71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Covington, GA: 2026 rankings
133 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Covington: Law Offices of Villy S. Stolper, P.C., LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Tony L. Blair P.C, Attorney at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 133.
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Most-reviewed: Schnipper Law, P.C., 417 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 133 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
133 Covington criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 133 rated law firms.
Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Covington 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law Offices of Villy S. Stolper, P.C. | 71 | 5.0★ (221) | Conyers, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Tony L. Blair P.C, Attorney at Law | 70 | 4.7★ (71) | Covington | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Schnipper Law, P.C. | 68 | 4.9★ (417) | Atlanta, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
| 4 | Elbaz & Elbaz, LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (221) | Lawrenceville, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Doepke Law Firm, LLC | 68 | 4.9★ (256) | Covington | — | — |
| 6 | Richard D.C. Schrade, Jr., Attorney | 67 | 4.8★ (131) | McDonough, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Thomas S. Barton: Attorney At Law | 66 | 4.8★ (119) | Stockbridge, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Law Office of Wendi D. Armstrong, LLC | 65 | 4.8★ (102) | Conyers, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | The Abbott Law Firm | 65 | 4.5★ (98) | McDonough, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Frost Law Firm | 65 | 4.6★ (108) | Covington | — | — |
All 133 criminal defense lawyers in Covington, 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.
Based in Covington
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 29 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceville, 26 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in McDonough, 19 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stockbridge, 22 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conyers, 10 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in McDonough, 19 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Frost Law Firm
Based in Covington
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 29 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Wosnik Law
Based in Monroe, 17 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 28 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Rafus Law
Based in Lawrenceville, 25 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 28 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 29 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norcross, 29 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceville, 26 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conyers, 10 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conyers, 10 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conyers, 10 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 17 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceville, 27 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in McDonough, 20 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Crosby Law
Based in Lawrenceville, 26 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 133 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lewis Law - Criminal Defense | 61 | 5.0★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Houston Washburn Law | 61 | 4.2★ (30) | 27 mi |
| 28 | Michael Fulcher Law, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (77) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Manji Law, P.C. | 61 | 4.9★ (148) | 28 mi |
| 30 | Law Office of Matt Acuff, PC | 61 | 5.0★ (34) | 26 mi |
| 31 | Crawford and Boyle, LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (148) | 26 mi |
| 32 | KL Jackson Law LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (73) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Michael E. Thompson Law, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (24) | 10 mi |
| 34 | The Washington Law Group, PC | 60 | 3.5★ (17) | 10 mi |
| 35 | George C. Creal Jr. | 60 | 4.6★ (13) | 29 mi |
| 36 | The Maloof Law Firm | 60 | 4.9★ (99) | 28 mi |
| 37 | The Abt Law Firm, LLC | 60 | 4.3★ (149) | 28 mi |
| 38 | Jason Park Law, LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (89) | 29 mi |
| 39 | TSR3 Justice Center | 59 | 4.4★ (20) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Romero Law | 59 | 4.7★ (24) | 26 mi |
| 41 | Rouse & Co. LLC - Attorney At Law | 59 | 4.3★ (49) | 18 mi |
| 42 | Giannini Law Office, PC | 59 | 5.0★ (35) | 25 mi |
| 43 | Zankov Law LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (42) | 27 mi |
| 44 | Pat Lowder Law LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | 22 mi |
| 45 | BRE Law, LLC | 58 | 4.4★ (42) | 20 mi |
| 46 | Wester Law, LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (55) | 28 mi |
| 47 | Murble A. Wright Of The Wright Law Group | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | 29 mi |
| 48 | Tailor Law, P.C. | 58 | 4.8★ (33) | 26 mi |
| 49 | The Adams Firm LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (39) | 29 mi |
| 50 | James D. Michael, P.C. | 58 | 4.6★ (48) | 28 mi |
Also serving Covington
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Stephenson & Waters | 4.3★ (19) | In Covington |
| Ben F. Windham, P.C. | 4.9★ (14) | In Covington |
| BILLY J. WATERS | 4.1★ (9) | In Covington |
| Christine A. Koehler, Attorney at Law | 4.9★ (27) | 26 mi |
| Conoscienti & Ledbetter, Attorneys at Law | 4.8★ (70) | 28 mi |
| Gonzalez Torres Law | 4.7★ (289) | 29 mi |
| Greer Stansfield & Turner, LLP | 4.5★ (8) | In Covington |
| Henderson David A | 4.6★ (40) | In Covington |
| McCart Law Firm, LLC | 4.5★ (28) | In Covington |
| MG Law | Personal Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (98) | In Covington |
| Pemberton Law, LLC | 4.6★ (54) | In Covington |
| Petrelli Previtera, LLC | 4.5★ (117) | In Covington |
| Pulliam Law Group | 4.8★ (32) | In Covington |
| Robert James Trial Attorneys | 5.0★ (3) | 27 mi |
| Scott Turner Law Group | 3.8★ (13) | 30 mi |
| The Law Offices of Jorge Luis Flores, LLC | 4.1★ (23) | In Covington |
| THE LINDSEY FIRM, P.C. | 4.7★ (81) | In Covington |
| The Lindsey Firm, PC | In Covington | |
| The Madison Law Office | 4.4★ (20) | In Covington |
| Tom Barton - DUI Attorney | In Covington |
How we ranked Covington criminal defense lawyers
We scored 133 Covington 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Covington data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a criminal defense lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
- 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 Covington: frequently asked questions
Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Covington?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Covington, GA is Law Offices of Villy S. Stolper, P.C. with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tony L. Blair P.C, Attorney at Law (#2) and Schnipper Law, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 133 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Covington?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 133 criminal defense lawyers serving Covington, GA. 3 of them are based in Covington; 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 Covington are open 24/7?
18 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Covington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Villy S. Stolper, P.C. (#1), Tony L. Blair P.C, Attorney at Law (#2) and Schnipper Law, P.C. (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Covington work on weekends?
24 of 133 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Villy S. Stolper, P.C. (#1), Tony L. Blair P.C, Attorney at Law (#2) and Schnipper Law, P.C. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Covington criminal defense lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 133 rated criminal defense lawyers in Covington is 4.7★, with a median of 41 reviews. Schnipper Law, P.C. has the most, 417 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Covington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Covington 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 Covington, GA 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 Covington, GA 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 Covington?
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 Covington
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 133 criminal defense lawyers serving Covington.
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