Matthew Lopez Law
“He handled all legalities up until i absolutely needed to be there whilst i was traveling out of the country and made the process extremely easy and helped me receive the best possible outcome for my case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tempe, AZ
16 firms listed · all 16 in Tempe · 8 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 8, 2026
Bala Legal Services
“Going through an accident with my children was a stressful experience, and I'm truly grateful to have had him represent us.”
Oliverson Law DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers
“I was understandably stressed about the situation, but Derek and David got my criminal case dismissed and reduced everything to civil traffic tickets in just about 3 months, which is a huge win in my book”
Charity Clark Law
“We couldn't have asked for better representation or a better outcome, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an outstanding legal team!”
Brudvik Law Office
“My attorney, MacKenzie Hill was great to work with and she communicated with me during each step of the process.”
Huss Law - Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers
“Huss walked me through every part of the process and helped get all charges dismissed.”
The 16 firms listed for Tempe, AZ 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: Tempe, AZ
All 16 firms we list here are in Tempe itself. We have 22 firms in Tempe on file; this page shows the highest-rated 16. The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,296 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "understanding" and "knowledge". 8 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are aggravated dui (2), criminal defense (2), drug crimes (2), drug possession (2) and extreme dui (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 8 offer urgent consultations; 9 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 16 of the firms on this page; all 16 publish a contact page and 3 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 Tempe offer free consultations?
9 of the 16 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.
The Law Office of James E. Novak
“He responds in a very timely manner and holds himself to a very professional standard.”
Oswalt Law Group
“I am glad they are guiding me after a review of what I provided they gave me a list of items needed.”
Law Offices of T. M. Allen
“When things finally came to a close, the outcome was better than I could have hoped for, and I know that was because of the way Tyler handled my case!”
Squires Law
“He was able to advocate for me and I received the minimum required sentence.”
Law Office of Robert Arentz
“I like how he dose thing”
The Law Office of Kyle T. Green
“Kyle took care of everything from flinging paperwork, calling to keep me updated and informed on all the next steps.”
AZ Defenders
“The assistant answered and wrote down the required information to find the case in the system then forwarded me to one of their available attorneys.”
Law Offices of Paul J. Sacco
“Paul is very helpful and has a ton of info he freely shares.”
Lawson Law Office
“He explained all options and gave me the opportunity to have input into all decisions.”
Singular Law Group
“Singular Law are good, honest people who offer innovative products and services to people going through a divorce in Arizona.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Tempe
- “Very knowledgeable practice. Bryan helped us out and he was very thorough and pleasant to talk to.” — client of Oswalt Law Group
- “Had some serious charges brought up against me and James was able to guide me every step of the way.” — client of The Law Office of James E. Novak
- “Derek and his team are exceptional. They helped me navigate a questionable charge and the charges were dropped.” — client of Oliverson Law DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers
- “Mr. Novak was extremely helpful in my case and exceeded my expectations in negotiating a plea deal.” — client of The Law Office of James E. Novak
- “We needed aggressive representation for serious driving under the influence charges and Derek delivered beyond all expectations!” — client of Oliverson Law DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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