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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Scranton, PA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Scranton: Corey Eagen Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney at Law - Lackawanna County, LFR Score 68/100; 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Muckler Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Mack Law Offices, 330 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #4.

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

49 Scranton criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 49 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Scranton 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 Scranton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Corey Eagen Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney at Law - Lackawanna County684.5★ (42)ScrantonOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Muckler Law684.9★ (98)Kingston, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Attorney Robert J Munley PC684.8★ (26)ScrantonOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Mack Law Offices674.1★ (330)Kingston, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
5M.P. Kelly Law664.7★ (50)Kingston, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Thompson Law654.7★ (86)ScrantonEvenings—
7Robert J. Munley, P.C.654.3★ (10)ScrantonOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Shrive Law, LLC634.9★ (30)Scranton——
9Francis Law624.7★ (158)ScrantonOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Palissery Law Offices624.8★ (80)Kingston, 15 mi away——

All 49 criminal defense lawyers in Scranton, 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. 68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 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
    700 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18510
  2. Based in Kingston, 16 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 98 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 98 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    340 Market St, Kingston, PA 18704
  3. Based in Kingston, 15 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 330 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    281 Pierce St, Kingston, PA 18704
  4. Based in Kingston, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 50 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 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    250 Pierce St 208 & 209, Kingston, PA 18704
  5. Based in Scranton

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 86 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 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    604 N State St Suite 1, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
  6. Based in Scranton

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    538 Spruce St #618, Scranton, PA 18503
  7. Based in Scranton

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    538 Biden St Suite 318, Scranton, PA 18503
  8. Based in Scranton

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    749 Northern Blvd 1st Floor Suite B, South Abington Township, PA 18411
  9. Based in Kingston, 15 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 80 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 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26 Pierce St, Kingston, PA 18704
  10. Based in Back Mountain, 13 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 52 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 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1170 PA-315 #1, Plains, PA 18702
  11. Based in Kingston, 15 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 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 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 3rd Ave #100, Kingston, PA 18704
  12. Based in Scranton

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    410 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
  13. Based in Dunmore, 6 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 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 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1711 Main St, Blakely, PA 18447
  14. Based in Dunmore, 6 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 16 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 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1522 Pennsylvania Ave, Peckville, PA 18452
  15. Based in Scranton

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    604 N State St, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
  16. Based in Kingston, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 50 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 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 3rd Ave #205, Kingston, PA 18704
  17. Based in Scranton

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 117 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 117 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    277 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508
  18. Based in Scranton

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    411 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
  19. 60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 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 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Park Office Building, 400 3rd Ave #312, Kingston, PA 18704
  20. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Suite 201 Bank Towers, 321 Spruce St, Scranton, PA 18503
  21. Based in Scranton

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    116 N Washington Ave #2d, Scranton, PA 18503
  22. Based in Kingston, 15 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Address
    26 Pierce St, Kingston, PA 18704

All 49 criminal defense lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Scranton, ranks 26 to 49
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kitay Law Offices584.9★ (45)8 mi
27Todd Johns Law, LLC575.0★ (113)3 mi
28Lermitte Law563.5★ (8)14 mi
29The Law Office of Andrew D. Bigda564.3★ (6)16 mi
30CaliLaw544.4★ (103)2 mi
31Tullio DeLuca Attorney534.2★ (111)4 mi
32Law Office of Patrick A. Kane, LLC534.8★ (21)In Scranton
33Dominic J. Mastri534.0★ (12)In Scranton
34Kalinoski Law Offices P.C.524.6★ (19)In Scranton
35Trichilo Law Firm, LLC524.7★ (21)2 mi
36Lampman Law524.5★ (102)16 mi
37Franceski Law525.0★ (14)In Scranton
38Paul J Walker Law Offices524.4★ (19)In Scranton
39The Mattioli Law Firm514.5★ (16)In Scranton
40Law Office of Anne Marie Howells513.9★ (40)In Scranton
41Law Offices of Andrew Phillips514.4★ (16)In Scranton
42Kulick Law Firm514.8★ (21)10 mi
43Lehman Law, P.C.514.9★ (33)15 mi
44ARM Lawyers504.7★ (12)8 mi
45Terry McDonald Law495.0★ (4)2 mi
46Myers, Brier, & Kelly LLP493.4★ (5)In Scranton
47Guarneri Michelle L Attorney484.1★ (9)9 mi
48Bufalino CJ Law Offices PC455.0★ (3)16 mi
49Todd Johns Law, LLC455.0★ (3)16 mi

Also serving Scranton

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 Scranton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law4.9★ (61)In Scranton
Jim Mulligan Law3.6★ (29)In Scranton
LaMonica Law Firm LLC4.9★ (79)In Scranton
Law Offices Of Frank J Santomauro, LLC4.6★ (65)In Scranton
Legacy Planning by The Law Office of Scott Lynett, Esq.5.0★ (173)In Scranton
Lenahan & Dempsey P.C.4.7★ (62)In Scranton
Morgan & Morgan4.7★ (440)In Scranton
Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Scranton4.7★ (273)In Scranton
Needle Law Firm4.2★ (33)In Scranton
O'Malley & Langan Law Offices4.8★ (57)In Scranton
Pisanchyn Law Firm4.7★ (187)In Scranton
Pond Lehocky4.8★ (79)In Scranton
Semenza Law Firm5.0★ (55)In Scranton
Shane Scanlon Law4.7★ (52)In Scranton
Steppacher Law4.3★ (64)In Scranton
The Slocum Firm, PC4.9★ (272)In Scranton
Thomas J. Jones, Jr., P.C.4.0★ (29)In Scranton
Thomas W. Munley, Esq.5.0★ (34)In Scranton
TozLaw / Toczydlowski Law4.2★ (37)In Scranton
Walker Law, LLC5.0★ (30)In Scranton

How we ranked Scranton criminal defense lawyers

We scored 49 Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Scranton, PA is Corey Eagen Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney at Law - Lackawanna County with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Muckler Law (#2) and Attorney Robert J Munley PC (#3) follow. We ranked 49 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Scranton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 49 criminal defense lawyers serving Scranton, PA. 22 of them are based in Scranton; 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 Scranton are open 24/7?

11 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Scranton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Corey Eagen Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney at Law - Lackawanna County (#1), Muckler Law (#2) and Attorney Robert J Munley PC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Scranton work on weekends?

11 of 49 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Corey Eagen Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney at Law - Lackawanna County (#1), Muckler Law (#2) and Attorney Robert J Munley PC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Scranton criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 49 rated criminal defense lawyers in Scranton is 4.7★, with a median of 21 reviews. Mack Law Offices has the most, 330 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 Scranton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Scranton 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 Scranton, PA 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 Scranton, PA 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 Scranton?

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 Scranton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 49 criminal defense lawyers serving Scranton.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.