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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Garland, TX: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Garland: Texas Defenders, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 966 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Warren Abrams, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 395.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Dunham & Jones, 1,071 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 395 ranked; ranked #3.

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

395 Garland criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 106 are open 24/7, 133 open Saturdays and 112 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 395 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Garland 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 Garland at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Texas Defenders715.0★ (966)Dallas, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Warren Abrams, P.C.715.0★ (555)Dallas, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Dunham & Jones704.8★ (1,071)Dallas, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
4Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys705.0★ (493)Dallas, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5The Presti Law Firm, PLLC704.7★ (657)Dallas, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6DFW Criminal Lawyers L.L.C.705.0★ (467)Dallas, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Medlin Law Firm695.0★ (314)Dallas, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Jee Law Firm694.9★ (221)Dallas, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Law Offices Of Robert S. Gregg684.9★ (310)Dallas, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Dunham & Jones684.8★ (240)Plano, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 395 criminal defense lawyers in Garland, 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 Garland

    #1 Texas Defenders

    Based in Dallas, 12 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 966 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 966 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3302 Swiss Cir, Dallas, TX 75204
    View profile for Texas Defenders(214) 306-9696

  2. #2 Warren Abrams, P.C.

    Based in Dallas, 8 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 555 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 555 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10300 N Central Expy #283, Dallas, TX 75231
    View profile for Warren Abrams, P.C.(972) 960-9040

  3. #3 Dunham & Jones

    Based in Dallas, 9 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6060 N Central Expy #888, Dallas, TX 75206
    View profile for Dunham & Jones(214) 888-8888

  7. #7 The Medlin Law Firm

    Based in Dallas, 12 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 314 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2550 Pacific Ave #866, Dallas, TX 75226
    View profile for The Medlin Law Firm(214) 833-5642

  8. #8 Jee Law Firm

    Based in Dallas, 8 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8150 N Central Expy Fl 10, Dallas, TX 75206
    View profile for Jee Law Firm(214) 965-0011

  10. #10 Dunham & Jones

    Based in Plano, 9 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 240 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 E Park Blvd #1110, Plano, TX 75074
    View profile for Dunham & Jones(214) 888-8888

  13. #13 Gallian Firm

    Based in Dallas, 13 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3500 Maple Ave Suite 1150, Dallas, TX 75219
    View profile for Gallian Firm(469) 746-3135

  15. #15 Dallas DWI Defender

    Based in Dallas, 11 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5956 Sherry Ln #1000, Dallas, TX 75225
    View profile for Dallas DWI Defender(214) 310-0411

  17. #17 Wilder Law Firm

    Based in Plano, 15 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5600 Tennyson Pkwy #330, Plano, TX 75024
    View profile for Wilder Law Firm(214) 949-4687

  18. #18 Spangler Law

    Based in Dallas, 13 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1700 Pacific Ave #2620, Dallas, TX 75201
    View profile for Spangler Law(214) 932-3030

  19. #19 Starr Law, P.C.

    Based in McKinney, 16 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 460 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 460 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5900 S Lake Forest Dr Suite 200, McKinney, TX 75070
    View profile for Starr Law, P.C.(214) 982-1408

  22. #22 Collin County Law Group

    Based in Allen, 13 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    700 S Central Expy #550, Allen, TX 75013
    View profile for Collin County Law Group(972) 325-5401

  24. #24 The Lugo Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Dallas, 12 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3300 Oak Lawn Ave Unit 700, Dallas, TX 75219
    View profile for The Lugo Law Firm, PLLC(972) 449-8152

Also serving Garland

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 Garland
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
The Crowder Law Firm, P.C.4.8★ (550)16 mi

How we ranked Garland criminal defense lawyers

We scored 395 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Garland, TX is Texas Defenders with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 966 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Warren Abrams, P.C. (#2) and Dunham & Jones (#3) follow. We ranked 395 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Garland?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 395 criminal defense lawyers serving Garland, TX. Another 1 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

106 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Garland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Texas Defenders (#1), Warren Abrams, P.C. (#2) and Dunham & Jones (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Garland work on weekends?

133 of 395 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 112 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Texas Defenders (#1), Warren Abrams, P.C. (#2) and Dunham & Jones (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Garland criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 395 rated criminal defense lawyers in Garland is 4.8★, with a median of 37 reviews. Dunham & Jones has the most, 1,071 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 Garland count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Garland 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 Garland, TX 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 Garland, TX 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 Garland?

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 Garland

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 395 criminal defense lawyers serving Garland.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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