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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Oregon, OH: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Oregon: Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys, LFR Score 66/100; 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Skip Potter Law Office, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Groth & Associates, 612 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #4.

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42 Oregon criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 42 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Oregon 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 Oregon at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys664.3★ (61)Toledo, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Skip Potter Law Office654.6★ (127)Bowling Green, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Wittenberg & Phillips654.7★ (31)Toledo, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Groth & Associates644.9★ (612)Toledo, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
5Stevin Groth Criminal Attorney603.7★ (9)Toledo, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6The Boerst Law Office, Inc.604.9★ (152)Toledo, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Law Office of Lorin J. Zaner593.7★ (15)Toledo, 3 mi away——
8Law Office of Brad F. Hubbell583.5★ (8)Toledo, 3 mi away——
9Zografides Law, LLC583.8★ (6)Toledo, 3 mi away——
10Joseph P Jordan, LTD574.4★ (8)Toledo, 10 mi away——

All 42 criminal defense lawyers in Oregon, 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 Oregon

    #1 Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 61 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 61 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    412 14th St, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys(419) 757-8408

  2. #2 Skip Potter Law Office

    Based in Bowling Green, 20 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 127 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 127 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    107 E Oak St, Bowling Green, OH 43402
    View profile for Skip Potter Law Office(419) 869-9494

  3. #3 Wittenberg & Phillips

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–11 AM
    Address
    420 Madison Ave #1101, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Wittenberg & Phillips(419) 255-6070

  4. #4 Groth & Associates

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 612 Google reviews, the most in Oregon.

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

    • 4.9★ from 612 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    416 N Erie St #100, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Groth & Associates(419) 931-6204

  5. #5 Stevin Groth Criminal Attorney

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    416 N Erie St #100, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Stevin Groth Criminal Attorney(419) 930-3030

  7. #7 Law Office of Lorin J. Zaner

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    241 N Superior St Ste 200, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Law Office of Lorin J. Zaner(419) 741-4050

  8. #8 Law Office of Brad F. Hubbell

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    411 N Michigan St, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Law Office of Brad F. Hubbell(419) 243-8500

  9. #9 Zografides Law, LLC

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 6 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 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    405 Madison Ave Ste 1000, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Zografides Law, LLC(419) 944-5046

  10. #10 Joseph P Jordan, LTD

    Based in Toledo, 10 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 8 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 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5749 Park Center Ct, Toledo, OH 43615
    View profile for Joseph P Jordan, LTD(419) 517-5551

  11. #11 Law Offices Of Weiss & Field

    Based in Perrysburg, 9 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    105 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg, OH 43551
    View profile for Law Offices Of Weiss & Field(419) 874-2261

  12. #12 Law Offices of John F. Potts

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    405 Madison Ave #1460, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Law Offices of John F. Potts(419) 255-2800

  16. #16 Mahaffey & Associates, LLC

    Based in Sylvania, 14 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    8527 Central Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560
    View profile for Mahaffey & Associates, LLC(419) 829-2255

  17. #17 Mahaffey & Associates LLC

    Based in Toledo, 8 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    3131 Executive Pkwy #100, Toledo, OH 43606
    View profile for Mahaffey & Associates LLC(419) 472-5555

  18. #18 Borell Law, LLC

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    405 Madison Ave Ste 1000, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Borell Law, LLC(419) 482-8529

  19. #19 Spitler Huffman, LLP

    Based in Bowling Green, 20 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    131 E Court St, Bowling Green, OH 43402
    View profile for Spitler Huffman, LLP(419) 352-2535

  20. #20 Kollin L. Rice, Attorney At Law

    Based in Oregon

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    2424 Woodville Rd, Oregon, OH 43616
    View profile for Kollin L. Rice, Attorney At Law

  21. Based in Monroe, 19 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13 Washington St, Monroe, MI 48161
    View profile for KN Legal/Kyrsten Niemiec PLC(734) 240-0110

  23. #23 Joseph W. Westmeyer III

    Based in Toledo, 3 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    421 N Michigan St Ste C, Toledo, OH 43604
    View profile for Joseph W. Westmeyer III(419) 244-7041

  24. #24 Ronald Bruce Attorney

    Based in Monroe, 19 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    53 S Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48161
    View profile for Ronald Bruce Attorney(734) 284-6670

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #30 to #30

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #30 to #30, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 30 of 42 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Oregon, ranks 30 to 30
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
30Rayle Matthews & Coon484.2★ (18)20 mi

How we ranked Oregon criminal defense lawyers

We scored 42 Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Oregon, OH is Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Skip Potter Law Office (#2) and Wittenberg & Phillips (#3) follow. We ranked 42 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Oregon?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 42 criminal defense lawyers serving Oregon, OH. 2 of them are based in Oregon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

4 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Oregon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys (#1), Skip Potter Law Office (#2) and Groth & Associates (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Oregon work on weekends?

8 of 42 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys (#1), Skip Potter Law Office (#2) and Wittenberg & Phillips (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Oregon criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated criminal defense lawyers in Oregon is 4.3★, with a median of 20 reviews. Groth & Associates has the most, 612 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 Oregon count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Oregon 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 Oregon, OH 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 Oregon, OH 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 Oregon?

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 Oregon

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 42 criminal defense lawyers serving Oregon.

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