Capital Criminal & DUI Defense Group: David Benowitz
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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Washington, DC
15 firms listed · all 15 in Washington · 8 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 30, 2026
Koehler Law
“Really good lawyers are hard to come by, and I am so glad I was able to find him”
Hannah Akintoye Law
“Hannah was very diligent , professional, confident and is the only lawyer I would recommend to anyone looking for legal services.”
Wagner
“Camille is really helpful and helped me with everything in the court, I am grateful to her.”
Christopher J. Mutimer
“They were organized, paid attention to detail and were in constant communication.”
The Rollins and Chan Law Firm
“Calling Ms, Chan to advise me on a hit and run was the best thing I have ever done so far this year.”
The 15 firms listed for Washington, DC 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: Washington, DC
All 15 firms we list here are in Washington itself. We have 37 firms in Washington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,433 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "knowledge". 8 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are dui (5), domestic violence (4), expungement (4), assault (3) and prostitution (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 8 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations and 6 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Washington offer free consultations?
6 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.
Scrofano Law
“If you are looking for professional representation and a reliable attorney that will advocate for you, Paolo is your guy.”
Jason Kalafat
“He was not only an expert on the matter, but most importantly for me -- very patient.”
Federal Practice Group
“Friedman, was calming and listened to me as I scrambled to give a summary of the facts and she ultimately suggested that I create a timeline.”
S.L. England
“His wealth of knowledge and experience definitely stands out from what's on the market, as he was able to easily find quick solutions.”
The Law Offices of David Stein
“Extremely pleased with the way that David Stein has represeted me for my endorsements contrats thoughout all these years.”
Matthew Wilson Attorney at Law
“Hard working, caring and brilliant, he is an excellent advocate for those he represents !”
Frederick J. Brynn
“It's no way for me to give more than a 5 star review so I will take that but let me start first by saying I was referred to this lawyers office from my significant others close friend upon meeting and speaking to staff the first person I spoke to was Fred himself a very honest and genuine guy and to be honest it gave me comfort and reassurance moving forward that I might have picked up on a great gem the staff are super kind and will try to get you take care of within a decent time frame the great part is I didn't have to call for a update on my cases they were very attentive to my needs and my case and worked closely with me to make sure I was also getting the proper medical care.”
Jacqueline Williams, Esq.
“She makes sure that her clients understand her legal strategies and what the best outcomes are for them.”
Burnham & Gorokhov
“If you are searching for legal representation, I highly recommend Eugene, as you will soon discover that he is indeed a rare find, possessing intellectual brilliance, spiritual strength, and wisdom beyond his years.”
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