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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Madison, AL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Madison: Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys, LFR Score 72/100; 4.8★ from 599 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices Of Segal & Segal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Law Offices Of Segal & Segal, 400 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 50 ranked after Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys; ranked #2.

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

50 Madison criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 50 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Madison 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 Madison at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys724.8★ (599)Huntsville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Law Offices Of Segal & Segal724.9★ (400)Huntsville, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Ward Law LLC675.0★ (36)Huntsville, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Allen R. Stoner, Attorney at Law674.7★ (102)Decatur, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5George Flowers, Attorney at Law654.9★ (160)Huntsville, 9 mi away——
6Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys634.5★ (20)Athens, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Lampley Joe N624.0★ (41)Huntsville, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Edward L. Alley, P.C.624.9★ (91)Athens, 15 mi away——
9Cumberworth Law, P.C.625.0★ (50)Huntsville, 10 mi away——
10The Law Office of Brian E. Beck614.8★ (42)Huntsville, 9 mi away——

All 50 criminal defense lawyers in Madison, 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.

  3. #3 Ward Law LLC

    Based in Huntsville, 8 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2225 Drake Ave SW Ste 8, Huntsville, AL 35805
    View profile for Ward Law LLC(256) 578-7729

  7. #7 Lampley Joe N

    Based in Huntsville, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1330 Washington St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Lampley Joe N(256) 535-2226

  8. #8 Edward L. Alley, P.C.

    Based in Athens, 15 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    123 N Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
    View profile for Edward L. Alley, P.C.(256) 434-1096

  9. #9 Cumberworth Law, P.C.

    Based in Huntsville, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Lowe Ave SE Ste 3B, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Cumberworth Law, P.C.(256) 314-9017

  11. #11 NXTSTEP Criminal Law

    Based in Huntsville, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1000 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for NXTSTEP Criminal Law(256) 534-8799

  15. #15 Morgan Law Firm

    Based in Huntsville, 9 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 West Side Square #725, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Morgan Law Firm(256) 519-8782

  17. #17 Spencer Wright Law Firm LLC

    Based in Huntsville, 10 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1300 Meridian St N Ste 16, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Spencer Wright Law Firm LLC(256) 551-1151

  19. #19 Caleb W. Ballew, Lawyer

    Based in Huntsville, 10 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:15 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    115 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Caleb W. Ballew, Lawyer(256) 533-1667

  20. #20 The Hawkins Law Firm

    Based in Huntsville, 10 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 Boulevard S SW Ste 104, Huntsville, AL 35802
    View profile for The Hawkins Law Firm(256) 502-4444

  22. #22 Brian M. White

    Based in Decatur, 15 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    219 Moulton St E, Decatur, AL 35601
    View profile for Brian M. White(256) 355-1100

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #43 to #43

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #43 to #43, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 43 of 50 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Madison, ranks 43 to 43
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
43Castro Law Firm LLC493.6★ (10)14 mi

How we ranked Madison criminal defense lawyers

We scored 50 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Madison, AL is Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 4.8★ from 599 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Offices Of Segal & Segal (#2) and Ward Law LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 50 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Madison?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 50 criminal defense lawyers serving Madison, AL. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

8 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Madison post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys (#1), Law Offices Of Segal & Segal (#2) and Ward Law LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Madison work on weekends?

11 of 50 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys (#1), Law Offices Of Segal & Segal (#2) and Ward Law LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Madison criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 50 rated criminal defense lawyers in Madison is 4.7★, with a median of 30 reviews. Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys has the most, 599 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Madison count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Madison 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 Madison, AL 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 Madison, AL 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 Madison?

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 Madison

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 50 criminal defense lawyers serving Madison.

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