72/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 544 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Arroyo Grande, CA (2026)
Top 26 of 29 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
8 of the 26 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 Arroyo Grande: San Luis Obispo DUI Attorneys, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Arroyo Grande 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 | San Luis Obispo DUI Attorneys | 72 | 5.0★ (544) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Stein-Conaway DUI & Criminal Defense | 71 | 5.0★ (283) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Central Coast Criminal Defense | 68 | 5.0★ (64) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Aron Law Firm | 68 | 4.9★ (56) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Stein-Conaway DUI & Criminal Defense | 65 | 4.9★ (23) | Santa Maria, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Law Offices of David Chesley | 63 | 5.0★ (4) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Law Office of Amy Schroder | 62 | 5.0★ (4) | Los Osos, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | 805 Law Group | 56 | 4.0★ (32) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 9 | David M Bixby Law Office | 54 | 4.5★ (6) | Santa Maria, 15 mi away | — |
| 10 | Jeffry C Radding Attorney at Law | 54 | 3.2★ (5) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | — |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Arroyo Grande 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 (805) 321-1000
#1San Luis Obispo DUI Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 544 Google reviews
- #2Call (805) 568-7528
#2Stein-Conaway DUI & Criminal Defense
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 283 Google reviews
- #3Call (805) 621-7181
#3Central Coast Criminal Defense
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 64 Google reviews
- #4Call (805) 618-1768
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 56 Google reviews
- #5Call (805) 624-3453
#5Stein-Conaway DUI & Criminal Defense
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 23 Google reviews
- #6Call (805) 250-7500
#6Law Offices of David Chesley
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 4 Google reviews
- #7Call (949) 683-6818
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 4 Google reviews
- #8Call (805) 365-6221
Open 24/7 · 4.0 from 32 Google reviews
The 26 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Arroyo Grande, 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 29 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.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
71/100LFR 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 on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Los Osos, 17 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grover Beach, 2 mi away
46/100LFR 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 on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ 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 Los Osos, 17 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 18 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
39/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 16 mi away
39/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 8 mi away
38/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Paul Greco Law
Based in Santa Maria, 14 mi away
38/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
37/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
37/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Top 26 of 29 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Frederick Law Firm | 37 | 5.0★ (14) | 12 mi |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Arroyo Grande
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 Arroyo Grande: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Arroyo Grande are open 24/7?
8 on this list post 24/7 hours, including San Luis Obispo DUI Attorneys, Stein-Conaway DUI & Criminal Defense, Central Coast Criminal Defense, Aron Law Firm and Stein-Conaway DUI & Criminal Defense.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Arroyo Grande, CA?
San Luis Obispo DUI Attorneys is #1, with an LFR Score of 72 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 29 criminal defense lawyers serving Arroyo Grande.