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Criminal Defense Lawyers in High Point, NC: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in High Point: Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 765 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Attorney Jason Aycoth, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 101.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan, 785 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 101 ranked; ranked #4.

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

101 High Point criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 101 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in High Point 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 High Point at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC684.9★ (765)Greensboro, 15 mi awaySatTop score
2Attorney Jason Aycoth675.0★ (82)Greensboro, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law664.9★ (587)Greensboro, 14 mi away——
4McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan664.9★ (785)Winston-Salem, 17 mi away—Most reviews
5Jack Mariann Green Jr- Attorney at Law655.0★ (22)High Point——
6Nixon Law Offices, PA654.7★ (138)High Point——
7Huggins Law Firm, P.C.655.0★ (364)Greensboro, 15 mi away——
8McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan654.8★ (474)Greensboro, 15 mi away——
9McElwee Law Firm644.9★ (308)Winston-Salem, 17 mi away——
10Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A.644.4★ (47)Winston-Salem, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 101 criminal defense lawyers in High Point, 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 High Point

    Based in Greensboro, 15 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 765 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 765 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2800 Lawndale Dr Ste 105, Greensboro, NC 27408
  2. Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 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 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    436 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27401
  3. Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 587 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 587 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    317 S Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401
  4. Based in Winston-Salem, 17 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 785 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 785 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1133 W 1st St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  5. Based in High Point

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 E Lexington Ave Suite 100, High Point, NC 27262
  6. Based in Greensboro, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 364 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 364 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    826 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
  7. Based in Greensboro, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 474 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 474 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    328 E Market St Ste 120, Greensboro, NC 27401
  8. Based in Winston-Salem, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 308 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 308 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 W 5th St Ste 800 PMB 8, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  9. Based in Winston-Salem, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 47 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 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 W 1st St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  10. Based in Thomasville, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 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 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    550 Old Raleigh Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360
  11. Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 193 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 193 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 S Greene St Ste B12, Greensboro, NC 27401
  12. Based in Clemmons, 23 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 58 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 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4235 Gardenspring Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012
  13. Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    301 S Elm St Ste 501, Greensboro, NC 27401
  14. Based in High Point

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  15. Based in Winston-Salem, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 140 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 140 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    380 Knollwood St #305, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
  16. Based in Winston-Salem, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 N Chestnut St Suite 107, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  17. Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    415-B W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401
  18. Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 73 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 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    415-B W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401
  19. Based in Winston-Salem, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 152 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119 Brookstown Ave #300, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  20. Based in Winston-Salem, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 123 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 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 S Liberty St Ste B, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  21. Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 74 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 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    426 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401
  22. Based in Kernersville, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 54 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 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    118 W Mountain St Ste b, Kernersville, NC 27284

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 101 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in High Point, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rodrick A. Rouse, Attorney at Law614.6★ (16)In High Point
27Ronald P. Butler, Attorney and Counselor at Law614.3★ (21)In High Point
28Neil A. Rankin | Attorney at Law614.7★ (89)17 mi
29Law Office of H A (Alec) Carpenter IV614.8★ (63)15 mi
30NxtGen Law Group614.7★ (76)14 mi
31Beechler Tomberlin614.9★ (70)18 mi
32Attorney Jan Pritchett614.8★ (58)14 mi
33Minick Law, P.C.615.0★ (37)14 mi
34David B. Smith614.7★ (14)14 mi
35Edward H Galloway, Attorney at Law604.9★ (34)15 mi
36Jason L. Keith604.4★ (74)14 mi
37Coalter Law, PLLC604.8★ (33)15 mi
38Law Office of Michael D. Nash, PLLC594.5★ (15)14 mi
39Robert O'Hale594.9★ (23)14 mi
40Law Office of David E. Sherrill595.0★ (21)14 mi
41Leah Marie Shellberg, Attorney at Law594.7★ (7)In High Point
42Matthew F. Altamura Attorney at Law594.8★ (43)20 mi
43LAWSMITH, The Law Offices of J. Scott Smith, PLLC584.5★ (15)11 mi
44Jon Welborn - Attorney - Welborn Law - Lexington NC585.0★ (5)17 mi
45LAWSMITH, The Law Offices of J. Scott Smith, PLLC584.4★ (65)19 mi
46Chelsie L. Embler Attorney At Law584.7★ (36)21 mi
47The Law Offices of J. Darren Byers, P.A.584.1★ (64)16 mi
48Schoch & Schoch574.7★ (55)In High Point
49Gates Bryan573.7★ (3)17 mi
50Teeter Law Firm574.7★ (14)17 mi

Also serving High Point

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 High Point
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A. Davis Law, PLLC5.0★ (11)In High Point
Barbara K. Moreno4.9★ (18)In High Point
Ewing Carter III, P.A.4.9★ (44)In High Point
Gerber, Green & Principe, PLLC4.7★ (61)17 mi
James M. Snow Law4.2★ (13)In High Point
King Law4.7★ (45)19 mi
Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC5.0★ (120)In High Point
Legal Alternative4.6★ (88)In High Point
Mayberry Bryce B4.7★ (51)In High Point
McGuire & McGuire PA4.4★ (50)7 mi
Moss Woods PLLC4.7★ (44)In High Point
Roberson Haworth & Reese Pllc4.1★ (30)In High Point
Sams Law Firm, PC4.6★ (46)In High Point
Skager Law Firm: Philip Skager, J.D.4.4★ (57)In High Point
Smothers Thomas W5.0★ (9)In High Point
The Law Office of Stan H. Dick4.4★ (9)In High Point
The White Law Firm, PLLC; Attorney Chimeaka L. White5.0★ (101)In High Point
Trithzy Romero Bilingual Paralegal, Law office of Bryce Mayberry5.0★ (30)In High Point
Wade & Kaplan, PLLC3.6★ (12)In High Point
Wright Carl R4.3★ (13)In High Point

How we ranked High Point criminal defense lawyers

We scored 101 High Point 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 High Point 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 High Point: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in High Point?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in High Point, NC is Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 765 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Attorney Jason Aycoth (#2) and Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 101 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in High Point?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 101 criminal defense lawyers serving High Point, NC. 7 of them are based in High Point; 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 High Point are open 24/7?

6 ranked criminal defense lawyers in High Point post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Attorney Jason Aycoth (#2), Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A. (#10) and Clint Dorman (#13). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in High Point work on weekends?

12 of 101 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC (#1), Attorney Jason Aycoth (#2) and Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A. (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do High Point criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 101 rated criminal defense lawyers in High Point is 4.7★, with a median of 58 reviews. McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan has the most, 785 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 High Point count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the High Point 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 High Point, NC 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 High Point, NC 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 High Point?

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 High Point

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 101 criminal defense lawyers serving High Point.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.