Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Reading, PA
13 firms listed · 11 in Reading · 4 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 25, 2026
Feeney & Gurwitz
Nevins & McAllister
Curtis E. Barnes, Attorney at Law
Palange, Endres & Marks
Klopp Law
The 13 firms listed for Reading, PA 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: Reading, PA
11 of the 13 firms we list are based in Reading; the other 2 serve Reading from Wyomissing (2 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 559 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), value (88%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "communication". 4 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 child custody (2), divorce (2) and grandparents’ rights (2). Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 4 offer urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 13 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Reading shown on this page?
11 of the 13 firms are based in Reading; 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.



