Segalini, Neville & Maher
“The attorney I was assigned from this law from to represent me in a small claim was super nice and transparent about the whole thing and what role I had.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Waltham, MA
1 of these firms is based in Waltham; the others serve Waltham from towns including Boston (9 mi), Woburn (8 mi) and Natick (9 mi).
11 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
“From our very first interaction, he was incredibly empathetic to our situation, making us feel entirely valued, heard, and understood.”
Simons Law Office
“In the courtroom, Joe Simons is exceptional and skilled in his craft, helping us find a favorable result.”
Law Offices of Brett Levy
“He presented the case professionally and effectively, ultimately achieving the best possible outcome.”
Contant Law
“From our very first conversation, Mike provided clear, confident, and knowledgeable guidance that immediately helped me better understand the situation and approach it with greater confidence.”
Doran & Doran
“Had a false case in Lynn court last summer, Frank came in and swooped and got me aquitted without me even saying a word.”
The 15 firms listed for Waltham, MA 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: Waltham, MA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,040 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "expertise". 11 are open around the clock and 13 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), criminal appeals (2), drug crimes (2), skip to footer (2) and skip to main content (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 11 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Waltham 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.
Dakota Martin Law
“Had a great experience great lawyer did a great job all around five stars I really appreciate it thanks so much!”
Gioia Law
“He knows the laws in side and out and does not back down from a fight.”
Cappetta Law Offices
“His experience, understanding of the law and professional demeanor come through in and out the court room.”
Brett D. Lovins - Criminal Defense Attorney
“From our first conversation, Attorney Lovins was understanding of my situation, compassionate about my circumstances, and incredibly thorough in explaining the procedures and possibilities ahead”
Markey Law Partners - Restraining Order Lawyers
“After our initial phone conversation, he wanted to meet to gather the details of the full story and asked detailed questions with genuine curiosity.”
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
“Mathew Paterson Law office has been nothing but professional, friendly and most importantly, effective, and set my mind at ease in the matter that came before us.”
Gorton Law
“We want to express our deepest gratitude for your tireless work and dedication to our immigration case over the past 12 incredible years!”
Scalli Murphy Law
“A really great guy and very professional.”
Da Silva Law Group
“Michele, when I needed it she served me with great professionalism, competence and punctuality, I recommend everyone to Call her for assistance in her areas of expertise.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Waltham
- “I had the pleasure of working with Jamie and the exceptional Marlene, and I can't express how grateful I am for their support.” — client of Gorton Law
- “I had the pleasure of working with Markey Law Partners for my legal needs, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.” — client of Markey Law Partners - Restraining Order Lawyers
- “I was very pleased with his work, as well as the results he was able to achieve with the received settlement.” — client of Dakota Martin Law
- “Best attorney ever. Goes above and beyond to make sure all charges are dismissed.” — client of Doran & Doran
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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