Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Vancouver, WA

24 firms listed · all 24 in Vancouver · 2 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer

Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer

4.8 49 reviews
“Super happy with not only the outcome of my case, super happy with Autumn as well!”
Free estimatesServes Clark County, Cowlitz County, Skamania CountySince 2009
3709 E 4th Plain Blvd
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Vanwa Legal

Vanwa Legal

4.9 49 reviews
“When i talked to mr priest he sounded alot more professional compared to most of the attorneys i talked to, he told me everything that would happen due to my high bac level he was straight to the point.”
Serves Vancouver, Washington, Clark CountyFree consultationSince 2013
712 W Evergreen Blvd
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Jack Peterson, Attorney at Law

Jack Peterson, Attorney at Law

4.9 49 reviews
“Jack was able to get all owing and bills waived or taken care of plus obtain a settlement of substantial value.”
Free consultationSince 2013
1014 Franklin St Suite 220
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Dan Mellen, Attorney at Law

Dan Mellen, Attorney at Law

4.9 48 reviews
“Dan is very professional, answers texts right away, and any dumb questions you may have.”
Washington Bar since 2014Free consultationSince 2020
2300 Main St Suite 300
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Angus Lee Law Firm

Angus Lee Law Firm

5.0 50 reviews
“He was always easy to contact and provided quick responses, ensuring I was well-informed throughout the process.”
Free phone consultationServes Vancouver, WashingtonSince 2014
9105A NE Hwy 99 #200
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Philbrook Law Office

Philbrook Law Office

4.9 50 reviews
“My experience was very positive with the entire office staff Every person I spoke with was always friendly, professional andv helpful.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winSince 2005
300 W 39th St
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The 24 firms listed for Vancouver, WA 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: Vancouver, WA

All 24 firms we list here are in Vancouver itself. We have 26 firms in Vancouver on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,238 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (84%) and responsiveness (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "communication". 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (5), criminal defense (3), assault (2), business law (2) and car accidents (2). 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 10 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 23 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 Vancouver offer free consultations?

10 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.

The Law Office of Nicholas Wood

The Law Office of Nicholas Wood

4.6 44 reviews
“Nicholas is on top of his game & never let's you down.”
Free consultationSince 2016
1010 Esther St
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W. Todd Pascoe

W. Todd Pascoe

4.7 38 reviews
“I had the pleasure to have Todd Pascoe represent me on a case that was completely out of the norm and one that "no one had ever heard of" regarding a guardianship case.”
Free consultationSince 2011
1104 Main St STE 200
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Kris Carrasco Attorney at Law

Kris Carrasco Attorney at Law

4.7 29 reviews
“He did not get sucked into meritless claims or arguments, he stuck to the law and in the end the court had to agree.”
Free consultationSince 2014
1014 Franklin St
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Green Ritchie & Bogar

Green Ritchie & Bogar

4.9 21 reviews
“Outstanding service, Jack Green took care of me, made sure that I knew everything that was important, and use language that makes sense to the general public.”
Free phone consultationWashington Bar since 20043 attorneysServes Southwest Washington, Vancouver +4Since 2009
1601 Lincoln Ave
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Matthew R. Hoff

Matthew R. Hoff

4.9 22 reviews
“Always made me feel like I was important, worthy of his time and treated me like I was #1 , even though I'm sure he had other very important cases to work on as well.”
Free consultationSince 2013
210 E 22nd St
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Brian Walker LAW Firm

Brian Walker LAW Firm

4.4 18 reviews
“Absolutely couldn't be any more enjoyable to work with from the staff that answer the phone to the attorneys.”
Free consultationSe habla españolServes Washington State, OregonSince 2009
210 E 22nd St
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Grecco Downs

Grecco Downs

4.6 14 reviews
“Really nice staff, helped us out with a true sense of urgency.”
Serves Eastern Washington, Southwest Washington, Portland MetroSince 2013
701 Columbia St #109
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Steven W. Thayer

Steven W. Thayer

4.8 27 reviews
“They were highly skilled in the law and were able to fight for my sons rights in a very stressful time.”
Since 1985
112 W 11th St STE 200
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Arwood & Blum

Arwood & Blum

4.1 11 reviews
“Potential clients should rest assured that Matt, Elizabeth and their entire staff will work effectively, creatively, and in collaboration with all parties to see the best possible outcome.”
Free phone consultationSince 2017
1101 Broadway St #250
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Holmes Law Firm

Holmes Law Firm

5.0 11 reviews
“I really appreciated him taking the time to call me back even though he didn't have to since he couldn't represent me.”
Free phone consultationServes Vancouver, Clark CountySince 2014
1010 Esther St
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John Lutgens, Attorney at Law

John Lutgens, Attorney at Law

4.8 13 reviews
“John helped me through a legal issue I had recently, and was professional, curteous, and extremely knowledgable.”
Free consultationSince 1995
2220 H St
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John Terry, Attorney at Law

John Terry, Attorney at Law

4.3 14 reviews
“He took the time to explain to me what everything meant and even explained how things could turn out.”
Since 2006
108 E Mill Plain Blvd
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Patrick Robinson Law

Patrick Robinson Law

4.5 6 reviews
“I've always found him to be a top notch attorney who does great work for his clients.”
Serves Vancouver, Clark County +2Since 2017
1010 Esther St
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Jason C Bailes

Jason C Bailes

5.0 1 review
“Jason Bailes has years of experience, so he's got the right connections and knows the right people to get charges against you dropped or lowered.”
Since 2014
310 W 11th St
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The Law Office of Maggie Smith Evansen

The Law Office of Maggie Smith Evansen

Since 2012
401 W 17th St
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Phelan Law Office

Phelan Law Office

4.3 2 reviews
“I feel like he genuinely Cares about me as a person.”
No fee unless you winWashington Bar since 1980Serves Oregon, WashingtonSince 1989
904 Esther St
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Brandon C. Campbell, Attorney at Law

Brandon C. Campbell, Attorney at Law

4.8 4 reviews
“Brandon is fast, knowledgeable and thorough and greatly helped me out when I needed legal advice.”
Since 2014
1409 Franklin St #202
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Jon J Mc Mullen Law Office

Jon J Mc Mullen Law Office

4.5 3 reviews
“Very easy to talk to and explains options clearly.”
Since 2010
900 Washington St
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Vancouver

  • “A pleasure to do business with as they were very proficient, kind, and took care of my case!” — client of Philbrook Law Office
  • “Highly knowledgeable and professional, Angus Lee was a pleasure to work with.” — client of Angus Lee Law Firm
  • “Without hesitation, I would recommend Matthew to any person facing legal or criminal charges.” — client of Matthew R. Hoff

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

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