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Roberto A. Bihar
“Roberto was very respectful and very professional he went through our case in detail and made sure to communicate with us to understand in details of our case .”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Waterford, MI
2 of these firms are based in Waterford; the others serve Waterford from towns including Southfield (14 mi), Royal Oak (16 mi) and Farmington Hills (12 mi).
16 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Clarkston Legal
- Knowledge
- Estate
- Job
“I wouldn't trust anyone else other than them, they worked tirelessly to help me get the best possible outcome and really gave me solid personal and professional advice to get the situation sorted quickly and painlessly.”
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Lewis & Dickstein
- Charges
- Expertise
- Criminal Defense Attorney
“We recently reached out to him a few times with a few questions regarding probation terms and court orders, and he not only answered our questions but immediately fixed some of our problems without asking for a single extra cent.”
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The Law Offices of Bradley J. Friedman
- Judge
- Informative
- Ticket
“Attorney Friedman was very amazing and extremely helpful, very communicative also told me what he was aiming to do & did just that with the greatest personal outcome will gladly be back for any attorney needs!!”
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Zayid Law
- Results
- Insurance
- Assault
“Zayid is diligent and is able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases are incredibly difficult (like mine) by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results.”
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The David J. Kramer Law Firm
- Call
- Questions
- Expertise
“I had the pleasure of working with David Kramer for a reckless driving case and I can confidently say that he went above and beyond in his efforts to provide me with the best possible legal representation.”
The 24 firms listed for Waterford, MI 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: Waterford, MI
The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 6,329 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "expertise". 16 are open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 18 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (6), domestic violence (5), personal injury (4), sex crimes (4) and drug charges (3). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 16 offer urgent consultations and 11 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 2 take 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.
Why are firms outside Waterford shown on this page?
2 of the 24 firms are based in Waterford; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
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Dallo Law
- Information
- Future
- Compassionate
“They successfully negotiated with the prosecutor to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor, significantly alleviating the severity of the potential consequences.”
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Babi Legal Group
- Calling
- Efficient
- Period
“I personally would recommend him to everyone that needs help with bankruptcy, he will sit you down and discuss your options and make sure you understand everything in regards to what to expect from bankruptcy and so forth.”
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George Law
- Mind
- Meeting
- Work
“What really is the beat thing I can say for them is it's not about the money for them, you can tell this is more than just a Job for them and that they truly care for your well being and will do whatever it takes to assist you in any way.”
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Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz
- Calls
- Outcome
- Rights
“I just want to say a huge thank you to the Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz for going above and beyond and getting me a settlement that exceeded my expectations.”
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Jonathan Jones, Attorney at Law
- Jail
- Job
- License
“I hired Jonathan to represent me on my second probation violation and he got the case dismissed I'm no longer on probation oh and not to mention I was on felony papers HES GREAT AT WHAT HE DOES price was well worth it”
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Michigan Criminal Lawyers, Plc, Attorney Scott G. Weinberg
- Felonies
- Prosecutor
- Misdemeanor
“Scott Weinberg, was able to look at my case for a third DUI, and avoid not only a felony charge but conviction that would of been on my record and cost me my job, and no jail time.”
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Rasor Law Firm
- Rights
- Justice
- Interest
“Working with Andrew Laurila and i am throughly impressed the whole firm has been a huge help during my time working with them i definitely would recommend them!”
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KI Law
- Questions
- Outcome
- Legal Representation
“Not only is Mani knowledgeable in the latest developments of criminal defense and immigration law, he is a passionate attorney who is not afraid to fight for your rights.”
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Small Law
- Question
- Information
- Knowledge
“Richard Small was great and did exactly what he said he would and was very professional &helpful definitely go for him he's that 1you want on your team”
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Law Office of Julian J. Poota
- Moving Violation
- Civil Infraction
- License
“The best the best that's all I got to say he will help you out through everything oh my God he will help you I love this lawyer I recommend him to anybody in my family friends he's the best”
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Goldin Law Firm
- Knowledge
- Disability
- Work
“They were most helpful and quick at responding back is there every step of the way although the waiting time is long but you get goos results after everything has been completed”
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Somberg Law
- Result
- Jail
- Record
“With this being my first ever offense, Nick was able to drop both my OWI and open intox charges, leaving me with a impaired driving charge (1st offense).”
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Ayar Law
- Information
- Matter
- Receptionist
“From the minute I called their office every person I spoke with was pleasant, caring and truly wanted to do whatever they could to help and point me in the right direction in helping me with my situation.”
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Goldman & Associates Law Firm
- Conversation
- Trust
- Lead
“Noor did a great job for me previously, I have faith that she will do another great job, which is why I requested her when engaging the firm for a second time.”
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Brown & Associates, Legal Services
- Pricing
- Judge
- Being Mindful
“If Chris accepts your case and agrees to represent you and your best interests, consider yourself blessed as well, and rest assured that you will be provided with the strongest and highest level of advocacy second to none, and treated with the utmost...”
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Law Offices of Marc E. Hart
- Knowledge
- Compassionate
- Number
“Marc definitely puts me at ease in my situation he is very informative and honest he answers and has different alternatives for reaching him in a timely manner.”
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Jaffe Defense Team
“Mr Jaffe and his team did a fantastic job for me i highly recommend the Jaffe Defense Team mr Jaffe and the office wete highly professional and mr jaffe went above snd beyond for me”
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Rabaa and Nachawati
- Interest
- Employment
- Negotiate
“Furthermore during my sentencing, Leen got everything we asked from dropping my probation from two years to one year to not showing my employment records each month”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Waterford, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1500
Maximum cost
$18000
National Average
$5500
Avg Per Hour Rates
$350
$3500
$6000
Typical price range is based on 317 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Waterford
- “Roberto knew exactly what to do, was extremely knowledgeable, was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him.” — client of Roberto A. Bihar
- “Tim and his staff are professional and a pleasure to work with.” — client of Clarkston Legal
- “Thank you for helping me through this difficult time , and for going an extra mile to work on getting my charges reduced ,ensuring the best possible outcome.” — client of The David J. Kramer Law Firm
- “Julian was always honest and forthcoming. He proved he was very knowledgeable and able to get one of the charges dropped.” — client of Law Office of Julian J. Poota
- “A big thank you to Joumana and her staff for making this a smooth and pleasant experience.” — client of Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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