Maya Murphy
“She listened, empathized, and synthesized our story with relevant case law, and partnered with us to create a concrete plan of action on how to get the best possible outcome for our son.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Westport, CT
3 of these firms are based in Westport; the others serve Westport from towns including Stamford (11 mi), Bridgeport (9 mi) and Fairfield (5 mi).
7 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 27, 2026
Justin C. Pugh & Associates
“Everything went smoothly and was very clearly explained.”
Kristan Peters-Hamlin
Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer
“He was the only attorney that I spoke with who spoke to me himself and not a paralegal and he was able to get my ticket completely dismissed with a small charitable donation.”
The Law Office of Michael E. Skiber
“In the beginning, I was very nervous of how everything would play out as it was my first time dealing with a case but I was given everything I needed to know upfront.”
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman
“They do a good job of explaining all possible outcomes and excel at advising their clients on proper choices based on experience and realistic expectations”
The 24 firms listed for Westport, CT 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: Westport, CT
23 of the 24 firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,678 reviews; 8 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 (98%), responsiveness (87%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 7 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (7), criminal defense (4), civil litigation (2), criminal law (2) and domestic violence (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 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 1996. 7 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Westport shown on this page?
3 of the 24 firms are based in Westport; 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.
The Lebedevitch Law Firm
“Attorney lebedevitch helped with my case greatly and helped get me the best outcome possible I would 100% recommend him to anyone who's looking for a great attorney.”
Peter J. Somma, Jr., Lawrence T. Somma Lawyers
“I, Rolando de la Cruz, cordially address Peter Somma and associates, thanking him for the great effort exerted throughout the process in favor of the well-being of our case.”
Lindy R. Urso, Attorney at Law
“Attorney Urso goes above and beyond for his clients, not only making himself available, but also challenging the system to get the best outcome for his clients.”
Rosati & Rosati
“They are very helpful”
Costello, Brennan, Devidas, Sasso and Sinclair
“Attorney Kieran Costello, with his in-depth legal knowledge and Attorney Edward "Skip" Sinclair, with both his legal knowledge as well as his financial background, brought the case to a successful conclusion.”
Stephan E. Seeger Attorney at Law
“Unlike this Magliari guy who I read about in the paper who goes around Stamford looking to get people in trouble, my experience with Attorney Seeger is that he is very honest.”
Ruane Attorneys At Law
“Attorney Jay Ruane and Pardon Leader Krista Anroman were empathetic, caring, and did an excellent job listening to understand how to effectively achieve my pardon.”
Attorney Charles Christian Young
“I was represented by Attorney Christian Young he handled my case with the professional abilities and knowledge I wish other lawyers would of done for me!!!!!!!!”
Joseph J. Colarusso, Attorney at Law
“He conducts a deep dive during the diligence phase to understand exactly what happened and what was revealed.”
Lynch, Trembicki & Boynton
“Everything was so smooth and easy, having a stress free transaction when buying a house is so important and we wouldn't have done it without Michael!”
Ganim Legal
“Alexa has been straightforward, concise, & extremely knowledgeable as we have processed through what is an unknown and quite frankly nerve wracking experience.”
Koffsky & Felsen
“BRUCE MATTLOCK he was outstanding discredited everyone that took the stand this man is the essence of class and will tell u how it is the truth is often hard to take when u get a case in the feds ,they don't throw out 20 mo 30 mo.”
Jerome N. Goldstein, Attorney at Law
“I would highly recommend attorney Goldstein, he is definitely an attorney you would want to represent you in a time of need!”
Riley Law
Bayer & Black
“He was very professional; responded to us immediately whenever we had any questions; gave clear instructions; and took care of every detail from the start of the case through to its conclusion.”
Gulash & Associates
“They educate the client with the process and give options, if available, for the best favorable disposition so the client can get back to family and normalcy as fast as possible.”
Law Offices of Kirk A Bennett
“He is not only supportive he has exceptional people skills and is very smart and experienced so that the process went smoother and faster than I expected.”
Law Offices of Daniel D Skuret
“I needed help with a delicate situation and DJ helped me figure out what needed to be done to protect me legally in order to avoid even having to go to court over anything.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Westport
- “Lauren is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, resourceful, thorough and meticulous.” — client of Maya Murphy
- “We had the pleasure of working with Caitlin Murphy who is knowledgeable, professional and compassionate.” — client of The Law Offices of Mark Sherman
- “Everything was handled in a professional manner. Everyone at the firm was knowledgeable and a pleasure to speak to.” — client of Ruane Attorneys At Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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