Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in South Bend, IN

24 firms listed · 5 in South Bend · 3 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Stanley, Tuszynski & Newman

Stanley, Tuszynski & Newman

(48)
  • Communication
  • Legal Assistance
  • Court
“I limit my practice to criminal defense at the trial court level, so any time somebody contacts me about appeals, post-conviction relief, sentence modifications, specialized driving privileges, or the like, Mike and Dave are on my short list of attor...”
In Business Since 2016
Free Initial Consultation
110 S Taylor St, South Bend, IN
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Jeff Kimmell

Jeff Kimmell

(38)
  • Phone Call
  • Hands
“Jeff also helped my husband get one year probation In 2020 my husband was charged with a gun charge and Jeff encouraged my husband to stay out of the hands of the law, and spoke to us both about getting along in peace because we are married.”
In Business Since 2020
218 W Washington St # 600, South Bend, IN
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Longstreet Law

Longstreet Law

(20)
  • Kids
  • Parent
  • Passionate
“I cannot begin to explain how thorough miss Longstreet was she went above and beyond in my case she offers payment arrangements and puts her all into everything she does she is worth it to be on your case extremely knowledgeable and caring.”
In Business Since 2013
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
401 E Colfax Ave #180, South Bend, IN
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Hilgendorf Law Office

Hilgendorf Law Office

(3)
“Sean Did a wonderful job at getting my traffic ticket dismissed.”
In Business Since 2006
Fifth Third Bank Building, 218 W Washington St # 720, South Bend, IN
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Warner Legal Services

Warner Legal Services

704 W Washington St, South Bend, IN
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Joseph R Morris

Joseph R Morris

(49)
  • Outcome
  • Honest
  • Price
“I can't thank joe enough for what he has done for me and my family he is way more than a lawyer he really cares about his clients and what's in there best interest and will fight for you and won't give you false hope I consider joe as family I know t...”
In Business Since 2015
Serving South Bend Area
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The 24 firms listed for South Bend, IN 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: South Bend, IN

5 of the 24 firms we list are based in South Bend; the other 19 serve South Bend from towns including La Porte (24 mi), St Joseph, MI (31 mi) and Plymouth (23 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,249 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (75%) and responsiveness (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "price", "communication" and "knowledge". 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (4), divorce (4), bankruptcy (2), car accidents (2) and child custody (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 24 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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 South Bend shown on this page?

5 of the 24 firms are based in South Bend; 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.

Rodriguez Law

Rodriguez Law

(49)
  • Case
  • Questions
  • Call
“So I've actually had both frank and mladenka as lawyers and they both were really good lawyers as paid lawyers and public defenders which as a person who has done alot of time In county a public defender who actually acts as a lawyer for you is a ble...”
In Business Since 2020
Serving South Bend Area
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Howes & Howes

Howes & Howes

(30)
  • Call
  • Estate
  • Rights
“This was the third lawyer I had to obtain with my divorce I needed a lawyer to collect on my qdro I stopped in here and spoke with Christy and for a very small fee she handled everything very quickly and now it is completely done thanks to her I'd re...”
In Business Since 2010
Free Initial Consultation
Serving South Bend Area
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Merino Law Firm

Merino Law Firm

(28)
  • Knowledge
  • Questions
“Excellent attention!”
In Business Since 2008
Serving South Bend Area
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Worthley Law

Worthley Law

(17)
  • Case
  • Price
  • Fees
“I feel this whole time he's been trying his best to get the best possible outcome for my very complicated situation, and regardless if we succeed in the end, I do appreciate his time and effort and encourage anyone in a scary position or low point in...”
In Business Since 2013
Serving South Bend Area
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James M Macalka

James M Macalka

(6)
“He found Mercy in the court for me hope he can do the same for you he's a great attorney”
Serving South Bend Area
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Law Office of Joseph V. Simanski

Law Office of Joseph V. Simanski

(6)
“We are colleagues in the Plymouth legal community and I know him to be a well-respected and effective criminal defense lawyer.”
Serving South Bend Area
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Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl

Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl

“If you are caught driving while impaired, or with an alcohol concentration above the legal alcohol concentration equivalent (ACE) limit, you can be charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI, also known as DUI or DWI). You can also be charged with...”
Serving South Bend Area
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Peter J. Johnson Law Office

Peter J. Johnson Law Office

(43)
  • Attorney
  • Call
  • Court
“He came up to me and talked to meand my wife and I went to his office and he took the time to listen and communicate and explain things that right there shows me this dude is worth what is asked rate 5”
In Business Since 2005
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Family Business
Serving South Bend Area
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Pejic Law Group

Pejic Law Group

(48)
  • Job
  • Questions
  • Calls
“Any time I had a question or concern, (Atty Scott Pejic) was quick to provide thorough and thoughtful answers, often going above and beyond to ensure I fully understood all aspects of my case.”
In Business Since 2018
Serving South Bend Area
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Vanderpool Law Firm

Vanderpool Law Firm

(45)
  • Interest
  • Family Law
  • Expunged
“The Vadnderpool law firm is above and beyond professionally probably the most respectable people I have ever seen from the receptionist up front to attorneys Isaiah and Daniel there courtesy and respect down to there know how of the law.”
In Business Since 2007
Serving South Bend Area
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Wojtowicz Law, PLC

Wojtowicz Law, PLC

(49)
  • Case
  • Questions
  • Outcome
“Ryan is best lawyer I have ever hired he really knows wh he is doing communication was also amazing and results was excellent I gave 1000 stars if possible and most of the cases u not need go the court he is guy can handle on behave u I thank him th...”
In Business Since 2014
Serving South Bend Area
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Braje Nelson and Janes

Braje Nelson and Janes

(13)
  • Call
  • Patient
  • Price
“My makwyerbis firm and straight forward, which so far has givene results in a very afficate way, unlike my last employee u buttered me up coddled me and I ended up I nthe end with NOTHING!”
In Business Since 2005
Serving South Bend Area
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John D. Barrett Attorney At Law

John D. Barrett Attorney At Law

(36)
  • Case
  • Office
“I would highly recommend John when they took my case it was over a constitutional case and the place that we had to go makes it very hard and very rarely does an attorney from another County let alone this particular County that I'm talkin about does...”
Serving South Bend Area
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Joseph O. Walsh, Jr.

Joseph O. Walsh, Jr.

(4)
“I would like to recommend this attorney if you are considering finding an experienced attorney who can help you in your matters.”
In Business Since 2016
Serving South Bend Area
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Martin O. Kirk - Attorney At Law

Martin O. Kirk - Attorney At Law

(10)
“So opinionated and against the grain for the most part I wish he worked in other areas of law.”
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
Serving South Bend Area
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Attorney Daniel W. Grow

Attorney Daniel W. Grow

(14)
“After the case in September, and upon recently finding a clerical error with my record he still responded within minutes and was able to get me record cleansed, resolving the issue, the very next day even after months of the case being closed and we ...”
In Business Since 2013
Serving South Bend Area
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Patton Law

Patton Law

(31)
  • Team
  • Estate Planning
  • Compassion
“Thank you again Patton law office you made my handling of my mothers property feel like a Sunday cruise while I was expecting stuck in rush hour traffic in a blizzard (from what I heard about from others going through the same) I definitely won't loo...”
In Business Since 2013
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Serving South Bend Area
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Hills At Law

Hills At Law

(46)
  • Case
  • Matter
  • Questions
“Went to them for a expungement of my record and for a good price and a few months of being patient between mike, cody and another young gentleman they got it done and I have a chance with a fresh start.”
In Business Since 2002
Transparent Fees & Pricing
425 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in South Bend, IN Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1749
Maximum cost
$20982
National Average
$6412
Avg Per Hour Rates
$408
$4080
$6994
Fair price range is based on 314 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6412
Minimum cost $1749
Maximum cost $20982
Avg Per Hour Rates $408

Fair range $4080 to $6994 is based on 314 cost profiles.

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Data verified October 16, 2026