Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
“They were consistently responsive, professional, and reassuring whether by phone or email, answering every single question I had without delay.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Trenton, NJ
15 firms listed · 5 in Trenton · 6 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 25, 2026
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Forrester Law Firm
“I truly appreciated her support and would highly recommend Amber to anyone looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about her clients”
Furlong and Krasny
“These 2 guys Jack and Scott are the best in the business”
Law Office of Robin Kay Lord
“Hands down the best criminal defense attorney in New Jersey and I've known multiple people to know and have heard of her due to her successes.”
Antonio Martinez Law Ofcs
“Mr Martinez is a very profesional Lawyer we highly recommend Mr Martinez thank you for all you did for my husband's case we win!!!”
Keith E. McAndrews, Attorney at Law
“McAndews is an great attorney, gave me excellent advice that helped me with my case and stayed with me all the way thru..”
The 15 firms listed for Trenton, NJ 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: Trenton, NJ
5 of the 15 firms we list are based in Trenton; the other 10 serve Trenton from towns including Hamilton Township (4 mi), Langhorne, PA (7 mi) and Bordentown (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 1,595 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), responsiveness (61%) and quality (57%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "knowledge". 6 are open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal law (2), domestic violence (2), driving under the influence (2), estate planning (2) and expungements (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 6 offer urgent consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Trenton offer free consultations?
8 of the 15 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 Davis Law Firm
“She took the time to explain everything clearly and made a stressful situation much easier to deal with.”
The Scardella Law Firm
“She communicated with me throughout every step of the process & resolved my legal issue.”
Stark & Stark
“They all fought for me to get the best settlement and I am very happy with the settlement I received”
Nick C Travisano Law Office
“He never made me feel like I was a bad person and he didn't make me feel embarrassed because I had made a mistake.”
Hartman Duff
“He did everything possible to keep my life as normal as possible.”
The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller
“I had a very pleasant experience dealing with Zapicchi & Liller, they are very knowledgeable and respective of clients needs.”
Saile & Saile
“Attorney Caterina Saile was extremely professional and pleasure to work with, given the circumstances.”
Cohen & Riechelson
“Very Professional always get the job done, always on top of things, and very efficient.”
Difiore, Levin & Brittenburg
“Turned a speeding ticket from 30 over, to just 5 over with no points on the license.”
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