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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Auburn, CA (2026)

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

15 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 Auburn: Tiemann Defense, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Auburn 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 Auburn at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Tiemann Defense714.9★ (290)El Dorado Hills, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Walsh Law715.0★ (201)Folsom, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Welch Law Firm, DUI Defense Attorneys685.0★ (68)Roseville, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Nagra Law Firm, P.C.675.0★ (145)Sacramento, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Crowell Law Offices655.0★ (15)Roseville, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Walsh Law655.0★ (30)Grass Valley, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Law Offices of David D. Fischer APC654.7★ (12)Rocklin, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Cosca Chris644.8★ (38)Sacramento, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Law Office of Jeffrey R. Wood635.0★ (6)Rocklin, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Law Office of David J. Cramer623.9★ (7)Placerville, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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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.

The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Auburn, 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 Auburn

    #1 Tiemann Defense

    Based in El Dorado Hills, 18 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 290 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 290 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
    View profile for Tiemann Defense(916) 939-3900

  2. #2 Walsh Law

    Based in Folsom, 16 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 201 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 201 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2230 E Bidwell St #100, Folsom, CA 95630
    View profile for Walsh Law(916) 443-1111

  4. #4 Nagra Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Sacramento, 28 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 145 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 145 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1401 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815
    View profile for Nagra Law Firm, P.C.(916) 913-1378

  5. #5 Crowell Law Offices

    Based in Roseville, 14 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    915 Highland Pointe Dr Ste 250, Roseville, CA 95678
    View profile for Crowell Law Offices(916) 303-2800

  6. #6 Walsh Law

    Based in Grass Valley, 22 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    168 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
    View profile for Walsh Law(530) 499-0645

  8. #8 Cosca Chris

    Based in Sacramento, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 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 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    701 University Ave Suite 104, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for Cosca Chris(916) 440-1010

  9. #9 Law Office of Jeffrey R. Wood

    Based in Rocklin, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR 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”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6516 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765
    View profile for Law Office of Jeffrey R. Wood(916) 945-8877

  10. #10 Law Office of David J. Cramer

    Based in Placerville, 19 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    474 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667
    View profile for Law Office of David J. Cramer(916) 990-3730

  11. #11 1-800-NoCuffs

    Based in Sacramento, 29 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    777 Campus Commons Rd #200, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for 1-800-NoCuffs(916) 659-5099

  12. #12 Hoybjerg Law

    Based in Rocklin, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2209 Plaza Dr Ste 200, Rocklin, CA 95765
    View profile for Hoybjerg Law(916) 633-3671

  14. #14 The Ward Firm

    Based in Sacramento, 27 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4740 Northgate Blvd #100, Sacramento, CA 95834
    View profile for The Ward Firm(916) 443-2474

  16. #16 Zachary P. Merliss, Esq.

    Based in Auburn

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1515 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
    View profile for Zachary P. Merliss, Esq.(530) 823-7700

  17. #17 Cohen Defense Group

    Based in Roseville, 13 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 103 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 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1101 Creekside Ridge Dr Ste 280, Roseville, CA 95678
    View profile for Cohen Defense Group(916) 596-2700

  18. #18 Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys

    Based in Roseville, 13 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 126 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 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3009 Douglas Blvd #150, Roseville, CA 95661
    View profile for Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys(916) 932-7150

  20. #20 Runkle Law Firm

    Based in Rocklin, 12 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 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 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6073 Kingwood Cir, Rocklin, CA 95677
    View profile for Runkle Law Firm(916) 672-1110

  22. #22 Cohen Defense Group

    Based in Auburn

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 20 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 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1515 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
    View profile for Cohen Defense Group(530) 823-7700

  23. #23 Couzens Criminal Defense

    Based in Roseville, 15 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 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 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1209 Pleasant Grove Blvd Ste 102, Roseville, CA 95678
    View profile for Couzens Criminal Defense(916) 603-2000

  24. #24 Capital Gateway Immigration, A Professional Law Corporation

    Based in Sacramento, 28 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 255 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 255 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1600 Sacramento Inn Wy #228, Sacramento, CA 95815
    View profile for Capital Gateway Immigration, A Professional Law Corporation(916) 447-8975

All 50 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.

criminal defense lawyers in Auburn, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Colleen Duffy492.7★ (3)29 mi
27Jacob Law Firm484.7★ (46)14 mi
28McGinity Law Office474.8★ (23)15 mi
29Foos Gavin Criminal Attorney Law Firm474.7★ (86)29 mi
30Law Office of Dan Koukol462.3★ (3)In Auburn
31The Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian455.0★ (21)22 mi
32The Law Offices of Christopher Parkhurst455.0★ (7)14 mi
33Jennifer M Granger Attorney at Law454.4★ (28)26 mi
34Rouse & Doherty Law Group445.0★ (5)13 mi
35Cohen Defense Group445.0★ (15)26 mi
36Broughton Law Offices: Terence D. Broughton434.4★ (14)26 mi
37Strategic Law Command433.7★ (3)13 mi
38Kenny N. Giffard Law Office435.0★ (6)23 mi
39Law Office of William G. Panzer – Criminal Defense Attorney425.0★ (6)24 mi
40Rothschild, Wishek & Sands, LLP424.2★ (9)29 mi
41Law Offices of David Barzaga415.0★ (5)29 mi
42Rana Law Corp.404.8★ (326)28 mi
43The Win Law Firm385.0★ (82)26 mi
44Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer384.8★ (68)21 mi
45Ewing Law Group, PC364.1★ (19)15 mi
46Plum Legal365.0★ (4)7 mi
47Beyer, Brown & Rosen, Inc.344.5★ (17)26 mi
48PHILLIPS LAW OFFICES344.4★ (14)25 mi
49Guiding Legal Counsel, APC344.5★ (17)29 mi
50Law Office of Isaac L. Fischer323.1★ (11)29 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Auburn

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 Auburn: questions

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

15 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Tiemann Defense, Walsh Law, Welch Law Firm, DUI Defense Attorneys, Nagra Law Firm, P.C. and Crowell Law Offices.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Auburn, CA?

Tiemann Defense is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Auburn 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 Auburn

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 50 criminal defense lawyers serving Auburn.

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