Gerber, Green & Principe
“She fought to get me the best possible outcome and did get me the best possible outcome.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Winston-Salem, NC
15 firms listed · 14 in Winston-Salem · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Harkey Law Firm
“Scott was very open with me about what I would likely be facing and what he was going to do to prevent that from happening.”
Lawsmith, the Law Offices of J. Scott Smith
“He took charge right away and was a BullDog right out of the gate and stayed aggressive throughout the completion of the settlement.”
Law Office of Stephen M. Ball
“I hope I never need Steve again but with my daughter attending Wake Forrest I am thankful to know Steve will be there for me if I ever do.”
Law Offices of Roderick T. McIver
“All I can say is I was met with kindness, honesty and the motivation to get me what was owed.”
Greenwood Law
“Really appreciate all the help that Greenwood Law has provided me and my family with our custody needs.”
The 15 firms listed for Winston-Salem, 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: Winston-Salem, NC
14 of the 15 firms we list are based in Winston-Salem; the other one serves Winston-Salem from Kernersville (10 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 1,336 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "understanding". 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 5 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 3 list a public email. 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 Winston-Salem shown on this page?
14 of the 15 firms are based in Winston-Salem; 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.
B. Jeffrey Wood Attorney at Law
“He and his staff were wonderful.”
Beechler Tomberlin
“Chris and Allie took care of us like family -- from the first phone call through the trial.”
Kevin Altman
“Kevin made a very uncomfortable legal situation as easy as possible for us to deal with and made us feel like we were in good hands all the way through.”
Law Offices of John J. Barrow
“Barrow is a super-smart lawyer, and has given me good advice more times than I can count.”
Eustache Law
“They were able to speed up my process with the court and everything was handled with great time !”
The Law Offices of J. Darren Byers
“I was facing 6 years in prison for probation violation he got my trafficking charge dismiss due to the evidence being weak he gonna do his part as long as you pay that money”
Winston Law Group
“They are one of the best law ferns in Lexington Mr Stubbs got my case dismissed with no problem”
North Carolina Expungements - Clean Your Criminal Record
“Couldn't have had a better experience or outcome.”
Christopher R. Clifton
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Winston-Salem
- “Great experience with Harkey litigation, always pleasant and professional, responsive to questions and I had a perfect outcome with my case.” — client of Harkey Law Firm
- “Kevin has expert legal knowledge, he is honest, kind and charges reasonable fees.” — client of Kevin Altman
- “I had Scott Smith as my lawyer . He was very pleasant to work with and extremely knowledgeable.” — client of Lawsmith, the Law Offices of J. Scott Smith
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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