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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Greenville, TX: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Greenville: Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense, LFR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm, 205 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #16.

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

30 Greenville criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 30 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Greenville 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 Greenville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense625.0★ (20)Rockwall, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Law Office of Tim Hartley624.8★ (40)Rockwall, 27 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Law Office of Brian Corrigan624.9★ (99)Rockwall, 25 mi away——
4The Fox Firm605.0★ (61)McKinney, 29 mi away——
5Law Offices Of Brian Blessing P.C.584.7★ (15)Rockwall, 26 mi away——
6Law Office of Ashley L. Anderson PLLC585.0★ (23)Rockwall, 25 mi away——
7Law Offices of Tim Powers584.5★ (24)McKinney, 29 mi awaySat—
8Brannan Law Firm574.9★ (31)Anna, 29 mi away——
9The Law Offices of Armando A. Nuñez574.2★ (51)McKinney, 29 mi away——
10Martin Braddy Attorney at Law574.4★ (38)Sulphur Springs, 30 mi away——

All 30 criminal defense lawyers in Greenville, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Greenville

    Based in Rockwall, 25 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1101 Ridge Rd #201, Rockwall, TX 75087
  2. Based in Rockwall, 27 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    6780 Horizon Rd Ste 100, Heath, TX 75032
  3. Based in Rockwall, 25 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1008 Ridge Rd St. 101, Rockwall, TX 75087
  4. Based in McKinney, 29 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    610 Elm St Ste 1350, McKinney, TX 75069
  5. Based in McKinney, 29 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    230 E Hunt St Ste 101, McKinney, TX 75069
  6. Based in Anna, 29 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    604B W White St Ste B-1, Anna, TX 75409
  7. Based in McKinney, 29 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    230 E Hunt St Ste 100, McKinney, TX 75069
  8. Based in Sulphur Springs, 30 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    430 Church St A, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
  9. Based in Rockwall, 25 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    104 E Boydstun Ave, Rockwall, TX 75087
  10. Based in Sulphur Springs, 30 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    614 Oak Ave, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
  11. Based in Rockwall, 28 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1629 Smirl Dr Ste 104, Heath, TX 75032
  12. Based in McKinney, 30 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 PM–12 AM · Sat 12 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    130 S Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069
  13. Based in Rockwall, 25 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 205 Google reviews, the most in Greenville.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 205 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    902 N Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087
  14. Based in Mesquite, 30 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 Laurence Dr Ste 101, Heath, TX 75032
  15. Based in Terrell, 29 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    114 N Adelaide St, Terrell, TX 75160
  16. Based in McKinney, 29 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Davis St Suite 228, McKinney, TX 75069
  17. Based in Rockwall, 26 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 102 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    603 White Hills Dr Ste A, Rockwall, TX 75087
  18. Based in Rockwall, 20 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  19. Based in Rockwall, 27 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6780 Horizon Rd Ste 100, Heath, TX 75032

All 30 criminal defense lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Greenville, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Goodman Law Firm484.5★ (38)26 mi
27Ward + White474.7★ (29)30 mi
28The H.R. Dunn Law Firm474.8★ (18)25 mi
29The Law Offices of David E. Rohlf474.2★ (25)25 mi
30Jenny C Parks Attorney464.7★ (15)27 mi

Also serving Greenville

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 Greenville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Curtis & Alexander, P.C.4.4★ (43)In Greenville
Hudgeons Law Firm PLLC4.9★ (69)In Greenville
Jason Miller Law Firm PLLC3.3★ (7)In Greenville
Jessica McDonald & Associates4.2★ (37)In Greenville
Jessica McDonald & Associates (Black H Craig of Counsel))3.4★ (8)In Greenville
Keith Willeford Law Office4.3★ (32)In Greenville
Money Law & Title4.8★ (149)In Greenville
Money Law Firm3.9★ (50)In Greenville
Morgan & Gotcher Law Office3.8★ (28)In Greenville
Pemberton Green Newcomb & Weis4.5★ (8)In Greenville
Perrone Law Firm4.6★ (21)In Greenville
Renshaw & Ferguson LLP3.8★ (27)In Greenville
Russell P Brooks Law Offices4.3★ (41)In Greenville
Scott, Ray, Pemberton & Goll, PLLC4.5★ (59)In Greenville
Smith & Lee, Injury Lawyers5.0★ (8)In Greenville
Smith E. Gilley Law Office3.9★ (14)In Greenville
Smith, Arnold, Porter, & Ibarra, PLLC4.6★ (9)In Greenville
The Council Firm, PLLC4.9★ (14)In Greenville
WatkinsPerkins Law Group4.6★ (70)In Greenville
Williams Richard D3.4★ (11)In Greenville

How we ranked Greenville criminal defense lawyers

We scored 30 Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Greenville, TX is Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of Tim Hartley (#2) and Law Office of Brian Corrigan (#3) follow. We ranked 30 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Greenville?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 30 criminal defense lawyers serving Greenville, TX. 1 of them is based in Greenville; 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 Greenville are open 24/7?

1 ranked criminal defense lawyer in Greenville posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Greenville work on weekends?

4 of 30 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense (#1), Law Office of Tim Hartley (#2) and Law Offices of Tim Powers (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Greenville criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 30 rated criminal defense lawyers in Greenville is 4.7★, with a median of 28 reviews. Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm has the most, 205 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Greenville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Greenville 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville?

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 Greenville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 30 criminal defense lawyers serving Greenville.