The Law Office of James L. Riotto
“I was given 5 tickets totaling 17 points on my license, and riotto's team got it knocked down to a 6 point ticket.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Rochester, NY
22 firms listed · all 22 in Rochester · 11 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Lorenzo Napolitano
“They helped me with an appeal case and I couldn't be more thankful and relieved of the end result of my case.”
King Law: Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Firm
“Very attentive and up front - Always had my best interest in mind and came to favorable conclusions for me”
Law Office of Adam J. Willman
“In fact, a recent jury trial we did together resulted in a not guilty verdict for our client.”
Sercu Law
“An I'd like to thank you Steve for all the hard work you put in in such a little time.”
Militello Law Firm
“If you're in a tough spot, and need an attorney who is going work hard and passionately with the utmost professionalism and expertise, Adam Militello is the clear choice.”
The 22 firms listed for Rochester, 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: Rochester, NY
All 22 firms we list here are in Rochester itself. We have 27 firms in Rochester on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,268 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "communication". 11 are open around the clock and 11 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), drug crimes (4), dwi (4), criminal law (3) and sex crimes (3). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 11 offer urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 22 of the firms on this page; 19 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. 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 Rochester offer free consultations?
4 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 Frank Ciardi
“He makes the criminal court process a little easier and he is very straight forward and also takes your opinion into consideration.”
Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law
“I was glad to have Chris Rodeman representing me through the process of a pistol permit hearing.”
Law Offices of Matthew J. Rich
“.Rich I very much appreciate your efforts and I am in much gratitude towards you”
James Egan Law
“I have used him on multiple occasions now and really would not think of hiring anyone else.”
Decarolis Defense
“Not only is he brilliant & knows the law like no other, but he is attentive & makes you feel like he's your only client.”
Fitzsimmons, Nunn & Plukas
“He was always available to answer any questions or concerns I had and he's very knowledgeable regarding his cases.”
Demarco Taylor Attorneys at Law
“He took the time to keep me updated, explained everything so I really understood what was happening and followed the case to a very satisfactory conclusion.”
The Law Office of Joseph A. Lobosco
“Saved me from missing a good chunk of my life don't get a screwy lawyer like I had before joeseph.”
Jacob Ark Law
“His non-judgmental approach reassured me that my case was progressing as expeditiously as possible, and I had made the right decision to hire him”
Laduca Law Firm
“The lawyer william mcginn does the job and is fairly priced.”
Law Office of Lindsey Pieper
“She always made me feel comfortable when I was nervous and the way she handled the court room you knew her skills and knowledge were just as comforting.”
Jim Christie Law
The Abbatoy Law Firm
“I can't repeat the details of the case but, I can tell you that David was hired to work on a complicated case and that we're VERY happy with his results!”
Speranza John F
“Trust him and your case is in excellent hands.”
The Robinson Law Firm
“More than great experience n results with Robinson law firm”
Gregg H. Redmond
“Many times I would refer to steps in the real estate transaction as "the thingy" and he took the time to explain to me what was going on and the proper terminology for what I was describing”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Rochester
- “Chris was very knowledgeable and professional, got my case dismissed on all charges .” — client of Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law
- “Natasha was pleasant to deal with and handled everything in a timely manner.” — client of The Law Office of James L. Riotto
- “I was extremely pleased with Adam! Very professional, and stays in constant communication with you despite being busy with other clients.” — client of Militello Law Firm
- “Attorney Napolitano and his staff were understanding and easy to work with, and they were able to get the charges reduced and keep me from getting any points on my license.” — client of Lorenzo Napolitano
- “With Chris' diligence, expertise and knowledge, the charges were dropped and my record is clean.” — client of Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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