68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 394 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 Havre de Grace, MD: 2026 rankings
76 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 Havre de Grace: Scheuerman Law, LLC, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 76.
- 33
Most-reviewed: Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group, 740 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 76 ranked; ranked #33.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
76 Havre de Grace criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 76 rated law firms.
Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace 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 | Scheuerman Law, LLC | 68 | 4.9★ (394) | Essex, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech | 68 | 5.0★ (22) | Havre de Grace | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Shepard Law | 65 | 4.9★ (127) | Towson, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Grote Law LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (63) | Cockeysville, 30 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | T. Wray McCurdy, P.A. | 63 | 4.6★ (58) | Essex, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | The Law Office of Cynthia Christiani | 62 | 5.0★ (145) | Carney, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | The Law Offices of Richard K. Scott, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (293) | Towson, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | The Law Office of Shimon Kafka | 61 | 5.0★ (238) | Towson, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Howard Greenberg, Attorney at Law, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (38) | Bel Air, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Kirk Seaman, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (12) | Towson, 30 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 76 criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace, 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 Havre de Grace
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#3 Shepard Law
Based in Towson, 29 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cockeysville, 30 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex, 27 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carney, 22 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Towson, 29 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 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 Towson, 29 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Kirk Seaman, LLC
Based in Towson, 30 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parkville, 26 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 John A. Goodman
Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Rice Law
Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 29 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carney, 20 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 199 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 29 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Maronick Law LLC
Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Towson, 29 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 15 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Ryan Law LLC
Based in Bel Air, 13 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Towson, 29 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Towson, 29 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havre de Grace
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability 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 76 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Havre de Grace
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bussard | 29 mi | |
| Francomano & Francomano, P.A. | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Frank Henninger | 14 mi | |
| Fury Law Center and Bankruptcy Clinic | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| George Bush Law | 14 mi | |
| Grott Law | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Jacobson & Myerberg, P.A. Attorneys at Law | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Joseph K. Githuku, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Lavenstein Law | 3.0★ (4) | 29 mi |
| Law Offices of Christopher M. Marts, P.C. | 2.3★ (3) | 14 mi |
| Maryland Car Lawyers | 26 mi | |
| Michael A. Zwaig PA | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Parker, Pallett, Slezak & Russell, LLC | In Havre de Grace | |
| Parker, Pallett, Slezak & Russell, LLC | 11 mi | |
| Parker, Pallett, Slezak & Russell, LLC | 26 mi | |
| Parker, Pallett, Slezak & Russell, LLC | 26 mi | |
| Parker, Pallett, Slezak & Russell, LLC | 27 mi | |
| Samuel L Curry Law Office | 4.0★ (4) | 29 mi |
| Scheuerman Law, LLC | 14 mi | |
| Traffic Ticket Defense Attorney | 14 mi |
How we ranked Havre de Grace criminal defense lawyers
We scored 76 Havre de Grace 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 Havre de Grace 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 Havre de Grace: frequently asked questions
Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Havre de Grace?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Havre de Grace, MD is Scheuerman Law, LLC with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech (#2) and Shepard Law (#3) follow. We ranked 76 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Havre de Grace?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 76 criminal defense lawyers serving Havre de Grace, MD. 2 of them are based in Havre de Grace; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace are open 24/7?
25 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Scheuerman Law, LLC (#1), Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech (#2) and Shepard Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace work on weekends?
30 of 76 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Scheuerman Law, LLC (#1), Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech (#2) and Shepard Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Havre de Grace criminal defense lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 76 rated criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group has the most, 740 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Havre de Grace count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Havre de Grace 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 Havre de Grace, MD 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 Havre de Grace, MD 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 Havre de Grace?
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 Havre de Grace
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 76 criminal defense lawyers serving Havre de Grace.
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