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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Southbridge, MA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Southbridge: The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C., LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 921 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Bernard OUI Defense, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 83.

  3. 28

    Most-reviewed: Adam D. Schmaelzle, Attorney At Law, 338 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 83 ranked after The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C.; ranked #28.

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

83 Southbridge criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 83 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Southbridge 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 Southbridge at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C.684.9★ (921)Marlborough, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Bernard OUI Defense674.9★ (334)Springfield, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. B.S., M.A., M.Ed., J.D.664.9★ (91)Worcester, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Gregory Casale Attorney At Law644.9★ (44)Shrewsbury, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Law Office of William Smith634.9★ (36)Holden, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC624.3★ (9)Killingly Center, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Field Law Office, LLC614.6★ (40)Enfield, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Criminal Defense Worcester614.9★ (130)Worcester, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Geraghty Law LLC615.0★ (6)Worcester, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Criminal Defense Attorney Darren Griffis615.0★ (71)Worcester, 18 mi away——

All 83 criminal defense lawyers in Southbridge, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Bernard OUI Defense

    Based in Springfield, 29 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1414 Main St, 1 Monarch Place #1150, Springfield, MA 01144
    View profile for Bernard OUI Defense(413) 731-9995

  7. #7 Field Law Office, LLC

    Based in Enfield, 29 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    308 Enfield St, Enfield, CT 06082
    View profile for Field Law Office, LLC(860) 749-8313

  9. #9 Geraghty Law LLC

    Based in Worcester, 18 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 Front St Ste 400, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Geraghty Law LLC(508) 803-0142

  16. #16 Anthony J. Luzzo, P.C.

    Based in Worcester, 18 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    370 Main St Ste 900, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Anthony J. Luzzo, P.C.(508) 798-8000

  20. #20 Michael M. Franklin, Esq

    Based in Worcester, 18 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 State St Ste 1F, Worcester, MA 01609
    View profile for Michael M. Franklin, Esq(508) 752-2727

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 83 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Southbridge, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Roz Criminal Law555.0★ (13)18 mi
27Paul D Barry554.1★ (10)22 mi
28Adam D. Schmaelzle, Attorney At Law555.0★ (338)18 mi
29Farrell Law, P.C.554.0★ (4)18 mi
30Law Office of Catherine M. Gallagher553.0★ (5)17 mi
31Jeffrey Weber554.7★ (3)19 mi
32Daly Law, P.C.545.0★ (68)29 mi
33Tansley | Halloran544.7★ (33)18 mi
34Attorney Charles D. Hines545.0★ (9)29 mi
35Sneirson Law Firm544.9★ (65)29 mi
36Raipher, P.C.544.5★ (123)28 mi
37Law Office of Matthew S. Hutchinson, Esq.534.2★ (5)29 mi
38Attorney Daniel Hagan525.0★ (24)28 mi
39Keller Law Group, LLC525.0★ (86)18 mi
40Rudolf, Griffis, Ruggieri & Murray, LLP524.8★ (118)18 mi
41Bentley Law Group LLC524.3★ (35)27 mi
42Steve Brady Law LLC515.0★ (4)17 mi
43George & Davis P.C. | Law & Mediation514.4★ (19)In Southbridge
44Lake Shore Legal, LLC514.6★ (41)9 mi
45Angiulo Law514.9★ (51)19 mi
46Law Office of Craig M. Higgins, LLC504.8★ (195)29 mi
47Wadman Law, LLC504.6★ (19)18 mi
48Sarantopoulos & Sarantopoulos LLC504.7★ (64)20 mi
49Law Offices of Robert H. Astor504.6★ (8)29 mi
50Farrington Law, PC504.3★ (41)22 mi

Also serving Southbridge

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.

Unranked criminal defense lawyers serving Southbridge
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney Alfred Geoffrion Jr.3.0★ (1)26 mi
Attorney Timothy M. Farris3.4★ (5)29 mi
Caprera Law Offices5.0★ (9)In Southbridge
Coderre Nancy J5.0★ (4)In Southbridge
Colognesi Michael J3.0★ (2)In Southbridge
Cournoyer & Cournoyer PC2.8★ (13)In Southbridge
DeGiacomo & Mikhlin, P.C.5.0★ (1)27 mi
George Elizabeth L5.0★ (1)21 mi
Kaeding James JIn Southbridge
Law Office of Amanda Dowgiert1.0★ (1)18 mi
Law Office of Edmund L. Myers5.0★ (2)24 mi
Law Office of Justin R. McCarthy5.0★ (1)25 mi
Law Offices of Michael J. Grilli2.7★ (14)29 mi
Marino Law P.C.4.9★ (29)In Southbridge
Michael V Caplette Law Offices5.0★ (2)In Southbridge
Montague & Desautels5.0★ (4)In Southbridge
Murray Law Office5.0★ (3)27 mi
Springfield MA1.0★ (1)23 mi
The Narris Law Office5.0★ (1)25 mi
Thomas D O'Connor Jr., Attorney at Law3.0★ (2)29 mi

How we ranked Southbridge criminal defense lawyers

We scored 83 Southbridge 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 Southbridge 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 Southbridge: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Southbridge, MA is The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C. with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 921 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bernard OUI Defense (#2) and Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. B.S., M.A., M.Ed., J.D. (#3) follow. We ranked 83 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Southbridge?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 83 criminal defense lawyers serving Southbridge, MA. 1 of them is based in Southbridge; 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 Southbridge are open 24/7?

19 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Southbridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C. (#1), Bernard OUI Defense (#2) and Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. B.S., M.A., M.Ed., J.D. (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Southbridge work on weekends?

25 of 83 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C. (#1), Bernard OUI Defense (#2) and Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. B.S., M.A., M.Ed., J.D. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Southbridge criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 83 rated criminal defense lawyers in Southbridge is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C. has the most, 921 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 Southbridge count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Southbridge 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 Southbridge, MA 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 Southbridge, MA 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 Southbridge?

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 Southbridge

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 83 criminal defense lawyers serving Southbridge.

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