Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Stamford, CT

24 firms listed · 12 in Stamford · 14 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

(47)
  • Case
  • Words
  • Phone
“He was the only attorney that I spoke with who spoke to me himself and not a paralegal and he was able to get my ticket completely dismissed with a small charitable donation.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
BBB Rating: A+
1100 Summer St #306, Stamford, CT
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The Law Offices of Mark Sherman

The Law Offices of Mark Sherman

(50)
  • Reading
  • Reputation
  • Efficient
“Explaining my situation as best I could, since I didn't have all the facts, I was relieved to hear Mark calmly tell me he was confident he would be able to handle our situation and get the outcome we wanted.”
In Business Since 2014
Emergency Services
29 5th St, Stamford, CT
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Peter J. Somma, Jr., Lawrence T. Somma Lawyers

Peter J. Somma, Jr., Lawrence T. Somma Lawyers

(47)
  • Happy
  • Respect
  • Call
“I, Rolando de la Cruz, cordially address Peter Somma and associates, thanking him for the great effort exerted throughout the process in favor of the well-being of our case.”
In Business Since 1965
30 Oak St # 101, Stamford, CT
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Lindy R. Urso, Attorney at Law

Lindy R. Urso, Attorney at Law

(24)
  • Mask
  • Work
  • Honest
“He is bold and courageous and thorough and most importantly he knows the constitution like it's his JOB 😉 if anyone can protect your rights as a citizen of this state, it is Mr Usro.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2000
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
810 Bedford St #3, Stamford, CT
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Stephan E. Seeger Attorney at Law

Stephan E. Seeger Attorney at Law

(23)
  • Calls
  • Matter
  • Court
“Unlike this Magliari guy who I read about in the paper who goes around Stamford looking to get people in trouble, my experience with Attorney Seeger is that he is very honest.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2001
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
60 Long Ridge Rd Suite 202, Stamford, CT
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Joseph J. Colarusso, Attorney at Law

Joseph J. Colarusso, Attorney at Law

(12)
“He conducts a deep dive during the diligence phase to understand exactly what happened and what was revealed.”
In Business Since 2004
Free Initial Consultation
1234 Summer St Suite 409, Stamford, CT
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The 24 firms listed for Stamford, CT 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: Stamford, CT

12 of the 24 firms we list are based in Stamford; the other 12 serve Stamford from towns including White Plains, NY (12 mi), Norwalk (7 mi) and Mt Kisco, NY (11 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,562 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (72%). 14 are open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), personal injury (3), restraining orders (3), sex crimes (3) and assault (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 22 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 14 offer urgent consultations; 6 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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 Stamford shown on this page?

12 of the 24 firms are based in Stamford; 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.

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(1)
“Of notable import, they have assisted many unfortunate victims of domestic violence to navigate the judicial system as well as work with them so they have the appropriate counseling available.”
In Business Since 2007
Emergency Services
29 5th St #2, Stamford, CT
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Law Offices of Daniel P. Weiner

Law Offices of Daniel P. Weiner

(2)
“Within two trips ALL CHARGES were dropped and I was able to continue and move on with my life and focus on building a professional career.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2008
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Se Habla Español
1100 Summer St, Stamford, CT
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Stephen J. Deleo, L.l.c

Stephen J. Deleo, L.l.c

(2)
“He did not sugar coat things for my brother and gave him the truth about his case and that's would he needed at the time.”
In Business Since 2016
Emergency Services
29 5th St, Stamford, CT
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Law Offices of Heath D. Harte

Law Offices of Heath D. Harte

(7)
  • Family
  • Business
“Even though he has a calming presence with his clients, Attorney Harte is a fighter and stands strong for his clients getting the best possible outcome.”
In Business Since 1991
Accepts Insurance, Debit, Check, Paypal, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
1700 Bedford St #102, Stamford, CT
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The Law Office of Dominick Angotta

The Law Office of Dominick Angotta

(2)
“Dominick is an amazing advocate for his clients and a fierce defender of their rights.”
In Business Since 2013
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
810 Bedford St #3, Stamford, CT
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Law Offices of Stephen J. Carriero

Law Offices of Stephen J. Carriero

In Business Since 2011
810 Bedford St #3, Stamford, CT
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Maya Murphy

Maya Murphy

(47)
  • Advice
  • Compassion
  • Education
“She listened, empathized, and synthesized our story with relevant case law, and partnered with us to create a concrete plan of action on how to get the best possible outcome for our son.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1997
Licensed
Coupons & Offers
Westport, CT · 11 mi from Stamford
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The Law Office of Michael E. Skiber

The Law Office of Michael E. Skiber

(49)
  • Law Firm
  • Work
  • Happy
“I have never had to go through anything like this before but Michael and the people that work with him made things very easy and straight forward for me.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2011
BBB Rating: A+
Norwalk, CT · 7 mi from Stamford
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Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers

Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers

(50)
  • Case
  • Patient
  • Worry
“I've had the pleasure of getting to know Keiry (an employee of Greenspan and Greenspan) and I know that anyone in need of representation for any personal injury case is in good hands!”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2003
Emergency Services
White Plains, NY · 12 mi from Stamford
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The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel

The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel

(49)
  • Settlement
  • Trial
  • Skills
“His experience and knowledge is second to none and besides being an excellent attorney Mark is great human being and a gentleman that is not afraid to fight for you and for what is right.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2004
Free Initial Consultation
White Plains, NY · 12 mi from Stamford
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Portale Randazzo

Portale Randazzo

(48)
  • Confident
  • Expertise
  • Job
“Their knowledge of the law, connections in the legal arena, and successes in handling all kinds of legal issues far surpass any experiences I've known friends, family and colleagues to have had.”
In Business Since 2017
Emergency Services
White Plains, NY · 12 mi from Stamford
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Harold Dee Attorney At Law

Harold Dee Attorney At Law

(50)
  • Result
  • Driving
  • Email
“I haven't had a moving violation in a VERY long time but the ticket would have resulted in points on my license, an increase in my insurance and a fee from the DMV.”
In Business Since 2000
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Mt Kisco, NY · 11 mi from Stamford
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Badanes Law Office

Badanes Law Office

(49)
  • Compassionate
  • Attention
  • Settlement
“I would add that he is very knowledgeable in his area of expertise and if there is any difficult question he would go above and beyond to find the right answer for his client.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
Remote Consultations Available
Northport, NY · 18 mi from Stamford
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Law Office of Michael D. Litman

Law Office of Michael D. Litman

(34)
  • Fee
  • Information
  • Text
“When observing his interactions with the DA and Judge in court, I was confident that I had strong representation and that the court would view my circumstances in the best possible light.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2017
Accepts Cash, Check
Free Initial Consultation
White Plains, NY · 12 mi from Stamford
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Proto, Sachs & Brown

Proto, Sachs & Brown

(47)
  • License
  • Respect
  • Feel
“Said CPS agent no longer works as a CPS agent (Thank God), and I have filed a few civil suits as a result of this, but before I was in the clear: there were nights I would have anxiety attacks.”
In Business Since 2020
Emergency Services
White Plains, NY · 12 mi from Stamford
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Chapnick & Associates

Chapnick & Associates

(50)
  • Reduced
  • App
  • Responsive
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Robert to help me appeal a traffic ticket, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed and grateful for their exceptional assistance throughout this process.”
In Business Since 2006
White Plains, NY · 12 mi from Stamford
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Law Offices of John A. Raimondo

Law Offices of John A. Raimondo

(49)
  • Calls
  • Needs
  • Human Being
“He pretty much got me off on this case He's a great person, cool, n he works hard to get u the best outcome because he puts himself in your shoes n is a professional at what he does.”
In Business Since 2016
Emergency Services
Elmsford, NY · 14 mi from Stamford
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Law Offices of Mayo Bartlett

Law Offices of Mayo Bartlett

(26)
  • System
  • Calls
  • Understanding
“Even though he advised me not to seek his counsel at this time, I will CERTAINLY refer him to others and if necessary in the future will utilize his services.”
In Business Since 2013
Emergency Services
White Plains, NY · 12 mi from Stamford
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Stamford, CT Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1787
Maximum cost
$21442
National Average
$6552
Avg Per Hour Rates
$417
$4170
$7148
Typical price range is based on 341 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6552
Minimum cost $1787
Maximum cost $21442
Avg Per Hour Rates $417

Typical range $4170 to $7148 is based on 341 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near Stamford

  • “We had the pleasure of working with Caitlin Murphy who is knowledgeable, professional and compassionate.” — client of The Law Offices of Mark Sherman
  • “Lauren is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, resourceful, thorough and meticulous.” — client of Maya Murphy
  • “Pleasure to work with. Very responsive to emails and patient with all my questions!” — client of Chapnick & Associates

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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