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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Martinsville, IN: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Martinsville: The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC, LFR Score 65/100; 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 100.

  3. 20

    Most-reviewed: Marc Lopez Law Firm, 1,984 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 100 ranked; ranked #20.

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

100 Martinsville criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 100 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Martinsville 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 Martinsville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC654.8★ (164)Franklin, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Eskew Law644.8★ (245)Indianapolis, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Office of Corey L. Scott LLC644.8★ (210)Indianapolis, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Office of Jeff Cardella Criminal Defense Attorney & Expungement Lawyer in Indianapolis Indiana644.8★ (165)Indianapolis, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Haskell Law644.8★ (51)Bloomington, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Wruble Law LLC644.7★ (223)Indianapolis, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Abels Law Office634.9★ (88)Indianapolis, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Chopra Criminal Defense634.5★ (55)Bloomington, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC634.8★ (93)Indianapolis, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Moore & Associates PC624.5★ (130)Indianapolis, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 100 criminal defense lawyers in Martinsville, 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 Martinsville

    Based in Franklin, 20 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 164 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 164 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    150 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131
  2. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    64/100LFR 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”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    255 Alabama St 3rd Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  3. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 210 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 210 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1099 N Meridian St Ste 150, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  4. 64/100LFR 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”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    350 Massachusetts Ave #357, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  5. Based in Bloomington, 19 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    701 S Park Ridge Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
  6. Based in Indianapolis, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR 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”.

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

    • 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
  7. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    63/100LFR 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”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 W Ohio St #2000, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  8. Based in Bloomington, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 55 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 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    642 N Madison St, Bloomington, IN 47404
  9. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 93 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 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1060 Villa Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
  10. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 130 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 130 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1301 E Washington St Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  11. Based in Indianapolis, 29 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 235 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 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
  12. 60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1512 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  13. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    802 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  14. Based in Bloomington, 16 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3370 N Russell Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
  15. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ 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
  16. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 190 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 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    156 E Market St #300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  17. Based in Bloomington, 20 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    406 S Landmark Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403
  18. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,984 Google reviews, the most in Martinsville.

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

    • 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
  19. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 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–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
    Address
    951 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  20. Based in Indianapolis, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 262 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 262 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    320 N Meridian St #1028, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  21. Based in Bloomington, 19 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 64 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 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    612 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
  22. Based in Martinsville

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    62 E Morgan St, Martinsville, IN 46151
  23. Based in Franklin, 15 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Baldwin St, Bargersville, IN 46106

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

criminal defense lawyers in Martinsville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gemma & Karimi - Indianapolis Criminal Defense Lawyers584.9★ (127)28 mi
27Jess Riley Law PC585.0★ (68)28 mi
28Josiah Swinney Criminal Attorney, Forfeiture Lawyer, Appeals & Personal Injury, Indianapolis, IN574.9★ (85)28 mi
29Graham Roy James575.0★ (3)16 mi
30David E. Lewis Attorney at Law574.7★ (83)28 mi
31EMS Legal574.3★ (20)13 mi
32Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers - Indianapolis Office574.9★ (60)28 mi
33Sallee Law, LLC574.8★ (56)27 mi
34Shapiro & Shapiro Law Office, L.L.P.574.5★ (31)19 mi
35Hayes Law Office564.9★ (354)28 mi
36Tambasco & Associates PC565.0★ (29)28 mi
37Boren Oliver & Coffey, LLP564.8★ (265)In Martinsville
38Stacy Uliana565.0★ (6)15 mi
39Kammen & Moudy, LLC564.7★ (31)28 mi
40G. Allen Lidy, Attorney at Law554.0★ (18)19 mi
41Mann Law, P.C. Attorneys at Law554.0★ (52)22 mi
42Dillon Legal Group554.1★ (28)20 mi
43Morgan Law Office553.5★ (37)28 mi
44Frederick A. Turner, Attorney At Law555.0★ (6)19 mi
45Eric L Risk, P.C.553.8★ (41)21 mi
46J Edgar Law Offices PC555.0★ (4)29 mi
47Vining Legal554.2★ (61)30 mi
48Law Office of John Alt554.5★ (21)28 mi
49Nick Bennett Law545.0★ (98)28 mi
50Boggess Law Office544.0★ (37)28 mi

Also serving Martinsville

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 Martinsville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AJM Legal, LLC4.9★ (71)In Martinsville
Alex Mendoza Law4.8★ (142)29 mi
Bray, Bray & Bray, Attorneys at Law5.0★ (2)In Martinsville
Brownstone Law28 mi
C&C. Coffin & Coffin4.9★ (15)In Martinsville
COX & KOONS | LLP4.3★ (64)19 mi
Dale S. Coffey4.5★ (8)In Martinsville
DSD Law21 mi
DUI Lawyer Indianapolis5.0★ (1)30 mi
Fleming Law29 mi
Foley Peter R5.0★ (1)In Martinsville
Kellie Mears Law LLC24 mi
Limontes Law Office5.0★ (1)28 mi
Mark Peden1.0★ (3)In Martinsville
Mendoza Personal Injury Lawyers Columbus5.0★ (14)29 mi
Price Law Office, LLC5.0★ (1)19 mi
Ripley Defense5.0★ (2)19 mi
Roscoe Stovall Jr & Associates: Lidy G Allen1.0★ (1)In Martinsville
The Law Office of Lisa A. Blackman, LLC4.4★ (7)In Martinsville
Wynn Law P.C.5.0★ (17)28 mi

How we ranked Martinsville criminal defense lawyers

We scored 100 Martinsville 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 Martinsville 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 Martinsville: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Martinsville, IN is The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC with an LFR Score of 65/100. 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 100 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Martinsville?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 100 criminal defense lawyers serving Martinsville, IN. 2 of them are based in Martinsville; 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 Martinsville are open 24/7?

23 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Martinsville 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 Martinsville work on weekends?

28 of 100 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 26 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 Martinsville criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 100 rated criminal defense lawyers in Martinsville is 4.7★, with a median of 38 reviews. Marc Lopez Law Firm has the most, 1,984 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 Martinsville count in this ranking?

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

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 Martinsville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 100 criminal defense lawyers serving Martinsville.