Law Office of Walter Reaves
“It is rare to find someone who puts their clients' best interests first instead of trying to take advantage of the situation for their own benefit.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Waco, TX
15 firms listed · all 15 in Waco · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Dunnam & Dunnam
“They were so kind and kept me informed at each step of the process.”
Callahan & King
“Chris took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I understood all my options every step of the way.”
Luce Law Firm
“Above and beyond, I can not say enough about Brandon and Luce Law.”
Law Office of Cody Cleveland
“Cody was very professional & nice, he was great about working my case, I was very satisfied with the outcome, staff was courteous.”
Lannen Law
“They genuinely care about their clients and have been very transparent and communicative with me.”
The 15 firms listed for Waco, 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: Waco, TX
All 15 firms we list here are in Waco itself. 13 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 4.9 across 1,091 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "price" and "understanding". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 offer urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Waco open on Saturdays or Sundays?
2 of the 15 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.
Milam & Fanning
“Farah is an absolute force of nature in the courtroom and her staff has been very responsive and courteous every step of the way.”
Lighthouse Legal Services
“Barrett and Kaye were very thorough in their approach, making sure I understood all my options.”
The Martinez Law Firm
“He is a very helpful lawyer and very knowledgeable in what he does and very understanding and professional.”
Lessman & Lessman, Attorneys at Law
“Kevin is 1 of a kind and he gets the job done.”
Simer and Tetens Law Firm
“Excellent customer service at the window and with the attorney.”
Barrett & Betzler
Keathley Law Office
“Keathley is highly thought of and highly respected by the law enforcement and legal community in Texas.”
Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard
Gina Parker, Attorney at Law
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