The Vitaliano Law Firm
“The communication and respect that I got from this lawyer is honestly outstanding.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Staten Island, NY
15 firms listed · 12 in Staten Island · 6 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Law Office of Patrick V. Parrotta
“Best criminal defense lawyer on the island Patrick did his best on my case happy with the results thanks again Patrick”
Law Offices of Mark Bratkovsky
“I highly recommend Mark Bratkovsky and his team for real estate transactions in southern Brooklyn and nearby.”
James Birch Attorney At Law
“Have handled all of my family's legal work and I hold them in the highest regard.”
The Locascio Law Firm
“Then thoroughly put together a defense that made me say to myself "I Am glad that i hired him to represent me.”
The Law Office of Tracy & Tracy
“I would highly recommend using him for any legal issue you may face”
The 15 firms listed for Staten Island, NY 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: Staten Island, NY
12 of the 15 firms we list are based in Staten Island; the other 3 serve Staten Island from Elizabeth, NJ (6 mi), Woodbridge, NJ (8 mi) and Brooklyn (11 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.0 to 5.0 across 708 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "results" and "communication". 6 are open around the clock and 8 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), litigation (2), misdemeanors (2) and municipal court (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 6 offer urgent consultations; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 10 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Staten Island open on Saturdays or Sundays?
8 of the 15 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Andrea S. Ferrante
“One of the finest experiences one can have when meeting with a lawyer.”
Law Office Of Yan Katsnelson
“Legal matters are very stressful for anyone but Yan made me feel secure and protected and he got the job done right.”
Leo V Duval Attorney At Law
“Leo is a great defense lawyer very professional and on top of things, highly recommend and very reasonably priced I will use him again if need be.”
Mark J. Fonte
“He is very fair in his fees after he gives you the Game-plan youtalk money after in which you will as a logical person feel the same way w/ the amount you'll pay”
Duskin & Crowe Attorney
“If you are a landlord with a tenant problem don't even think about another lawyer.”
Vincent A. Albunio
“I wouldn't hesitate to contact or refer Vincent Albunio if you are ever in the need of a GOOD lawyer.”
The Law Offices Of Vincent J. Martinelli
“Old school get the job done fewer words more results the old fashioned way”
Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers
“His focus is unmatched, whether a friend or a client, he always has your best interests in mind.”
Falk, Flotteron & Davidson
“Jacob did an incredible job delivered superb results and was super service oriented.”
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