The Collins Law Firm
“Collins was professional, intelligent, timely, and overall the best lawyer I've ever retained.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Portsmouth, VA
15 firms listed · 6 in Portsmouth · 5 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Von L. Piersall, III
“For any legal purposes needed in your life, he's not just an attorney he cares understands.”
Kass Law Firm PLC
“Aaron Kass was super friendly and professional, was able to provide effective and efficient help.”
Levin & Levin
“At first I was very nervous for court, but once I had him on my side all of my worries went away.”
Chapman Law Firm
“I had a assault and batter charge an he had it dismissed.”
Richardson & Rosenberg
“He will not make you seem worse than you are, he is completely honest and if you are disabled he will get you the disability you deserve.”
The 15 firms listed for Portsmouth, VA 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: Portsmouth, VA
6 of the 15 firms we list are based in Portsmouth; the other 9 serve Portsmouth from Norfolk (6 mi) and Chesapeake (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,941 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (79%) and responsiveness (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "trust". 5 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), family law (3) and personal injury (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 5 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. 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 Portsmouth shown on this page?
6 of the 15 firms are based in Portsmouth; 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.
Hobbs & Harrison Law Offices
“I used Hobbs & Harrison for a speeding ticket and had an excellent experience.”
Anthony Montagna, III
“He made me very comfortable in his ability to make sure the truth was heard and have an outcome that represented what actually happened in the accident.”
Driving Defense Law
“Da Veeta does a great job with making sure you've taken the right steps towards making a great defense and answering all of the questions you have in a timely manner.”
James E. Short, PLC
“Mr Short goes beyond what is expected to provide the absolute best advice and service to his clients.”
Dorsk Law Office, Plc
“I want to mention that Natalie was so helpful and easy to talk to through my whole ordeal.”
The Decker Law Firm
“There is no need to look further, they are the best at what they do!!!!”
Shannon & Associates
“I had a speeding ticket in North Hampton, Shannon helped me through my process, they were great and efficient, thank you Becky for your help and kindness”
Curcione Law, PLC
“He got my case dismissed with ease and kept me in the loop every step of the way.”
Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz, & Goodove
“Thank you very much to everyone providing services through this firm!”
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