Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Temple, TX

24 firms listed · 5 in Temple · 5 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

The Law Offices of Michael F. White

The Law Offices of Michael F. White

(37)
  • Case
  • Phone Calls
  • Prosecutor
“I hired Michael White and his team as my attorney for my divorce Case back in 2015-2016 His office was polite answered all my questions I had concerning my divorce.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2014
100 Kasberg Dr A, Temple, TX
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Tarver & Blythe

Tarver & Blythe

(27)
  • Questions
  • Money
  • Results
“Steve is a great man he has always been very helpful and he does what needs to be done”
In Business Since 2011
319 N 3rd St, Temple, TX
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Tyroch Boyd

Tyroch Boyd

(24)
  • Job
  • Money
  • Price
“In fact, opposing attorneys quickly learn to respect her for her fresh, honest and "no holds barred" approach, all dressed in a professional and kind mind and soul.”
Accepts Check, All Major Credit Cards, Debit
In Business Since 2010
2027 S 61st St Suite 105, Temple, TX
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Frank Cimino Law Firm

Frank Cimino Law Firm

(1)
“Wishing you many more successes.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2009
704 N 3rd St, Temple, TX
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Law Office of Andrew M. Wolfe

Law Office of Andrew M. Wolfe

(6)
“Definitely Hire!!!!!”
Family Business
In Business Since 2014
3513 SW H K Dodgen Loop Suite 102, Temple, TX
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Law Office of Kyle Watkins

Law Office of Kyle Watkins

(29)
  • Case
  • Knowledge
  • Job
“I know this is long and a bit of a tangent, but he helped us in a fairly dark time, and I cannot understate how good it feels to know you're in good hands!”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2016
Salado, TX · 14 mi from Temple
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The 24 firms listed for Temple, TX 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: Temple, TX

5 of the 24 firms we list are based in Temple; the other 19 serve Temple from towns including Georgetown (35 mi), Waco (33 mi) and Harker Heights (17 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,261 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (89%) and responsiveness (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "price". 5 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), dwi (3), family law (2), personal injury (2) and sex crimes (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 5 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. 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.

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

8 of the 24 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.

Biebas and Riley Attorneys at Law

Biebas and Riley Attorneys at Law

(32)
  • Paralegal
  • Doubt
  • Patient
“Riley in need of help while he was home with his family and he spent almost an hour talking to me giving me the run down of what could happen and agreed to meet me the next morning to start helping me.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2021
Belton, TX · 5 mi from Temple
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Law Office of M. Duane Miller

Law Office of M. Duane Miller

(18)
“Duane was professional, very responsive, honest, very effective, good communicator, charged a reasonable fee, kept me updated and I could not recommend him more highly!!!!”
In Business Since 2008
6 mi from Temple
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The Carlson Law Firm | Injury Lawyers

The Carlson Law Firm | Injury Lawyers

(47)
  • Custody
  • Military
  • Family Law
“We have dealt with several team members that have gone out of their way in being responsive to all our questions and supportive throughout our legal process, in particular Jovany and Isabel.”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
Killeen, TX · 20 mi from Temple
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Mary Beth Harrell Law Firm

Mary Beth Harrell Law Firm

(47)
  • Case
  • Understanding
  • Call
“My experience was great she got my case dismissed ,gave me a payment plan so I didn't have to pay all that money up front ,everyone was always nice inside the office, Thanks to Mary Beth Harrell Law Firm”
In Business Since 2017
Killeen, TX · 20 mi from Temple
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Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law

(47)
  • Price
  • Work
  • Phone Calls
“I lost five loved ones during this trying process I can't begin to say all the nice things that Nathan and other people at Dunham and Jones us during this difficult time in my life.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1998
Harker Heights, TX · 17 mi from Temple
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Joseph L. Jordan Attorney at Law

Joseph L. Jordan Attorney at Law

(9)
  • Investigation
  • Government
  • Knowledge
“I had my Admin Separation Board recently and by unanimous decision of 3-0 I was found not guilty and able to retain my rank and continue my career in the Navy.”
In Business Since 2012
21 mi from Temple
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Criss & Rousseau Law Firm

Criss & Rousseau Law Firm

(22)
  • Team
  • Email
  • File
“As a former JAG, Rousseau is very knowledgeable about the military process, VA, and his staff (many military spouses or former military themselves) is also understanding.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2018
Harker Heights, TX · 17 mi from Temple
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Diaz and Wright

Diaz and Wright

(8)
  • Office
  • Compassionate
“As the case has progressed, we've met her partner, associate, and staff, all of which have been extremely kind, responsive, and just all around great people to work with in such an emotionally charged situation.”
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2010
Rosebud, TX · 24 mi from Temple
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The Law Office of Paul S. Harrell

The Law Office of Paul S. Harrell

(14)
  • Outcome
“In a local judicial system littered with despicable characters and rampant cronyism, Paul Harrell is a refreshing breath of both backbone, and integrity.”
In Business Since 2020
Gatesville, TX · 31 mi from Temple
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Law Office of Clovis Martin

Law Office of Clovis Martin

(49)
  • Questions
  • Price
  • Charges
“He also has respected relationships with others in the Williamson County Justice system, and that has helped things in my situation by speeding things up, easing the stringency of my program and making the process as smooth as possible.”
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Cash, Check
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
Georgetown, TX · 35 mi from Temple
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Law Office of Walter Reaves

Law Office of Walter Reaves

(48)
  • Call
  • Choice
  • Understanding
“He worked for months to have my case reset while I gathered character reference letters from associates and church and proof of my good citizenship in the past several years.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1983
Waco, TX · 33 mi from Temple
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Dunnam & Dunnam

Dunnam & Dunnam

(42)
  • Call
  • Matter
  • Court
“Gerald Villarreal at Dunnam & Dunnam has my wholehearted recommendation for anyone in search of an attorney who has impeccable work ethics and who truly cares about his clients.”
Se Habla Español
Family Business
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2004
Waco, TX · 33 mi from Temple
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Law Office of Gregory R. Terra

Law Office of Gregory R. Terra

(49)
  • Respect
  • Charge
  • Responsive
“I got ahold of Greg and his team for my case that had been running for 3 years of going back and forth with the courts, Greg was there everytime and made sure I wasn't lost in the chaos of Wilco.”
Free Initial Consultation
20+ Years Experience
Georgetown, TX · 35 mi from Temple
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Winters & Chidester

Winters & Chidester

(48)
  • Law Firm
  • Communication
  • Jail
“He's a very great attorney to have I totally recommend really great was going to have to do 10 and he got me way lower so great ful and thankful for this man best attorney ever”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2013
Georgetown, TX · 35 mi from Temple
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Callahan & King

Callahan & King

(43)
“One day we had to spend 13-1/2 hours together and when we were on pause he told me I could do something out of his office but close by when we had breaks.”
In Business Since 2013
Waco, TX · 33 mi from Temple
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Mark Morales & Associates

Mark Morales & Associates

(44)
  • Call
  • Prison
  • Paralegal
“He worked out my payments and even gave us a cheaper price than any other lawyer, was willing to work with me through any questions I had for my LO inside of tdcj.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2013
Georgetown, TX · 35 mi from Temple
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Luce Law Firm

Luce Law Firm

(50)
  • Knowledge
  • System
  • Charges
“Not only did Brandon get my case dismissed, which both of my previous lawyers said wasn't an option, but he got it reduced to a very small fine and he was only working on my case for less than a month!”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Cash
In Business Since 2000
Waco, TX · 33 mi from Temple
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The Law Office of Lytza Rojas

The Law Office of Lytza Rojas

(50)
  • Questions
  • Blessing
  • Patient
“They do not try to grab your business by scaring you into hiring them and in some cases even give you enough information so you can handle your own speeding tickets for instance (based on your specific case).”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2016
Georgetown, TX · 35 mi from Temple
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