71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Anderson, SC (2026)
Top 50 of 68 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
20 of the 50 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 Anderson: Touma Law Group - Anderson, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Anderson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Touma Law Group - Anderson | 71 | 4.9★ (58) | Anderson | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | The Bateman Law Firm | 69 | 5.0★ (283) | Greenville, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Touma Law Group | 69 | 4.9★ (294) | Greenville, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | FR Law, LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (254) | Greenville, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | The Bateman Law Firm DUI Lawyer | 68 | 4.9★ (61) | Clemson, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Christopher L. Jones, Attorney at Law | 67 | 5.0★ (120) | Greenville, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | South Carolina Criminal Law: Dayne Phillips | 67 | 4.9★ (137) | Greenville, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Watson Fowler Attorneys at Law | 67 | 5.0★ (108) | Greenville, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 9 | Hellams Criminal Defense Law Firm | 65 | 4.9★ (52) | Greenville, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 10 | Boatwright Legal | 65 | 4.9★ (46) | Greenville, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Anderson now
24-hour hours mean the firm lists itself as open around the clock on Google; that does not show its phone is answered. A lawyer may not be able to visit a jail or appear in court the same day: ask what they can do now and what it costs before you agree.
- #1Call (864) 777-8062
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 58 Google reviews
- #2Call (864) 406-3004
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 283 Google reviews
- #3Call (864) 618-2323
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 294 Google reviews
- #4Call (864) 772-6711
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 254 Google reviews
- #5Call (864) 501-5565
#5The Bateman Law Firm DUI Lawyer
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 61 Google reviews
- #6Call (864) 740-8403
#6Christopher L. Jones, Attorney at Law
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 120 Google reviews
- #7Call (803) 560-5876
#7South Carolina Criminal Law: Dayne Phillips
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 137 Google reviews
- #8Call (864) 467-0380
#8Watson Fowler Attorneys at Law
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 108 Google reviews
The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Anderson, ranked
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in LFR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 68 is on the criminal defense lawyers page.
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.
Based in Greenville, 27 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#4 FR Law, LLC
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 254 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Clemson, 15 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#10 Boatwright Legal
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#11 Holcomb Law LLC
Based in Greenville, 27 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#12 Baldwin Law
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 27 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 29 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
#15 Bradley Law
Based in Anderson
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#16 Baldwin Law
Based in Easley, 23 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews.
Based in Greenville, 27 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews.
#19 Smith Jordan Law
Based in Easley, 23 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based in Greenville, 28 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based in Anderson
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Anderson
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Anderson
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Greenville, 27 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 289 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Anderson
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Top 50 of 68 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (168) | 28 mi |
| 27 | Thomas J. Adducci Law Firm | 47 | 5.0★ (76) | 28 mi |
| 28 | AnneMarie Odom Law | 47 | 5.0★ (64) | 27 mi |
| 29 | Moyer Law Firm | 46 | 5.0★ (59) | 28 mi |
| 30 | Ironside Criminal Defense | 46 | 4.9★ (53) | 27 mi |
| 31 | Ellis Law LLC | 46 | 4.8★ (48) | 28 mi |
| 32 | Heath Law | 45 | 4.7★ (41) | 29 mi |
| 33 | Sarah Henry Law | 45 | 4.6★ (39) | 28 mi |
| 34 | Eppes & Plumblee | 45 | 4.7★ (27) | 27 mi |
| 35 | Richard Warder, Criminal Defense Attorney | 44 | 3.7★ (91) | 29 mi |
| 36 | Price Law Firm | 44 | 4.6★ (28) | 28 mi |
| 37 | David Seay, Jr. Attorney at Law | 44 | 4.5★ (28) | 29 mi |
| 38 | William G. Yarborough Attorney at Law | 44 | 3.8★ (56) | 29 mi |
| 39 | Sarratt Law | 44 | 4.8★ (18) | 27 mi |
| 40 | Kevin C Romosca PA | 43 | 5.0★ (18) | 30 mi |
| 41 | Elizabeth P. Wiygul, Attorney At Law | 43 | 5.0★ (14) | 29 mi |
| 42 | Byford Law Firm | 43 | 4.4★ (13) | 28 mi |
| 43 | Allen and Allen Law Firm | 42 | 4.7★ (47) | In Anderson |
| 44 | Pruitt & Pruitt | 42 | 4.4★ (52) | In Anderson |
| 45 | The Law Office of Steven M. Krause P.A. | 41 | 4.9★ (31) | In Anderson |
| 46 | Cox & Cole, Attorneys at Law | 41 | 4.0★ (67) | In Anderson |
| 47 | Beasley Tomlinson Law | 41 | 5.0★ (5) | 28 mi |
| 48 | ML Lawyers, PA | 41 | 5.0★ (26) | In Anderson |
| 49 | William I. Bouton | 40 | 3.7★ (3) | 27 mi |
| 50 | Hunter C. Blouin, Attorney at Law | 40 | 5.0★ (3) | 28 mi |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Anderson
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| 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) |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are |
Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Anderson: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Anderson are open 24/7?
20 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Touma Law Group - Anderson, The Bateman Law Firm, Touma Law Group, FR Law, LLC and The Bateman Law Firm DUI Lawyer.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Anderson, SC?
Touma Law Group - Anderson is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Anderson 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 Anderson
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 68 criminal defense lawyers serving Anderson.