5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia (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 19 criminal defense lawyers in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

An arrest, a bench warrant or a ticket that puts a license at risk doesn't wait for office hours. The criminal defense lawyers in Philadelphia on this page carry 1,803 Google reviews between them, and The Town Law LLC and SKA Law Group, LLC both sit at a flat 5.0 on 470 and 430 reviews. The stars are close everywhere, so the sharper questions are who picks up late and which charges a firm lists as everyday work.

Short answer: The Town Law LLC leads with a 5.0 rating across 470 Google reviews and states on its site that it's available 24/7. SKA Law Group, LLC is also at 5.0 on 430 reviews, and Liberty Law Team holds 4.9 on 409. Fees depend on the charge and the court, so ask for a written quote at the first call.

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1. The Town Law LLC
2. SKA Law Group, LLC
3. Liberty Law Team
4. Kenny, Burns & McGill
5. Coleman Defense LLC
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Defense Firms Compared on the Numbers

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	The Town Law LLC	5.0 ★	470	24/7, warrants and traffic court	View ›
2	SKA Law Group, LLC	5.0 ★	430	Payment plans, PFA and criminal cases	View ›
3	Liberty Law Team	4.9 ★	409	Wide charge list, long daily hours	View ›
4	Kenny, Burns & McGill	4.8 ★	299	Criminal plus civil in one firm	View ›
5	Coleman Defense LLC	4.9 ★	195	Trial-minded defense, high rating	View ›

5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia (2026)

Who's behind each name

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Town Law LLC

5.0470 Google reviews

The Town Law LLC is a criminal defense firm at 1650 Market St. Its website lists DUI, gun possession, drug charges, assault, theft, bench warrants, protection from abuse orders, probation violations, domestic violence defense and traffic tickets or license suspensions, and says it's available 24/7. Reviewers mostly describe warrant, traffic court and citation matters handled by an attorney they call Patrick.

What people praise

Calls returned quickly, including late on a Friday evening
Attorney explains the process and stays in touch through the case
Reviewers describe help with a traffic citation and a warrant
Support continued afterward, including an expungement

Worth knowing

Reviews center on one attorney, so ask who will appear in court for you

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating5 / 5

Review volume470 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flat 5.0 on 470 reviews makes it the clear first call on this page, and the most recent reviews are only weeks old. Reviews lean toward traffic and warrant situations, so ask about experience with your specific charge.

Website +1215-307-5504 Directions

1650 Market St Ste 3669, Philadelphia, PA 19103

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

SKA Law Group, LLC

5.0430 Google reviews

SKA Law Group, LLC practices from 1518 Walnut St and handles criminal defense and personal injury cases. Its website offers a risk-free consultation, flexible payment plans and availability 24/7, and says its criminal lawyers have more than 25 years of combined practice. Reviews describe dismissed charges and a dismissed PFA case.

What people praise

Reviewers describe cases dismissed and a PFA matter closed in their favor
Attorney gave honest guidance and avoided false promises
Payment-plan flexibility is mentioned by a client
Communication described as available at every step

Worth knowing

Several attorneys are named across reviews, so confirm who handles yours

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating5 / 5

Review volume430 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flat 5.0 on 430 reviews, placed behind The Town Law LLC only on review volume. Worth a call if payment flexibility matters or you're facing a PFA.

Website +1267-265-4553 Directions

1518 Walnut St #808, Philadelphia, PA 19102

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Liberty Law Team

4.9409 Google reviews

Liberty Law Team works from 1515 Market St and lists a very broad criminal defense menu on its site, from DUI and drug crimes to appeals, juvenile matters, sexual offenses, weapons charges and white-collar fraud, with specific pages for Drexel, Temple and UPenn students. Google shows it open 7 AM to 11 PM every day.

What people praise

Clients call the team professional and responsive
Court work described as confident and effective
Parents and family members praise how well the team kept them informed
Reasonable pricing mentioned in a review

Worth knowing

One reviewer noted different attorneys appearing at hearings, so ask about continuity

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume409 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on 409 reviews and daily hours that run late on Google. A good choice for a less common charge or appeal, with the one caveat above.

Website +1215-826-3314 Directions

1515 Market St #1200, Philadelphia, PA 19102

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Kenny, Burns & McGill

4.8299 Google reviews

Kenny, Burns & McGill is a firm at 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd whose site lists criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation and real estate litigation. The defense list covers drug crimes, DUI, federal offenses, grand jury and preliminary hearings, juvenile cases, weapons and violent crimes, and the firm says it serves surrounding counties including Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware.

What people praise

Clients say staff stayed in contact through the whole case
Attorney Eileen Burns praised as real, clear and easy to talk to
Expectations explained honestly from the first meeting
Quick responses when things came up

Worth knowing

A smaller review base than the firms ranked above it

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume299 · 82nd

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: 4.8 on 299 reviews, with praise centered on named attorneys. It suits someone whose matter might reach beyond Philadelphia into a neighboring county.

Website +1215-423-5500 Directions

1500 John F Kennedy Blvd #520, Philadelphia, PA 19102

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Coleman Defense LLC

4.9195 Google reviews

Coleman Defense LLC is a Philadelphia defense practice at 1717 Arch St, Unit 320. Google lists it as a criminal justice and trial attorney. We couldn't read its website, so the picture here comes from its reviews, which describe a lawyer named Coleman handling serious charges with a colleague, Mr. Foltz.

What people praise

Reviewers say the attorney fought hard and paid attention to details
Clients report dismissals and favorable outcomes in their own cases
Calm, reassuring handling of stressful situations
A 4.9 rating across 195 reviews

Worth knowing

The smallest review base on the page, so less history to weigh

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume195 · 71st

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating on 195 reviews, ranked last on volume alone. Reviewers' accounts of past results don't predict yours; use the consultation to judge fit.

Website +1215-564-1634 Directions

1717 Arch St Unit 320, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Reading the scorecards

The scores come from public Google data, refreshed on the verified date. Rating is the live star average. Review volume is how many people rated the firm. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of clients carries more than a 5.0 from a few. Recency reflects how recently reviews arrived. Nobody can pay to change these numbers.

What to expect on criminal defense fees in Philadelphia (2026)

Defense fees depend on the charge, the court and how far the case goes, and many firms quote a flat fee or a payment plan after hearing the facts. We haven’t printed figures because we can’t source a reliable local range. Ask for the fee and what it covers in writing, and whether court costs are separate.

Finding a defense lawyer close by

These firms operate from Market Street, Walnut Street, John F Kennedy Boulevard and Arch Street addresses in Philadelphia. If you need a criminal defense lawyer near me tonight, check the phone number on each card and ask about after-hours calls.

What to ask a defense attorney

Have you handled my specific charge in Philadelphia courts?
Will you appear at every hearing yourself, or may another attorney cover?
What is the fee, and does it include all court dates?
How quickly can you reach me after an arrest or a warrant?
What should I avoid saying or doing before we speak again?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these defense lawyers?

We began with Philadelphia firms that have a public Google presence in criminal defense, then ranked them on rating, review volume, consistency and recency.

Are these rankings paid?

Businesses marked Featured Partner have a paid listing with us. Ratings and review counts are the real Google numbers and are never edited.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (October 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can I reach a criminal defense lawyer after hours?

The Town Law LLC and SKA Law Group, LLC both state on their own sites that they’re available 24/7, and Google shows Liberty Law Team open 7 AM to 11 PM daily. Confirm how each handles late-night arrests before relying on it.

Do these firms handle traffic tickets and protection from abuse orders?

The Town Law LLC lists traffic tickets, license suspensions, bench warrants and PFAs on its site, and reviewers of SKA Law Group, LLC describe a dismissed PFA case. Other firms here focus on more serious charges, so ask whether yours fits.

The short version

The Town Law LLC is the safest first call on rating, volume and recent activity. Whoever you choose, don’t talk to anyone about your case until you’ve spoken with counsel.

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