Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III
“The law office provided me exceptional service with a high level of professionalism and expertise.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Providence, RI
22 firms listed · all 22 in Providence · 13 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Kilroy Law Firm
“He was aggressive when needed in court, and won me my case, I would say decisively.”
Law Office of John R. Grasso
“Available just about 24/7 and very organized and definitely care about each and every one of his clients.”
Orabona Law Offices
“Frank is a great lawyer and has helped my family for many years.”
D'Amico.burchfield
“Bobby has been instrumental to my family in many areas and our experience is always phenomenal.”
Law Offices of Lawrence J. Signore
“I recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer who will fight for them and do what's right!!!”
The 22 firms listed for Providence, RI 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: Providence, RI
All 22 firms we list here are in Providence itself. We have 31 firms in Providence on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 5,461 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (74%) and quality (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "trust". 13 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), criminal defense (3), domestic violence (3), workers’ compensation (3) and wrongful death (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 13 offer urgent consultations and 14 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Providence offer free consultations?
14 of the 22 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.
The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq
“Everyone deserves a fair trial and an honest lawyer on their side!”
The Law Office of Chad F Bank
“Thank you Chad for defending and proving what we've seen all along.”
Mike Lombardi Injury Lawyers
“Mike and his staff are amazing and always doing their best to answer all of my calls and questions.”
Payette Law
“Facing costly court fees, constant time in and out of a courtroom and not to mention my possible freedom, Manosh and Payette criminal defense attorneys took that weight off my shoulders for a very reasonable price.”
Law Offices of Susan T. Perkins Esq.
“If I had any questions at all, needed a document explained more in detail, etc Susan was always prompt with her response and more than willing to help and answer any questions I had.”
Law Office Of John E. Macdonald
“John is straight up and honest and him and his office are as professional as they come.”
Ellison Law
“Allyson was great to work with and I really appreciated her commitment and continuous support.”
The Law Office of Brett V. Beaubien
“He takes his time to explain the process and what the next step is.”
Robert V. Russo Law Offices
“The best, Sulay, 100% legal👌👌”
Law Offices of Michael J. Zarrella
“He negotiated the best deal for me possible and for a reasonable price!!!”
Law Office of Jason Knight
“Knight with his great knowledge in traffic laws had his both charges dismissed with no fines.”
Coia & Lepore
“If you need a worker's compensation lawyer definitely go with Stefano!”
Obolensky & Balkcom Law Offices
“Hands down one of the best law firms within the New England area.”
Law Office of Terence Livingston
“Evertime i left the courts i was more impressed with his work and felt better about the direction my case was going”
The Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel Esq.
“She has been vigilant, caring, kind, extremely helpful and has always looked out for my best interest.”
Petrarca & Petrarca Law Office
“If its in there power itll get done not dragged out for years ,peter always got me results ,somtimes the legal system only helps out so much but he will tell you !”
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