Ranked #1 in Wawarsing
Based in Kiryas Joel, 28 mi away
68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,714 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Wawarsing, NY: 2026 rankings
45 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Wawarsing: Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney, LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 1,714 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: Selby Legal PLLC, 211 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 45 ranked after Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Wawarsing criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 45 rated law firms.
Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Wawarsing 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney | 68 | 5.0★ (1,714) | Kiryas Joel, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC | 65 | 4.8★ (146) | Poughkeepsie, 23 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | The Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald | 64 | 4.7★ (108) | Middletown, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | The Inniss Firm, PLLC | 64 | 5.0★ (49) | Middletown, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi | 64 | 4.9★ (51) | Poughkeepsie, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Law Office of Daniel R. Miller | 62 | 5.0★ (20) | Poughkeepsie, 23 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Selby Legal PLLC | 62 | 5.0★ (211) | Poughkeepsie, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | DWI TEAM | 61 | 5.0★ (10) | Kingston, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Raiser Kenniff & Lonstein, Attorneys at Law | 60 | 5.0★ (27) | Kingston, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | John G. Sisti, Esq. | 59 | 3.7★ (6) | Wawarsing | — | — |
All 45 criminal defense lawyers in Wawarsing, 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.
Based in Poughkeepsie, 23 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Middletown, 22 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Middletown, 21 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Poughkeepsie, 22 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Poughkeepsie, 23 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Poughkeepsie, 20 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#8 DWI TEAM
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Wawarsing
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Fallsburg, 15 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#12 Cillis Law, PLLC
Based in Poughkeepsie, 23 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Wawarsing
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Middletown, 22 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Wawarsing
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Poughkeepsie, 23 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#18 Joseph Alan L
Based in Middletown, 25 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Middletown, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Kiryas Joel, 26 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Poughkeepsie, 23 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Middletown, 22 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Middletown, 20 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Woodbury, 28 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
All 45 criminal defense lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Dreyer Law Offices, PLLC | 51 | 4.9★ (132) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Dupée & Monroe P.C. | 50 | 4.9★ (83) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Greenwald Law, P.C. | 49 | 4.8★ (57) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Selby Legal PLLC | 49 | 5.0★ (40) | 22 mi |
| 30 | The Kleister Law Group | 48 | 4.5★ (112) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Selby Legal PLLC | 48 | 5.0★ (28) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Jonna Spilbor Law | 48 | 4.3★ (100) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Zucker Law Offices, P.C. | 48 | 4.7★ (41) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Pascazi Law Offices PLLC | 47 | 4.9★ (30) | 28 mi |
| 35 | Peter W. Green, Esq. | 47 | 5.0★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Wallace & Wallace, LLP | 47 | 4.4★ (23) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Law Offices of Mitchell H. Spinac | 46 | 4.1★ (20) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Edward T. McCormack, Attorney at Law | 46 | 3.9★ (11) | 28 mi |
| 39 | Van DeWater & Van DeWater, LLP | 46 | 3.8★ (16) | 23 mi |
| 40 | Craig M. Wallace Lawyer | 45 | 4.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Brennan Kevin V | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 28 mi |
| 42 | Law Offices of Carol K. Morgan, P.C. | 45 | 3.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 43 | Law Offices of Ronald J. McGaw, Esq. | 44 | 2.3★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 44 | Anthony DeFazio Law P.C. | 44 | 3.1★ (7) | 27 mi |
| 45 | The Law Office of Joseph F. Buono PLLC | 43 | 3.0★ (6) | 28 mi |
Also serving Wawarsing
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Defazio Law P.C. | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Collier & Berger PLLC | 4.9★ (15) | In Wawarsing |
| Collier III William H | 5.0★ (1) | In Wawarsing |
| Edward A Gabel III Law Office | 24 mi | |
| Gerard J. Pisanelli, Attorney at Law | 22 mi | |
| Halpern Law, P.C. | 5.0★ (115) | In Wawarsing |
| Igunbor & Igunbor Law Firm PLLC | 24 mi | |
| Kalter Kaplan & Zeiger | 4.5★ (11) | In Wawarsing |
| Karen E. Hagstrom | 22 mi | |
| Kevin C. Harp | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Kossover Law Offices LLP | 4.6★ (17) | In Wawarsing |
| Law Office of Renee J. Albaugh, PC | In Wawarsing | |
| Law Offices of Michael Pollok, PLLC | 21 mi | |
| Lisa M. Cobb Lawyer | 23 mi | |
| Lonstein Law Office, PC | 2.6★ (19) | In Wawarsing |
| Louis J. Viglotti Lawyer | 23 mi | |
| Paul Ackermann Lawyer | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| The Law Office of James W. Winslow, P.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| The Law Offices Of John R Kelly | 22 mi | |
| Vardan Law | 20 mi |
How we ranked Wawarsing criminal defense lawyers
We scored 45 Wawarsing 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Wawarsing data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a criminal defense lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
- 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 Wawarsing: frequently asked questions
Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Wawarsing?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Wawarsing, NY is Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,714 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC (#2) and The Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald (#3) follow. We ranked 45 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Wawarsing?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 45 criminal defense lawyers serving Wawarsing, NY. 3 of them are based in Wawarsing; 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 Wawarsing are open 24/7?
6 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Wawarsing post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC (#2), The Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald (#3) and The Inniss Firm, PLLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Wawarsing work on weekends?
10 of 45 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney (#1), McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC (#2) and The Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Wawarsing criminal defense lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated criminal defense lawyers in Wawarsing is 4.7★, with a median of 20 reviews. Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney has the most, 1,714 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 Wawarsing count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Wawarsing 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 Wawarsing, NY 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 Wawarsing, NY 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 Wawarsing?
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 Wawarsing
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 45 criminal defense lawyers serving Wawarsing.
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