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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Barrie, ON (2026)

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

10 of the 40 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 Barrie: Glass Gavel Professional Corporation, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Barrie 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 Barrie at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Glass Gavel Professional Corporation694.8★ (38)BarrieOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Sondhi Defence Professional Corporation684.9★ (288)Aurora, 47 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3What The Law674.9★ (165)Aurora, 47 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Pazuki Law Group674.9★ (117)Newmarket, 42 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Daley Byers - Criminal Defence Barrie653.4★ (5)BarrieOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Aitken Robertson645.0★ (38)Newmarket, 43 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Costa Law Firm634.5★ (30)Newmarket, 43 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Charitsis Law634.8★ (22)Newmarket, 41 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Matthew Law624.8★ (23)Aurora, 48 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10David A Wilcox573.4★ (15)BarrieOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 40 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Barrie, 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.

  3. #3 What The Law

    Based in Aurora, 47 km away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 165 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 165 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    15393 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1P1
    View profile for What The Law(647) 295-6499

  4. #4 Pazuki Law Group

    Based in Newmarket, 42 km away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 117 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 117 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    205 Main St S, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Y9
    View profile for Pazuki Law Group(905) 508-4878

  6. #6 Aitken Robertson

    Based in Newmarket, 43 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 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 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    17075 Leslie St Unit 9, Office #43, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8E1
    View profile for Aitken Robertson(289) 803-0288

  7. #7 Costa Law Firm

    Based in Newmarket, 43 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    17075 Leslie St Unit 6, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8E1
    View profile for Costa Law Firm(416) 535-6329

  8. #8 Charitsis Law

    Based in Newmarket, 41 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    727 Davis Dr, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2R2
    View profile for Charitsis Law(416) 731-7113

  9. #9 Matthew Law

    Based in Aurora, 48 km away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    118 Gurnett St, Aurora, ON L4G 1P6
    View profile for Matthew Law(289) 879-0487

  10. #10 David A Wilcox

    Based in Barrie

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for David A Wilcox(705) 721-6642

  12. #12 Semyonov Law

    Based in Newmarket, 43 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    17075 Leslie St Unit 7, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8E1
    View profile for Semyonov Law(647) 292-3377

  13. #13 Domenic Manzo

    Based in Newmarket, 43 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    16775 Yonge St #224, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J4
    View profile for Domenic Manzo(416) 399-1018

  14. #14 Eisen Dyer LLP

    Based in Barrie

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 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 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    89 Collier St #100, Barrie, ON L4M 1H2
    View profile for Eisen Dyer LLP(705) 721-1888

  16. #16 The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou - Barrie Criminal Lawyer

    Based in Barrie

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    560 Bryne Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 9P6
    View profile for The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou - Barrie Criminal Lawyer(705) 302-0468

  17. #17 Korhani Law Professional Corporation Barrie Family and Criminal Lawyer

    Based in Barrie

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    92 Caplan Ave Ste 606, Barrie, ON L4N 9J2
    View profile for Korhani Law Professional Corporation Barrie Family and Criminal Lawyer(705) 230-2550

  18. #18 X-Copper

    Based in Barrie

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    173 Dunlop St W, Barrie, ON L4N 1B4
    View profile for X-Copper(289) 802-7134

  19. #19 Kimberly Miles

    Based in Barrie

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 Sophia St W, Barrie, ON L4N 1J1
    View profile for Kimberly Miles(705) 735-0778

  20. #20 Spiller Law

    Based in Barrie

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    89 Mary Street, Barrie, ON L4N 1T2
    View profile for Spiller Law(705) 721-5291

  22. #22 Mor Fisher LLP

    Based in Barrie

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews.

    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
    31 Clapperton St, Barrie, ON L4M 3E6
    View profile for Mor Fisher LLP(705) 721-6642

  23. #23 Stephanie Marcade

    Based in Collingwood, 45 km away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 School House Ln, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4H5
    View profile for Stephanie Marcade(705) 888-5419

  25. #25 Scott Thomson Law

    Based in Collingwood, 45 km away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    143 Pine St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2P1
    View profile for Scott Thomson Law(705) 445-7559

All 40 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Barrie, ranks 26 to 40
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Nadi Law415.0★ (6)43 km
27The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou - Collingwood Criminal Lawyer415.0★ (6)45 km
28X-Copper Barrie (Cedar Pointe Drive)414.4★ (36)In Barrie
29X-Copper404.8★ (311)43 km
30Faulkner & Van Barneveld Professional Corporation404.4★ (30)In Barrie
31Robichaud's405.0★ (3)42 km
32Douglas S Anderson Law Office401.8★ (5)29 km
33Epstein & Associates404.5★ (321)42 km
34Donnell Law Group384.0★ (70)23 km
35Fahey Crate Law384.4★ (52)27 km
36Syed and Associates Professional Corporation383.9★ (8)In Barrie
37Cooke Thomas G374.8★ (25)23 km
38Peter Card363.7★ (3)In Barrie
39Baker Doodnauth354.0★ (63)42 km
40Crawford McLean Anderson LLP343.4★ (13)31 km

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Barrie

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 Barrie: questions

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

10 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Glass Gavel Professional Corporation, Sondhi Defence Professional Corporation, What The Law, Pazuki Law Group and Daley Byers - Criminal Defence Barrie.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Barrie, ON?

Glass Gavel Professional Corporation is #1, with an LFR Score of 69 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Barrie 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 Barrie

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 criminal defense lawyers serving Barrie.

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