Hewlett, Collins, & Allard
“He utilized this information in his excellent closing statement to discredit our accusers allegations and have our case completely dismissed.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Wilmington, NC
23 firms listed · all 23 in Wilmington · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Shotwell Law Group
“Amazing Effort and Credibility to this Law Firms Mr Josh outstanding job i would recommend this Firm and amazing Secretary up Front keep up the great job.”
Christina Rivenbark & Associates
“The firm made the entire process so much easier and was able to handle everything before my actual court date, which was a huge relief.”
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Minick Law
“I was traveling when I got this ticket and they made it super easy to handle and have great advice.”
Michelle Sparrow Criminal Defense Wilmington
“I'm very happy with their work and highly recommend their office to anyone who needs legal assistance with a traffic matter.”
Mulligan Attorneys
“I've let Shaun handle all my cases in the past years and he always goes above and beyond”
The 23 firms listed for Wilmington, NC 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: Wilmington, NC
All 23 firms we list here are in Wilmington itself. We have 30 firms in Wilmington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,514 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 2 are open around the clock and 3 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), personal injury (3), traffic violations (3), drug crimes (2) and drug offenses (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 97 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 9 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 23 of the firms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 11 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Wilmington offer free consultations?
9 of the 23 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.
Woody White Law Firm
“My wife and I found Woody to be honest, easy to work with and very approachable.”
Burney & Jones
“They were responsive, professional and most importantly able to get citations dismissed without us having to deal with court.”
The Law Office of Jason Vaughn
“The law office of Jason Vaughn truly stands up for their clients and fights for the best possible outcome!”
McGee Law Firm
“Jimmy's best around at what he does, known the guy for almost 20 years now and not only is he a fantastic attorney, he's a phenomenal person too.”
Wentz Law Firm
“Answered my call the 1st time, gave immediate guidance and advice which was so much better than expected, and got our eldest's speeding ticket dismissed at a minimal rate.”
Mason, Mason, & Smith Attorneys at Law
“Smith worked diligently on the case, stayed committed throughout the process, and was able to negotiate a very favorable outcome for my son”
Hayes Mann, Attorney at Law
“I am very satisfied with the excellent work done by attorney Hayes Mann.”
Whitley Coleman
“Jessica Coleman and her staff at Whitley Coleman were professional and courteous and achieved a "best possible" outcome.”
James Rutherford, Attorney at Law
“Rutherford took the time to speak with me and if it wasn't for that I would have not been able to acquire excellent Legal Counsel when it really mattered.”
Hall and Green Law
“Good attorneys who will stand up for you and fight for you in the court of law.”
The Wagoner Law Firm
“Took all of the headache and worry out of the court process.”
Wright Criminal Defense
“I would recommend him to anyone looking for criminal defense in the Wilmington area!”
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Coastal Legal Counsel
“Everything went very smoothly and timely...”
Feinberg Law Firm
“He gave me great advice when a family member was in some trouble due to ridiculous clerical errors made by the county.”
Miriam Mason Thompson Attorney at Law
“Best lawyer in Wilmington we love her been our lawyer for 30 years”
Ryan G. Cason Crummie
The Kreisman Law Firm
“Kreisman has been incredibly helpful with all of my legal needs (which range from family to traffic matters).”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Wilmington
- “Very pleased with the caring professionalism and quick turnaround with our matter with Jason’s office.” — client of The Law Office of Jason Vaughn
- “I hired Gray Smith and was beyond pleased with the outcome and level of knowledge, compassion and care for my case.” — client of Mason, Mason, & Smith Attorneys at Law
- “Divorce is not pleasant. But I am forever grateful to have had Christine on my side.” — client of Mulligan Attorneys
- “Tasha is a pleasure to work with and just an overall smooth experience with wonderful results.” — client of The Law Office of Jason Vaughn
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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