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66 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Panama City, FL area.

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Panama City has 66 Criminal defense Attorneys with 282 Reviews

  • Bob Sombathy

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    The Sombathy Law Firm
    434 Magnolia Ave, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    There is nothing more important then your freedom. I am a Criminal Trial Law Specialist as designated by The Florida Bar with 28 years experience as both a homicide prosecutor, and a defense attorney. Let's start your defense today.

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 50% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
    Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    30 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 1993

  • Rusty Shepard

    Shepard Law
    2612 West 15th Street, Suite B, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 20 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mr. Shepard, practices in the areas of criminal defense and Social Security-Disability.  Over the course of his career he has handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from Disorderly Conduct to First Degree Murder.  Additionally, Mr. Shepard ha...
  • Lisa Anderson

    Lisa Anderson Law
    460 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL
    4.5 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    An aggressive attorney with substantial DUI trial experience.
  • Eric Garmon

    The Garmon Law Firm, PLLC.
    115 E. 4th Street, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 21 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Eric is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has been involved in the criminal justice system for 18 years. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney he served the local community as a police officer, investigator, and field training ...
  • Jonathan Dingus

    Jonathan W. Dingus, Attorney at Law
    527 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL
    4.5 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    When I graduated from law school in 1988, I decided that I wanted to be a trial lawyer.  Since then, I have tried more than 250 cases to a  jury, and more still to a judge.  I have been board certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Crimina...
  • Ashley Benedik

    433 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 36 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a 5th generation Bay County resident. I know the area and I know the people in the area. I was a prosecutor for 12 years and have been praticing criminal defense for 15 years so I have a total of 27 years experience in the practice of crimina...
  • Don Dennis

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    Jones Gaglio & Dennis, P.A.
    848 Jenks Ave., Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Aggressive Criminal & DUI Defense. Client Focused, Results Driven. Free Consultations.

    Practice area
    70% Criminal defense, 10% Probate, 10% DUI and DWI, and more.

    Cost

    License
    FL, Active since 1998

  • Robert Sale

    Sale Law Firm
    602 Harrison Ave., Suite. 1, P.O. Box 426, Panama City, FL
    4.5 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Robert was very quick to respond to my request to assist my father in a case where my father was wrongly accused of an offense and was facing the possibility of being charged. Robert set us at ease. He got to work immed...
  • Wesley Hatcher

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    The Hatcher Law Firm
    910 Cherry Street, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Have you been charged with a crime? If so, Call Wes Hatcher to discuss your rights! When your freedom is at risk, remember, Experience Matters!

    Practice area
    10% Criminal defense, 50% Family, 10% Divorce and separation, and more.

    Cost

    License
    FL, Active since 2006

  • Maria Dykes

    Maria Dykes, P.A
    1041 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Maria Dykes, PA successfully practices in many areas of law. We represent a variety of clients across a broad spectrum of legal matters. Maria Dykes, PA strives to resolve cases in a prompt and timely manner. If you are searching for a lawyer who ...
  • Stanley Peacock

    STANLEY E. Peacock, P. A., 848 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 21 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am an active member of the Panama City Chamber of Commerce and the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. I enjoy staying in touch with local businesses and professionals who are making a difference in the business community of Bay County. I am ...
  • Charles Morris

    The Morris Law Firm
    1042 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 23 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I hired Mr. Morris to help me with some charges that were brought against me that I did not deserve. From my first meeting with Mr. Morris, I knew everything was going to turn out fine. Mr. Morris listened to me and was...
  • Charles Bollinger

    Ben Bollinger, Criminal Trial Attorney
    315 East 4th Street, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Being born and raised in Bay County, Florida, Ben Bollinger attended Bay County Schools graduating in 1988 from A. Crawford Mosley High School. While still young, Ben's mother worked at the local newspaper and then at a local fabric store, while h...
  • Michel Stone

    Stone & Sutton, P.A.
    837 Grace Ave., Panama City, FL
    Not yet reviewed
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 20% Wrongful death, 20% Car accident, and more.

    Cost

    License
    FL, Active since 1978

  • Rachel Seaton-Virga

    Seaton Law Offices, P.A.
    231 East 4th Street, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Rachel Seaton will FIGHT for you. She`s got the experience, knowledge and fierceness needed to win. She knows what to say and when to say it. Her cross examination was excellent! She did what I expected her to do, and I w...
  • William Ritchie

    The Virga Law Firm
    455 Harrison Ave Suite E, Panama City, FL
    4.5 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    William J. “West” Ritchie is a managing attorney for The Virga Law Firm’s Pensacola office. He is well-versed in storm and hurricane insurance claims, construction defect litigation, BP oil spill claims, and insurance defense litigation. He also h...
  • James Dowgul

    Law Offices of James Dowgul, P.A.
    222 E 4th St, 202 Waukesha Street Bonifay, FL 32425, Panama City, FL
    4.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    If you're arrested, you'll need an attorney with experience and understanding.  I believe communication is key. The legal process is sometimes scary and a bit overwhelming, and that is why it's important to listen to my clients so that I can addre...
  • Michael Grabner

    Staats,White and Grabner
    229 Mckenzie Ave, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 6.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Mr. Grabner helped me in a time of need. I feel like he did his job very well. His methods and thoughts may not be expressed at ALL times but that is because they are HIS thoughts. He kept me calm, well educated, and hope...
  • Richard Ogburn

    Richard D. Ogburn, Attorney At Law
    2691 Chapman Drive, P.O. Box 923, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 6.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “This was a DCF case involving our grandchild & when I tell you everything that could possibly go wrong...it did! I guess you could say with all the twist & turns in this case, it is by far one for the records. We ...
  • Robert Boyette

    Boyette Law Firm
    239 E. 4th Street, Panama City, FL
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Robert has been practicing law in Panama City and the Surrounding areas for 16 years. He grew up in the Memphis, Tennessee area and is the son of a Bay County native. Robert spent much of his summer vacations split between the beautiful shores of ...

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