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Slaughter & Lupton Law
- Attention
- Mind
- Firm
“I truly do agree this firm is great, my problem is I referred 3 client to this firm, no one contacted me, with a letter of appreciation, i will still continue to send.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia Beach, VA
24 firms listed · all 24 in Virginia Beach · 3 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Legal Defense Center - Law Office
- Verdict
- Misdemeanor
- Outcome
“His action in court made the world of difference with my case, where he was able to provide n show proof of the other person lies n false allegations against.”
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Toscano Law Group
- Expertise
- Confident
- Outcome
“Great Attorney came in handled business would highly recommend, she was very helpful with my situation got it dismissed completely through out for domestic.”
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Jrlaw, PLC
- Charges
- System
- Police Officer
“I was in an at fault car accident I found JR online called he got back to me promptly he made me feel at ease and was very confident that he could help.”
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Peter John Louie
- Court Costs
- Driving School
- Jail
“This law firm has pretty good knowledge of the judge rotation and if you get a continuance like I did(the original judge wasn't a favorable one) it's in your best interest to trust this law firm.”
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Westendorf & Khalaf
- Confident
- Verdict
- Results
“To have dealt with the heavy workload of public defendants, low pay rate, in serious felony cases, these guys seem refreshingly light hearted, confident as well as competent.”
The 24 firms listed for Virginia Beach, VA 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: Virginia Beach, VA
All 24 firms we list here are in Virginia Beach itself. We have 35 firms in Virginia Beach on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,681 reviews; 15 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 (93%), quality (85%) and responsiveness (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 3 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 appeals (3), criminal defense (3), dui defense (3), expungements (3) and child custody (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 offer urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Virginia Beach open on Saturdays or Sundays?
7 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
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Attorney Anton Karpov
- Talk
- Reduce
- Outcome
“Anton Karpov every step of the way showed service excellence, demonstrated an established rapport with the Judge, and exhibited great communication and people skills.”
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Invictus Law
- Judge
- Prosecutors
- Case
“Eric's professionalism, confidence, and care led the way, and Tina and Alhena did a great job of shouldering all of the important communications and logistics.”
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Hanger Law
- Transaction
- Lender
- Sale
“Easy to refer this organization as a business owner understanding the efforts behind creating a professional, capable group with a team work atmosphere!!”
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Doummar Law
- Questions
- Plea
- Money
“Mr Doumar left me speechless he was phenomenal he i got my husband in out in less then 10 minutes case was over settled i will recommend him at 5 stars and I definitely will be hiring him again..”
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McCormack & McCormack
“Words can't simply express the amount of gratitude or how much I would recommend them to anybody who needs an attorneys office who specializes in military affairs.”
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Sheppard & O'Brien
- Insurance
- Price
- Reckless Driving
“Even after court 6 months later my son needed some papers signed and letters wrote to get accepted in marines and he took care of us like it was his own.”
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Brian M. Latuga
- Charges
- Feel
- Jail
“His integrity is absolute,and he's one of those people who not only has a passion for his work but he still cares about and works towards the best possible outcome.”
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Robert Herron Law
- Call
- Vacation
- Right to Keep and Bear Arms
“He was very patient, informative, and detailed in explaining the process and preparing me for any type of situation that may arise before we proceeded with building my case.”
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Hallauer Law Firm
- Divorce
- Expertise
- Retainer
“Scott Hallauer and the entire law firm are truly amazing from being very easy to get in touch with and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns that you may have about anything.”
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Stephen P. Pfeiffer
- Offense
- BAC
- Courtroom
“Pfeiffer has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to DUI's and will absolutely be my recommendation for anyone who may have experienced these similar circumstances!!”
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Barney Injury Law
- Paralegal
- Team
- Result
“Good he was there for me when I needed to learn more about my accident an if I had trouble understanding what was going on he would take time a help with what wanted to know.”
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The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller
- Family Law
- Courtroom
- Paralegal
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding legal representation I received from the Law Office of Daniel J Miller during a recent custody hearing.”
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Pugh & Karpov Law
- Legal Representation
- Charges
- Outcome
“If you're facing a criminal charge, you can feel secure knowing that you will get top notch representation from a seasoned attorney who won't back down from the government.”
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7 Cities Law
- Questions
- Knowledge
- Paralegal
“I had her for one case and had another overlapping it and she was more then willing to take it on as well and got the absolute best outcomes I could have possibly gotten.”
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Inman & Strickler PLC
- Community
- Needs
- Workers Comp
“He also won me reimbursement pay for the time I missed at work going to doctor's appointments and physical therapy, something I never expected to receive!”
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Davis Bobby W
- Judge
“He could see my wife and I weren't as "at odds" as her lawyer tried to paint it, and we walked away working out our marriage, and despite the legal costs, our hard work to restore our marriage...”
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Edge Law
- Trial
- Answer
- Job
“Despite the initial overwhelm of evidence I presented, Ben meticulously reviewed every detail, providing me with a platform to assert my father's rights—a rarity in many courtrooms.”
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Cheryl Eddy Benn
- Money
- Divorce
- Court
“Very knowledgeable about what to expect in all circumstances.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Virginia Beach, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1857
Maximum cost
$22275
National Average
$6807
Avg Per Hour Rates
$434
$4332
$7425
Typical price range is based on 400 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Virginia Beach
- “Robert always took the time to answer my questions and explore the real potential consequences of the charges I faced.” — client of Robert Herron Law
- “Absolutely stellar attorney. Communicated promptly, was efficient and all charges were dismissed!” — client of Peter John Louie
- “Mr. Scott Hallauer and the team were most helpful, and it was real pleasant experience working with them.” — client of Hallauer Law Firm
- “Pleasure working with this law firm. Everyone is professional, on the ball and quick, especially Jackie and Scott.” — client of Barney Injury Law
- “They were up front about the fees, no surprise charges or added on costs later on.” — client of Peter John Louie
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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