Goldstein Mehta
“I am still battling my case with Zak but he is outstanding!!!!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
24 firms listed · all 24 in Philadelphia · 12 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 26, 2026
Jensen Bagnato
“Erik has been there for me and my family since the early 2000's.”
Kenny, Burns & McGill
“This was my first time in a situation like this, so I hired Kenny recently and within days my son is finally home.”
Law Office of Michael F. Niznik
“He gave recommendations and allowed me to take the time to think on the decisions.”
Wimmer Criminal Defense Law
“Lauren Wimmer was able to Distill a lot of confusing information into organized thoughts.”
Fienman Defense
“He was on top of everything from the start and ensured everything moved along as expeditiously as one would want when they just want to move forward with their life.”
The 24 firms listed for Philadelphia, PA 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: Philadelphia, PA
All 24 firms we list here are in Philadelphia itself. We have 79 firms in Philadelphia on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,369 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (76%) and quality (74%). 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; 16 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), dog bites (4), medical malpractice (4), motorcycle accidents (4) and personal injury (4). 2 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 12 offer urgent consultations and 16 offer a free initial consultation. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Philadelphia offer free consultations?
16 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
Law Offices of M.J. Snyder
“Over the course of six weeks between receiving my charges and my preliminary hearing, Marni herself and her office reached out to me regularly with updates and took a lot of the fear of going through a legal process away.”
Marrone Law Firm
“Marrone Law did an excellent job keeping me informed and brought my case to a quick close with a very descent settlement.”
The Zeiger Firm
“A gentleman and professional that goes the extra mile winning for his clients.”
Coleman Defense
“Very excellent lawyer got me out of trouble very quick definitely recommend him”
The Town Law
“His passion for his work was evident, and it made all the difference in alleviating my stress and allowing me to focus on moving forward.”
Joseph P. Capone, Attorney at Law
“I absolutely positively recommend Joe, thanks Joe for everything!”
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D'Intino Law Firm
“He is always quick to respond to the many questions that I've had and I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for representation.”
Andrew Gay, Jr. - Criminal Defense | Personal Injury
“It's common sense to know that lawyers handle more than one case at a time but with Andrew, you forget that and he makes you feel like you are the only client.”
The Law Offices of Brian E. Quinn
“He has been working with physicians for years, is well respected amongst his peers and highly knowledgeable.”
Gregory J Pagano Law Office
“No matter the hour minute or second they both will respond by call or text.”
The Copoulos Firm
“Mark is amazing very professional and gets the job done i'm extremely impressed with how well he has handled my case and guided me through the process.”
Van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim
“She has great communication skills and always made time to speak with me to address any questions and concerns regarding my case.”
Law Offices Of Rizwan M. Khalid
“He was able to drop my traffic tickets in New jersey.”
The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin
“From my initial consultation till the end I felt very well informed and valued.”
Liberty Law Team
“Assistant Shirley provided a warm attention and an accurate guidance, which was crucial in a difficult moment.”
Hughes Law
“I can definitely say so far Mr Evan Hughes in just a great person and excellent Lawyer!”
Link Law
“Best lawyer my family has ever dealt with , did everything he said he would .”
The Fishman Firm
“Had Brian Fishman represent me in two legal matters in five years and let me tell you he fights for you strong or like your his family.”
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