73/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 735 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in West Palm Beach, FL: 2026 rankings
151 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 West Palm Beach: Meltzer & Bell, P.A., LFR Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 735 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Leifert & Leifert, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 151.
- 14
Most-reviewed: The Ticket Clinic - A Law Firm, 2,486 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 151 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
151 West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 71 are open 24/7, 85 open Saturdays and 81 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 151 rated law firms.
Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in West Palm Beach 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 | Meltzer & Bell, P.A. | 73 | 5.0★ (735) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Leifert & Leifert | 71 | 4.9★ (334) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Perlet & Shiner, P.A. | 71 | 5.0★ (214) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Peterford Law, PLLC | 71 | 5.0★ (200) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Skier Law Firm | 71 | 4.9★ (265) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | LeRoy Law | 71 | 5.0★ (170) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | BD Law Criminal Defense | 70 | 5.0★ (130) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | The Law Offices of Phillip T. Ridolfo, Jr. | 70 | 5.0★ (307) | West Palm Beach | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Law Offices of Greg Rosenfeld, P.A. | 70 | 4.9★ (149) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Russo Law & Advocacy, PLLC | 70 | 5.0★ (105) | West Palm Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 151 criminal defense lawyers in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#6 LeRoy Law
Based in West Palm Beach
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 2,486 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 9 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#20 Simko Law Group
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#21 Herman Law, P.A.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#23 George Law
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in West Palm Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Delray Beach, 18 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 358 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
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 151 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Piotrowski Law | 67 | 5.0★ (30) | In West Palm Beach |
| 27 | Ticket Shield | 67 | 5.0★ (758) | 28 mi |
| 28 | Farkas & Crowley, PA | 67 | 4.6★ (45) | In West Palm Beach |
| 29 | Feuer Law Firm | 67 | 5.0★ (22) | In West Palm Beach |
| 30 | The Law Office Of Barry D Maxwell | 67 | 4.6★ (44) | In West Palm Beach |
| 31 | Law Offices of John Olea, P.A. | 67 | 5.0★ (127) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Michelle Suskauer | 67 | 4.8★ (24) | In West Palm Beach |
| 33 | Law Office of McKamey & Williams | 66 | 4.6★ (27) | In West Palm Beach |
| 34 | France Investigations, LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (41) | In West Palm Beach |
| 35 | Rossen Law Firm | 66 | 5.0★ (205) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Rossen Law Firm | 66 | 5.0★ (63) | 12 mi |
| 37 | Law Offices of Ian Goldstein, P.A. | 66 | 5.0★ (13) | In West Palm Beach |
| 38 | Rossen Law Firm | 66 | 5.0★ (37) | 8 mi |
| 39 | Meltzer & Bell, P.A. | 66 | 5.0★ (28) | 7 mi |
| 40 | KRISTINE ROSENDAHL, ESQ., P.A. | 66 | 5.0★ (10) | In West Palm Beach |
| 41 | Law Office of Gabriel & Gabriel | 66 | 4.9★ (136) | 13 mi |
| 42 | William T. Zloch Criminal Defense Attorney | 65 | 4.6★ (11) | In West Palm Beach |
| 43 | The Law Offices of Steven C. Sessa, P.A. | 65 | 4.6★ (11) | In West Palm Beach |
| 44 | Law Offices of Brian M. Carroll, P.A. | 65 | 5.0★ (8) | In West Palm Beach |
| 45 | The Rudman Law Group | 65 | 4.9★ (204) | 26 mi |
| 46 | Angie Pagán Law, PLLC | 65 | 4.7★ (43) | In West Palm Beach |
| 47 | González & Associates PLLC | 65 | 4.9★ (139) | In West Palm Beach |
| 48 | The Law Offices of Julian M. Kessel | 65 | 4.7★ (61) | 14 mi |
| 49 | Musca Law | 65 | 5.0★ (5) | In West Palm Beach |
| 50 | Leifert & Leifert | 64 | 4.8★ (17) | 8 mi |
Also serving West Palm Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMC Defense Law | 4.9★ (35) | 25 mi |
| Andrew D. Stine, P.A. | 3.3★ (19) | In West Palm Beach |
| Asghar Law | 4.8★ (521) | In West Palm Beach |
| Blue Line Law Firm | 4.8★ (211) | In West Palm Beach |
| Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (181) | In West Palm Beach |
| Charles B. Mead, Jr. P.A. | 4.7★ (54) | 26 mi |
| DAG Law Group, LLC | 4.9★ (188) | In West Palm Beach |
| Gonzalez & Henley, P.A. | 4.8★ (218) | In West Palm Beach |
| Joffe Law, P.A. | 5.0★ (3) | In West Palm Beach |
| Law Office of Lydia Charles, LLC | 5.0★ (679) | In West Palm Beach |
| Law Offices of Michael T. Rabideau, P.A. | 5.0★ (8) | 10 mi |
| Leifert & Leifert | 5.0★ (70) | 24 mi |
| Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel - Florida Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (371) | In West Palm Beach |
| Pike & Lustig, LLP | 5.0★ (180) | In West Palm Beach |
| Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (493) | In West Palm Beach |
| Rubenstein Law Personal Injury Lawyers | 4.7★ (266) | In West Palm Beach |
| Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA | 4.8★ (355) | In West Palm Beach |
| Smith & Vanture | 5.0★ (235) | In West Palm Beach |
| Sokoloff & Weinstein, P.A. | 5.0★ (316) | In West Palm Beach |
| The Merten Law Office, P.A. | 4.0★ (7) | 7 mi |
How we ranked West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers
We scored 151 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach: frequently asked questions
Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in West Palm Beach?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in West Palm Beach, FL is Meltzer & Bell, P.A. with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 735 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Leifert & Leifert (#2) and Perlet & Shiner, P.A. (#3) follow. We ranked 151 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many criminal defense lawyers are there in West Palm Beach?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 151 criminal defense lawyers serving West Palm Beach, FL. 38 of them are based in West Palm Beach; 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 West Palm Beach are open 24/7?
71 ranked criminal defense lawyers in West Palm Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Meltzer & Bell, P.A. (#1), Leifert & Leifert (#2) and Perlet & Shiner, P.A. (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which criminal defense lawyers in West Palm Beach work on weekends?
85 of 151 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 81 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Meltzer & Bell, P.A. (#1), Leifert & Leifert (#2) and Perlet & Shiner, P.A. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 151 rated criminal defense lawyers in West Palm Beach is 5.0★, with a median of 30 reviews. The Ticket Clinic - A Law Firm has the most, 2,486 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 West Palm Beach count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach, FL 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 West Palm Beach, FL 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 West Palm Beach?
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 West Palm Beach
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 151 criminal defense lawyers serving West Palm Beach.
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