Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Vermont

In Vermont, facing criminal charges—whether for DUI, drug possession, assault, or theft—can have lasting effects on your life and reputation. In a state that values personal liberty, accountability, and doing what’s right, you need a defense that’s measured, respectful, and firmly on your side. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Vermont—trusted professionals known for their steady guidance, strong legal skills, and commitment to helping Vermonters navigate the justice system with clarity, care, and quiet confidence.

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Cynthia L. Broadfoot
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Homicide, ...
Frank J. Twarog
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Lisa B. Shelkrot
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Employee Benefits, Litigation
Craig Nolan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business Litigation, Discrimination, Federal Crime, Homicide, Insurance Claims, Litigation, ...
Brooks G. McArthur
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Appeals, Brain Injury, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Christopher J. Montgomery
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Devin McLaughlin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, ...
John B. St. Francis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Heather E. Ross
Legal Specialization: Lawsuits & Disputes, Criminal Defense, Employment, Health Care
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Business Litigation, Employment Litigation, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, White Collar Crime
Ke’ala N. Brosseau
Legal Specialization: Lawsuits & Disputes, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Litigation
Jon D. Valsangiacomo
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Alexandrea L. Thomas (Nelson)
Legal Specialization: Lawsuits & Disputes, Business, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business Litigation, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, ...
David J. Williams
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, Products Liability, Wrongful Death
Evan Chadwick
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Andrew Higley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce & Separation, Expungement, Juvenile, Paternity, Probate, Wills & Living Wills
David Silver

David Silver

  • BarrSternberg Moss Silver & Munson PC
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Aviation Accidents, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, ...
Andrew Pappone

Andrew Pappone

  • Rubin, Springer, Vincent & Pappone
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes
Jason J. Sawyer

Jason J. Sawyer

  • Jason J. Sawyer, Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.L.C.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Kevin E. Brown
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Environmental, Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Car Accidents, Land Use & Zoning, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Trucking Accidents, ...
David Venman
Legal Specialization: Real Estate, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Land Use & Zoning, Residential Real Estate, Title & Boundary Issues, Wills & Living Wills
Corby A. Gary
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI, ...
Richard R. Goldsborough
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Employment Litigation, ...
Christopher L. Davis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Condominium, Construction & Development, Divorce & Separation, Federal Crime, ...
Devin T. McKnight
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Health Care, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Litigation, White Collar Crime
Jordan Handy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Employment-Based Immigration, Homicide, ...
James A. Dumont

James A. Dumont

  • Law Office of James A. Dumont, Esq., P.C.
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Environmental, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Administrative, Animal & Dog Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Accidents, ...
Chris Dall

Chris Dall

  • Jason J. Sawyer, Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.L.C.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Nanci A. Smith
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Litigation, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Uncontested Divorce
Samantha V. Lednicky
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Amy E. Davis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Divorce & Separation, Expungement, Juvenile, Probate, Wills & Living Wills

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