The Baldwin Law Firm
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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Rome, GA
10 firms listed · 6 in Rome · 6 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 19, 2026
Avery Archer Law Firm
“He talked me through every step and was always available to answer questions.”
The Hoyt Firm
“I see the reviews saying “a little expensive” and I don't think you can put an amount on your freedom.”
Byington Jr William W
“Very professional and on the ball with the transition I had with them”
Husser & Husser
“John Scott Husser done a great job for me couldn't have found a better attorney anywhere.”
Robert Christian Rutledge
The 10 firms listed for Rome, GA 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: Rome, GA
6 of the 10 firms we list are based in Rome; the other 4 serve Rome from Summerville (17 mi), Cedartown (18 mi) and Calhoun (21 mi). 9 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 492 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 6 are rated 4.5 or higher. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (3), civil litigation (2), criminal defense (2) and personal injury (2). 1 shows a license on its website. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 72 years. 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 3 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Rome offer free consultations?
4 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.
Robert M. Patten
“I retained Mr Patten in regards to my granddaughter, he is an exceptional attorney and I would recommend him over any others around.”
Cook & Connelly
“I took a friend there the secretary was very helpful and very gracious”
Gammon, McFall & Villarreal
“Best lawyer everrrrr mr villarreal does a great job i would reccommend him to anyone amanda is kind and helpful best team ever...”
Scott J Forster Law Offices
“Forster himself was willing to take as much time as needed for the "free" consult.”
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