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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Aiken, SC (2026)

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

6 of the 36 criminal defense lawyers on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 law firms come first, then same-day, each ranked by LFR Score with availability weighted higher.

If you or someone you know is arrested: you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer before answering questions. Calls from jail are usually recorded, so do not discuss the facts of the case on them.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency criminal defense in Aiken: Robert T. Homlar P.C., open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Aiken 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 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Aiken at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Robert T. Homlar P.C.694.9★ (190)Evans, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Law Office of Samuel Emas - DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney664.7★ (27)Augusta, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Young & Thurmond Attorneys At Law655.0★ (191)AikenOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Braithwaite McMillian Grimes, Injury Attorneys and Counselors at Law624.9★ (73)AikenOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Johnson, Johnson, Whittle, Lancer & Staggs624.6★ (86)AikenOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Robert T. Homlar P.C.604.9★ (95)Augusta, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7J Todd Mitchell Law Firm525.0★ (144)Augusta, 16 mi away—
8Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, LLC514.8★ (143)Augusta, 16 mi away—
9Duncan Law Firm514.6★ (157)Augusta, 15 mi away—
10The Nash Law Office LLC494.8★ (85)Augusta, 18 mi away—

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The 36 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Aiken, ranked

24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in LFR Score order on emergency weights.

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 Aiken

    #1 Robert T. Homlar P.C.

    Based in Evans, 24 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 190 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 190 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    601 N Belair Square Ste 16, Evans, GA 30809
    View profile for Robert T. Homlar P.C.(706) 831-0859

  2. #2 Law Office of Samuel Emas - DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney

    Based in Augusta, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 27 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 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    699 Broad St Ste 1202, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for Law Office of Samuel Emas - DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney(706) 703-9309

  6. #6 Robert T. Homlar P.C.

    Based in Augusta, 16 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    580 James Brown Blvd Ste 200, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for Robert T. Homlar P.C.(706) 831-0859

  7. #7 J Todd Mitchell Law Firm

    Based in Augusta, 16 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 144 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 144 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    580 James Brown Blvd Ste 100, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for J Todd Mitchell Law Firm(706) 750-0501

  8. #8 Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, LLC

    Based in Augusta, 16 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 143 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 143 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1143 Laney Walker Blvd #201, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, LLC(706) 200-1578

  9. #9 Duncan Law Firm

    Based in Augusta, 15 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 157 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 157 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    415 4th St, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for Duncan Law Firm(706) 828-7950

  10. #10 The Nash Law Office LLC

    Based in Augusta, 18 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 85 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 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2177 Central Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
    View profile for The Nash Law Office LLC(706) 589-9530

  12. #12 Keith B. Johnson Law, LLC.

    Based in Augusta, 16 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1450 Greene St #226, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for Keith B. Johnson Law, LLC.(706) 426-4233

  13. #13 The Usry Firm: Grant Usry

    Based in Augusta, 16 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 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 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1450 Greene St Ste 130, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for The Usry Firm: Grant Usry(706) 739-7070

  14. #14 Connell Law Firm

    Based in Augusta, 21 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 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 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3540 Wheeler Rd Ste 616, Augusta, GA 30909
    View profile for Connell Law Firm(706) 722-1515

  15. #15 JAMES E. WHITTLE, JR.

    Based in Aiken

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 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 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    117 Pendleton St NW, Aiken, SC 29801
    View profile for JAMES E. WHITTLE, JR.(803) 649-5338

  16. #16 Hatcher Law Firm

    Based in Aiken

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    142 Pendleton St NW # A, Aiken, SC 29801
    View profile for Hatcher Law Firm(803) 642-2711

  17. #17 Attorney Jolly III Clayton L

    Based in Augusta, 15 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    511 Courthouse Ln, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for Attorney Jolly III Clayton L(706) 724-9493

  18. #18 Huff Law Firm PC

    Based in North Augusta, 14 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1417 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
    View profile for Huff Law Firm PC(803) 278-2889

  19. #19 Puczkowski Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Augusta, 15 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    699 Broad St Ste 1202, Augusta, GA 30901
    View profile for Puczkowski Law Firm, LLC(706) 967-3540

  20. #20 Claridge Law Firm

    Based in Augusta, 21 mi away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 233 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 233 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    206 Pleasant Home Rd, Augusta, GA 30907
    View profile for Claridge Law Firm(706) 860-4500

  21. #21 Margaret Tribert

    Based in Aiken

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    116 Waterloo St SW, Aiken, SC 29801
    View profile for Margaret Tribert(803) 648-8898

  22. #22 Blitch Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Evans, 24 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7004 Evans Town Center Blvd 3rd Floor, Evans, GA 30809
    View profile for Blitch Law Firm, LLC(706) 955-2615

  24. #24 Tisdale Middleton & Land

    Based in Evans, 25 mi away

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 113 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 N Belair Rd, Evans, GA 30809
    View profile for Tisdale Middleton & Land(706) 303-0734

  25. #25 Lewis John MB

    Based in Augusta, 23 mi away

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4070 Columbia Rd, Augusta, GA 30907
    View profile for Lewis John MB(706) 830-1393

All 36 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Aiken, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Durham Bray Law Firm394.9★ (67)23 mi
27Sussman Law394.7★ (38)15 mi
28Ward & Spires, LLC384.5★ (42)15 mi
29Babb & Masters Attorneys at Law, LLC375.0★ (20)16 mi
30Matt Andrews Law374.9★ (41)24 mi
31PJ Campanaro Attorney at Law374.2★ (56)24 mi
32Harrison & Medlin, P.C.364.3★ (50)25 mi
33J. Michael Spence, Attorney at Law364.6★ (22)21 mi
34Plunkett, Hamilton, Manton & Graves LLP353.7★ (12)15 mi
35Crowder Stewart LLP355.0★ (6)16 mi
36Peace-Nichols Law Office345.0★ (4)15 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Aiken

Emergency lists move 10 points of the LFR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 criminal defense lawyers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

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 from
Reputation15%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability15%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are

Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Aiken: questions

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

6 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Robert T. Homlar P.C., Law Office of Samuel Emas - DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney, Young & Thurmond Attorneys At Law, Braithwaite McMillian Grimes, Injury Attorneys and Counselors at Law and Johnson, Johnson, Whittle, Lancer & Staggs.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Aiken, SC?

Robert T. Homlar P.C. is #1, with an LFR Score of 69 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Aiken ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the LFR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 criminal defense lawyers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

What should I do before the criminal defense lawyer arrives?

If you or someone you know is arrested: you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer before answering questions. Calls from jail are usually recorded, so do not discuss the facts of the case on them.

How many emergency criminal defense lawyers here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Aiken

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 36 criminal defense lawyers serving Aiken.

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