The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi
“Most of all, Lisa cares about people and it's hard to come across people who really care in today's times.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Poughkeepsie, NY
15 firms listed · 9 in Poughkeepsie · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson
“John and his whole team is very helpful in walking your through every process and takes the time to answer all of your questions and concerns.”
Glenn R. Bruno
“If I ever need to in the future, he will be the first one I call.”
Law Office of Kevin Mackay
“His ability to articulate complex legal matters in a clear and understandable manner was truly remarkable, making it effortless for me to grasp important information.”
Wallace & Wallace
“He was so responsive to my questions, let me know what to expect throughout the whole process and made sure to check in and reach out to other parties to keep them in task.”
Law Office of Daniel R. Miller
“Daniel was quick, straight to the point, & always made sure I knew what was going on.”
The 15 firms listed for Poughkeepsie, NY 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: Poughkeepsie, NY
9 of the 15 firms we list are based in Poughkeepsie; the other 6 serve Poughkeepsie from towns including New Paltz (9 mi), Fishkill (11 mi) and Highland (3 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 1,054 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "understanding". 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), personal injury (3), dwi (2), real estate law (2) and traffic violations (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 3 offer urgent consultations; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Poughkeepsie shown on this page?
9 of the 15 firms are based in Poughkeepsie; 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.
Cillis Law
“I cant speak highly about his integrity nor his ability to be successful while in your corner.”
The Krakower Law Firm
Basso Law
“Sturdy and Respected in the law community, helped me with my Dwi case and the out come was the best we could get which was great .”
Selby Legal
“He and his team kept me informed during my whole case and was immediately responsive to any inquiries I had.”
Michael A. Fakhoury
“They provided more than adequate advance notice when my presence was needed for a meeting or further medical evaluation.”
Lawrence R. Trank
“I would recommend Lawerence to anyone needing legal services - he was efficient, communicative and reasonably priced.”
Campanaro & Tomkovitch
“Pat Campanaro and her assistant Pat (no joke) made my unpleasant family court experience clear and tolerable.”
Kossover Law Offices
“Owner operating principal is a true human being”
The Law Office of Joseph F. Buono
“He took the time to explain everything and answered every single one of our questions until we were satisfied and understood, knowing full well he could not take the case.”
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