Fanney Law Office
“Was very communicative throughout the whole process and couldn't be happier with what he was able to provide.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Raleigh, NC
23 firms listed · all 23 in Raleigh · 3 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Percy Law Office
“He managed to keep my insurance down despite multiple speeding tickets and accidents with the outcomes he reached in court.”
Saad Law
“They made the stressful legal process very easy and achieved a desirable outcome for me.”
The Chetson Firm
“His efforts in the courtroom combined with the attention to detail and dedication from his paralegal made the entire process as stress free as it possibly could be.”
Roberts Law Office, PA
“He truly fought hard for me and found a wrong doing in the case by the state trooper and really fought hard for me to have the charge dismissed.”
Law Office of Dewey P. Brinkley
“Mr Brinkley was very professional handled my case very quickly got dismissed charges got expunged what else can I say if you need a great lawyer, give them a call”
The 23 firms listed for Raleigh, NC 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: Raleigh, NC
All 23 firms we list here are in Raleigh itself. We have 52 firms in Raleigh on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,365 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 3 are open around the clock and 7 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), domestic violence (4), expungements (3), personal injury (3) and child pornography (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 55 years. 3 offer urgent consultations and 12 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have 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 Raleigh offer free consultations?
12 of the 23 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.
Capital City Law
“The covid regulations that they put into place made us feel comfortable and safe within our own vehicle.”
The Law Office of Christopher R. Detwiler
“Chris will get the job done and get good results one of the best in the Carolinas!!!!”
Polk Law
“One of the best attorney I known so far he dismissed all of my tickets .”
Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh
“He will give it to you straight and stand on everything stated.”
Jackson Law Center Attorneys at Law
“I am thankful she assisted me in a timely manner, she deserves 100 stars or more.”
Matheson & Associates
“All you have to do is explain your issue and let them work!”
Life Law
“I highly recommend anyone who needs legal services and advice to contact the office of Melody Edwardo.”
Hiltzheimer Law Office
“He is one of the best lawyers in the region, always responsive and providing reassurance with every query.”
Kurtz & Blum
“I'm very happy with the honesty I received from Attorney Kurtz in regards to my case.”
Law Offices of J. M. Kotzker
“They handled my traffic ticket like it was never existed, highly recommended!”
Sparrow Law Firm
“Michelle and her team were excellent in assisting in appearing in court and addressing a traffic violation on my behalf.”
Hatch, Little & Bunn
“His level of criminal litigation knowledge, assessment ability, integrity and honesty will get you the best possible outcome in your situation.”
Clifford Law Group
“Nick provided me with a thorough set of steps to ensure we covered ourselves and the tenant couldnt claim we were unfair or that we had abused the verbal agreement my father had made with him.”
Scheuring Law
“Scheuring was very clear and concise on representative requirements and helped me at a time where things were complicated due to early pandemic COVID-19 difficulties.”
Dysart Willis
“Dysart Willis is representing my boyfriend on serious Federal charges and their knowledge of the law and process of Federal court has been unmatched!”
Floyd Law Offices
“I told Chris my problem and what happened and he assured me he could get it dismissed before court, and sure enough he did!”
J. Alex Marshall, Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney
“I am grateful that this kind of counsel exists and would recommend his services.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Raleigh
- “Very professional, pleasant and thorough. Chris did exactly what he said he would do in getting back with us the same day we contacted him.” — client of Floyd Law Offices
- “If or whenever I had to call them, even though I was going through a stressful time, I always had a pleasant experience.” — client of Hatch, Little & Bunn
- “Reasonable price, and has no problem working with you to figure out how to cover legal fees and charges.” — client of Clifford Law Group
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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