Find Criminal Defense Lawyers in Vermont

Compare verified criminal law attorney profiles, read client reviews, and request free consultations across Vermont

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If you need legal help with criminal defense matters in Vermont, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Vermont attorneys handle cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

Criminal cases in Vermont are prosecuted through Superior Court, with appeals handled by the Supreme Court (no intermediate appellate court). Your constitutional rights apply, but Vermont's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The Vermont Bar Association maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

The criminal defense attorneys listed here practice throughout Vermont and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how criminal defense law works in Vermont — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in Vermont. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Robert Kaplan - Attorney
Robert Kaplan
0/5 (0 reviews)
 95 St Paul St Suite 405 Burlington VT 05401
(802) 651-0013
Albany Law School (1989)
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
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Christopher Moll - Attorney
Christopher Moll
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Christopher C. Moll, LLC
 15 Brickyard Road Essex Junction VT 05452
(802) 318-0027
Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
Vermont Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Brandon Sample - Attorney
Brandon Sample
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brandon Sample PLC
 P.O. Box 250 Rutland VT 05702
(802) 444-4357
Adams State College (2009)
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Theodore Kramer - Attorney
Theodore Kramer
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kramer Law Offices
 42 Park Place Brattleboro VT 05301
(802) 257-2221
Middlebury College
2nd Circuit Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Janssen Willhoit - Attorney
Janssen Willhoit
0/5 (0 reviews)
Willhoit Defense
 38 Park Place Ste 6 Brattleboro VT 05301
(802) 751-9139
Vermont Law School (2010)
Vermont Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Shawn T. Tao - Attorney
Shawn T. Tao
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burlington Legal Services, PLLC
 65 Pearl Street Burlington VT 05401
(802) 735-2229
Roger Williams University School of Law (2004)
Chinese
Vermont Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Criminal Law Family Law
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Charles Jordan Handy - Attorney
Charles Jordan Handy
0/5 (0 reviews)
Handy Law
 148 College Street Suite 203 Burlington VT 05401
(802) 373-9201
Vermont Law School (2008)
Arabic, English, Korean
Vermont Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Immigration Law
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Timothy Bryon Fair - Attorney
Timothy Bryon Fair
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vermont Cannabis Solutions
 28 Howard Street Suite 210 Burlington VT 05401
(802) 540-9333
2nd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Jessica L Burke - Attorney
Jessica L Burke
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burke Law
 77 College St 2C Burlington VT 05401
(802) 318-8076
Washington and Lee University School of Law (2006)
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
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Dennis Mark Wygmans - Attorney
Dennis Mark Wygmans
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wygmans Law
 20 West Canal Street #C6 Winooski VT 05404
(802) 399-2047
Seton Hall University School of Law (2001)
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Michelle Kainen - Attorney
Michelle Kainen
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1011 North Main Street, Suite 31 P.O. Box 919 White River Junction VT 05001
(802) 296-2100
California State University - San Diego State University (2006)
Vermont Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Daniel McManus - Attorney
Daniel McManus
0/5 (0 reviews)
McManus Law Office, PLLC
 5188 Main St Suite 1 Manchester Center VT 05255
(802) 768-8697
Vermont Law School (1998)
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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William E. Kraham - Attorney
William E. Kraham
0/5 (0 reviews)
 15 Grove St., P.O. Box 447 Brattleboro VT 05302-0447
(802) 258-2550
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Evan Chadwick - Attorney
Evan Chadwick
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chadwick & Spensley PLLC
 3232 US Rte 7 Pittsford VT 05763
(802) 725-8318
Keene State College
English
Vermont Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Amanda T. Rundle - Attorney
Amanda T. Rundle
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rundle & Rundle, PLLC
 10 Summer Hill Street Springfield VT 05156
(802) 885-4555
University of Miami School of Law (1995)
English
Florida Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
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Samuel M Dworkin - Attorney
Samuel M Dworkin
0/5 (0 reviews)
DL Vermont
 14 N. Main Street Suite 3002 Barre VT 05641
(802) 622-0506
Vermont Law School (2010)
English
Vermont Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Craig S. Nolan - Attorney
Craig S. Nolan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sheehey, Furlong & Behm
 30 Main St Burlington VT 05677
(802) 864-9891
College of William and Mary (1992)
Vermont Bar
Active License
Criminal Law White Collar Crime
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Benjamin M Black - Attorney
Benjamin M Black
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Benjamin Black, PLC
 1244 Bristol Rd. Bristol VT 05443
(802) 458-0409
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (1998)
Vermont Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Daniel Maguire - Attorney
Daniel Maguire
0/5 (0 reviews)
 11 Main Street Essex Junction VT 05452
(802) 288-9000
Vermont Law School (1985)
Vermont Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Brice Simon - Attorney
Brice Simon
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. Box 240 344 Mountain Road STOWE VT 05672
(802) 760-6772
2nd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Paul Volk - Attorney
Paul Volk
0/5 (0 reviews)
 72 Hungerford Terrace Burlington VT 05042
(802) 862-8919
Vermont Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Matthew D Anderson - Attorney
Matthew D Anderson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 64 North Main Street Rutland VT 05702
(802) 775-7141
College of William and Mary (1998)
English
2nd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Criminal Law Insurance Defense
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