North Star Criminal Defense
“He explained the whole process and reached out to the city attorney immediately.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Saint Paul, MN
22 firms listed · all 22 in Saint Paul · 10 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Law Offices of Arechigo & Stokka
“Thanks to John Arechigo my court case was very smooth and I was pleased with the entire process and outcome.”
Andrew Irlbeck
“Coming from a family of attorneys, I can tell you that Andrew is as sharp as they come and it's refreshing to see someone with this much dedication to the Law”
Repka Law
“You were absolutely a gift from God to my family and I will forever be grateful to you, and def recommend you to anyone who needs the BEST criminal defense lawyer I have ever had the pleasure to work with!”
Ryan Pacyga Criminal Defense
“We are tremendously grateful for the thorough and intense effort Ryan demonstrated with our legal difficulties.”
Mark D Kelly Criminal Defense
“Mark Kelly and his team came highly recommended to me, and I want to do the same for others in need of a GREAT criminal defense attorney.”
The 22 firms listed for Saint Paul, MN 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: Saint Paul, MN
All 22 firms we list here are in Saint Paul itself. We have 33 firms in Saint Paul on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 768 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 10 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are theft (4), assault (3), criminal sexual conduct (3), drug crimes (3) and expungements (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 34 years. 10 offer urgent consultations and 13 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has 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 Saint Paul offer free consultations?
13 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.
Ascheman Law
“Landon was great very smart helped me and answered any questions I had”
The Law Office of Jennifer Pradt
“Jennifer helped me even though my money was tight and got me a favorable outcome on my dui case.”
Duffy Defense
“He worked with the prosecutors I was facing and really helped me out.”
Ojo Law Office
“He worked with the prosecutor to come to a reasonable outcome before the court date.”
The Law Office of Alex Demarco - Saint Paul Criminal Lawyer
“This was a very scary situation that we were in and with Alex's hard work and determination my husband went from 7+ years in prison to a plea deal with up to 7 years of probation.”
Deborah Ellis D/b/A Ellis Law Office
“Deborah is easily the best attorney in the state by far she was very helpful in my case and did everything she could for me I would recommend her to everyone.”
Whitlock Law Office
“Morgan is a great lawyer and I highly recommend her for your legal needs.”
Capitol City Law Group
“Brown, Marcus Almon and the Capitol City Law Group are experienced lawyers who are knowledgeable and provide an excellent service to their clients.”
Law Office of Eric A. Rice
“Rice, LLC for related my business they were very experienced and professional business attorney to show good Character for our situation answering all our questions and calls.”
Subzero Criminal Defense
“I have known Peter for over 10 years and he is one of the best attorneys in Minnesota.”
Moua Law Office PA
“Most important of all, Ma will VIGOROUSLY fight for you in court and she does a great job.”
Macaulay Law Offices
“She explained the entire process to us very well and made sure we understood every little detail that was happening.”
Betts Legal Services
“Great criminal lawyer will be there for you and work with you if you're not able to pay all up front.”
Sullivan & Tarnowski P.l.l.p.
“He is great at making you aware of all of your options and is incredibly honest.”
Kaess Law
“His love for the law and making sure Justice is equally attained, is prevalent, in every case.”
Cadem Law Group
“Would highly recommend to anyone needing child custody representation.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Saint Paul
- “I am pleased to provide a short review for Ojo Law Office, which has demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise in handling my divorce and child custody case.” — client of Ojo Law Office
- “Extremely professional, very pleasant, and accommodating. I would recommend Alec to anyone I know having any sort of legal issue.” — client of Duffy Defense
- “I am so pleased with how kindly I was treated in combination with the level of professionalism I experienced.” — client of Macaulay Law Offices
- “Dan was very pleasant the entire time and kept us informed at all times.” — client of Repka Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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