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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Pontiac, MI
1 of these firms is based in Pontiac; the others serve Pontiac from towns including Troy (9 mi), Southfield (12 mi) and Farmington Hills (12 mi).
11 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Lewis & Dickstein
“Dickstein provide expert legal guidance, but he also showed genuine empathy towards my grandmother, easing much of the stress and anxiety associated with the situation.”
The Law Offices of Bradley J. Friedman
“If you truly want an attorney to represent you and dives deep into laws, policies, and who understands the criminal justice system, look no further than the Law Office of Bradley J Friedman.”
Dallo Law
“Very easy to work with and for my particular issue are allowing me to set up a payment plan”
Roberto A. Bihar
“Within a day Robert had written done what he did after hearing about my case and the rest was history.”
Michigan Criminal Lawyers, Plc, Attorney Scott G. Weinberg
“Scott was highly professional, showing concern for my situation and was very effective.”
The 15 firms listed for Pontiac, MI 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: Pontiac, MI
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 4,858 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (76%) and quality (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "communication". 11 are open around the clock; 13 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 (4), domestic violence (4), sex crimes (4), dui (3) and expungement (3). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 11 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 take 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Pontiac offer free consultations?
6 of the 15 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.
Jonathan Jones, Attorney at Law
“Was on time for every court date and got me a better outcome than I could imagine.”
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KI Law
“Very nice person - helped my family get the answers we needed”
Goldin Law Firm
“I would like to thank Gary Goldin for his assistance in obtaining SSA disability benefits for my Daughter.”
Somberg Law
“He was readily available for his client, aggressive in making sure the best possible outcome of the case presented, and was a pleasure to work with.”
Law Office of Julian J. Poota
“As a registered nurse, I was particularly impressed by how Attorney Poota took my profession into consideration throughout the legal proceedings.”
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Goldman & Associates Law Firm
“Michael owe me nothing he talked to me and sent me straight and gave me good advice .”
Ayar Law
“During my interaction with Ayar Law, Julie was very knowledgeable and provided clear instructions on what I need to do to deal with the IRS.”
Brown & Associates, Legal Services
“He made it clear what actions I needed to take in order for my case to be dismissed and it was a smooth process.”
Law Offices of Marc E. Hart
“Marc definitely puts me at ease in my situation he is very informative and honest he answers and has different alternatives for reaching him in a timely manner.”
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What clients say about firms near Pontiac
- “Julian was always honest and forthcoming. He proved he was very knowledgeable and able to get one of the charges dropped.” — client of Law Office of Julian J. Poota
- “Roberto knew exactly what to do, was extremely knowledgeable, was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him.” — client of Roberto A. Bihar
- “My case was dismissed. I was very pleased with the professional service and personal support in this painful legal matter.” — client of Michigan Criminal Lawyers, Plc, Attorney Scott G. Weinberg
- “Very informative, pleasant and helpful in providing information needed to make the decision on this matter.” — client of Dallo Law
- “I was pleasantly surprised to receive a prompt response without a scheduled meeting.” — client of Somberg Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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