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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Ardmore, PA: 2026 rankings

368 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Ardmore: The Town Law LLC, LFR Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 471 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): SKA Law Group, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 368.

  3. 27

    Most-reviewed: Rosenberg | Perry & Associates, LLC, 524 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 368 ranked; ranked #27.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

368 Ardmore criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 128 are open 24/7, 152 open Saturdays and 138 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 368 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Town Law LLC735.0★ (471)Philadelphia, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2SKA Law Group, LLC735.0★ (431)Philadelphia, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Saadzoi Law735.0★ (417)Drexel Hill, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4McKenzie Law Firm, P.C.724.9★ (515)King of Prussia, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Zachary B. Cooper, Attorney at Law, P.C.725.0★ (383)King of Prussia, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Latoison Law724.9★ (381)Drexel Hill, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7McKenzie Law Firm, P.C.715.0★ (235)King of Prussia, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Kenny, Burns & McGill714.8★ (301)Philadelphia, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Law Offices Of Jason Pollack, Esq715.0★ (319)Bellmawr, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Coleman Defense LLC714.9★ (195)Philadelphia, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 368 criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Ardmore

    Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 471 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 471 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1650 Market St Ste 3669, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  2. Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 431 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 431 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1518 Walnut St #808, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  3. Based in Drexel Hill, 8 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 417 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    115 W State St #403, Media, PA 19063
  4. Based in King of Prussia, 9 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    325 Sentry Pkwy, Building 5 West, #200, Blue Bell, PA 19422
  5. Based in Drexel Hill, 8 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8 S Plum St, Media, PA 19063
  6. Based in King of Prussia, 9 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    630 Freedom Dr 3rd Floor Suite 25, King of Prussia, PA 19406
  7. Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 301 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1500 John F Kennedy Blvd #520, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  8. Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1717 Arch St Unit 320, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  9. Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    1515 Market St #1200, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  10. Based in Springfield, 8 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 477 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 477 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1 Veterans Sq. #200, Media, PA 19063
  11. Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 217 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 217 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1717 Arch St Unit 320, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  12. Based in West Chester, 17 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    304 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
  13. Based in Philadelphia, 8 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 S Broad St Suite 610, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  14. Based in West Norriton, 8 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    600 W Germantown Pike #400, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
  15. Based in Ardmore

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    450 Narberth Ave #200, Narberth, PA 19072
  16. Based in Norristown, 8 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    29 E Marshall St, Norristown, PA 19401
  17. Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1608 Walnut St #900, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  18. Based in West Chester, 17 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 217 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 217 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    29 S Walnut St, West Chester, PA 19382
  19. Based in West Chester, 17 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    117 W Gay St #300, West Chester, PA 19380
  20. Based in Cherry Hill, 18 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 307 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1874 NJ-70 Ste 6, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08003

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 368 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Steven F. O'Meara694.8★ (103)8 mi
27Rosenberg | Perry & Associates, LLC694.9★ (524)26 mi
28Fienman Defense LLC685.0★ (66)8 mi
29Attorney Paul Lang684.9★ (236)19 mi
30Amato T. Sanita, Esq.684.9★ (68)7 mi
31The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC684.9★ (70)8 mi
32Law Offices of Michele Finizio684.9★ (399)18 mi
33Gelman Law, LLC684.8★ (165)15 mi
34The Zeiger Firm684.9★ (60)7 mi
35Lackey & Miller, LLC685.0★ (109)16 mi
36Law Offices of Christopher L. Baxter685.0★ (129)18 mi
37The Law Offices of Steven Kellis684.9★ (51)7 mi
38Levow DWI Law, P.C.685.0★ (103)17 mi
39Robert A Mancini Attys At Law685.0★ (351)22 mi
40Giribaldi Law684.8★ (58)8 mi
41Edward G. Appel, Attorney at Law674.5★ (472)20 mi
42Skinner Law Firm674.9★ (114)17 mi
43Parkinson, Tarpey Law675.0★ (36)8 mi
44Rooney Philly Lawyer674.9★ (36)6 mi
45Rosenberg | Perry & Associates, LLC675.0★ (104)19 mi
46Wimmer Criminal Defense Law675.0★ (72)8 mi
47The Law Office of Christopher St. John675.0★ (104)20 mi
48Michael T. van der Veen Law674.9★ (37)8 mi
49Hark and Hark674.9★ (185)In Ardmore
50Link Law, LLC (R. Patrick Link)674.5★ (61)8 mi

Also serving Ardmore

20 more criminal defense lawyers within 30 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked criminal defense lawyers serving Ardmore
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abramson & Abramson, LLC5.0★ (76)In Ardmore
Cherkas Metcalfe Law5.0★ (9)In Ardmore
Cohen & Frey P.C.5.0★ (1)In Ardmore
Cunilio & Cunilio4.7★ (12)In Ardmore
D’Adamo Law4.5★ (35)7 mi
Douglas Dolfman Attorney at Law4.4★ (62)7 mi
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP5.0★ (1)In Ardmore
Joseph A Walheim & AssociatesIn Ardmore
Kendall PC4.9★ (19)In Ardmore
Law Office of Evan Aidman5.0★ (14)In Ardmore
Legalty Title Insurance & Real Estate Services4.9★ (113)In Ardmore
Levow & Associates5.0★ (2)In Ardmore
Murphy & Murphy4.0★ (3)In Ardmore
NiaLena Caravasos Esq4.8★ (32)8 mi
Nina Spizer LawIn Ardmore
Silver & Silver Attorneys At Law4.7★ (390)In Ardmore
Stephen Hildebrand, Esq.1.0★ (1)In Ardmore
The Halpern Law Firm5.0★ (57)In Ardmore
Thomas Demarco & Associates LLC4.7★ (77)14 mi
Zajac & Padilla, LLC5.0★ (9)In Ardmore

How we ranked Ardmore criminal defense lawyers

We scored 368 Ardmore criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ardmore data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
  • Who will appear with me at each hearing?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ardmore?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Ardmore, PA is The Town Law LLC with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 471 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SKA Law Group, LLC (#2) and Saadzoi Law (#3) follow. We ranked 368 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Ardmore?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 368 criminal defense lawyers serving Ardmore, PA. 2 of them are based in Ardmore; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore are open 24/7?

128 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Town Law LLC (#1), SKA Law Group, LLC (#2) and Saadzoi Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore work on weekends?

152 of 368 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 138 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Town Law LLC (#1), SKA Law Group, LLC (#2) and Saadzoi Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Ardmore criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 368 rated criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore is 4.8★, with a median of 32 reviews. Rosenberg | Perry & Associates, LLC has the most, 524 reviews, and ranks #27. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?

Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do criminal defense lawyers outside Ardmore count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Ardmore city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore, PA charge?

Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?

If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Ardmore, PA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Ardmore?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Ardmore

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 368 criminal defense lawyers serving Ardmore.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.