Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Salem, OR

10 firms listed · 9 in Salem · 9 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Gunn & Gunn P.C, Salem Attorneys

Gunn & Gunn P.C, Salem Attorneys

4.8 92 reviews
“I was provided with copies of everything, as well as the original document at closure”
Since 2014Family-owned
3635 Liberty Rd S
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Lance D. Youd, Attorney at Law

Lance D. Youd, Attorney at Law

4.8 90 reviews
“Lance and his team were a great help during our time of need.”
No fee unless you winServes OregonFree consultationSince 2009
1596 Liberty St SE
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Thompson Law

Thompson Law

4.6 32 reviews
“This man fought for me and gave me a future when I thought I had none.”
BBB ASince 2022
515 High St SE
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Stern Law -- Zachary J. Stern

Stern Law -- Zachary J. Stern

4.8 25 reviews
“In fact he actually got me a bunch of money I thought was gone so he kinda paid for himself.”
Since 2021
1900 Hines St SE #110
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Jorgensen Legal

Jorgensen Legal

4.8 32 reviews
“I'm really happy with the legal services Jeff Jorgensen has provided me with.”
Serves Portland metro areaSince 2016
1596 Liberty St SE
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Cook Law Firm

Cook Law Firm

4.8 20 reviews
“Cook is professional, responsive and a very knowledgeable attorney, he thoroughly explains the case and his approach.”
Serves Salem, Willamette Valley, Greater OregonSince 2020
500 Liberty St SE Ste 330
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The 10 firms listed for Salem, OR 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: Salem, OR

9 of the 10 firms we list are based in Salem; the other one serves Salem from Silverton (13 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 394 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), personal injury (3) and expungement (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 3 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; 8 publish a contact page and 6 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.

Why are firms outside Salem shown on this page?

9 of the 10 firms are based in Salem; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Jeffrey M Jones

Jeffrey M Jones

4.6 10 reviews
“Couldn't be happier with Jeffrey M Jones performance, professionalism, and knowledge of the law.”
Free consultationSince 1992
1995 Commercial St SE Ste 120
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Usera & Snow

Usera & Snow

5.0 8 reviews
“I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of an attorney who cares about his clients.”
Free consultationSince 2022
1665 Liberty St SE Suite 101
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Gunn Defense Services

Gunn Defense Services

4.5 1 review
“He won my case, maybe he can help you too”
Since 2021
494 State St
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Kelley & Kelley

Kelley & Kelley

3.9 6 reviews
“The best of the best ...”
Oregon Bar since 197450+ years
Silverton, OR · 13 mi from Salem
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