Law Office of Douglas Herring
“From my initial consultation to the resolution of the case, Douglas demonstrated a profound understanding of the case involved, coupled with a calm and a reassuring demeanor.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Princeton, NJ
15 firms listed · 5 in Princeton · 5 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
John Hartmann
“John was recommended to me by a friend and I would happily pass that recommendation on.”
The Law Office of Matthew B. Lun
“My case was a VERY VERY DIFFICULT Contested Divorce and I thought I would soon die but Matt did an amazing job and worked really hard every step of the way.”
Daniel D. Stern Law
“To begin, Daniel is a very caring and concerned attorney-he always seeks to give the client to type of service(s)!”
Law Offices of Peter Katz
“Mr Katz is the Best he Listen and he gives you his 1000% Good Attorney would recommend him any and every I have him on speed dial...”
Murphy James R
The 15 firms listed for Princeton, NJ 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: Princeton, NJ
5 of the 15 firms we list are based in Princeton; the other 10 serve Princeton from towns including Hamilton Township (8 mi), Princeton Junction (4 mi) and Trenton (10 mi). 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,841 reviews; 11 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 (86%), responsiveness (62%) and quality (57%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "understanding". 5 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are expungements (5), domestic violence (4), criminal law (3), drug crimes (3) and estate planning (3). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 5 offer urgent consultations; 6 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Princeton open on Saturdays or Sundays?
8 of the 15 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Eder Law Firm
“Thank you so much for your wonderful service Reid Eder🙏🏻🙏🏻”
The Scardella Law Firm
“What can I say about Nancianne Aydelotte, this women is so passionate, knowledgeable, professional, but most importantly Nancy actually cares.”
The Davis Law Firm
“All during the period of uncertainty and deep concern and anxiety Mark was always present to my wife and me, to be our friend, and to answer any questions or meet at his office.”
Law Offices of Eric B. Morrell
“He was thorough, easy to work with and answered all of our questions.”
Stark & Stark
“Vicki Beyer is the best I've used here services many times over some years and I would not trust anyone else thanks to her and her team outstanding”
Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
“Basch is the absolute best attorney I have ever had, and I would recommend him specifically and the law firm in general if you need top drawer, first rate stellar representation in defense of fake and/or concocted complaints.”
Nick C Travisano Law Office
“Throughout the entire process, he was professional and available, and more importantly, he was kind and caring.”
Hartman Duff
“I had an excellent experience, extremely helpful.”
The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller
“Had my speeding ticket in Nj turnpike 93mph dropped to 0 points very professional and know his job must go to him if u have any moving violations”
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