65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
DUI And DWI Lawyers in Ridgewood, NJ: 2026 rankings
17 DUI and DWI lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Ridgewood: Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.
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Most-reviewed: Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer, 320 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Ridgewood DUI and DWI lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated law firms.
Top 10 DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood 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 | Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers | 65 | 5.0★ (117) | Fort Lee, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer | 65 | 5.0★ (320) | Elizabeth, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer | 64 | 5.0★ (74) | Englewood, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Brooklyn DWI Lawyer Mark Cossuto | 64 | 4.9★ (229) | Brooklyn, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Kugel Law Firm | DUI Defense Lawyers | 63 | 4.9★ (101) | Newark, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Levow DWI Law, P.C. | 62 | 5.0★ (58) | Jersey City, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers | 62 | 5.0★ (75) | Union, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers | 61 | 5.0★ (60) | Elizabeth, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Levow DWI Law, P.C. | 61 | 5.0★ (28) | Parsippany, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Marshall DWI / DUI Lawyers | 61 | 4.8★ (41) | Hoboken, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 17 DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood, 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 Elizabeth, 22 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 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 Englewood, 11 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 21 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 17 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 18 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Union, 21 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Elizabeth, 22 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parsippany, 15 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoboken, 17 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 17 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 19 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 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.
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Based in New City, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 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 Brooklyn, 19 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Non-profit organization”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eastchester, 16 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 17 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jersey City, 19 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Also serving Ridgewood
20 more DUI and DWI 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aretsky Law Group, P.C. | 4.9★ (14) | In Ridgewood |
| Byers & Byers, P. A. | 4.9★ (11) | In Ridgewood |
| Eric J. Aretsky | 5.0★ (16) | In Ridgewood |
| Ferro Ralph A | 5.0★ (1) | In Ridgewood |
| Irwin Thomas L | 5.0★ (7) | In Ridgewood |
| Jonathan Mincis | 5.0★ (5) | In Ridgewood |
| Law Office of Carl Spector | 5.0★ (201) | In Ridgewood |
| Law Office of Dwight D. Joyce | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Law Offices of DUI & Defence | 16 mi | |
| Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC | 4.7★ (34) | In Ridgewood |
| Leigh Gilsenan Saltiel, Attorney At Law, LLC | 3.0★ (4) | In Ridgewood |
| Russell P Trocano & Associates | 4.3★ (12) | In Ridgewood |
| Seigel Law | 5.0★ (775) | In Ridgewood |
| Teschon, Riccobene & Siss, P.A. | 4.7★ (43) | In Ridgewood |
| The Law Office of Carolina T. Curbelo, LLC | 5.0★ (143) | In Ridgewood |
| The Law Office Of Dwight H. Simon Day | 17 mi | |
| The Law Office Of Dwight H. Simon Day, LLC | 17 mi | |
| The Law Office of Robert L. Tedeschi, Esq. | In Ridgewood | |
| The Law Offices of Richard J. Conte, Esq. | 4.9★ (158) | In Ridgewood |
| The Manna Helmy Law Group | 4.9★ (301) | In Ridgewood |
How we ranked Ridgewood DUI and DWI lawyers
We scored 17 Ridgewood DUI and DWI 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 Ridgewood 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 DUI lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many DUI and DWI 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 fee includes the license suspension hearing as well as the criminal case.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a DUI 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?
- Does your fee include the license hearing?
- What happens to my license while the case is open?
- 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.
DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood: frequently asked questions
Which DUI lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ridgewood?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked DUI lawyer in Ridgewood, NJ is Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer (#2) and Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer (#3) follow. We ranked 17 DUI and DWI lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many DUI and DWI lawyers are there in Ridgewood?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 17 DUI and DWI lawyers serving Ridgewood, NJ. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood are open 24/7?
13 ranked DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers (#1), Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer (#2) and Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood work on weekends?
12 of 17 ranked DUI and DWI lawyers post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers (#1), Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer (#2) and Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Ridgewood DUI and DWI lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood is 5.0★, with a median of 58 reviews. Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer has the most, 320 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank DUI and DWI lawyers?
Each DUI 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 DUI and DWI lawyers outside Ridgewood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Ridgewood city center, our service radius for DUI and DWI 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 DUI and DWI 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 DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood, NJ charge?
DUI lawyers usually charge a flat fee for the criminal case, sometimes with a separate fee for the license hearing or a trial. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline after a DUI or DWI arrest?
Often, yes. Many states suspend your license separately from the criminal case and give you only days to ask for a hearing: 10 days in California and 15 days in Texas, for example. Check the papers you were given. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of DUI and DWI lawyers in Ridgewood, NJ 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 Ridgewood?
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 Ridgewood
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 17 DUI and DWI lawyers serving Ridgewood.
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