Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Port Charlotte, FL
10 firms listed · 5 in Port Charlotte · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Nathan Dougherty Law P.A.
The Lucas Law Firm
Lewis Law Firm PA
Law Office John Rutkowski
Leskovich Law Group
The 10 firms listed for Port Charlotte, 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: Port Charlotte, FL
5 of the 10 firms we list are based in Port Charlotte; the other 5 serve Port Charlotte from Punta Gorda (8 mi) and Fort Myers (31 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 669 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "communication". 2 are open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 offer urgent consultations and 2 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 3 list a public email. 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 Port Charlotte shown on this page?
5 of the 10 firms are based in Port Charlotte; 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.



