5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Baton Rouge (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 20 criminal defense lawyers in Baton Rouge on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Criminal charges leave little time to shop around, and criminal defense lawyers in Baton Rouge are often chosen in a single phone call. One firm carries most of the weight in the reviews: Rozas Law Firm has 1,245 of the 1,824 Google reviews on this page at 4.8 stars, while every other firm sits between 109 and 183 reviews with ratings from 4.8 to a perfect 5.0.

Short answer: Rozas Law Firm is the most-reviewed choice, 4.8 stars across 1,245 Google reviews, with a site that lists DUI, drug, violent, sex and federal crimes. The Robinson Law Firm LLC and Beall & Thies, LLC both hold a perfect 5.0, on 172 and 109 reviews. Several firms here also take injury or civil work, so confirm that a criminal matter is something the attorney handles regularly.

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Defense Firms Compared on Reviews and Ratings

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Rozas Law Firm	4.8 ★	1,245	Broadest list of criminal charges	View ›
2	The Robinson Law Firm LLC	5.0 ★	172	Injury and criminal under one roof	View ›
3	Manasseh Gill Knipe Belanger	4.8 ★	183	Trial-minded defense and DUI	View ›
4	Beall & Thies, LLC	5.0 ★	109	Boutique firm, DUI and plea work	View ›
5	Borghardt Law Firm	4.9 ★	115	Traffic tickets and parish courts	View ›

5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Baton Rouge (2026)

Who handles what, firm by firm

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rozas Law Firm

4.81,245 Google reviews

Rozas Law Firm describes itself as a Baton Rouge firm handling criminal defense, immigration and family law since 2004. Its site lists assault and battery, drug crimes, DUI, federal crimes, internet crimes, murder, sex crimes, violent crimes, misdemeanors and restraining orders under criminal defense. The criminal and family office is at 7967 Office Park Blvd, with Saturday morning hours on Google.

What people praise

Reviewers praise responsive staff who return calls and answer questions
One client describes an attorney who fought hard on a federal criminal restitution matter
Clients say the attorneys explain complex issues clearly
A reviewer says the free consultation and pricing compared well with other firms they tried

Worth knowing

Also a busy immigration and family practice, so ask which attorney would take your criminal case

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,245 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this page by far, at 4.8 stars, and the widest list of charge types on its site. A strong first call if your case is serious or involves federal court.

Website +1225-341-6945 Directions

7967 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

The Robinson Law Firm LLC

5.0172 Google reviews

The Robinson Law Firm LLC is a Baton Rouge firm that describes itself as advocating for the injured and the arrested. Its site lists car and 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents and criminal defense, and offers a free consultation. The office is at 133 3rd St, Ste C, with a second office noted in Pineville. Google files it as a personal injury attorney, so criminal defense is one of two main practice areas.

What people praise

Clients say the attorney kept them updated through the whole case
A paralegal is singled out for being a joy to work with
One reviewer says the attorney texted status updates and filings
Reviewers describe kindness, patience and respect

Worth knowing

Many of the reviews on file read as general praise or describe injury work, so ask about criminal cases specifically

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating5 / 5

Review volume172 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 on 172 reviews and a good fit if you want one firm for both injury and criminal matters. Confirm criminal experience on the first call.

Website +1225-800-3370 Directions

133 3rd St Ste C, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Manasseh Gill Knipe Belanger

4.8183 Google reviews

Manasseh Gill Knipe Belanger practices criminal defense and personal injury from 8075 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge. Its site says the firm has sought justice for clients for over 25 years and lists nine attorneys on its team. Google classes it first as a criminal justice attorney.

What people praise

A client says their attorney believed them, worked the case and won the defense
Another says the attorney responded quickly and is not afraid to take a case to trial
One reviewer credits the firm with getting a DUI charge reduced
The firm's site mentions help with an old record expungement

Worth knowing

A small number of reviewers report disappointment with communication or value, while 172 of 183 reviews are five-star

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume183 · 93rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A criminal-first practice with a long history and a deep bench of attorneys. Ask who would be your lead attorney and how often you will hear from them.

Website +1225-927-1234 Directions

8075 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Beall & Thies, LLC

5.0109 Google reviews

Beall & Thies, LLC is a boutique Baton Rouge firm at 351 St Ferdinand St focusing on personal injury and criminal defense. Its site says it handles everything from DUI cases to other criminal allegations, prepares for trial, and works on plea bargaining and sentencing when the evidence is against the client.

What people praise

Reviewers say the team treated them like family
Clients say they were kept up to date on progress and changes
One reviewer says their case settled quickly and for more than expected
Staff are described as kind and professional

Worth knowing

Smaller review base, at 109 reviews, and the written feedback is mostly about general service rather than specific criminal charges

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating5 / 5

Review volume109 · 68th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flawless-looking 5.0, though resting on the smallest review count here. Worth a call for DUI or other charges if you prefer a smaller firm.

Website +1225-383-3499 Directions

351 St Ferdinand St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Borghardt Law Firm

4.9115 Google reviews

Borghardt Law Firm is a full-service Baton Rouge firm at 301 St Ferdinand St led by Franz Borghardt. Its site lists criminal defense from traffic infractions to white-collar crime, civil rights violations and litigation, and says it represents people in both city and district courts across ten parishes. Google also tags business, civil and family law.

What people praise

Clients praise the attorney for explaining things clearly and keeping them informed
One parent describes support through their teenage son's case
A reviewer says a missed traffic-ticket court date was handled in under 30 minutes
Described as professional and compassionate in court

Worth knowing

A general practice, so criminal defense sits beside civil and family matters

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume115 · 83rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating that looks especially good for traffic tickets and lower-level charges. Ask about experience with felonies if your case is more serious.

Website +1225-831-1465 Directions

301 St Ferdinand St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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Reading the scorecards

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the firm’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated it, compared with other Baton Rouge criminal defense firms. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a hundred. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a criminal defense lawyer charge in Baton Rouge? (2026)

We found no published local fee figures for these firms, so we won’t quote any. Cost usually depends on the charge, whether the case is likely to go to trial, and how much court time it takes. Ask whether the fee is flat or hourly, what is included, and whether the first consultation is free. The Robinson Law Firm’s site advertises a free consultation.

Offices and courts these firms serve

The Baton Rouge offices on this page sit on Office Park Boulevard, Jefferson Highway, 3rd Street and St Ferdinand Street. Borghardt Law Firm’s site says it represents clients in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston and several neighboring parishes, and Rozas Law Firm’s site mentions serving the Central area. Searching for a criminal defense attorney near me? Each card shows a phone number and map link for the closest office.

Questions to ask a defense attorney first

How many cases like mine have you handled, and in which court?
Who will appear in court for me, and who will I speak with day to day?
Is your fee flat or hourly, and what does it cover?
What are the realistic options, including a plea, a reduction or trial?
Is the first consultation free?

Frequently asked questions

Do these firms also handle injury or family cases?

Several do. The Robinson Law Firm, Manasseh Gill Knipe Belanger and Beall & Thies list personal injury alongside criminal defense, Rozas Law Firm also handles immigration and family law, and Borghardt Law Firm lists civil work. Check that your attorney handles criminal cases regularly.

Can a criminal defense lawyer help with a traffic ticket?

Some can. Borghardt Law Firm’s site lists traffic infractions among its criminal defense work, and one reviewer describes a missed ticket court date handled quickly. Ask the firm before assuming a ticket is covered.

Before you make the call

Rozas Law Firm is the safest default on sheer review volume, and the 5.0-rated Beall & Thies and Robinson firms are worth a call if you want a smaller office. Whoever you choose, ask who will appear in court for you and get the fee terms in writing.

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