreditedSince 2010
711 N Spring St
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Panhandle Defense Firm

Panhandle Defense Firm

4.6 18 reviews
“Mc Guire expertise to anyone who is looking for a war battle lawyer who will fight for you as if you were family.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2020
314 S Baylen St Suite 111
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Parnell Law Firm

Parnell Law Firm

5.0 20 reviews
“Parnell and David and I would recommend this lawyer firm to every and anyone please , please contact him , he will take care of you”
Free consultationSince 2014
212 W Cervantes St
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Ronald W. Johnson

Ronald W. Johnson

4.9 20 reviews
“Every other attorney in the city had turned my case down, but Ron had faith in what he does!”
Since 2008
13 S Palafox St
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Valerie Prevatte, Attorney at Law

Valerie Prevatte, Attorney at Law

5.0 17 reviews
“I contacted Valerie Prevatte for a consultation and was pleasantly surprised at how easy she was to talk to and how patient she was with my legal questions.”
Free consultation20+ years
504 N Baylen St
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Stillwell Law Firm

Stillwell Law Firm

4.0 11 reviews
“Made themselves available when I needed to come in to sign paperwork.”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 2010
91 W Hood Dr
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Lisa York Law

Lisa York Law

4.9 16 reviews
“They made the process completely easy & anything I didn't understand her & her team responded very quickly!”
Florida Bar since 2003Serves Pensacola, Navarre +5Since 2013
1600 N Palafox St
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T. Andrew Marks, Attorney. Myarrestlawyer.com

T. Andrew Marks, Attorney. Myarrestlawyer.com

4.8 20 reviews
“From our first meeting, he explained everything to us and was always very responsive when we had questions.”
Free consultationSince 2009
5801, 111 S De Villiers St b
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Carrie Cromey, Bankruptcy Lawyer

Carrie Cromey, Bankruptcy Lawyer

5.0 7 reviews
“Carrie Cromey was absolutely the best lawyer I have ever dealt with, extremely knowledgeable, professional and caring.”
Free consultationFlorida Bar since 2005Since 2012
101 S Jefferson St Suite C
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Kim Anthony Skievaski, PA

Kim Anthony Skievaski, PA

4.4 4 reviews
“Hes an amazing person and lawyer inside and out and if your genuinely needing help I highly suggest you hire kim.”
Since 2000
331 E Romana St
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