71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 544 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Elwood, NY: 2026 rankings
368 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Elwood: Law Offices of John Caffrey, LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 544 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Castro & Trodden LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 368.
- 31
Most-reviewed: Michael Block, Attorney At Law P.C., 859 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 368 ranked; ranked #31.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
368 Elwood criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 144 are open 24/7, 196 open Saturdays and 171 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 368 rated law firms.
Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Elwood at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law Offices of John Caffrey | 71 | 4.9★ (544) | Hauppauge, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Castro & Trodden LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (416) | Smithtown, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger, Esq. | 70 | 5.0★ (293) | Islip, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Michael J. Brown, P.C. Criminal and DWI Lawyer | 69 | 5.0★ (221) | Central Islip, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Law Office of Gaitman & Russo | 69 | 5.0★ (438) | Garden City, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Lori Cabrera, Attorney at Law | 69 | 5.0★ (372) | Hauppauge, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC | 69 | 4.9★ (530) | Stamford, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Law Firm of Gianni Karmily, PLLC | 68 | 5.0★ (320) | Hempstead, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | The Law Office of Kenneth M Mollins P.C. | 68 | 4.9★ (121) | Hauppauge, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | ROCHE LAW GROUP, P.C. | 68 | 4.9★ (113) | Hauppauge, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 368 criminal defense lawyers in Elwood, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Smithtown, 7 mi away
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 416 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Islip, 9 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central Islip, 9 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden City, 16 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 438 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hauppauge, 7 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stamford, 19 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hempstead, 18 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hauppauge, 8 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hauppauge, 8 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport, 18 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hempstead, 18 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 246 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington Station, 3 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stamford, 18 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hauppauge, 8 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mineola, 17 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Great Neck, 21 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central Islip, 9 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baychester, 20 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Hills, 28 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 411 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hauppauge, 5 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stamford, 18 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mineola, 18 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central Islip, 9 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mineola, 18 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 368 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elwood
20 more criminal defense lawyers within 30 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acocella Law Group | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Bernard Bacharach Law Office | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Corsello Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Edward Palermo Criminal and DWI Lawyer | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Elmont Police Department - Park Station | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Joseph Trainor & Associates, P.C. | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Law Firm of Sean Imran, LLC | 5.0★ (7) | 7 mi |
| Law Offices Jerald Levine | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Law Offices of Douglas M. Reda | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Law Offices of Jason Krinsky | 5.0★ (104) | 30 mi |
| Law Offices of Jeffrey Bettan | 4.6★ (33) | 16 mi |
| Macedonio & Duncan, LLP | 4.2★ (36) | 10 mi |
| McCarthy & Carbone P.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Papcsy Janosov Roche Trial Lawyers | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Property Defense Attorney Long Beach | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli & La Pinta, P.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Strauch & Kiernan LLP | 3.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| The Law Office of Sean Sabeti, Esq. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tortorelli Law Firm | 3.5★ (2) | 29 mi |
How we ranked Elwood criminal defense lawyers
We scored 368 Elwood criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Elwood data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a criminal defense lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
- Who will appear with me at each hearing?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Criminal defense lawyers in Elwood: frequently asked questions
Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Elwood?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Elwood, NY is Law Offices of John Caffrey with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 544 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Castro & Trodden LLC (#2) and Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger, Esq. (#3) follow. We ranked 368 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Elwood?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 368 criminal defense lawyers serving Elwood, NY. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Elwood are open 24/7?
144 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Elwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of John Caffrey (#1), Castro & Trodden LLC (#2) and Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger, Esq. (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Elwood work on weekends?
196 of 368 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 171 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of John Caffrey (#1), Castro & Trodden LLC (#2) and Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger, Esq. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Elwood criminal defense lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 368 rated criminal defense lawyers in Elwood is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. Michael Block, Attorney At Law P.C. has the most, 859 reviews, and ranks #31. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?
Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do criminal defense lawyers outside Elwood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Elwood city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do criminal defense lawyers in Elwood, NY charge?
Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?
If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Elwood, NY ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Elwood?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Elwood
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 368 criminal defense lawyers serving Elwood.
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