Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Stamford, CT
15 firms listed · 12 in Stamford · 9 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman
Lindy R. Urso, Attorney at Law
Law Office of Lawrence T. Somma
Stephan E. Seeger Attorney at Law
Joseph J. Colarusso, Attorney at Law
The 15 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 15 firms we list are based in Stamford; the other 3 serve Stamford from Norwalk (7 mi), Westport (11 mi) and White Plains, NY (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 1,641 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "knowledge". 9 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are restraining orders (3), assault (2), criminal defense (2), domestic violence (2) and see more practice areas (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 9 offer urgent consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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 15 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.



