The Law Offices Of Stephen C. Brown & Associates
“I would highly suggest anyone seeking legal council to talk to Attoryney Brown and it's been a pleasure working with this office as a whole.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Rochester, NH
1 of these firms is based in Rochester; the others serve Rochester from towns including Portsmouth (19 mi), Dover (9 mi) and Somersworth (7 mi).
1 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Shaheen & Gordon
“What would of took years (if ever happened at all) Roger and his elite team of professionals got the job done!”
Reis & O'Keefe
“Their hard work, dedication, skill, teamwork and belief in what they're doing and their clients sets them apart and above anyone else.”
Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin P.A.
“I would strongly advise anyone wanting professional, quality representation to contact their office.”
Gross Howard
James McDaniel
“Jim Mc Daniel got me everything that I asked for in my case and even something that we didn't think we could win.”
The 10 firms listed for Rochester, NH 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, NH
The 10 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 415 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 1 is open on weekends. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 3 list a public email. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Rochester offer free consultations?
3 of the 10 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.
Joanne Stella
“Joanne's professionalism and dedication made a stressful situation much easier to handle.”
Starbranch Law - Former Prosecutor
“Harry Starbranch and Amy Mc Gee got me through a very challenging time in my life, and I will always appreciate it.”
Clark & Associates
“Rich is not only highly professional and responsive, but also takes a very personal role with his clients.”
Russman Law Offices
“Ryan got our case 100% dismissed and came through for us in a big way.”
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