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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Pleasantville, NJ: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Pleasantville: Law Office of Michael F. Myers, LFR Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. / Leonard Law Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: The Law Offices of John Moldovan, Esq. LLC, 358 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #10.

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

43 Pleasantville criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 43 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Michael F. Myers734.9★ (265)Atlantic City, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. / Leonard Law Group725.0★ (194)Atlantic City, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC714.9★ (113)Atlantic City, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Offices of John W. Tumelty - Former Prosecutor705.0★ (71)Atlantic City, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Law Offices of John W. Tumelty - Former Prosecutor695.0★ (100)Ocean City, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Louis A. Casadia, Esq. - LACE Law, LLC695.0★ (33)PleasantvilleOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Weinstock Defense684.9★ (73)Atlantic City, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Diego Law Firm Pleasantville Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers - Atlantic County685.0★ (20)PleasantvilleOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Louis A. Casadia, Esq. - LACE Law, LLC685.0★ (115)Hammonton, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10The Law Offices of John Moldovan, Esq. LLC684.7★ (358)Ocean Acres, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews

All 43 criminal defense lawyers in Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville

    #1 Law Office of Michael F. Myers

    Based in Atlantic City, 2 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 265 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 265 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    450 Tilton Rd Ste 205, Northfield, NJ 08225
    View profile for Law Office of Michael F. Myers(609) 318-5299

  2. #2 James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. / Leonard Law Group

    Based in Atlantic City, 6 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 194 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 194 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1200 Atlantic Ave Ste 200-205, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    View profile for James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. / Leonard Law Group(609) 345-5800

  4. #4 Law Offices of John W. Tumelty - Former Prosecutor

    Based in Atlantic City, 5 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 71 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 71 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1616 Pacific Ave #318, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    View profile for Law Offices of John W. Tumelty - Former Prosecutor(609) 905-4062

  5. #5 Law Offices of John W. Tumelty - Former Prosecutor

    Based in Ocean City, 12 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 100 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 100 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    539 S Shore Rd, Marmora, NJ 08223
    View profile for Law Offices of John W. Tumelty - Former Prosecutor(609) 390-4600

  7. #7 Weinstock Defense

    Based in Atlantic City, 5 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 73 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 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    3123 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    View profile for Weinstock Defense(609) 345-9005

  8. #8 Diego Law Firm Pleasantville Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers - Atlantic County

    Based in Pleasantville

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 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
    129 S Main St, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
    View profile for Diego Law Firm Pleasantville Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers - Atlantic County(609) 869-2668

  11. #11 Law Offices of John J. Zarych

    Based in Atlantic City, 2 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1555 Zion Rd #201, Northfield, NJ 08225
    View profile for Law Offices of John J. Zarych(609) 641-2266

  14. #14 Lombardo Law Group

    Based in Hammonton, 23 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    105 N White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
    View profile for Lombardo Law Group(609) 561-8100

  15. #15 Law Offices of John J. Zarych

    Based in Atlantic City, 6 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1125 Atlantic Ave #500, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    View profile for Law Offices of John J. Zarych(609) 745-0664

  16. #16 Levow DWI Law, P.C.

    Based in Vineland, 27 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 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 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    707 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360
    View profile for Levow DWI Law, P.C.(609) 264-6841

  17. #17 Law Office of Steven J. Feldman

    Based in Pleasantville

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 N Main St, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
    View profile for Law Office of Steven J. Feldman(609) 272-8989

  19. #19 Mayro & Mayro

    Based in Somers Point, 5 mi away

    60/100LFR 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 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2106 New Rd Ste F4, Linwood, NJ 08221
    View profile for Mayro & Mayro(609) 601-2360

  20. #20 Diego Law Firm Vineland Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers - Cumberland County

    Based in Vineland, 27 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    727 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360
    View profile for Diego Law Firm Vineland Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers - Cumberland County(609) 445-3798

  24. #24 Louis Charles Shapiro, P.A.

    Based in Vineland, 27 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1063 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360
    View profile for Louis Charles Shapiro, P.A.(856) 691-6800

  25. #25 A M R Cohen, Esquire

    Based in Atlantic City, 5 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    3805 Ventnor Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    View profile for A M R Cohen, Esquire(609) 576-1775

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #34 to #34

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #34 to #34, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 34 of 43 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Pleasantville, ranks 34 to 34
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
34Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A.514.0★ (26)28 mi

How we ranked Pleasantville criminal defense lawyers

We scored 43 Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Pleasantville, NJ is Law Office of Michael F. Myers with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. / Leonard Law Group (#2) and Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 43 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Pleasantville?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 43 criminal defense lawyers serving Pleasantville, NJ. 5 of them are based in Pleasantville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

16 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Pleasantville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Office of Michael F. Myers (#1), James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. / Leonard Law Group (#2) and Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Pleasantville work on weekends?

21 of 43 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Michael F. Myers (#1), James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. / Leonard Law Group (#2) and Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Pleasantville criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 43 rated criminal defense lawyers in Pleasantville is 4.9★, with a median of 33 reviews. The Law Offices of John Moldovan, Esq. LLC has the most, 358 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Pleasantville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville, NJ 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 Pleasantville, NJ 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 Pleasantville?

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 Pleasantville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 43 criminal defense lawyers serving Pleasantville.

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