Skip to content

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Franklin, IN: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Franklin: The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC, LFR Score 70/100; 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Eskew Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 107.

  3. 21

    Most-reviewed: Marc Lopez Law Firm, 1,984 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 107 ranked; ranked #21.

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

107 Franklin criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 107 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Criminal defense lawyers in Greenwood ranking. See Criminal defense lawyers in Greenwood

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Franklin 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 Franklin at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC704.8★ (164)FranklinOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Eskew Law664.8★ (245)Indianapolis, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Office of Corey L. Scott LLC664.8★ (210)Indianapolis, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Office of Jeff Cardella Criminal Defense Attorney & Expungement Lawyer in Indianapolis Indiana654.8★ (165)Indianapolis, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Rigney Law LLC - Indianapolis Criminal Defense & OWI Lawyers654.9★ (163)Indianapolis, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Wruble Law LLC654.7★ (223)Indianapolis, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Abels Law Office654.9★ (88)Indianapolis, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC654.8★ (93)Indianapolis, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Mike Cunningham, Criminal Defense Attorney644.6★ (9)FranklinOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Office of Mark Nicholson644.7★ (220)Indianapolis, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 107 criminal defense lawyers in Franklin, 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.

  2. #2 Eskew Law

    Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    255 Alabama St 3rd Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    View profile for Eskew Law(317) 203-8455

  4. #4 Law Office of Jeff Cardella Criminal Defense Attorney & Expungement Lawyer in Indianapolis Indiana

    Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    350 Massachusetts Ave #357, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    View profile for Law Office of Jeff Cardella Criminal Defense Attorney & Expungement Lawyer in Indianapolis Indiana(317) 695-7700

  6. #6 Wruble Law LLC

    Based in Indianapolis, 22 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 223 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1512 N Delaware St Ste 201, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    View profile for Wruble Law LLC(317) 308-8584

  7. #7 Abels Law Office

    Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 W Ohio St #2000, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    View profile for Abels Law Office(317) 397-0264

  11. #11 Sly Law LLC

    Based in Indianapolis, 26 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1111 E 54th St #111, Indianapolis, IN 46220
    View profile for Sly Law LLC(317) 702-7591

  12. #12 Moore & Associates PC

    Based in Indianapolis, 20 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 130 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1301 E Washington St Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    View profile for Moore & Associates PC(317) 406-6729

  13. #13 Law Office of B.D. Williams

    Based in Indianapolis, 22 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1512 N Delaware St Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    View profile for Law Office of B.D. Williams(463) 287-7330

  14. #14 Renner Law Office | Criminal Lawyer, Prenuptial Agreement & Divorce Attorney, Indianapolis, Indiana

    Based in Indianapolis, 22 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1512 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    View profile for Renner Law Office | Criminal Lawyer, Prenuptial Agreement & Divorce Attorney, Indianapolis, Indiana(317) 771-8535

  15. #15 Maryan Law

    Based in Franklin

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Baldwin St, Bargersville, IN 46106
    View profile for Maryan Law(317) 732-4055

  16. #16 Gil Berry Law

    Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    802 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    View profile for Gil Berry Law(317) 685-3969

  19. #19 Daniel Vaughn Law, LLC.

    Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    156 E Market St 8th Flr, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    View profile for Daniel Vaughn Law, LLC.(463) 293-8003

  20. #20 Harwell Criminal Defense

    Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    156 E Market St #300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    View profile for Harwell Criminal Defense(317) 500-4435

  21. #21 Marc Lopez Law Firm

    Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,984 Google reviews, the most in Franklin.

    • 4.9★ from 1,984 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    120 E Market St Ste 710, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    View profile for Marc Lopez Law Firm(317) 886-1819

  22. #22 Zentz Law, LLC

    Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 102 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7212 Shadeland Ave #103, Indianapolis, IN 46250
    View profile for Zentz Law, LLC(317) 220-6056

  24. #24 Gomez Law

    Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
    Address
    951 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    View profile for Gomez Law(317) 951-3014

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #46

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 46 of 107 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Franklin, ranks 26 to 46
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rathburn Law Office594.1★ (77)29 mi
28Baker Law Team593.9★ (28)25 mi
31Josiah Swinney Criminal Attorney, Forfeiture Lawyer, Appeals & Personal Injury, Indianapolis, IN594.9★ (85)21 mi
34Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers - Indianapolis Office584.9★ (60)21 mi
35Hayes Law Office584.9★ (354)21 mi
46Nick Bennett Law565.0★ (98)21 mi

Also serving Franklin

1 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 Franklin
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alex Mendoza Law4.8★ (142)26 mi

How we ranked Franklin criminal defense lawyers

We scored 107 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Franklin, IN is The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Eskew Law (#2) and Law Office of Corey L. Scott LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 107 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Franklin?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 107 criminal defense lawyers serving Franklin, IN. 3 of them are based in Franklin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 1 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

28 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Franklin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC (#1), Eskew Law (#2) and Law Office of Corey L. Scott LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Franklin work on weekends?

33 of 107 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC (#1), Eskew Law (#2) and Law Office of Corey L. Scott LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Franklin criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 107 rated criminal defense lawyers in Franklin is 4.7★, with a median of 39 reviews. Marc Lopez Law Firm has the most, 1,984 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Franklin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Franklin 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 Franklin, IN 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 Franklin, IN 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 Franklin?

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 Franklin

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 107 criminal defense lawyers serving Franklin.

More criminal defense lawyers and Franklin pages