Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tallahassee, FL

21 firms listed · all 21 in Tallahassee · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Friedman & Abrahamsen

Friedman & Abrahamsen

4.9 49 reviews
“I recommend tor friedman, he's amazing he sets a plan of action and gets the job done and gets back with you in a timely manner, highly recommend him!”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2009
403 E Park Ave
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Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.

Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.

4.9 48 reviews
“Spoke with me for about 15 minutes and explained my situation in detail and what avenues were best for me.”
Free consultationSince 1996
1114 E Park Ave
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The Law Office of Lee Meadows

The Law Office of Lee Meadows

5.0 25 reviews
“His handling of my case exceeded my expectations, I never felt disappointed.”
Free consultationSince 2014
403 N Calhoun St
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Akbar Thomas Law, Personal Injury Attorneys

Akbar Thomas Law, Personal Injury Attorneys

4.6 38 reviews
“Attorney Thomas was extremely responsive and an overall pleasure to work with, while handling a delicate issue!”
Serves Tallahassee, FloridaSince 2010
619 N Copeland St
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Pumphrey Law

Pumphrey Law

4.9 46 reviews
“This a great man really is helping me in every way he can.”
Free consultationSince 2016
553 E Tennessee St
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Law Office of Anabelle Dias P.A.

Law Office of Anabelle Dias P.A.

4.6 45 reviews
“She the best she saved my life and she worked with my family on the retainer we will always keep her on standy by”
Free consultationServes FloridaSince 2009
521 N Adams St
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The 21 firms listed for Tallahassee, FL 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: Tallahassee, FL

All 21 firms we list here are in Tallahassee itself. 20 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 891 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (81%) and responsiveness (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "trust". 2 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), personal injury (3), family law (2), felonies (2) and probation violations (2). 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 20 of the firms on this page; 18 publish a contact page and 10 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Do any criminal law firms listed for Tallahassee offer free consultations?

8 of the 21 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.

Jansen & Davis

Jansen & Davis

4.6 43 reviews
“Tim Jansen is a very talented attorney who is knowledgeable, and cares about his clients.”
Free consultationSince 1978
125 N Franklin Blvd
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Bodiford Law

Bodiford Law

4.8 16 reviews
“If you ever need an attorney to effectively defend you and bring a quick resolution to your case, reach out to Mr Gannon.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2002
2019 Centre Pointe Blvd Ste 102
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The Law Offices of Craig J. Brown

The Law Offices of Craig J. Brown

4.8 29 reviews
“I received quick call backs and I was kept informed at each step in the process.”
Free consultationSince 2008
2344 Hansen Ln #2
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Luke Newman

Luke Newman

4.7 22 reviews
“Immediately after having my first conversation with Luke, I knew he was a great lawyer, he laughed at my case giving me comfort and said it would be no issue.”
Since 2011
308 McDaniel St
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Cowhey + Ward

Cowhey + Ward

4.8 19 reviews
“He walked through everything and kept me abreast with anything I needed to know and more.”
Florida Bar since 2000NACDL memberServes Tallahassee, North FloridaSince 2014
247 E 7th Ave
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Michael Ufferman Law Firm

Michael Ufferman Law Firm

4.7 18 reviews
“I thank him so for all he has done for my son”
Since 2007
2022 Raymond Diehl Rd #1
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Norris Law

Norris Law

4.8 21 reviews
“You would be selling yourself short to hire anyone els for any legal matter.”
Free phone consultationSince 2016
1115 N Gadsden St
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Richard Smith, PA

Richard Smith, PA

5.0 11 reviews
“He handled everything, which made the whole process less stressful, & after less the year, I am no longer convicted of a criminal offense.”
30+ years
1020 E Lafayette St #117
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Law Office of Matthew C. Williams

Law Office of Matthew C. Williams

4.7 27 reviews
“Willam's was very transparent and knowledgeable when I needed to communicate with him.”
541 E Tennessee St Suite 100
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McBurrows Law

McBurrows Law

4.3 5 reviews
“Mc Burrows provided great service in settling my case.”
Since 2020
1615 Village Square Blvd #5
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Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel

Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel

4.2 3 reviews
“I needed answers, they had them.”
Since 2014
227 N Bronough St
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Ian D Nesbeth Law Office

Ian D Nesbeth Law Office

4.2 14 reviews
“Nesbeth handles your tickets in Leon County well, is always straight forward and makes the appropriate suggestions.”
130 Salem Ct
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The Law Offices of Robert A. Morris

The Law Offices of Robert A. Morris

4.2 1 review
Since 2011
911 E Park Ave
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Law Office of Robert R. Berry

Law Office of Robert R. Berry

Since 2020
1521 Highland Dr
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Tiffani N Brown Esq. at Gary A. Roberts & Associates

Tiffani N Brown Esq. at Gary A. Roberts & Associates

4.7 9 reviews
“I was in need of an attorney for a personal family matter, and frustrated with the entire situation, Tiffani took on my case and made the process very smooth!”
Florida Bar since 2018Since 2005
130 Salem Ct.
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Tallahassee

  • “Through their experience, attention to detail, and outstanding work ethic they were able to get all the charges dropped.” — client of Pumphrey Law
  • “Tiffany was very pleasant to work with and provided excellent and timely work.” — client of Friedman & Abrahamsen
  • “Richard is a high caliber attorney who responds promptly and can handle the most complex of criminal defense issues.” — client of Richard Smith, PA

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

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