Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Traverse City, MI

13 firms listed · 12 in Traverse City · 4 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Mas Stig-Nielsen Criminal Defense Attorneys

Mas Stig-Nielsen Criminal Defense Attorneys

5.0 54 reviews
“He is aggressive in the courtroom and pays great attention to detail.”
Since 2020Family-owned
420 E Front St Suite C
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Alward Fisher

Alward Fisher

4.5 45 reviews
“It has been my good fortune to have been able to rely on the expertise of multiple attorneys from this firm.”
Responds within 1 hour5 attorneysServes Traverse City, Northern MichiganOpen 24 hoursSince 2013Family-owned
412 S Union St
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Neumann Law Group

Neumann Law Group

4.7 51 reviews
“I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking trustworthy and skilled attorneys.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2012
300 E Front St #445
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Patrick S. Fragel, Attorney at Law

Patrick S. Fragel, Attorney at Law

4.8 92 reviews
“He got the court to allow me to attend through zoom so I didn't have to miss work to travel and then got the charges dropped to just fees.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2007
733 E Eighth St Ste 210
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Gerald F. Chefalo

Gerald F. Chefalo

4.6 52 reviews
“If anyone is in need of an Attorney who doesn't just want your money but thrives on winning, I would stop reading this review and give them a call.”
Since 2005
3250 Racquet Club Dr
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Williams & Associates

Williams & Associates

4.9 47 reviews
“Jesse was prompt in returning my phone call and answered all my questions which helped to set my mind at ease.”
Since 2008
125 Park St Suite 290
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The 13 firms listed for Traverse City, MI 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: Traverse City, MI

12 of the 13 firms we list are based in Traverse City; the other one serves Traverse City from Kingsley (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 532 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 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 auto accidents (2), corporate law (2), criminal defense (2), criminal law (2) and real estate law (2). 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 13 of the firms on this page; all 13 publish a contact page and 5 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.

Why are firms outside Traverse City shown on this page?

12 of the 13 firms are based in Traverse City; 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.

Smith & Johnson

Smith & Johnson

4.8 18 reviews
“Call for some legal advice Tim was extremely helpful and remarkably polite.”
Free consultation8 attorneysSince 1965
534 E Front St
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Jarboe & Pfeil

Jarboe & Pfeil

4.8 16 reviews
“He and his staff worked tirelessly on getting me a fair settlement, keeping me updated along the way.”
Free consultationSince 2016
160 E State St Suite 100
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Graff, Graff, & Helveston

Graff, Graff, & Helveston

4.2 4 reviews
“Mike represented us in a landlord dispute and his expertise and knowledge was incredible.”
Michigan Bar since 19713 attorneysServes Northwest MichiganSince 2014
804 S Garfield Ave Suite A
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Razavi Law Offices

Razavi Law Offices

4.5 7 reviews
“He helped with a driver's license appeal hearing and his help and expertise were top-notch.”
Free consultationSince 2014
1004 E Eighth St
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Whims Legal Group, PLC

Whims Legal Group, PLC

5.0 8 reviews
“He listens closely, and provides highly expert legal advice to aid you through the process — he knows court personnel & is well respected in the legal community.”
Since 2016Family-owned
12935 S W Bay Shore Dr Suite 300
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North Coast Legal, PLC

North Coast Legal, PLC

4.5 4 reviews
“Doug was great, very informative and clear to explain any questions we had.”
Since 2013
800 Cottageview Dr #1088
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Law Office of Michael Horowitz

Law Office of Michael Horowitz

4.5 6 reviews
“Mr Horowitz was exceptionally helpful in instructing and assisting me in bringing my legal concerns to a positive conclusion.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2019
Kingsley, MI · 12 mi from Traverse City
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