LawInfo Criminal Defense

Overview

LawInfo is a legal resource powered by Thomson Reuters that connects individuals facing criminal charges with experienced defense attorneys in their area. The platform features detailed attorney profiles including practice areas, education, bar admissions, client reviews, and case results. LawInfo's criminal defense section covers all major charge categories including DUI/DWI, drug crimes, violent offenses, sex crimes, theft, and federal charges. The platform also provides free legal guides explaining criminal procedures, potential penalties, and defense strategies for each type of offense, helping defendants make informed decisions about their legal representation.

Strengths

• +Backed by Thomson Reuters — one of the most trusted names in legal information
• +Detailed attorney profiles with reviews, ratings, and case results
• +Comprehensive legal guides for every major criminal charge category
• +Free to search and connect with attorneys — no cost to defendants
• +Covers all 50 states with extensive local attorney listings

Considerations

• -Attorney profiles may include sponsored placements that affect search ranking
• -Review authenticity and completeness may vary by listing
• -Not a law firm — cannot provide direct legal advice or representation
• -Some premium attorney features require paid subscriptions from lawyers

Best For

• *Executive facing white-collar criminal charges who needs a defense attorney with corporate fraud experience
• *Person charged with theft who wants to compare attorney reviews and case results before choosing representation
• *Individual seeking a criminal defense attorney with specific expertise in their type of charge