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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Immokalee, FL: 2026 rankings

31 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Immokalee: Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A., | DUI Law Group Division, LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Timothy E. Moffitt, Esq., LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Timothy E. Moffitt, Esq., LLC., 95 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 31 ranked after Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A., | DUI Law Group Division; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

31 Immokalee criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Immokalee 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.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Immokalee at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A., | DUI Law Group Division694.9★ (192)Naples, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Timothy E. Moffitt, Esq., LLC.675.0★ (95)Naples, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Musca Law665.0★ (86)Naples, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Hanaford Law665.0★ (75)Naples, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Musca Law645.0★ (32)Naples, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Smith & Eulo Law Firm: Criminal Defense Lawyers634.4★ (40)Fort Myers, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Hernandez Du Bois Law, PLLC635.0★ (13)Bonita Springs, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8The Ken Turner Law Firm, LLC624.1★ (63)Naples, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Mike Carr, Former Judge- Criminal Defense614.4★ (18)Naples, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Offices of Jose Nunez, Jr.615.0★ (63)Naples, 28 mi away——

All 31 criminal defense lawyers in Immokalee, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Immokalee

    Based in Naples, 25 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2180 Immokalee Rd Ste 309, Naples, FL 34110
  2. Based in Naples, 30 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    501 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL 34102
  3. Based in Naples, 30 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3375 Tamiami Trl E #200, Naples, FL 34112
  4. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2500 Arpt Rd S Ste 307, Naples, FL 34112
  5. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2800 Davis Blvd Ste 101, Naples, FL 34104
  6. Based in Fort Myers, 28 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy Suite, 350, Fort Myers, FL 33905
  7. Based in Bonita Springs, 25 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8891 Brighton Ln, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
  8. Based in Naples, 30 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3080 Tamiami Trl E Ste 301, Naples, FL 34112
  9. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2641 Airport Road South, Suite A, Ste 106, Naples, FL 34112
  10. Based in Naples, 28 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3606 Enterprise Ave Ste 226, Naples, FL 34104
  11. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2663 Arpt Rd S Ste D108, Naples, FL 34112
  12. Based in Naples, 30 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3550 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112
  13. Based in Naples, 27 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3200 Bailey Ln #199, Naples, FL 34105
  14. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2681 Airport-Pulling Rd S Ste C107, Naples, FL 34112
  15. Based in Fort Myers, 28 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy #350, Fort Myers, FL 33905
  16. Based in Naples, 30 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3550 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112
  17. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2671 Airport-Pulling Rd S #301, Naples, FL 34112
  18. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2671 Airport Road S, Suite 301, Naples, FL 34112
  19. Based in Naples, 30 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2670 Airport Pulling Rd S St#300, 2470 Airport-Pulling Rd, Naples, FL 34112
  20. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2375 Tamiami Trl N #207, Naples, FL 34103
  21. Based in Naples, 28 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4850 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34103
  22. Based in Naples, 29 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2500 Airport-Pulling Rd Ste 315, Naples, FL 34105
  23. Based in Naples, 30 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3550 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112

All 31 criminal defense lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Immokalee, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mangone & Miller Law Office544.2★ (5)29 mi
27Attorney Thomas R. Gorman, III535.0★ (3)30 mi
28The Caldarone Law Group, P.A.515.0★ (69)29 mi
29Contreras Law Firm, PLLC504.8★ (17)29 mi
30Joseph Law, PLLC485.0★ (19)28 mi
31Landon P. Miller, Attorney at Law463.9★ (20)29 mi

Also serving Immokalee

11 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.

Unranked criminal defense lawyers serving Immokalee
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affordable Legal Team24 mi
Brener and DeMine, PLLC3.0★ (2)29 mi
Criminal& Immigration Attorney1.0★ (1)23 mi
Florida Rural Legal Services4.5★ (2)In Immokalee
Gelch & Associates, P.A.5.0★ (2)30 mi
Houston Law, PA27 mi
Ivan Guerrero - Abogado de Inmigración3.1★ (7)In Immokalee
Jeffrey R. Van Zandt28 mi
Juan J. Mendoza Attorneys at Law Fort Myers3.0★ (2)28 mi
Law Office of Linda Kay Pufahl Smith P.A.5.0★ (1)25 mi
Tyler Wood Law, PLLC5.0★ (2)20 mi

How we ranked Immokalee criminal defense lawyers

We scored 31 Immokalee 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Immokalee data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%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 volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. 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 Immokalee: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Immokalee?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Immokalee, FL is Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A., | DUI Law Group Division with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Timothy E. Moffitt, Esq., LLC. (#2) and Musca Law (#3) follow. We ranked 31 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Immokalee?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 31 criminal defense lawyers serving Immokalee, FL. Another 11 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Immokalee are open 24/7?

13 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Immokalee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A., | DUI Law Group Division (#1), Timothy E. Moffitt, Esq., LLC. (#2) and Musca Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Immokalee work on weekends?

13 of 31 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A., | DUI Law Group Division (#1), Timothy E. Moffitt, Esq., LLC. (#2) and Musca Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Immokalee criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated criminal defense lawyers in Immokalee is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A., | DUI Law Group Division has the most, 192 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Immokalee count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Immokalee 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 Immokalee, FL 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 Immokalee, FL 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 Immokalee?

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 Immokalee

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 31 criminal defense lawyers serving Immokalee.