Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in LOUISVILLE | 48 available

48 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, including Krsna Tibbs, Larry Forman Law, Larry Simon, and Law Office of Kaitlin Smith Dean. These lawyers are rated between 4.8/5 to 5.0/5 and 64% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Krsna Tibbs

Firm: Tibbs Law Office
401 West Main Street , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am truly passionate about being a lawyer.  I enjoy and value the trust   that comes with the responsibility our clients give me as their lawyer. This passion allows me to fight hard in the courtroom as my clients advocate to ensure their rights are protected.. Regarding my background, I am originally from Atlanta, I have lived in Louisville for the last 25 years, of which the last 15 years I have been a sucessful trial attorney. Back in 2008, I was voted by the LBA as the "Frank Haddad Young Lawyer of the Year."  Since then, I have won several Walker Advocacy awards for trial success and recently was selected as 2017 Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the united States.   Additionally, I also take pride in having a great work ethic and valuing my clients.  I practice in family and criminal court and I am familiar with procedures in both courtrooms.  It is invaluable to have an attorney that understand how to handle cases in both courtrooms.. Before law school, I did not know very many attorneys and I do not come from a family of attorneys.  I believe I can relate to all of my clients on a personal level since I have a very diverse background.  At the Tibbs Law Office, our goal is to be very accessible and focus on client service.  As the attorney, I am involved on every case that is in the office.
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“lete stranger, I can only imagine what he would do for his clients. Thank you, Tibbs.”
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“I would hire Tibbs to do any family law matters for me.”
Yelp Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Rachelle N Howell, Attorney at Law

Firm: Rachelle N Howell, Attorney at Law
600 W Main St , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Divorce & Family, Criminal Defense
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“Unprofessional Attorney, Accepted Retainer, No Bill after first court date, No contact for 3 months from emails or phone calls, and No show for court....”
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“I can’t say enough good things about my lawyer. From the very beginning, they treated me kindly, kept me informed, and made sure I understood every step of the process. Thank you s…”
— Noah Jackson
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Stephen Berry

600 West Main St. , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
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“EPO predicament. He is fair and honest. The thing I like MOST about this attorney is his ability t”
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“BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY!!!!! Was my dads lawyer for a very long time and has been my lawyer for over 5 years now. Never tells me what I wanna hear, but …”
— Victoria Edford
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Scott Roby

Firm: Scott T. Roby, Psc
600 W Main St Ste 100 , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
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“he managed to get this prosecutor to break, and in my favor. I was a case he probably dredged becau”
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“Thank you Scott and staff for all you did for my case. The time and effort was so appreciated. You made me feel so heard you explained everything to me in detail. The one thing I r…”
— Martin Mckinney
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Scott Cox

Firm: Cox and Mazzoli, PLLC
600 West Main Street , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Appellate , Consumer Fraud, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, Environmental , Felonies, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Scott C. Cox and Michael Mazzoli are among Kentucky’s top criminal defense attorneys. Since the formation of the law firm of Cox & Mazzoli, PLLC in 2001, they have become one of the premier legal practices in the state of Kentucky focusing on criminal defense. They’ve both been recognized as standing in the top rank of their profession by such authoritative sources as Best Lawyers in America, Kentucky Super Lawyers, and Louisville Magazine.. Scott Cox was named in Best Lawyers as a pre-eminent criminal lawyer in 2008-2014.  Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected criminal attorney peer review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.. Scott Cox has also been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as one of the best criminal attorneys in the United States. Mr. Cox has been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell every year since 1996. This indicates that his peers consider him to be one of the best criminal lawyers in Kentucky and that he has the highest ethics. Mr. Cox was further recognized as one of the best criminal lawyers in America with his. induction in the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2011.. Cox & Mazzoli have secured extraordinary results in some of the Kentucky’s highest profile criminal cases. They emphasize legal services designed to prevent criminal charges from being filed. They have been successful in persuading investigators to drop charges against their clients, or to grant immunity to their clients. They frequently gain dismissal of formal charges before trial as well. And, if litigation is unavoidable, they excel as trial lawyers and appellate practitioners. They have won notice as being attorneys who are talented in front of a jury, as trial lawyers, and in front of a computer, as writers and researchers.. Scott and Mike handle cases in all federal jurisdictions nationwide, and all counties in Kentucky. They handle criminal cases arising under both state and federal law, and practice in both trial and appellate courts. They handle complex prosecutions and white collar crimes; mail and wire fraud; money laundering; major narcotics offenses; securities fraud; insider trading; tax evasion; health insurance fraud; bank fraud; mortgage and loan-related fraud; environmental crimes; maritime offenses; computer and internet crimes; and property forfeiture matters. Their skills have made them the attorneys for many Fortune 500 companies, including the world’s largest corporation; they have represented physicians, attorneys, law professors, and accountants; their clients have included judges, law enforcement officers, and elected officials.. Scott has been listed in the top fifty attorneys in Kentucky by Kentucky Super Lawyers, and was described as one of city’s top two criminal defense attorneys by Louisville's Courier-Journal. In United States v. Heath, Scott won reversal of a conviction on Fourth Amendment grounds; in United States v. Sadolsky, he set national precedent for treating gambling addiction as a ground for reducing a federal defendant’s sentence; in United States v. Payne, he secured the reversal of a conviction on the grounds that parole officers illegally searched the client’s property. In one case, Scott won a judgment acquitting his client, and then successfully forced the United States government to pay the client’s attorney fees. As Assistant United States Attorney, Scott led the investigation and prosecution of several national-profile kidnapping cases, and came to national attention for bringing murderer Mel Ignatow to justice. Mike was named one of the top five criminal defense attorneys in Louisville in 2007 (Louisville Magazine), has been listed in Kentucky Super Lawyers  two years in a row, and is named in Best Lawyers in America. He was the lead attorney for oral argument, and the author of one of the principal briefs, in United States v. Rice, a leading wiretap case in the Sixth United States Circuit Court of Appeals. He won the appeal in United States v. Cherry, in which Sixth Circuit upheld one of the largest reductions of a prison sentence ever awarded in the circuit. He won before the state Supreme Court in Reyes v. Hardin County, a case involving the limits of sovereign immunity. As Assistant United States Attorney between 1994 and 1999, Mike was trial attorney in successful prosecution of Belle of Louisville sinking; was chief of forfeiture division; and worked in all of the sections of office’s criminal division (fraud, drugs, and general crimes).. Mr. Cox is a graduate of the Department of Justice's Trial Advocacy Course and the Department's course on Federal Grand Jury Practice.  He has attended seminars on money laundering in Los Angeles and Federal Evidence in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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“Scott Cox and one of his partners have represented two of my close family members On both occasions”
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“I endorse this lawyer. One of the best lawyers in the country. Hands down. A true mentor to me.”
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Schuler Law Office

Firm: Schuler Law Office
4638 Southern Pkwy , Louisville , Kentucky 40214
Practice Areas: General Litigation, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
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“Mr. Schuler is an attorney that has knowledge and is professional, honest as well as being able to have empathy when speaking with him. I am very thankful...”
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“I would highly recommend Schuler Law Office. After being recommended through a friend of mine, I gave him a call. Schuler and his paralegal Jennifer immediately took action. During…”
— Steve Newton
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Sarah Fore

Firm: FORE LAW PLLC
9100 Shelbyville Road , Louisville , Kentucky 40222
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Business, Business, Business
Admitted to practice in Kentucky since October 2002. Admitted to practice before the United States Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. Admitted to practice before the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Admitted to practice before the the United States Supreme Court. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Brandeis School of Law. Former President of the Brandeis Moot Board. Former Notes Editor of the Brandeis Law Journal
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“Sarah is a skilled and effective advocate who treats her clients and colleagues with respect. She wo”
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“I have had the opportunity to work with Sarah over 15 years, in the same office and on cases together. Sarah is an excellent lawyer, and maintains the highest standards of professi…”

Sarah Clay

Firm: Clay Law Office, PLLC
600 West Main Street , Louisville , Kentucky 40204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am a solo practitioner in Louisville, Kentucky, and represent clients throughout the state. I completed my undergraduate studies in South Carolina before moving back to Kentucky, where I received my J.D. at the University of Louisville. I have extensive experience in criminal defense (from petty misdemeanors to class A felonies), which includes serving as lead or sole counsel in felony jury trials where my clients were acquitted on all charges. I also have experience in family law, personal injury law, estate law, and other general practice areas. I am a fourth generation attorney continuing the family tradition of practicing law.
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“I endorse this lawyer. She has a reputation for being tough and refusing to back down from a worthwhile fight. She is a brilliant lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Robert Meihaus

Firm: R. Zachary Meihaus, Attorney at Law
Barrister's Hall , Louisville , Kentucky 40203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“ings at 9am. He’s so good at what he does, he’s accomplished the impossible for me twice in the”
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“Zac brings a refreshing enthusiasm to the practice of law that endears him to judges, prosecutors, opposing counsel, court personnel and clients. He understands that effective advo…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Paul Hobbs

Firm: Hobbs Law, PLLC
4965 U.S. Hwy 42 , Louisville , Kentucky 40222
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
My passion has been assisting clients across the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 2011. I make myself personally available to each and every client regardless of their issue. I handle criminal and family law cases in nearly every county in Kentucky. In my free time, which I usually have little, I love scuba diving (I've been doing it for well over 25 years), the outdoors, playing with my son, and watching unhealthy amounts of television. My office is available to answer all of your legal questions. If your issue falls under an area of law that isn't my own, I have a wealth of contacts that I would be happy to suggest.
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“Always on time, knew his stuff, and answered my questions without complaint or charge (I was a high”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Larry Forman Law

Firm: Larry Forman Law
138 S 3rd St , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: DUI, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense,
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“It was a pleasure working with Larry Forman. I needed help with my daughter's court dates and the fact that she miss her date in court. Because she had move...”
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“Best lawyer ever. Lea will fight for you like your her family. I strongly recommend her as a lawyer. She'll go above and beyond for you”
— Bruce
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Nick Mudd

Firm: Mudd Legal Group
600 W MAIN ST , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am Former top-level prosecutor with several years of experience handling some of the community's largest cases. I have extensive experience with cases involving Trafficking and Possession of Drugs, DUIs, Federal Drug Trafficking and White Collar Federal Crimes, Murder, Assault 1/2/3, Possession of guns by a felon, Marijuana Possession, Domestic Violence/Assault 4, DVO/EPO Hearings, Juvenile Law, Theft Related Crimes, and representing Father's seeking custody of their children. I am licensed to practice in all District, Circuit, and Federal Courts of Kentucky, and in the Federal Southern District of Indiana. I'm well known by the bar to be a respectful but highly aggressive lawyer, not afraid to take a case to trial to demand my clients' innocence. I have a great relationship with all of the judges, police officers, & prosecutors, which greatly benefits me often getting very good outcomes for my clients.
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“scovery violation caused a soon to be trial into a dismissed minimum 10 year sentence and 20 year ma”
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“I have watched this lawyer over his career and he is one of the best and hardest working attorneys in the metro area. I would endorse him and hire him on any criminal case where a …”
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Neil Roy

Firm: Neil Roy
539 W Market St , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI
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“I could not have asked for a better overall experience or outcome. Neil Roy took care of all of my needs from day 1 of my accident. Answered all of my...”
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“Standing on the courthouse steps in need of immediate advice and representation, Mr. Roy's was the first number I dialed — turns out, it was the only number I needed. When an unexp…”
— Steve Hallam
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mike Morris Attorney At Law

Firm: Mike Morris Attorney At Law
947 Goss Ave , Louisville , Kentucky 40217
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Wills, Trusts, & Probates
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“Mike Morris is not only a fine Atty, he is also a member of several community groups. He pays attention to your questions and doesn't rush you on your time...”
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“Great guy. Great lawyer. Highly recommend using him.”
— THE xSaltxandxPepper
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Micah Payne

Firm: Micah G. Guilfoil Payne
4965 US Hwy 42 , Louisville , Kentucky 40222
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Attorney, Mediator and Parenting Coordinator serving Louisville, Bowling Green and surrounding areas.. Divorce/Family Law. Criminal Defense. Mediation. Parenting Coordination.
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“with Micah and she was always very prompt in returning my calls. From day one, Micah told me she was”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mark Chandler

Firm: Law Offices of Mark D. Chandler
600 West Main Street , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Consumer Fraud, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
I have over 25 years of experience in criminal law.  I began my career in 1986 as Chief Narcotics Prosecutor in the Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office (Louisville's first "Drug Czar").  I have developed an intimate knowledge of how prosecution works, and I use this knowledge to aggressively manage a client's defense.. Criminal investigations can devastate people's lives.  Overzealous prosecutors can make good people feel bad, and questions raised during investigations can color the opinions of colleagues, friends and relatives.  I believe defending a client is not just about the legal issues - it's personal and emotional.  In order to provide the best defense, it is important to really care about the client - to walk a mile in their shoes.
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“When I was a prosecutor years back, only one defense attorney really handed it to me. And that was Mark Chandler. Since that time, I've seen that nothing has changed. IF you've bee…”
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“Best lawyer in the city. Look no Further. Fire any other lawyer you have. Hire him ASAP!!”
— Moe Abdalla
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Law Office of Mac Adams

Firm: Law Office of Mac Adams
500 W Jefferson St , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI
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“Mac was awesome! He was professional and beyond helpful. He was able to help me navigate the system and save my license. Thanks Mr. Adams!”
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“Super grateful for Mr. Mac Adams! He helped me in a tremendous way, I definitely recommend!”
— Yaqub Akhtab
Yelp Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Law Office of Kaitlin Smith Dean

Firm: Law Office of Kaitlin Smith Dean
1001 Mary St , Louisville , Kentucky 40204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family, General Litigation
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“Kaitlin, Hello I would love discuss the fact you took my payments for a divorce and then you started running for office and disappeared. I haven't heard...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Larry Simon

Firm: The Simon Law Office
471 West Main Street , Louisville , Kentucky 40202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Born and raised in Louisville, Attorney Larry Simon has made a name for himself in Kentucky’s legal field. Since the founding of The Simon Law Office in 1985, Attorney Simon has secured impressive multi-million dollar settlements and recoveries on behalf of his clients. Attorney Simon is known throughout the courts for his ethical representation as well as his tenacious attitude. He is a lifetime-member and past-President of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, an association that ensures the statutory and constitutional rights of citizens charged with crimes in Kentucky are protected. Call now to schedule a free case evaluation with Attorney Simon.
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“I needed my recorded expunged. Called many lawyers he was the only one to call back. The only thing”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Larry Simon is one of the best, most experienced criminal lawyers in Kentucky. He was a first rate prosecutor and has done a super job for his clients for de…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Thomas Abell

Firm: Abell Rose LLC
108 South Madison Avenue , Louisville , Kentucky 40245
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Civil , Collections, Criminal Defense , Divorce, DUI/DWI, Family , Felonies, General Practice, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Slip and Fall, Traffic Violations, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“We're now in our 2nd decade of Scott representing us in the day to day course of business as well as for me personally. ...Chris TaylorI have consulted with Scott on various legal …”
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“Scott is one of the best attorneys in Louisville. He knows more about the law than any other attorney I've met and truly cares about his clients. He teaches me something on a regul…”
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“Scott Abell has handled several matters for multiple members of our family. Scott has always been very professional and diligent in taking his time to explain everything to us. He …”
— Jennifer Gebhart

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