Khonsari Law Group
“His cost as an attorney is Fair and affordable(he is not like others that sees you as a money sign).”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Petersburg, FL
21 firms listed · all 21 in St. Petersburg · 9 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Goldman Wetzel
“Chloe Parker, Wetzel's assistant, has been very helpful in providing information when needed!”
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Bruce H. Denson P.A.
“Thank you so much for achieving a favorable outcome regarding my speeding ticket!”
Leavenlaw
“I would just like to thank Mike and Heidi for their tremendous work and I Would highly recommend them.”
Plotnick Law
“Everything was good and on point very professional and got the job done I will definitely use them in the future”
The Fleming Law Group
“Lucas Fleming is an amazing lawyer who should be your first and only choice when you need a lawyer.”
The 21 firms listed for St. Petersburg, FL 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: St. Petersburg, FL
All 21 firms we list here are in St. Petersburg itself. We have 32 firms in St. Petersburg on file; this page shows the highest-rated 21. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,519 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 9 are open around the clock and 9 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), divorce (3), child support (2), commercial real estate (2) and criminal defense (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 9 offer urgent consultations and 10 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 St. Petersburg offer free consultations?
10 of the 21 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 Firm of Vanessa L. King
“Nevertheless, her unwavering drive and confidence were instrumental in securing a favorable outcome for my second DUI charge, skillfully negotiating its reduction to reckless driving—a rarity in Pinellas County.”
Richard J. McKyton
“He thought "outside the box" and was able to easily lead the judge to agree with his point of view, resulting in a very favorable result for me.”
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Lopez Law Group
“They reviewed my severance package and helped me get more than what was offered”
Morris Law Firm
“I know they deal with a lot of big cases and although mine was small, never did I feel like I was being left behind.”
The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson
“Douglas Jackson expertly guided us through a tricky and confusing situation of fraud with a car dealership.”
Fletcher & Fletcher
“I never once felt I was being misled, his entire approach made me feel like the captain of the ship with my choices yet he was the light that helped guide me to the best resolution.”
LAW Office OF WIL Flores
“Thanks to Melissa and Wil's diligent work, they were able to settle my case before depositions and mediation, resulting in a settlement of the full policy benefits.”
The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger
“He was able to get felony charges reduced to pre trial intervention.”
Sandefer Law Firm
“Absolutely one of the most awesome attorneys I've ever had to have!!”
The Kilfin Law Firm
“Great lawyer very honest and did a great job on my case”
Joel Berman Law
“No matter what question or situation I've had related to the Law he's always been there for my family and I.”
Attorney Hanks
“Attorney Hanks demonstrated prompt attention to my case, good communication, and was able to have my traffic ticket adjudicated to no points.”
Greenberg Law
“Doug also took a personal interest in making sure I was always taken care of.”
The Law Office of J. Andrew Crawford
“I was not given a fair legal process by the system, and Crawford saw what was going on and put a stop to it almost immediately.”
Weber, Crabb & Wein
“The only one i have talked to from this firm was amanda felten and she did a great job, she explained my grandfathers will perfectly and shut the other lawyer down, if you have ever seen the show making a murderer it was like a dean strang move,”
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